Contec CONPROSYS nano CPSN-MCB271-S1-041 User manual

CONPROSYS nano
Remote I/O CPU Unit
CPSN-MCB271-S1-041
Reference Manual
(Hardware)
CONTEC CO., LTD.

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Check Your Package
Thank you for purchasing the CONTEC product. This product consists of the items listed below.
Check, with the following list, that your package is complete. If you discover damaged or missing items,
contact your retailer.
Product Configuration List
- Product [CPSN-MCB271-S1-041]…1
- Product Guide…1
- Warranty Certificate…1
- Serial Number Label…1
- Power Connector …1
- Blank panel…3
*This product is verified in conformity with our recommended power supply. In case you use other power supplies, thus, it may not be
able to fulfil certification requirements. Please see the Contec website regarding power supply recommendation.
Serial Number LabelProduct Product Guide Warranty Certificate
Power Connector
(attached to the product)
Blank panel
(attached to the product)

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Copyright
Copyright 2018 CONTEC CO., LTD. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form by any means without prior written
consent of CONTEC CO., LTD.
CONTEC CO., LTD. makes no commitment to update or keep current the information contained in this
document.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
All relevant issues have been considered in the preparation of this document. Should you notice an
omission or any questionable item in this document, please feel free to notify CONTEC CO., LTD.
Regardless of the foregoing statement, CONTEC assumes no responsibility for any errors that may
appear in this document or for results obtained by the user as a result of using this product.
Trademarks
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product names that are referred to in this manual are generally trademarks or registered trade trademark.

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Table of Contents
Check Your Package ............................................................................................................................i
Copyright ............................................................................................................................................ii
Trademarks..........................................................................................................................................ii
Table of Contents...............................................................................................................................iii
1. Before Using the Product 1
About the Unit..................................................................................................................................... 1
Hardware Features........................................................................................................................ 1
Software Features......................................................................................................................... 2
How to use.................................................................................................................................... 2
Model details................................................................................................................................ 3
Customer Support................................................................................................................................ 4
Limited Two-Year Warranty............................................................................................................... 4
How to Obtain Service........................................................................................................................ 4
Liability............................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Precautions............................................................................................................................... 5
Safety Information ....................................................................................................................... 5
Handling Precautions .......................................................................................................................... 6
2. Setup 9
Setup Procedure .................................................................................................................................. 9
Installation......................................................................................................................................... 10
Mounting on and Removing from the DIN Rail or the wall ...................................................... 10
Installation Conditions ............................................................................................................... 16
Installation and Removal of I/O module and blank panels ........................................................ 19
Inserting and Removing the microSD ........................................................................................ 21
Cable Connection.............................................................................................................................. 25
Cable Connection....................................................................................................................... 25
Power.......................................................................................................................................... 26
LAN............................................................................................................................................ 26
RS-232C (COM) ........................................................................................................................ 27
Software Setup.................................................................................................................................. 28
3. Nomenclature and Functions 29
Nomenclature of Components........................................................................................................... 29
Component Functions ....................................................................................................................... 30
Power Connector (12 - 24VDC)................................................................................................. 30
LED............................................................................................................................................ 31
RS-232C Interface (COM) ......................................................................................................... 32

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Push Switch (SW) ...................................................................................................................... 33
USB Port (USB).........................................................................................................................33
LAN Port (LAN) ........................................................................................................................ 34
Expansion slot ............................................................................................................................ 35
microSD Card Slot .....................................................................................................................35
4. System Reference 37
Specifications ....................................................................................................................................37
Power Requirements................................................................................................................... 38
Physical Dimensions .................................................................................................................. 39
5. List of Optional Products 41
DIN rail fitting power supply.....................................................................................................41
I/O module.................................................................................................................................. 41

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1. Before Using the Product
This chapter provides necessary information before using the product.
About the Unit
This product is a remote I/O model CPU unit that has RS-232C and LAN interfaces in addition to four
expansion slots. If necessary, you can freely combine this product with CONPROSYS nano series I/O
modules.
In addition, this product can be controlled from a PC running Windows or Linux and supports Modbus
TCP Slave and Modbus RTU Slave.
Hardware Features
I/O module expansion
With this product, you can freely add I/O modules to match the necessary functions from among the
varied collection of CONPROSYS nano series I/O modules.
Max. 921,600bps RS-232C Serial Communication
The Product has one RS-232C-standard serial port. Baud rates from 110 to 921,600 bps can be set.
Compact Design
Compact design, 110 (W) × 74.8 (D) × 95 (H) mm, features flexibility in installation.
Easy installation and removal of I/O modules
Expansion modules can be installed and removed without any tools.
Adaptable to a wide range of temperature between -20 and +60°C
The product is capable of operating in the temperature between -20 and + 60°C. It can be installed in the
various environments.
Installation easy with a two-piece terminal on DIN or with screws
Regarding the power connector, the terminal connector can be removed without a screwdriver. Even
when a malfunction occurs, this product can be replaced in a short length of time. Furthermore, as the
product is mounted on the DIN rail, removing and replacing are easy as well. This product can also be
installed with screws, so it supports a wide range of installation situations.
Equipped with the LED for an operation check
The product has the LED for an operation check, which helps you visually confirm the communication
status of each interface.
No electrolytic capacitor
The product has the LED for an operation check, which helps you visually confirm the communication
status of each interface.

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Software Features
Compatible with Modbus TCP Slave and Modbus RTU Slave
Modbus is a communication protocol widely adopted in the industrial sector.
Controlling and collecting data from higher-level devices with Modbus Master function can be
conducted.
Applicable with Windows driver software
The product supplies UDP/IP-based original protocol (F&eIT) and applications can be created with
Windows driver software in the Win32 API function format (DLL).
On top of that, you can check whether software and hardware are operating properly with the diagnostic
program.
Support the virtual COM driver
Software virtual COM driver enables you to operate the product in the same way as PC COM port
(standard COM). Applications can be created with the OS standard Win32 API communication
function.
How to use
Information regarding how to use this product is given in the CPSN-MCB271 Reference Manual
(Software), so check the System Setup Guide from the CONTEC website.
The name of the documents
Contents
How to get
Product Guide
This guide explains how to check the items
included with the product and the precautions
before using the product. The warranty is
included with this guide, so store it in a safe
place.
Come with the document.
(Printed matter)
Reference Manual for I/O Module
(Hardware)
This manual explains items pertaining to the
hardware such as the I/O module's functions and
settings.
Download (PDF)
Reference Manual for CPU Unit
(Hardware)
This manual explains items pertaining to the
hardware such as the CPU unit's functions and
settings.
Download (PDF)
Reference Manual for CPU Unit
(Software)
This manual explains the settings of
"CONPROSYS nano WEB Setting".
Download (PDF)
Download
https://www.contec.com/download/

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Model details
No
Item
Contents
1
Model
MCB: Standard Backplane Model
2
CPU
2: ARM Cortex M3
3
Memory
7: 16M Byte
4
Version
1: The 1st Model
5
Interface
S: Serial (RS-232C/RS-422/485)
6
Numbering of the Interface
1: The 1st Model
7
OS
0: Non OS
8
ROM
4:4MB
9
Application
1: Original version
CPSN - MCB 2 7 1 - S 1 - 0 4 1
1 2 3 4 6 8 9CONPROSYS nano Series 5 7

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Customer Support
CONTEC provides the following support services for you to use CONTEC products more efficiently
and comfortably.
Web Site
https://www.contec.com/
Latest product information
CONTEC provides up-to-date information on products.
CONTEC also provides product manuals and various technical documents in the PDF.
Free download
You can download updated driver software and differential files as well as sample programs in several
languages.
Note: For product information
Contact your retailer if you have any technical questions regarding a CONTEC product or need its price,
delivery time, or estimate information.
Limited Two-Year Warranty
CONTEC products are warranted by CONTEC CO., LTD. to be free from defects in material and
workmanship for up to two years from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
Repair will be free of charge only when this device is returned freight prepaid with a copy of the
original invoice and a Return Merchandise Authorization to the distributor or the CONTEC group
office, from which it was purchased.
This warranty is not applicable for scratches or normal wear, but only for the electronic circuitry and
original products. The warranty is not applicable if the device has been tampered with or damaged
through abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or unreasonable use, or if the original invoice is not included, in
which case repairs will be considered beyond the warranty policy.
How to Obtain Service
For replacement or repair, return the device freight prepaid, with a copy of the original invoice. Please
obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA) from the CONTEC group office where you
purchased before returning any product.
* No product will be accepted by CONTEC group without the RMA number.
Liability
The obligation of the warrantor is solely to repair or replace the product. In no event will the warrantor
be liable for any incidental or consequential damages due to such defect or consequences that arise from
inexperienced usage, misuse, or malfunction of this device.

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Safety Precautions
Understand the following definitions and precautions to use the product safely.
Safety Information
This document provides safety information using the following symbols to prevent accidents resulting
in injury or death and the destruction of equipment and resources. Understand the meanings of these
labels to operate the equipment safely.
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury or in property damage.
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION