GCAN GC-2018 User manual

GC-2018
8-channel digital output module (NPN)
User manual
Document version 3.02（2020/10/27）

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Revision History
Version
Date
Reason
V1.00
2015/09/16
Create
V2.01
2015/12/20
Modify device parameters
V3.01
2017/10/22
Add parameters
V3.02
2020/10/27
Modify device appearance picture

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Contents
1 Introduction................................................................................................................. 4
1.1 Overview.......................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Properties ata glance.........................................................................................4
1.3 Typicalapplication............................................................................................4
2 Installation...................................................................................................................5
2.1 Modulefixing....................................................................................................5
2.2 Wiringmethod...................................................................................................5
2.3 Systemstatusindicator.......................................................................................7
2.4 Combined withGCAN-PLC-400series.............................................................7
2.5 Combined with GCAN-8000series.................................................................. 8
3 TechnicalSpecifications
4 Disclaimer
5 Sales and Service

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1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
The GC-2018 module has integrated 8 digital output channels, which
acquires digital signals in real-time and transmits them to the GCAN-PLC
coupler. This module can be used with any other GC Series IO module to
capture and process digital data in industrial automation or distributed control
systems.
1.2 Properties at a glance
●8 output channels
●Nominal voltage: 24V DC(±20%)
●Load types are resistive load, inductive load, lamp load;
●Maximum output current:500mA
●Electrical isolation: 500 V(GC-bus)
●Current consumption:120mA
●The bit width output in the process image is 1byte
●No address setting, configuration via bus coupler or controller
●Operating temperature: -40°C ~+85°C
●Size: 100mm*69mm*12mm
1.3 Typical application
According to the bus coupler or controller output digital signal.

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2. Installation
This chapter will describe the installation method, wiring method,
meaning of the indicator and meaning of the interface of the GC-2018 module.
2.1 Module fixing
The installation method of GC-2018 module as shown in Figure 2.1 and a
flat-blade screwdriver is needed for auxiliary installation.
Figure 2.1 Installation of GC-2018 module
First install the GCAN-PLC on the guide rail and plug the GC-2018 along
GCAN-PLC's right side until the lock is stuck. When remove the GC-2018, the
user need to release the self-locking mechanism by pulling out the orange label.
2.2 Wiring method
The power wiring as shown in figure 2.2. First, use a flat-blade
screwdriver to insert into the square hole, hold the top edge of the metal sheet
in the square hole, and press toward the hole. Then, insert the wire into the hole.
After plugging in, pull out the screwdriver and the wire can be firmly locked in
the hole.

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Figure 2.2 Wiring method of GC-2018 module
Figure 2.3 GC-2018 module terminal definition

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Terminal
No.
Definition
output1
1
Digital output 1
output2
2
Digital output 2
output3
3
Digital output 3
output4
4
Digital output 4
output5
5
Digital output 5
output6
6
Digital output 6
output7
7
Digital output 7
output8
8
Digital output 8
Table 2.1 GC-2018 module indicator
Note: When using, please connect digital output signal to the terminal of GC-
2018 and connect the reference ground to the negative power supply of GCAN-
PLC-400 or GCAN-IO-8000/8100 modules (corresponding to pins 5 and 6).
2.3 System statusindicator
The GC-2018 module has no error indicator. The user can determine the
status through the "IO RUN" and "IO ERR" indicators of the GCAN-PLC. If
the "IO ERR" indicator of the GCAN-PLC lights up, it indicates that the IO
module is not working properly. Please check the module installation.
2.4 Combined with GCAN-PLC-400/510series
When using with GCAN-PLC-400/510, GC series IO modules shall be
configured in the order of DI, DO, AI and AO, and the same type of modules
shall be put together.GCAN-PLC-400/510 supports programming in five
languages. The following is an example of ST language showing how to
program GCAN-PLC-400 to read the state of digital output of GC-2018
module.
In the process of ST programming definition, gc-2018 module needs to
define variable type, output signal position, start character, delimiter and so on.
For example: "DI0 AT%I0.0:BOOL;"
"0.0"represents the position of the output point, and "0.0"~"0.7" respectively
define the 1-8 output points in the first GC-2018 module. When the user uses
more than one gc-2018 module, the second gc-2018 shall be defined from "1.0"
to "1.7", and so on.
"%" (percent sign) is the direct variable starter; ":" (colon) is the variable
or type separator.
The Boolean is read from the %I0.0 address using the symbol variable

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DI0. AT represents the address of the variable access and the additional
attribute of the variable.
2.5 Combined with GCAN- 8000series
The state of the digital output is represented by one byte, with channel 8 in
the high and channel 1 in the low.
For example,when GCAN-8000 module node number is1,the output state
of channel 8 and channel 4 of the first GC-2018 module is logic "1", and the
output state of other channels is logic "0", the CAN data frame ID sent by the
GCAN-IO-8000 module is 0x181,the data length (DLC) is 8,and the frame data
is 0x88,0x00,0x00,0x00,0x00, 0x00,0x00,0x00.Please note that when only one
GCAN-2018module is inserted,only the first by teof the frame datais valid.The
table below lists two common DIstatesand their corresponding status data.
DI status
Channel
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Status
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
CAN bus data
88
DI status
Channel
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Status
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
CAN bus data
5A
Table 2.2

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3. Technical Specifications
Interface characteristics
Number of outputs
8
Load types
resistive load, inductive load, lamp load;
Nominal voltage
24V DC(±20%)
output current (Max.)
500mA
Electrical isolation
500 V（GC-bus/ Signal voltage）
Current consumption
120mA
Bit width
in the process image
output 1 byte
Installation position
In sequential order
Power supply
Powered by GCAN-PLC, current consumption
100mA
Environmental testing
Operating temperature
-40℃~+85℃
Permissible relative
humidity
95%RH，no condensation
EMC test
EN 55024:2011-09
EN 55022:2011-12
Vibration/shock
resistance
EN 60068-2-6/EN 60068-2-27/29
EMC resistance burst/
ESD
EN 61000-6-2 /EN 61000-6-4
Protection class
IP 20
Basic information
Dimensions
100mm *69mm *12mm
Weight
50g

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4. Disclaimer
Thank you for purchasing GCAN's GCAN series of hardware and
software products. GCAN is a registered trademark of Shenyang Vhandy
Technology Co., Ltd. This product and manual are copyrighted by Vhandy
Technology. Without permission, it is not allowed to reproduce in any form.
Before using, please read this statement carefully. Once used, it is deemed to be
an endorsement and acceptance of the entire content of this statement. Please
strictly abide by the manual, product description and related laws, regulations,
policies and guidelines to install and use the product. In the process of using
the product, the user promises to be responsible for his actions and all
consequences arising therefrom. Vhandy Technology will not be liable for any
losses caused by improper use, installation, or modification by users.
The final interpretation right of the disclaimer belongs to Vhandy Technology

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5. Module selection table
GCAN-PLC-400 series products consist of a programmable main control
module, several GC series IO modules and a terminal resistance module.
GC series IO modules currently include five categories: digital input, digital
output, analog input, analog output, and communication extension. The specific
selection table is shown in Table 5.1.
I/O
Type
Characteristic
Signal
Channel
PLC
Control
module
GCAN-PLC-400
CPU:168M
-
-
GCAN-PLC-510
CPU:400M
-
-
GCAN-PLC-511
CPU:400M (2CAN)
-
-
Digital
input
GC-1008
Digital input (PNP)
24V DC
8-channel
GC-1018
Digital input (NPN)
24V DC
8-channel
GC-1502
Counter（200kHz max）
-
2-channel
Digital
output
GC-2008
Digital output (PNP)
24V DC
8-channel
GC-2018
Digital output (NPN)
24V DC
8-channel
GC-2204
relay output
-
4-channel
GC-2302
PWM （20Hz~200kHz）
-
2-channel
Analog
input
GC-3604
Voltage input, 16 bits
-5~+5V
4-channel
GC-3624
Voltage input, 16 bits
10V~+10V
4-channel
GC-3644
Current input, 16 bits
0-20mA
4-channel
GC-3654
Current input, 16 bits
4-20mA
4-channel
GC-3664
Voltage input, 16 bits
0~+5V
4-channel
GC-3674
Voltage input, 16 bits
0~+10V
4-channel
GC-3804
2-wire PT100, 16 bits
Thermal
resistance
4-channel
GC-3822
3-wire PT100, 16 bits
Thermal
resistance
2-channel

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GC-3844/3854/3
864
K type / S type / T type
thermocouple
Thermocouple
4-channel
Analog
output
GC-4602
Voltage output, 16 bits
-5V~+5V
2-channel
GC-4622
Voltage output, 16 bits
-10V~+10V
2-channel
GC-4642
Current output, 16 bits
0-20mA
2-channel
GC-4652
Current output, 16 bits
4-20mA
2-channel
GC-4662
Voltage output, 16 bits
0~5V
2-channel
GC-4672
Voltage output, 16 bits
0~10V
2-channel
GC-4674
Voltage output, 12 bits
0~10V
4-channel
Special
module
GC-6101
RS232/RS485 extension
-
-
GC-6201
GPRS extension
-
-
GC-6221
4G extension
-
-
GC-6501
WiFi extension
-
-
Table 5.1 Selection table

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Sales and service
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