Industrial Shields PLC Arduino ARDBOX User manual

PLC ARDUINO ARDBOX & DALI 20 I/Os ANALOG HF
PLUS MODBUS
PLC ARDUINO ARDBOX & DALI 20 I/Os
ANALOG HF
PLUS

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PLC Arduino ARDBOX & DALI 20
I/Os Analog HF PLUS User Guide
Revised January 2022
This user guide is for version PLC Arduino ARDBOX & DALI 20 I/Os
Analog HF PLUS, ABOX-103-001-8 with Reference name 004001001200
For older versions refer to user guide with Cat. No. ABOX-103-001-72

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Preface
This User Guide is been implemented by Boot & Work, S.L. working
under the name Industrial Shields.
Purpose of the manual
The information contained in this manual can be used as a reference to operating, to
functions, and to the technical data of the signal modules, power supply modules and
interface modules.
Intended Audience
This User Guide is intended for the following audience:
•Persons in charge of introducing automation devices.
•Persons who design automation systems.
•Persons who install or connect automation devices.
•Persons who manage working automation installation.
Warnings:
•Unused pins should not be connected. Ignoring the directive may damage the
controller.
•Improper use of this product may severely damage the controller.
•Refer to the controller’s User Guide regarding wiring considerations.
•Before using this product, it is the responsibility of the user to read the product’s User
Guide and all accompanying documentation.
•Maintenance must be performed by qualified personnel familiarized with the
construction, operation, and hazards involved with the control.
•Maintenance should be performed with the control out of operation and
disconnected from all sources of power.

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•Care should be taken when servicing electrostatic sensitive components. The
manufacturer's recommendations for these components should be followed.
•The Ardbox Family PLCs are Open Type Controllers. It is required that you install the
Ardbox PLC in a housing, cabinet, or electric control room. Entry to the housing,
cabinet, or electric control room should be limited to authorized personnel. Failure to
follow these installation requirements could result in severe personal injury and/or
property damage. Always follow these requirements when Ardbox family PLCs.
•In case of installation or maintenance of the Ardbox please follow the instructions
marked in the Installation and Maintenance section.
•Do not disconnect equipment when a flammable or combustible atmosphere is
present. Disconnection of equipment when a flammable or combustible atmosphere is
present may cause a fire or explosion which could result in death, serious injury and/or
property damage.
Avertissements:
•Les broches non utilisées ne doivent pas être connectées. Ignorer la directive peut
endommager le contrôleur.
•Une utilisation incorrecte de ce produit peut endommager gravement le contrôleur.
•Reportez-vous au Guide de l’utilisateur du contrôleur pour les considérations de
câblage.
•Avant d’utiliser ce produit, il incombe à l’utilisateur de lire le Guide de l’utilisateur du
produit et la documentation qui l’accompagne.
•La maintenance doit être effectuée par personnel qualifié familiarisé avec la
fabrication, le fonctionnement et les dangers liés au contrôleur.
•La maintenance doit être effectuée avec l’équipement hors service et déconnectée de
toutes les sources d'alimentation.
•Faites attention lors de l'entretien des composants sensibles à l'électricité statique.
Les recommandations du fabricant pour ces composants doivent être suivies.
•Les automates de la famille Ardbox sont des contrôleurs de type ouvert. Il est
nécessaire d'installer l'automate Ardbox dans un boîtier, une armoire ou une salle de
contrôle électrique. L'accès au boîtier, à l'armoire ou à la salle de commande
électrique doit être limité au personnel autorisé. Le non-respect de ces exigences
d'installation peut entraîner des blessures graves et/ou des dommages matériels
importants. Respectez toujours ces exigences lors de l'installation des automates de la
famille Ardbox.
•En cas d'installation ou de maintenance du Ardbox, veuillez suivre les instructions
indiquées dans la section Installation et Maintenance.
•Ne débranchez pas l'équipement en présence d'une atmosphère inflammable ou
combustible. La déconnexion de l'équipement en présence d'une atmosphère

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inflammable ou combustible peut provoquer un incendie ou une explosion pouvant
entraîner la mort, des blessures graves et/ou des dommages matériels.
Application Considerations and Warranty
Read and Understand this Manual
Please read and understand this manual before using the product. Please consult your
comments or questions to Industrial Shields before using the product.
Application Consideration
THE PRODUCTS CONTAINED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE NOT SAFETY RATED.
THEY SHOULD NOT BE RELIED UPON AS A SAFETY COMPONENT OR
PROTECTIVE DEVICE FOR ENSURING SAFETY OF PERSONS, AS THEY ARE
NOT RATED OR DESSIGNED FOR SUCH PURPOSES.
Please know and observe all prohibitions of use applicable to the products.
FOR AN APPLICATION INVOLVING SERIOUS RISK TO LIFE OR PROPERTY
WITHOUT ENSURING THAT THE SYSTEM AS A WHOLE HAS BEEN DESSIGNED
TO ADDRESS THE RISKS, NEVER USE THE INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS PRODUCTS.
NEVER USE THE INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS PRODUCTS BEFORE THEY ARE
PROPERLY RATED AND INSTALLED FOR THE INTENDED USE WITHIN THE
OVERALL EQUIPMENT OR SYSTEM.
Industrial Shields shall not be responsible for conformity with any codes, regulations or
standards that apply to the combination of products in the customer’s application or use
of the product.
The following are some examples of applications for which particular attention must be
given. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all possible uses of the products,
nor is it intended to imply that the uses may be suitable for the products:
•Systems, machines, and equipment that could present a risk to life or property.
•Nuclear energy control systems, combustion systems, railroad systems,
aviation systems, medical equipment, amusement machines, vehicles, safety
equipment, and installation subject to separate industry or government
regulations.
•Outdoor use, uses involving potential chemical contamination or electrical
interference, or conditions or uses not described in this document.
At the customer’s request, INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS will provide applicable third party
certification documents identifying ratings and limitations of use that apply to the
products. This information by itself is not sufficient for a complete determination of the

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suitability of the products in combination with the system, machine, end product, or
other application or use.
Intended use or of Industrial Shields products
Consider the following:
Industrial Shields products should only be used for the cases of application foreseen in
the catalogue and the associated technical documentation. If third-party products and
components are used, they must have been recommended or approved by Industrial
Shields.
The correct and safe operation of the products requires that your transport, storage,
installation, assembly, operation and maintenance have been carried out in a correct It
must respect the permissible ambient conditions. You should also follow the indications
and warnings that appear in the associated documentation.
The product / system dealt with in this documentation should only be handled or
manipulated by qualified personnel for the task entrusted and observing what is
indicated in the documentation corresponding to it, particularly the safety instructions
and warnings included in it. Due to their training and experience, qualified personnel
are in a position to recognize risks resulting from the handling or manipulation of such
products / systems and to avoid possible hazards.
Disclaimers
Weights and Dimensions
Dimensions and weights are nominal and they are not used for manufacturing
purposes, even when tolerances are shown.
Performance Data
The performance data given in this manual is provided as a guide for the user in
determining suitability and does not constitute a warranty. It may represent the result of
INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS’s test conditions, and the users most correlate it to actual
application requirements. Actual performance is subject to the INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS
Warranty and Limitations of Liability.
Change in Specifications
Product specifications and accessories may be changed at any time based on
improvements and other reasons.
It is our practice to change model numbers when features are changed, or published
ratings or when significant construction changes are made. However, some
specifications of the products may be changed without any notice. When in doubt,
special numbers may be assigned to fix or stablish key specifications for your

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application on your request. Please consult with your INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS
representative at any time to confirm actual specifications of purchased products.
Errors and Omissions
The information in this document has been carefully checked and is believed to be
accurate; however, no responsibility is assumed for clerical, typographical, or
proofreading errors, or omissions.
Residual Risks
The control and drive components of an Industrial Shields PLC are approved for
industrial and commercial use in industrial line supplies. Their use in public line
supplies requires a different configuration and/or additional measures. These
components may only be operated in closed housings or in higher-level control
cabinets with protective covers that are closed, and when all of the protective devices
are used. These components may only be handled by qualified and trained technical
personnel who are knowledgeable and observe all of the safety information and
instructions on the components and in the associated technical user documentation.
When carrying out a risk assessment of a machine in accordance with the EU
Machinery Directive, the machine manufacturer must consider the following residual
risks associated with the control and drive components of a PDS.
1. Unintentional movements of driven machine components during commissioning,
operation, maintenance, and repairs caused by, for example: − Hardware defects
and/or software errors in the sensors, controllers, actuators, and connection technology
− Response times of the controller and drive − Operating and/or ambient conditions not
within the scope of the specification − Condensation / conductive contamination −
Parameterization, programming, cabling, and installation errors − Use of radio devices /
cellular phones in the immediate vicinity of the controller − External influences /
damage.
2. Exceptional temperatures as well as emissions of noise, particles, or gas caused by,
for example: − Component malfunctions − Software errors − Operating and/or
ambient conditions not within the scope of the specification − External
influences / damage.
3. Hazardous shock voltages caused by, for example: − Component malfunctions −
Influence of electrostatic charging − Induction of voltages in moving motors − Operating
and/or ambient conditions not within the scope of the specification − Condensation /
conductive contamination − External influences / damage
4. Electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields generated in operation that can pose
a risk to people with a pacemaker, implants or metal replacement joints, etc. if they are
too close.
5. Release of environmental pollutants or emissions as a result of improper operation
of the system and/or failure to dispose of components safely and correctly.

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Warranty and Limitations of Liability
Warranty
Industrial Shields’s exclusive warranty is that the products are free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of one year (or other period if specified) from
date of sale by Industrial Shields.
INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, REGARDING MERCHANABILITY, NON-
INFRINGEMENT, OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE OF THE PRODUCTS.
ANY BUYER OR USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE BUYER OR USER ALONE
HAS DETERMINED THAT THE PRODUCTS WILL SUITABLY MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THEIR INTENDED USE. INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS DISCLAIMS
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED
Limitations of Liability
INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INDIRECT,
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, LOSS OF PROFITS OR COMERCIAL LOSS IN
ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE PRODUCTS, WHETHER SUCH CLAIM IS
BASED ON CONTRACT, WARRANTY, NEGLIGENCE, OR STRICT LIABILITY.
IN NO EVENT SHALL INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS BE RESPONISBLE FOR WARRANTY,
REPAIR OR OTHER CLAIMS REGARDING THE PRODUCTS UNLESS INDUSTRIAL
SHIELDS’S ANALYSIS CONFIRMS THAT THE PRODUCTS WERE PROPERLY
HANDLED, STORED, INSTALLED, AND MAINTAINED AND NOT SUBJECT TO
CONTAMINATION, ABUSE, MISUSE, OR INAPPROPIATE MODIFICATION OR
REPAIR.

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Table of Contents
1. Ardbox & DALI Analog HF: General Features............................................................ 10
2. Technical Specifications ............................................................................................ 11
General Specifications:......................................................................................11
Performance Specification:...............................................................................12
Symbology......................................................................................................... 12
3. Precautions ............................................................................................................... 13
Arduino Board ...................................................................................................13
Intended Audience............................................................................................ 13
General Precautions.......................................................................................... 13
4. Software interface..................................................................................................... 14
5. How to connect PLC Arduino to PC........................................................................... 17
6. How to connect PLC to power supply....................................................................... 18
7. Ardbox Analog I/O pinout:........................................................................................ 19
Zone Connections..............................................................................................19
8. Switch configuration ................................................................................................. 21
General Switches Configuration........................................................................21
RS-485 Switch configuration .............................................................................23
RS-232 Switch configuration .............................................................................23
I2C Switch configuration ................................................................................... 24
9. Jumper Configuration................................................................................................ 25
10. Hardware Serial RS-232 & RS-485 Configuration...................................................... 26
Hardware Serial RS-485..................................................................................... 26
Hardware Serial RS-232 ....................................................................................27
11. Ardbox - Arduino I/Os 5V pins.................................................................................. 28
I2C pins –SDA/SCL ............................................................................................28
Pin 2/Pin 3 ......................................................................................................... 28
DALI ................................................................................................................... 29
12. I/0 technical details................................................................................................... 29
13. Typical Connections .................................................................................................. 32
14. Connector details...................................................................................................... 36
15. ARDBOX Family Dimensions:..................................................................................... 37
16. Installation and Maintenance ................................................................................... 38
17. Revision Table ........................................................................................................... 41

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1. Ardbox & DALI Analog HF: General Features
COMPACT PLC ARDUINO ARDBOX & DALI
20I/Os ANALOG HF PLUS
Input Voltage
12 to 24Vdc
Fuse protection (2.5A)
Polarity protection
Input rated voltage
24 Vdc
Rated Power
30 W
I Max.
1,5A
Size
100x45x115
Clock Speed
16MHz
Flash Memory
32KB of which 4KB are used by
bootloader
SRAM
2.5KB
EEPROM
1KB
Communications
I2C -- USB -- RS232 -- RS485 –
TTL -- DALI
RS485
TOTAL Input points
10
TOTAL Output points
10
An/Dig Input 10bit
(0-10Vcc)
0 to 10Vac
Input Impedance: 39K
Separated PCB ground
Rated Voltage: 10Vac
5 to 24Vdc
I min: 2 to 12 mA
Galvanic Isolation
Rated Voltage: 24 Vdc
* Interrupt isolated Input
HS
(24Vcc)
5 to 24Vdc
I min: 2 to 12 mA
Galvanic Isolation
Rated Voltage: 24Vdc
5 to 24Vdc
I min: 3/6 mA
Separated PCB ground
Analog Output 8bit
(0-10Vcc)
0 to 10Vac
I max: 20 mA
Separated PCB ground
Rated Voltage: 10Vac
Digital Isolated Output
(24Vcc)
5 to 24Vdc
I max: 70 mA
Galvanic Isolation
Diode Protected for Relay
Rated Voltage: 24Vdc
Imax 24Vdc: 410 mA
PWM Isolated Output
8bit (24Vcc)
5 to 24Vdc
I max: 70 mA
Galvanic Isolation
Diode Protected for Relay
Rated Voltage: 24Vdc
PWM Isolated
Output 8bit (24Vcc)

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2. Technical Specifications
General Specifications:
Power supply
voltage
DC power supply
12 to 24Vdc
Operating
voltage range
DC power supply
11.4 to 25.4Vdc
Power
consumption
DC power supply
30VAC max.
External
power supply
Power supply voltage
24Vdc
Power supply output
capacity
700 mA
Insulation resistance
20MΩ min. at 500Vdc between the AC terminals and the protective ground
terminal.
Dielectric strength
2.300 VAC at 50/ 60 Hz for one minute with a leakage current of 10mA
max. Between all the external AC terminals and the protective earth
terminal.
Shock resistance
80m/s2in the X, Y and Z direction 2 times each.
Ambient temperature (operating)
0º to 60ºC
Ambient humidity (operating)
10% to 90% (no condensation)
Ambient environment (operating)
With no corrosive gas
Ambient temperature (storage)
-20º to 60ºC
Power supply holding time
2ms min.
Weight
350g max.
Expandability
I2C –RS232 –RS485 –TTL
Reference
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Performance Specification:
Arduino Board
ARDUINO LEONARDO
Control method
Stored program method
I/O control method
Combination of the cyclic scan and immediate refresh processing methods.
Programming language
Arduino IDE. Based on wiring (Wiring is an Open Source electronics platform
composed of a programming language. “similar to the C”.
http://arduino.cc/en/Tutorial/HomePage
Microcontroller
ATmega32u4
Flash Memory
32KB of which 4KB are used by bootloader
Program capacity (SRAM)
2.5KB
EEPROM
1KB
Clock Speed
16MHz
Symbology
Table that includes all the symbology that is used in the serigraph of the Ardbox Analog HF+:
Symbol
Standard No. /
Standard Title
Standard
Reference No. /
Symbol Title
Symbol Meaning
IEC 60417 /
Graphical symbols
for use on
equipment
5031 / Direct
Current
Indicates that the equipment is
suitable for direct current only;
to identify relevant terminals
IEC 60417 /
Graphical symbols
for use on
equipment
5032 / Alternating
Current
Indicates that the equipment is
suitable for alternating current
only; to identify relevant
terminals
IEC 60417 /
Graphical symbols
for use on
equipment
5130 / Pulse
General
To identify the control by
which a pulse is started.
IEC 60417 /
Graphical symbols
for use on
equipment
5017 / Earth,
Ground
To identify an earth (ground)
terminal in cases where
neither the symbol 5018 nor
5019 is explicily required.
IEC 60417 /
Graphical symbols
for use on
equipment
5115 / SIgnal lamp
To identify the switch by
means of which the signal
lamp(s) is (are) switched on or
off.

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Medical Devices
Directive
93/42/EEC
CE Marking
CE marking indicates that a
product complies with
applicable European Union
regulations
ISO 7000/
Graphical symbols
for use on
equipment
0434B /
Warning symbol
Indicates a potentially
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury
ISO 7000/
Graphical symbols
for use on
equipment
5036 / Dangerous
Voltage
To indicate hazards arising
from dangerous voltages
3. Precautions
Read this manual before attempting to use the ARDBOX & DALI 20 I/Os Analog HF PLUS and
follow its descriptions for reference during operation.
Arduino Board
The ARDBOX & DALI 20 I/Os Analog HF PLUS PLCs include Arduino Leonardo Board as
controller.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for technicians, which must have knowledge on electrical systems.
General Precautions
The user must operate Ardbox according to the performance specifications described in this
manual.
Before using ARDBOX & DALI 20 I/Os Analog HF PLUS under different conditions from what has
been specified in this manual or integrating ARDBOX & DALI 20 I/Os Analog HF PLUS to nuclear
control systems, railroad systems, aviation systems, vehicles, combustion systems, medical
equipment, amusement machines, safety equipment and other systems, machines, and
equipment that may have a serious influence on lives and property if used improperly, consult
your INDUSTRIAL SHIELDS representative. Ensure that the rating and performance
characteristics of Ardbox are sufficient for the systems, machines, and equipment, and be sure
to provide the systems, machines, and equipment double safety mechanisms. This manual
provides information for programming and operating the Ardbox.

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4. Software interface
Industrial Shields PLC are programmed using Arduino IDE, which is a software based on the C
language. They can also be programmed using directly C but it is much easier working with
Arduino IDE as it provides lots of libraries that helps in the programming.
Furthermore, Industrial Shields provides boards for programming the PLCs much easier.
Basically, it is no needed to define the pins and if those pins are inputs or outputs. Everything
is set up automatically if using the boards.
In order to install Industrial Shields boards, these are the steps that must be followed.
Requirements:
Arduino IDE 1.8.0 or above (better to always have the latest version).
Steps:
1. Open Arduino IDE and go to: “File -> Preferences”located in the top left corner.
2. In Additional Boards URLs write the following:
http://apps.industrialshields.com/main/arduino/boards/package_industrialshields_index.json
3. Press OK to save the changes.
4. Go to: Tools -> Board: …-> Boards Manager

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5. Search for industrialshields.
6. Click install (selecting the latest version).
Following these steps, you will be able to use now the Industrial Shields Boards:

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Once the Ardbox DALI Family is selected, an extra option will appear on Tools:
-Select the correct Ardbox & DALI Analog HF PLUS Board (Ardbox Analog HF+ w/HW RS-
232 DALI or Ardbox Analog HF+ w/HW RS-485 DALI) depending on your jumpers &
switch configuration.
Also, there are some examples of programming in File -> Examples -> Ardbox DALI Family.
Furthermore, there are some extra libraries that can be found in Industrial Shields GitHub.
https://github.com/IndustrialShields/

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5. How to connect PLC Arduino to PC
-Connect USB port from PLC to PC.
NOTE:
Ardbox Family uses micro USB cable.
-Open Arduino IDE interface:
-Select Industrial Shields boards -> Ardbox Family
-Select correct port.

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6. How to connect PLC to power supply
-Ardbox Family PLCs are 12-24Vdc supplied. IMPORTANT: The polarity IS NOT
REVERSAL!
-Make sure that the live and GND connector of the power supply match the PLC.
-Make sure that the power supply mains output is not higher than 24Vdc.
-Suggested power suppliers
The standard, Part 1 of IEC 61010, sets the general safety requirements for the following types
of electrical devices and their accessories, regardless of where use of the device is intended.
The equipment must be powered from an external power source in accordance with IEC 61010-
1, whose output is MBTS and is limited in power according to section 9.4 of IEC 61010-1.
WARINING: Once the equipment is installed inside an electrical cabinet, the MTBS cables of the
equipment must be separated from the dangerous voltage cables.
Compact DIN rail power supply. Assembled on 35mm
DIN Rail:
-12Vdc / 24Vdc
-2.5A
-30W
Industrial Shields power supplies provide parallel
operation, overvoltage protection, and overcurrent
protection. There is a LED inductor for power status,
the power supply is certified according to UL.

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7. Ardbox Analog I/O pinout:
Zone Connections
1See section 8 to enable these connections
2See section 9 to enable these connections
LEFT ZONE
Ardbox Connector
Arduino Pin
Function
A0.61
A0.51
A0.41
A0.31
A0.21
A0.11
A0.01
Q0.92
Q0.82
Q0.7
Q0.61
Q0.5
Q0.4
Q0.3
Q0.2
Q0.1
Q0.0
GNDCOM
24VCOM
3
5
6
9
10
11
13
1
0
7
3
5
6
9
10
11
13
-
-
Analog Out
Analog Out
Analog Out
Analog Out
Analog Out
Analog Out
Analog Out
Digital Output
Digital Output
Digital Output
PWM/digital Output
PWM/digital Output
PWM/digital Output
PWM/digital Output
PWM/digital Output
PWM/digital Output
PWM/digital Output
GND
Power Supply
RIGHT ZONE
Switch config*
(see section 8 for Communications
configuration. Enabling Communications
disables some I/Os)
Analog Outputs pins
Digital Outputs pins
Power supply connectors
(24Vdc –GND)