Inovance Easy501 User manual

*19011290A00*

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Preface
■ Introduction
The Easy501/Easy502 series PLC, the new generation of small PLC developed by
Inovance, supports EtherCAT bus control and RS485 function and allows multi‑layer
network communication through RS485 and EtherCAT interfaces. With the FB/FC
function, it can achieve process packaging and reuse, with up to 16 modules
extendable. RS485/RS232/CAN/DI/DO/AI/AO/RTC clock/TF card functions can also be
extended through the extension card.
This guide describes installation and wiring of the PLC, including product information,
mechanical installation, and electrical installation.
■ Standards compliance
The following table lists the certifications, directives, and standards that the product
may comply with. For details about the certifications compliant with, see the
certification marks on the product nameplate.
Certification Directive Standards compliance
CE certification EMC Directive 2014/30/EU 24 VDC products:
EN 61131‑2
220 VAC products:
EN 61131‑2
EN 61000‑3‑2
EN 61000‑3‑3
Low Voltage
Directive (LVD)
2014/35/EU EN 61010‑1
EN 61010‑2‑201
RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU
amended by
(EU)2015/863
EN IEC 63000
UL/cUL certification ‑ UL 61010‑1
UL 61010‑2‑201
UL 61010‑2‑030
CAN/CSA‑C22.2 No. 61010‑1
CSA C22.2 NO. 61010‑2‑201
CSA C22.2 NO. 61010‑2‑030

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Certification Directive Standards compliance
KCC certification ‑ ‑
EAC certification ‑ ‑
■ More Documents
Document Name Data Code Description
GE20 Series Extension Card
User Guide
PS00006443 Provides product information,
installation and wiring, programming
examples and for GE20 series
extension card.
■ Revision history
Date Version Revision
March 2023 A01 Updated DIN rail mounting hook diagram
and product specifications.
October 2022 A00 First release
■ Document acquisition
This guide is not delivered along with the product. You can download the PDF version
in the following means:
●Log in to Inovance's website (
www.inovance.com
), choose Support > Download,
search by keyword, and then download the PDF file.
●Scan the QR code on the product with your mobile phone.
■ Warranty
Inovance provides an 18‑month warranty to the equipment from the date of shipment
(subject to the barcode on the product) for failure or damage that occurs during
normal use. If otherwise agreed upon, the agreed terms and conditions shall prevail.
When the warranty period expires, reasonable maintenance fee will be charged.
The warranty does not cover any damage caused by:
●Operations not following instructions in the user guide
●Fire, flood, and abnormal voltage
●Unintended use
●Improper use outside the designed scope of application

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●Force majeure (such as natural disaster, earthquake, and lightning strike) and the
secondary damage caused thereof
The maintenance fee is charged according to the latest Maintenance Price List of
Inovance. If otherwise agreed upon, the agreed terms and conditions shall prevail.
For details, see Product Warranty Card.

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Fundamental Safety Instructions
■ Safety Disclaimer
●This chapter explains the safety precautions that need to be paid attention to
when using this product correctly. Before operating the equipment, read through
the guide and comprehend all the safety instructions. To ensure the safety of
humans and equipment, follow the signs on the equipment and all the safety
instructions in this user guide. Failure to comply may result in severe personal
injuries or even death or equipment damage.
●The DANGER, WARNING and NOTICE messages in the user guide does not cover all
the safety risks.
●Use this product in environments meeting the design and specification
requirements; otherwise, a fault may occur. Noncompliance‑caused malfunction
or damage to parts are not covered in product quality warranty.
●Inovance shall take no responsibility for any personal injuries or property damage
caused by improper usage.
■ Safety Levels and Definitions
Indicates that failure to comply with the notice can result in death
or severe personal injuries.
Indicates that failure to comply with the notice may result in death
or severe personal injuries.
Indicates that failure to comply with the notice may result in
minor or moderate personal injuries or equipment damage.
■ Safety Precautions
●Product illustrations in the user guide are sometimes shown without covers or
protective guards. Remember to install the covers or protective guards as
specified first, and then perform operations in accordance with the instructions.
●Product illustrations in this guide are for reference only. Actual products may vary.

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Unpacking
●Do not install the equipment if you find any sign of damage, rust, or prior use on the
equipment or accessories.
●Do not install the equipment if you find any sign of water seepage or missing or damaged
components.
●Do not install the equipment if you find the packing list does not conform to the
equipment you received.
●Check whether the packing is intact and whether there is any sign of damage, water
seepage, dampness, and deformation.
●Unpack the package by following the unpacking sequence. Do not strike the package
violently.
●Check whether there is any sign of damage or rust on the surfaces of the equipment and
accessories.
●Check whether the package contents are consistent with the packing list.
Storage and transportation
●Handle the equipment with care during transportation and mind your steps to prevent
personal injuries or equipment damage.
●When carrying the equipment with bare hands, hold the equipment casing firmly with
care to prevent parts from falling. Failure to comply may result in personal injuries.
●Store and transport this product in strict accordance with the storage and transportation
requirements. Failure to comply may result in damage to the product.
●Do not store or transport the equipment in environments exposed to water splash, rain,
direct sunlight, strong electric field, strong magnetic field, and strong vibration.
●Avoid storing this product for more than three months. Long‑term storage requires
stricter protection and necessary inspections.
●Pack the equipment strictly before transportation. Use a sealed box for long‑distance
transportation.
●Never transport the equipment with other equipment or materials that may harm or
have negative impacts on this equipment.

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Installation
●Installation must be carried out by the specialists who have received the necessary
electrical training and understood enough electrical knowledge. Ensure no
unprofessional person has access to the equipment.
●Read through the guide and safety instructions before installation.
●Do not install this equipment in places with strong electric or magnetic fields.
●Before installation, ensure that the installation position has sufficient mechanical
strength to support the weight of the device. Failure to comply will result in a mechanical
danger.
●To avoid electric shock, do not wear loose clothes or accessories.
●When this equipment is installed in a cabinet or final equipment, use a cooling device
(such as a fan or air conditioner) to cool the environment down to the required
temperature. Failure to comply may result in equipment over‑temperature or a fire.
●Do not retrofit this equipment.
●Do not fiddle with the bolts used to fix equipment components or the bolts marked in
red.
●When this product is installed in a cabinet or terminal device, protection measures such
as a fireproof enclosure, an electrical enclosure, or a mechanical enclosure must be
provided. The IP rating must meet IEC standards and local laws and regulations.
●Before installing devices with strong electromagnetic interference, such as a transformer,
install a shielding device for the equipment to prevent malfunction.
●Install the equipment onto flame retardant materials, such as metal. Keep the equipment
away from combustible objects. Failure to comply will result in a fire.

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●During installation, use a piece of cloth or paper to cover the top of the product to
prevent metal chippings, oil, and water from entering into the product when drilling
holes. Failure to comply will cause product malfunctions. After installation, remove the
cloth or paper for effective ventilation and cooling.
●If the device running at a constant speed begins to run at variable speeds, resonance
may occur. In this case, install the vibration‑proof rubber under the motor frame or use
the vibration suppression function to reduce resonance.
Wiring
●Only professionals are allowed to perform installation, wiring, maintenance, inspection
or parts replacement on the equipment.
●Before wiring, cut off all the power supplies of the equipment. Wait as specified on the
product warning sign before further operations because residual voltage exists after
power‑off. Measure the DC voltage of the main circuit and make sure that it is below the
safety voltage. Failure to comply will result in an electric shock.
●Never perform wiring, remove the product cover, or contact the PCB at power‑on. Failure
to comply will result in an electric shock.
●Check that the equipment is grounded properly. Failure to comply will result in an
electric shock.Separate grounding or single‑point grounding, other than common
grounding, is recommended.

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●Do not connect the input power supply to the output end of the equipment. Failure to
comply can result in equipment damage or even a fire.
●When connecting a drive to the motor, make sure the phase sequence of the drive and
motor are consistent to prevent motor reverse rotation.
●Cables used for wiring must meet cross sectional area and shielding requirements. The
shield of the cable must be reliably grounded at one end.
●Ensure that all cables are connected correctly. Cable sheath is not damaged, and no
screw or washer is left inside the equipment. Otherwise, electric shock or equipment
damage may occur.
●During wiring, follow the proper electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedure and wear an
antistatic wrist strap. Failure to comply can result in damage to the equipment or
internal circuits.
●In wiring the control circuit, use shielded twisted pair cable and connect the shield to the
PE terminal. Otherwise, the equipment may not function properly.
Power-on
●Before power‑on, check that the equipment is installed properly, the wiring is secure and
the motor can be restarted.
●Before power‑on, check that the power supply meets equipment requirements to
prevent equipment damage or even a fire.
●After power‑on, do not open the cabinet door or protective cover of the equipment. Do
not touch any wiring terminals, or remove any part of the equipment at power‑on.
Failure to comply will result in an electric shock.

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●Perform a trial run after wiring and parameter setting to ensure that the equipment
operates safely. Failure to comply may result in personal injuries or equipment damage.
●Before power‑on, ensure that the nominal voltage of the equipment is consistent with
the power supply voltage. Improper power supply voltage will cause a fire.
●Before power‑on, ensure that there are no people around the equipment, motor and
other machines. Failure to comply will result in injuries or death.
Operation
●Only qualified professionals are allowed to run the equipment. Failure to comply can
result in injury or death.
●Do not touch any wiring terminals or remove any part of the equipment during
operation. Failure to comply will result in an electric shock.
●Do not touch the equipment enclosure, fan, or resistor to sense the temperature. Failure
to comply may result in burns.
●Prevent metal or other objects from falling into the device during operation. Failure to
comply may result in a fire or product damage.
Maintenance
●Only professionals are allowed to perform installation, wiring, maintenance, inspection
or parts replacement on the equipment.
●Do not perform maintenance on the equipment with power ON. Failure to comply can
result in the risk of electric shock.
●Before maintenance, cut off all power supplies of the device and wait for a period
specified on the warning label of the device.
●When a PM motor rotates, its terminals will produce induced voltage even if the motor is
powered off. Failure to comply will result in an electric shock.

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●Perform routine and periodic inspection and maintenance on the equipment according
to maintenance requirements and keep a maintenance record.
Repair
●Only professionals are allowed to perform installation, wiring, maintenance, inspection
or parts replacement on the equipment.
●Do not repair the equipment after power‑on. Failure to comply can result in the risk of
electric shock.
●Before device inspection and repair, cut off all power supplies of the device and wait for a
period specified on the warning label of the device.
●Submit the repair request according to the warranty agreement.
●When the fuse is blown, the circuit breaker trips, or the earth leakage circuit breaker
(ELCB) trips, wait for a period specified on the warning label of the device before you
energize or operate the device. Failure to comply may result in personnel injuries or
damage to the device.
●When the device is faulty or damaged, require professionals to perform troubleshooting
and repair by following repair instructions and keep a repair record.
●Replace quick‑wear parts of the equipment according to the replacement instructions.
●Do not operate damaged device. Failure to comply may result in personnel injuries or
death or greater damage to the device.
●After replacing the equipment, perform wiring inspection and parameter settings again.
Disposal
●Dispose of retired equipment in accordance with local regulations and standards. Failure
to comply may result in property damage, personal injuries, or even death.
●Recycle retired equipment by observing industry waste disposal standards to avoid
environmental pollution.

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■ Safety labels
To ensure safe operations, comply with safety signs on the device, and do not
damage or remove the safety labels. See the following table for descriptions of the
safety labels.
Safety Label Description
●Read through the safety instructions before operating the equipment.
Failure to comply may result in death, personal injuries, or equipment
damage.

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1 Product Information
1.1 Model and Nameplate
■ Model
①Product series
Easy: Easy series programmable logic
controller
③Inputs/Outputs
08: 8 inputs
08: 8 outputs
②Series No.
X stands for 1 and 2, i.e. 501, 502
5: With EtherCAT
0: Without Ethernet
1/2: 8‑axis/16‑axis
4Output type
TN: SINK transistor
■ Nameplate

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Model Description Code
Easy501‑0808TN Easy500 series programmable controller
with 8 inputs and 8 outputs
01440384
Easy502‑0808TN Easy500 series 16‑axis programmable
controller with 8 inputs and 8 outputs
01440336
1.2 Components

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No. Terminal
type
Terminal
code
Assignment Indicator
color
Description
①I/O
indicator IN/OUT I/O status
display
Yellow‑
green
●Solid ON: Indicates the
input or output is active.
●OFF: Indicates the input
or output is inactive.
②
Operation
status
indicator
PWR Power supply Yellow‑
green
●Solid ON: Indicates that
the power supply is
normal.
●OFF: Indicates that the
power supply is
abnormal.
RUN Operation Yellow‑
green
●Solid ON: Indicates that
the user program is
running.
●OFF: Indicates that the
user program has been
stopped.
ERR Operation error Red
●OFF: Indicates no critical
errors occur.
●Flashing: Indicates a
critical error has
occurred.
③ DIP switch
RUN/STOP Used to control
the operation of
the master.
‑ ‑
④Type‑C
interface
Used for
communication
with PC.
‑ ‑
⑤/‑
⑥
Extension
card slot
EXP‑A/
EXP‑B
Used for
function
extension.
‑ For details of extension
card options, see "
Appendix: Extension Card
Options
" on page 40 .

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No. Terminal
type
Terminal
code
Assignment Indicator
color
Description
⑦ RS485
485+ RS485
communication
signal+
‑ ‑
485‑ RS485
communication
signal‑
‑ ‑
GND RS485
communication
GND
‑ ‑
⑧
Power
supply
interface
+24V 24 VDC power
supply (+)
‑ ‑
0V 24 VDC power
supply (‑)
‑ ‑
PE ‑ ‑
⑨I/O terminal – 8 inputs and 8
outputs
‑ See details in "
3.1 Layout
of Terminals
" on page 29 .
⑩EtherCAT
interface
EtherCAT Used for
EtherCAT
communica‑
tion.
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1.3 Product Specifications
1.3.1 General Specifications
Item Easy501‑0808TN specifications Easy502‑0808TN specifications
Program data
capacity
200 k‑step user program
2 Mb user‑defined variables, of which 128 kb variables are retentive at
power failure;
About 150 k soft elements (Elements after No. 1000 are retentive at power
failure.)
Speed
reference
20 k‑step user program executed in 2 ms

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Item Easy501‑0808TN specifications Easy502‑0808TN specifications
Bit operation 0.144 μs/reference
Word
transmission
0.338 μs/reference
Float
operation
0.779 μs/reference
Ethernet ‑
EtherCAT
communica‑
tion
Supports 1 EtherCAT master with up to 72 EtherCAT slaves.
Number of
axes available
(pulse + bus)
8‑axis 16‑axis
Serial
communica‑
tion
Supports up to 3 channels (one channel in the main unit and two
channels extended in the extension card).
CAN
communica‑
tion
Supports 1 master through the extension card (firmware version 5.65.2.0
and later, software version AutoShop4.6.5.0 and later).
●CANlink: Supports up to 63 slaves.
●CANopen Supports up to 30 slaves.
High‑speed
input
Single‑phase: 8‑channel 200 k
High‑speed
output
5‑axis 200 k, PWM pulse width modulation supported
Extension
module
Supports up to 16 local extension modules.
Extension card Supports up to two extension cards.
Program
language
LD, SFC, FB/FC function (LD) supported
Type‑C Supports user program download/upload and firmware upgrade through
GE20–TF extension card.
IP rating IP20

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Item Easy501‑0808TN specifications Easy502‑0808TN specifications
Dimensions (W
x H x D)
53 mm x 100 mm x 80 mm
Weight About 177 g
1.3.2 Power Supply Specifications
Item Specifications
Rated voltage of terminal input power
supply
24 VDC±10% (21.6 VDC to 26.4 VDC)
Rated current of terminal input power
supply
1 A (maximum value at 24 V)
24 V input power supply protection Providing protection against short circuit
and reverse connection
Hot‑plugging Not supported
1.3.3 Input Specifications
Item Specifications
Input type Digital input
Number of input channels 8
Input mode SINK/SOURCE
Input voltage class 24 VDC±10% (21.6 VDC to 26.4 VDC)
High‑speed
input
(X0–X7)
Input current at input ON ＞ 4 mA
Input current at input OFF ＜ 2.5 mA
Hardware response time 2 μs (RC time)
Max. input frequency 200 kHz
Input impedance 3.4 k
ON voltage ≥ 15 VDC
OFF voltage ≤ 5 VDC
Software filter time
●Low‑speed: 2 ms to 1000 ms
●High speed: 2 μs to 1000 μs
Isolation mode Isolated by digital isolator chip

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Item Specifications
Common terminal mode 8‑point/common terminal (The polarity +/‑ of
input power supply is changeable.)
Input action display The input indicator lights up (controlled by
software) when the input is in drive state.
1.3.4 Output Specifications
Item Specifications
Output type Transistor NPN
Number of output channels 8
Output voltage class 24 VDC±10% (21.6 VDC to 26.4 VDC)
High‑speed
output
(Y0 to Y7)
Output load
(resistive load)
0.5 A/point; 2 A/8‑point
Output load
(inductive load)
7.2 W/point; 24 W/8‑point
Output load (lamp
load)
5 W/point, 18 W/8‑point
Hardware response
time ON/OFF
< 1 us (OFF→ON); < 2 us (ON→OFF)
Load current
requirements
Load current ≥ 12 mA when used with outputs greater
than 10 kHz
Max. output
frequency
200 kHz for resistive load; 0.5 Hz for inductive load; 10
Hz for lamp load
PWM output Maximum frequency 200 kHz, minimum pulse width 2.5
us, minimum resolution 2.5 us, adjustable duty cycle
0.01% to 99.99%
Leakage current at OFF Less than 30 uA at 24 V
Max. residual voltage during ON Less than 0.5 VDC
Isolation mode Digital isolator
Common terminal mode 8‑point/common terminal (“‑”of power supply)
Short circuit protection Providing protection against short circuit of each circuit
(The short circuit protection state can be cancelled
through a power cycle.)