Redul B500 PLC

Redul B500 is a high-availability real-time programmable logic controller, designed for the use in process industries.

It features high-speed dual ring data bus, allowing fast collection of data for further processing, even with complex algorithms, without compromising on speed.

Its flexibility of communications and a special focus on redundancy, instrument-free replacement of hot-swappable modules, make it controller of choice when processes must go uninterrupted.

SKU: B500 XX XXX Category:
Overview

Applications

  • High-availability process control systems for
    • Steam and gas turbines (control and emergency protection)
    • Oil pumping stations and gas compressors
    • Main and auxiliary systems at power stations
    • Fire and gas systems
    • Water management systems
  • Fiscal applications (for example, LACT units)
  • Applications with unstable connection to upper level

General features

  • Real-time programmable logic controller
  • Modular configuration, allowing flexible extension and change of configuration
  • Supports up to 130,000 channels
  • In-module event archiving

Processing power and redundancy

  • Minimum application cycle time allows use in systems with fast response
  • Low bus scan time allows fast collection of input and fast update of the output data
  • Quick switchover to hot-standby CPU
  • Processing of complex algorithms with powerful CPU modules and built-in microprocessors in I/O modules

System configuration

  • Up to 40 modules in a rack, up to 255 racks, up to 10 km (via fiberoptic line) between racks
  • RJ-45, FP, or mixed connection between racks
  • Star, ring, or hybrid network topologies
  • CPU module can be placed into any rack

Programming and visualization

  • Programming with IEC 61131-3 languages + CFC in Sigma LD software
  • Online application update
  • Remote configuration/maintenance and application updates
  • Special firmware with MySQL database server
  • CPU module with DVI output for connecting a display and using Target-visualization
  • Web visualization option in CPU modules
Specifications
Minimum application cycle time1 ms (5 ms in redundant operation)
Scan time1 ms
Switchover time from main to standby5 ms
Timing accuracy50 µs
ProcessorIntel Atom, ARM Cortex-Axx
RAM2 GB, 512 MB
Flash memory (CU00021, 031)1 GB
SSD (CU00051, 061, 071)4 GB (optional up to 64 GB)
Input power18…36 VDC
85…264 VAC / 120…370 VDC
I/O module size (W x H x D)40 × 180 × 145 mm
Operating temperature range0...+60 °С
ApprovalsCE, FCC-ready
Communications

Supported interfaces

  • RS-232 (9-pin, full duplex, speed 300–115, 200 bps, opto-isolation 500/1500 V, overvoltage protection)
  • RS-422/RS-485 (9-pin, speed 300–115, 200 bps, full-channel opto-isolation 500/1500 V, overvoltage protection): up to 96 ports per controller
  • Ethernet 10/100/1000 RJ-45 (full duplex): up to 4 ports per CPU
  • Ethernet 10/100/1000 fiberoptic (single-mode, multi-mode): up to 2 ports per CPU

Built-in communication protocols*

  • IEC 60870-5 part 101 (master/slave)
  • IEC 60870-5 part 104 (master/slave)
  • Modbus RTU (master/slave, with expansion capabilities)
  • Modbus TCP (master/slave, with expansion capabilities)
  • OPC DA, OPC UA

*Additional communication protocols, including non-standard ones, can be implemented according to your requirements.

Redundancy
  • Hot swapping of all modules
  • Hot-standby CPU modules
  • Dual ring high-speed internal data bus
  • Power supply modules (2 or more per rack)
  • CPU sync
  • I/O modules (mirror racks)

 

Redul B500 – 100% mirror redundancy

 

Redul B500 – One CPU rack with shared I/O racks

 

Redul B500 – 100% CPU redundancy, shared I/Os

Modules
Part numberDescriptionChannels (ports)
CPU MODULES
CU00052Central processor unit, CPU module
• Redundancy support
• Intel Atom
• 2 GB RAM, 1 × 4 GB SSD
• 1 × RS-232, 1 × RS-485
• 4 × Ethernet RJ-45
• GPS receiver

CU00052 (W) additionally includes web server with support of Web visualization
CU00062Central processor unit, CPU module
• Redundancy support
• Intel Atom
• 2 GB RAM, 1 × 4 GB SSD
• 1 × RS-232, 1 × RS-485
• 2 × Ethernet RJ-45, 2 × Ethernet SFP
• GPS receiver

CU00062 (W) additionally includes web server with support of Web visualization
CU00072Central processor unit, CPU module
• Redundancy support
• Intel Atom
• 2 GB RAM, 1 × 4 GB SSD
• 1 × RS-232, 1 × RS-485
• 2 × Ethernet RJ-45, 2 × Ethernet SFP
• 1 × DVI, 2 × USB host
• GPS receiver

CU00072 (W) additionally includes web server with support of Web visualization
POWER SUPPLY AND BUS EXTENSION MODULES
PP14011Power supply module 24 V DC, 75 W
• Redundancy support
• Bus extension ports (IN, OUT), RJ-45
PP14021Power supply module 24 V DC, 75 W
• Redundancy support
• Bus extension ports (IN, OUT), SFP
PP14031Power supply module 220 V AC/DC, 75
• Redundancy support
• Bus extension ports (IN, OUT), RJ-45
PP14041Power supply module 220 V AC/DC, 75 W
• Redundancy support
• Bus extension ports (IN, OUT), SFP
COMMUNICATION
MODULES
CP04011Communication processor RS-485 (Modbus RTU, IEC-61870-5-101, user protocols), 4 ports4
ANALOG MODULES
AI16011Analog input, AI module (current)
• Current measuring range: 0…20 mA, 4…20 mA
• 16 channels
• Resolution: 14 bits (including overflow)
• Measurement error under normal conditions: ±0.1%
• Common galvanic isolation
16
AI08021Analog input, AI module (current, HART)
• Current measuring range: 0…20 mA, 4…20 mA
• 8 channels
• Resolution: 16 bits (including overflow)
• Measurement error under normal conditions: ± 0.1%
• Built-in HART protocol
• 1 ADC and 1 HART-modem for each channel
• Channel galvanic isolation
8
AI08031Analog input, AI module (thermal resistances, thermocouples)
• Thermal resistance measurement range: 1…450 Ohm
• 8 channels
• Supported thermal resistances: Cu50, Cu100, Pt50, Pt100, Ni50, Ni100
• Supported thermocouples: R, S, B, J, T, E, K, N, A-1, A-2, A-3, L
• Resolution: 24 bits (including overflow)
• Measurement error under normal conditions: ±0.1%
• Common galvanic isolation

8
AI08041Analog input, AI module (current, voltage; high-accuracy)
• Current measuring range: 0…20 mA, 4…20 mA
• Voltage measuring range: 0…+10 V, -10…+10 V
• 8 channels
• Resolution: 16 bits (including overflow)
• Measurement error under normal conditions: ±0.025%
• Channel galvanic isolation
• Individual ADC for each channel
8
AO08011Analog output, AO module (current)
• Output range, current: 0…20 mA, 4…20 mA
• 8 channels
• Resolution: 16 bits
• The error of the formation of the control signal under normal conditions: ±0.1%
• Channel galvanic isolation
8
AO08021Analog output, AO module (current, HART)
• Output range, current: 0…20 mA, 4…20 mA
• 8 channels
• The error of the formation of the control signal under normal conditions: ±0.1%
• Built-in HART protocol
• Channel galvanic isolation
8
DIGITAL MODULES
DI32011Digital input, DI module
• Input current: 24 VDC
• 32 channels (4 groups by 8 channels)
• Group galvanic isolation
32
DO32011Digital output, DO module
• Output current: 24 VDC / 0.5 A
• 32 channels (4 groups by 8 channels)
• Group galvanic isolation
32
COUNTER MODULES
DA03011Counter/digital module
• Channel supply voltage: 3, 5, 12, 24 V
• Frequency measurement range: 1 Hz … 500 kHz
• Frequency generation range: 1 Hz … 10 kHz
• Pulse measurement range: 1…264 (with overflow)
• Frequency measurement error under normal conditions: less than ± 0.01%
• Pulse-counting error: ±1 pulse
• 3 × counter channels
• 1 × generator channel
• 6 × DI channels, 24 V
• 6 × DO channels, 24 V / 0.5 A
• Channel galvanic isolation of the counter channels
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DA03022Counter/digital module
• Channel supply voltage: 5, 12, 24 V
• Frequency measurement range: 1 Hz … 500 kHz
• Frequency generation range: 1 Hz … 10 kHz
• Pulse measurement range: 1…264 (with overflow)
• Frequency measurement error under normal conditions: less than ± 0.01%
• Pulse-counting error: ±1 pulse
• 3 × counter channels
• 1 × generator channel
• 6 × DI channels, 24 V
• 6 × DO channels, 24 V / 0.5 A
• Built-in software for electronic overspeed trip
• Support of magnetic RPM sensor
• Channel galvanic isolation of the counter channels
3/1/6/6
CHASSIS
CH07011Chassis with 7 slots (1 PP and 5 expansion slots)
CH14011Chassis with 14 slots (1 PP and 12 expansion slots)
OTHER
OO00000Empty module (slot cover)

* The functionality of the I/O modules is similar to the B600.

Downloads

Data sheets
Redul B500 PLC. Datasheets

Certificates
EC Declaration of Conformity

Manuals
To download complete manuals for Redul B500 controllers, please, send an e-mail to support@gp-systems.com

Dimensions

Standard module

 

CPU module

 

Rack Extension / Termination Module

Dimensions of Redul B500 PLC bus extension module
Dimensions of Redul B500 PLC bus extension module