Regul R500 PLC
Regul R500 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.
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 Epsilon 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 time | 1 ms (5 ms in redundant operation) |
| Scan time | 1 ms |
| Switchover time from main to standby | 5 ms |
| Timing accuracy | 50 µs |
| Processor | Intel Atom, ARM Cortex-Axx |
| RAM | 2 GB, 512 MB |
| Flash memory (CU 00 021, 031) | 1 GB |
| SSD (CU 00 051, 061, 071) | 4 GB (optional up to 64 GB) |
| Input power | 18…36 VDC 85…264 VAC / 120…370 VDC |
| I/O module size (W x H x D) | 40 × 180 × 145 mm |
| Operating temperature range | 0...+60 °С |
| Approvals | CE, EAC, GOST-R, 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)
Regul R500 – 100% mirror redundancy
Regul R500 – One CPU rack with shared I/O racks
Regul R500 – 100% CPU redundancy, shared I/Os
Modules
| Part number | Description | Channels (ports) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU MODULES | ||
| CU 00 052 | Central 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/GLONASS receiver CU 00 052 (W) additionally includes web server with support of Web visualization | |
| CU 00 062 | Central 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/GLONASS receiver CU 00 062 (W) additionally includes web server with support of Web visualization | |
| CU 00 072 | Central 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/GLONASS receiver CU 00 072 (W) additionally includes web server with support of Web visualization | |
| POWER SUPPLY AND BUS EXTENSION MODULES | ||
| PP 14 011 | Power supply module 24 V DC, 75 W • Redundancy support • Bus extension ports (IN, OUT), RJ-45 | |
| PP 14 021 | Power supply module 24 V DC, 75 W • Redundancy support • Bus extension ports (IN, OUT), SFP | |
| PP 14 031 | Power supply module 220 V AC/DC, 75 • Redundancy support • Bus extension ports (IN, OUT), RJ-45 | |
| PP 14 041 | Power supply module 220 V AC/DC, 75 W • Redundancy support • Bus extension ports (IN, OUT), SFP | |
| COMMUNICATION MODULES | ||
| CP 04 011 | Communication processor RS-485 (Modbus RTU, IEC-61870-5-101, user protocols), 4 ports | 4 |
| ANALOG MODULES | ||
| AI 16 011 | Analog 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 |
| AI 08 021 | Analog 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 |
| AI 08 031 | Analog 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 |
| AI 08 041 | Analog 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 |
| AO 08 011 | Analog 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 |
| AO 08 021 | Analog 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 | ||
| DI 32 011 | Digital input, DI module • Input current: 24 VDC • 32 channels (4 groups by 8 channels) • Group galvanic isolation | 32 |
| DO 32 011 | Digital output, DO module • Output current: 24 VDC / 0.5 A • 32 channels (4 groups by 8 channels) • Group galvanic isolation | 32 |
| COUNTER MODULES | ||
| DA 03 011 | Counter/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 | 3/1/6/6 |
| DA 03 022 | Counter/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 | ||
| CH 07 011 | Chassis with 7 slots (1 PP and 5 expansion slots) | |
| CH 14 011 | Chassis with 14 slots (1 PP and 12 expansion slots) | |
| OTHER | ||
| OO 00 000 | Empty module (slot cover) |
* The functionality of the I/O modules is similar to the R600.
Downloads
Data sheets
Regul R500 PLC. Datasheets
Certificates
EC Declaration of Conformity
Manuals
To download complete manuals for Regul R500 controllers, please, send an e-mail to support@gp-systems.com
Epsilon LD User Manual (v2.7, English)
Redundancy Manual (request at support@gp-systems.com)
HART Manual
IEC 101/104 Manual (v2.0, English)
OPC DA Server User Manual (v1.0.35, English)
OPC UA User Guide (v1.2, English)
Modbus User Guide (v1.5.5, English)
Print User Guide (v1.1, English)
Virtual Regul PLC User Guide (v1.1, English)
SFP Modules Compatibility with Regul Controllers
Software
Epsilon LD [v1.6.4, build 18301] - programming and configuration software for Regul RX00 controllers
OPC DA Server [v1.0.35] for Regul RX00 controllers
Dimensions
Standard module
CPU module
Rack Extension / Termination Module
