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.

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SKU: R500 XX XXX Category: Regul RX00 PLC

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)