3.

2 Installation Site
MC280 Series PLC Basic Module
◆ Place without corrosion, flammable and explosive gas and liquid.

User Quick Start Manual ◆ Solid place without vibration.

◆ This controller is designed for II standard installation environment and

Thank you for using MC280 series PLC. Before using the product, please
2-level pollution occasions.
carefully read this manual so as to better understand it, fully use it, and ensure
3.3 Installation Method
safety. This quick start manual is to offer you a quick guide to the design,

installation, connection and maintenance of MC280 series PLC, convenient for The PLC must be installed horizontally on the backplane of the electrical
cabinet, and maintain a distance of more than 20cm from the peripheral
on-site reference.
equipment or cabinet wall. The installation in other directions is not conducive
to the PLC heat dissipation, and there can be no heating equipment under the
This manual is for the following series members:
PLC. As shown in the picture below:
MC280 Series Basic Module

Version：1.0

Revision Date：2009-10-8 Heat dissipation

direction Ceiling installation
BOM Code：R29090035

For detailed product information, please refer to MC280 Series PLC User

Manual, X-Builder Programming Software User Manual, and MC200/ MC100

Series PLC Programming Reference Manual. For ordering the above user

manuals, contact your Megmeet distributor or sales office. Horizontal installation

Vertical installation

1. Appearance and Part Name

Flatwise installation

1.1 Appearance of main module

Expansion bus

interface 3.4 Installation Method

DIN rail mounting

Generally, you can mount the PLC onto a 35mm-wide rail (DIN). Open
the DIN snap-fit at the bottom of the module and lock the bottom of the
module onto the DIN rail;
Rotate module close to the DIN guide rail and close the DIN snap-fit with
a double-checking, as the following figure：

2. Model

Screw fixing

Fixing the PLC with screws can stand greater shock than DIN rail
mounting. M3 screws can be chosen to fix the PLC onto the backboard of the
electric cabinet through the mounting holes on PLC enclosure, as the following
figure.

Main module dimensions

3. Installation Description

3.1 Environmental Temperature

Temperature range for PLC usage：-5℃~55℃. A well-ventilated place

should be selected when the ambient temperature exceeds 55° C for a long

time.

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 5V/GND 24V/GND 24V/COM
3.5 Cable connection and specification Model Max. capacity for Max. capacity for Capacity for external
expansion module expansion module* device
Cable specification
MC280-1616BTA6 525mA 600mA
It is recommended to use stranded copper cables and prefabricate 460 mA
MC280-1616BTA4 525 mA 600 mA

insulated ends to ensure connection quality. The following table lists the *The maximum capacity for external device of 5V/GND（24V/GND ）

sectional areas and models of the recommended cables. refers to the maximum output capacity that can be provided when 5V/GND

Cable Recommended NO. Cross-Section （24V/GND） is not loaded.

AC power（L、N） AWG12、18 1.0～2.0mm²

*The programming software X-Builder provides the calculation tool
Ground（ ） AWG12 2.0mm²
Input signal（X） AWG18、20 0.8～1.0mm² for power supply, which can calculate the load of the power supply
Output signal（Y） AWG18、20 0.8～1.0mm²
conveniently.
Fix the prepared cable end onto the PLC terminals with screws correctly.
Please pay attention to the power supply during system designing.
Fastening torque: 0.5~0.8Nm.
Excessive loads may cause unstable system operation. The maximum
The recommended cable preparation method is shown in the
current consumed by the expansion modules is as follows:
following figure.

Model 5V/GND 24V/GND 24V/COM

MC200-0808ERN 50mA 50mA 50mA

MC200-0808ETN 130mA 0 45mA
MC200-0800ENN 50mA 0 45mA

MC200-1600ENN 75mA 0 90mA

MC200-0016ERN 65mA 75mA 0

 For the safety (to prevent electric shock and fire accidents) and lower MC200-0016ETN 190mA 0 0
MC200-4AD 50mA 0 25mA
noise, the ground terminal of the controller should be connected in accordance
MC200-4DA 50mA 0 120mA Note1
with the requirements from national electrical regulations, and the ground MC200-4AM 50mA 0 90mA Note1

resistance should be less than 100 Ω. Single point grounding should be used MC200-4TC 50mA 0 25mA
MC200-8AD 70mA 0 50mA
when wiring multiple controllers, and the ground wire cannot form a loop. As
MC200-8TC 72mA 0 50mA
shown in the diagram below: MC200-4PT 72mA 0 55mA
Note 1 ： The analog power consumption when the output terminal is
connected to the load. If the current output terminal (0-20 mA) is not used,

×
the current can be reduced to 50mA.

√ *: The above is the current value when the ambient temperature is 25℃. If the

4. Power Consumption maximum temperature of the working environment exceeds +50℃, you need

to reduce the input-output load and the expansion module number to ensure
Each MC280 main module has an internal power supply that provides
the stable and reliable operation of the PLC.
power to the main module itself, expansion modules, and other electrical

devices.

5. Power Cable and Ground Cable

Item Unit Min. Rated Max. Note
Power The following is an example of the AC power module and auxiliary
Normal startup and
supply Vac 90 220 264
operation power supply connection of the MC280:
voltage
Input Input: 90Vac, 100%
A / / 1.5
current output

The main module of the MC280 provides 5V DC logic power (5V/GND) and

24V DC logic power (24V/GND) for itself and all expansion modules. The

MC280 main module can also provide 24VDC power (24V/COM), which can be

used to power the input point, and other equipment. The 5V/GND, 24V/GND

and 24V/COM output of MC280 series active I/O expansion module can be

used as the power of passive expansion module.

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6. Terminal Introduction filter time: 10ms

6.1 Terminal High-speed function X0~X7 can achieve the high-speed count,
interrupt, pulse capture function
MC280-1616BTA4, MC280-1616BTA6

Common wiring port 1 common port: S/S

The MC280 series PLC provides a port "S/S" to select the source input

mode or leakage input mode. Connect the S/S terminal to the +24V terminal,

that is, set to the leakage input mode, NPN type sensors can be connected. The

internal equivalent circuit and the external connection mode are shown in the

following figure.

Signal Internal equivalent circuit of main module

+24
Table 6-1 Terminal definition of MC280-1616BTA4, MC280-1616BTA6 24V+
24V Working power
COM 24V- Auxiliary power 24V/5V/GND
Pin Description
S/S
L/N 220V AC power input terminal: live line and neutral wire Sensor

Grounding terminal PG X0

Signal
+24V Auxiliary DC power supply for external device, worked
input X1
with COM device

COM Negative +24V auxiliary power supply for external device

X2
S/S Input mode selection: connect with +24V means leakage

input, and connect with COM means source input

Xn
Empty terminal, used as the isolation, without wiring

X0~X17 Terminal of switch quantity input, used with the COM

terminal to generate the input
Connecting in the source input mode, the PLC need to use external
Y0, Y1, COM0 Control output terminal, group 0
The COMx of each power supply to connect with PNP sensor. The internal equivalent circuit of
Y2, Y3, COM1 Control output terminal, group 1
output group is the source input mode and the external wiring mode are shown in the figure.
Y4, Y5, COM2 Control output terminal, group 2
electrically

Y6, Y7, COM3 Control output terminal, group 3 isolated from each
other
Y10~Y13, COM4 Control output terminal, group 4

Y14~Y17, COM5 Control output terminal, group 5

7. Input and Output Characteristic of Switch Quantity

7.1 Input Characteristic and Signal Specification

Input terminal specification of switch quantity

Item Specification

Signal input mode Leakage/source input, can be selected by

S/S terminal The internal equivalent circuit of I/O expansion module and the input

signal wiring are shown in the figure.

Electrical Detection voltage 24Vdc
parameter
Input impedance X0~X7: 3.3kΩ， others: 4.4kΩ

Input ON External circuit resistance＜400Ω

Input OFF External circuit resistance＞24kΩ

Filter Digital filter X0~X7, the filter time can be set by user
function programme

Hardware filter Other I/O ports except X0 to X7,

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 24V+ 24V-
扩展电缆提供 Yn
用户信号接线 感性负载
逻辑电路工作电源
扩展模块内部等效电路
24V/5V/GND

用户自备电源 S/S
或
接主模块 续流二极管 1N4004
+24V/COM
X0 24V+ 24V-
Yn
感性负载

各
种 X1 逻辑
信 处理
号
输 电路
传感器 续流二极管 1N4004
入 X2
设 AC-L
备 Yn AC-N
感性负载

Xn

R=200欧姆，2W
R C C=0.022uF，250AC

7.2 Output Characteristic and Signal Specification

Item Transistor output port 8. Power-on Operation and Routine Maintenance

External power supply 5~24Vdc 8.1 Power-on Operation

Circuit insulation Optocoupler insulation Check the connection item by item after wiring, to ensure that no

Movement indication Indicator lights up when optocoupler is driven foreign connections fall into the cabinet inside and heat flow:

Leakage current in 1. Switch on the POWER of the PLC, POWER indicator should be light;
＜0.1mA/30Vdc
open-circuit 2. Start the X-Builder programming software, and then download the

prepared program into the controller;

Min. load 5mA (5~24Vdc)

3. Set the PLC status to the ON after verifying the download program,
Y0~Y7: 0.3A/1 point;
Load
and the RUN indicator lights. However, ERR indicator lighting indicates that
Others: 0.3A/1 point; 0.8A/4 points; 1.2A/6 points;
resistance
there is an error in the program or system. Please troubleshoot the error
1.6A/8 point
Max. output
according to the instructions in MC200/M1200 Series Programmable Controller
Inductive
current 7.2W/24VDC
Programming User Manual；
resistance
4. Then connect to the external power supply and debug the system.
Light Y0~Y7: 0.9W/24Vdc

resistance Others: 1.5W/24Vdc

8.2 Routine Maintenance
Response ON→OFF Y0~Y7: ＜5us (Load current more than 10mA)
Routine maintenance checking should pay attention to the following:
time OFF→ON Others:＜0.5ms (Load current more than 100mA)
1. Ensure that the PLC working environment clean to avoid foreign
Y0~Y3: 200kHz per channel;
Max. output frequency bodies and dust into the machine.
Y4`Y7: 100kHz per channel
2. Maintain good ventilation status of controller；
Y0, Y1, COM0; Y2,Y3, COM1; Y4, Y5, COM2; Y6,
3. All wiring and terminal connections are firmly fixed in good condition.
Output common port Y7, COM3
4. Replace batteries regularly.
Y10~Y13, COM4; Y14~Y17, COM5

Fuse protection _

The output terminals of MC280 series PLC are composed of several 9. Common Problem and Solution

groups, which are electrically isolated each other, and the output contacts of When the controller can not work normally, please check in turn:

different groups are connected to different power circuits; The output type can 1. Check the power circuit connection and condition of related switches

be divided into relay and transistor. Transistor output can only be used in and protection apparatus to ensure controller has been reliable power

24Vdc load circuit with the attention of power supply polarity. For the supply;

inductive load of DC circuit, adding freewheeling diode should be considered; 2. Check the terminal wiring;

For the inductive load of AC circuit, the RC instantaneous voltage absorption 3. Check whether the switch of mode selection is in correct position.

circuit should be considered in external circuit. If the above checks are done and the controller still unable to work, you

can refer to the table for analysis, based on the working status of PLC and I/O

status indicator.

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 Phenomenon Possible cause Solution equipment unsuccessfully communication protocol

Power supply voltage loss Check the power supply Parallel the capacitor
or low voltage condition In most cases, the input around 22uF50V at the
POWER and signal is interfered count input, noting the
Disconnect the power
other indicators switch or fuse blown Check the switch, wire or capacitor polarity
are off fuse condition
Abnormal power wiring If the execution time of
Low-speed program is too long, it is
Power board damage miscounting
Check and confirm： In other case, the period of recommended to arrange
Poor contact of power 1. Whether the voltage the detected signal is the counting signal at the
circuit between L and N shorter than the program high-speed counting port.

terminals is within the execution period A reason time is

Over-connection of
POWER normal range; important if the constant
expansion modules,to
indicator flash scan is set
cause current limiting 2. Whether exist short
intermittently
circuit or overload
Short circuit in 24V/COM
between 24V and COM
auxiliary power output, to
terminal
cause current limiting

Re-edit program by
User program error X-Builder and download
ERR indicators after exclusion
flash
Actual running time
Increase WDT set time
exceeds WDT setting

Mode selection switch is

Set the switch to ON
not ON

Set the run control mode to

terminal mode, and the Close the set terminal
RUN indicator is terminal is in the OFF
OFF
Remotely stopped by the Turn on remotely by the
upper machine upper machine

Check the PLC application

STOP from system error Notice
system
1. The warranty range is confined to the PLC only.
Set the external-circuit
2. Warranty period is 18 months, within which period Megmeet conducts free
Inconsistency electrical parameters to
maintenance and repairing to the PLC that has any fault or damage under the
between input Over on-resistance of user appropriate range, such
normal operation conditions.
status indicator circuit as shortening wire length,

and input and rejecting extremely 3. The start time of warranty period is the delivery date of the product, of

terminal status thin wires which the product SN is the sole basis of judgment. PLC without a product SN
shall be regarded as out of warranty.
Poor signal circuit contact Check the cable
connection and 4. Even within 18 months, maintenance will also be charged in the following
Output cannot Poor external wiring troubleshoot the fault situations:
be closed(OFF)
Relay contact damage  Damages incurred to the PLC due to mis-operations, which are not
in compliance with the User Manual;
Inconsistency
between output  Damages incurred to the PLC due to fire, flood, abnormal voltage,
Indicator damage or Swap with idle port
status indicator etc;
indicator damage
and output  Damages incurred to the PLC due to the improper use of PLC
terminal status functions.

Upload, Poor cable connection, and  Remove the PLC personally.

Use the special cable of
download, and ON/TM/OFF in wrong
Megmeet PLC 5. The service fee will be charged according to the actual costs. If there is any
monitor disable position
contract, the contract prevails.
Non-response of Check in power-down
6. If you have any question, please contact the distributor or our company
expansion Poor connection status, and power on
directly.
module after rectifying the fault

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