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Ethernet / USB-based Remote I/O System
I/O Controllers
n Integrated CPU and firmware. Remote I/O easily controlled from your PC
This ethernet-based remote I/O system is configured by interconnecting I/O device modules onto an ultra-compact Controller Module. This system can be used in a wide-range of applications and controlled using a PC or in coordination with an F&eIT Server.

NEW: CPU-CA20(FIT)GY High-speed / advanced-functions

< 3 times faster than the previous model [CPU-CA10(FIT)GY]
  The CPU-CA20(FIT)GY uses an SH4 240 MHz CPU and supports 100 Mbps (100 BASE-TX) ethernet, ensuring faster I/O and communication processing. Achieves higher speed communication with a response time that is roughly 1/3 (1.5 msec to 0.5 msec)* that of the previous model.
   * Variations due to operating environment
< Increased number of units can interconnect in same network
  In the standalone startup mode (w/out I/O Assist Server Unit), up to 128 units can be installed on the same network.
Power Supplies Optional.

I/O Controller Module
Model Firmware Data
sheet
Manual
JAP ENG CHI
CPU-CA20(FIT)GY
High-speed / advanced-functions
1.03
430KB

725KB

736KB
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CPU-CA10(FIT)GY 1.32
430KB

725KB

736KB

1.2MB

Fan-less, Compact Design
Utilizing a low-heat generating CPU, these fanless I/O Controllers run on minimal power. Their compact design (94 mm x 64.7 mm) requires little installation space.

DDE Communication with Excel and SCADA (HMI) Software
DDE and SuiteLink server FIT-SVR(W32) (included with controllers) enable communication to be controlled by software that supports DDE client functions such as Microsoft® Excel or Wonderware InTouch®.

Computer-based Remote Control
The Windows® drivers that are provided enable remote control of the I/O on a networked machine running in a Windows® environment. The I/O can be controlled in a non-Windows environment through the use of the socket functions.

Configuration Example 1  Computer-based Control
  When multiple I/O Controllers are used, it is recommend that you use the I/O Assist Server Unit [SVR-IOA(FIT)GY] gathering information.
 

Configuration Example 2  Program-less remote monitoring and control
  A remote monitoring and control system can be design without the aid of a program by using the Monitoring & Control Server Unit [SVR-MMF(FIT)GY].
 

Configuration Example 3  Remote I/O Control via ACTIVE TOUCH®
  You can use CONTEC's ACTIVE TOUCH®, HMI Programmable Display, as a control terminal for Ethernetbased remote I/O systems. In addition to monitoring the status of permanently installed remote I/O systems, user interface functions can easily be added on.

Bundled software (CD-ROM)
= Windows® device module access library
API-CAP(W32) [CD-ROM]
= DDE, SuiteLink Server FIT-SVR(W32)
Supported OS: Windows® XP/2000/NT40 (SP5 or later)/Me/98
=

Utility software
For setting up nodes and updating firmware
Supported OS: Windows® XP/2000/NT40 (SP3 or later)/Me/98

Item Specifications
CPU-CA20(FIT)GY CPU-CA10(FIT)GY
CPU SH-4 240MHz SH-3 60MHz
Memory Flash ROM: 4Mbyte (32Mbit)
SDRAM: 32Mbyte (256Mbit)
Flash ROM: 512Kbyte (4Mbit)
EDO DRAM: 2Mbyte (16Mbit)
Interface (to host) 100BASE-TX / 10BASE-T 10BASE-T (IEEE802.3)
Connectable Device Modules Max. 8 modules *1 *2
Power Voltage 5VDC±5% 2-piece power input connector (removable) located on the front
Use of F&eIT Series dedicated power supply or third-party stabilizing power supply is recommended
Power Consumption 0.7A(Max.) 0.5A(Max.)
FG Terminal Power input connector is equipped with FG terminal
Operating Temperature/
Humidity
0 to 50°C, 10 to 90% RH (no condensation)
Dimensions (mm) 25.2 (w) x 64.7 (d) x 94.0 (h) (1" x 2.54" x 3.7")
Weight 100g (3.52oz)
*1  The total maximum power consumption by each module can not exceed the rated output current of the power supply unit.
*2  The stack connector supplies the power to each device module.
Supplied power can not exceed the permissable current of a stack connector (max 3.0A)

USB-based Controllers also available
USB-based I/O Controller Module
Model Firmware Data
sheet
Manual
JAP ENG CHI
CPU-CA10(USB)GY - - - - -
Use of this module allows a USB connection to configure a host computer controlled remote I/O system. Like the ethernet-based CPUCA10(FIT)GY, there is an extensive range of interconnectable device modules to work with.

g Bundled software(CD-ROM)
       Windows driver library
       API-USBP(WDM)

  Windows-standard Win32 API(DLL) format software drivers are included.
  These are compatible with CONTEC PCI bus boards and PC cards at the API level

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  Microcontroller unit
  I/O controller unit
  I/O assistant server unit
  Monitoring & control server unit
  Device module
  Security server unit
  PLC link server unit
  Media converter
  Network apparatus
  Power supply
  Option
  Appending software
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