AUTOMATION DIRECT H2-ECOM communication module

AUTOMATION DIRECT H2-ECOM Communication Module

Product Description

Detailed Parameters

1. Communication Interface
   • Ethernet Port: 1 x 10/100Base-T auto-negotiation port (RJ45 connector), supporting full-duplex/half-duplex modes.
   • Supported Protocols: Modbus TCP (client/server mode), Ethernet programming (via DirectSoft software), UDP/IP, TCP/IP.
2. Compatibility
   • Compatible PLC Series: DirectLogic DL205 (requires D2-Base), DL405 (requires H4-Base).
   • Supports communication with C-more HMI, SCADA systems, and third-party Ethernet devices.
3. Functional Features
   • Data Transfer Rate: 10Mbps/100Mbps auto-adaptive.
   • Remote Programming & Diagnostics: Enables program download and PLC status monitoring via Ethernet.
   • Built-in Web Server: Allows viewing module status and network configuration via a web browser.
   • Supports DHCP for automatic IP assignment or static IP configuration.
4. Power & Consumption
   • Operating Voltage: Supplied by the PLC base (5VDC, typical current 50mA), no external power required.
5. Environmental Parameters
   • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F).
   • Storage Temperature: -40°C to 85°C (-40°F to 185°F).
   • Humidity: 5% to 95% RH (non-condensing).
   • Protection Class: IP20 (suitable for installation in control cabinets).
6. Physical Characteristics
   • Dimensions: 110mm (L) × 76mm (W) × 30mm (H).
   • Mounting: Inserted into a compatible PLC base slot, no additional fixing required.
   • Weight: Approximately 100g.
7. Certifications
   • Complies with UL, CSA, and CE standards.

Product Advantages and Features

1. Easy Ethernet Integration: Quickly connects the PLC to industrial Ethernet via a 10/100Base-T auto-negotiation port, eliminating complex wiring and simplifying network architecture.
2. Multi-Protocol Support: Compatible with mainstream industrial protocols such as Modbus TCP, enabling seamless communication with HMIs, SCADA systems, and third-party devices, enhancing system compatibility.
3. Remote Management Capability: Supports remote programming, monitoring, and diagnostics, reducing on-site maintenance workload and improving fault handling efficiency.
4. Flexible IP Configuration: Supports DHCP auto-acquisition or static IP settings, adapting to different network environment requirements.
5. Stability and Reliability: Industrial-grade design with a wide temperature range and strong anti-electromagnetic interference capability, ensuring communication stability in harsh industrial environments.

Application Areas

1. Distributed Control Systems: In large factories, connects multiple PLC nodes to form an Ethernet network for centralized monitoring and collaborative control.
2. Remote Monitoring Systems: Uploads PLC data to SCADA or cloud platforms via Ethernet for production data statistics and equipment status monitoring.
3. Industrial Automation Networks: Connects HMIs, robots, sensors, and other devices to build an integrated industrial network, optimizing production processes.
4. Smart Factory Integration: Serves as a data bridge between PLCs and MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems), enabling real-time production data interaction and traceability.

Precautions

1. Network Configuration:
   • Ensure the IP address does not conflict with other devices in the network; for static IP, match the gateway and subnet mask.
   • Configure parameters via DirectSoft software or web pages to avoid communication failures due to incorrect settings.
2. Installation Environment:
   • Only install in control cabinets; avoid exposure to dust, moisture, corrosive gases, or strong vibrations.
   • Keep away from strong electromagnetic interference sources (e.g., frequency converters, large motors). Use shielded Ethernet cables with single-point grounding if necessary to reduce interference.
3. Compatibility Check:
   • Confirm compatibility with the PLC model and base version (e.g., DL205 requires bases like D2-09BDC) to avoid hardware mismatches.
   • Upgrade the PLC firmware to the latest version to ensure stable communication with the H2-ECOM.
4. Cabling and Grounding:
   • Use industrial-grade shielded Ethernet cables with a maximum length of 100m; ground the shield at one end to reduce interference.
   • Module grounding must be consistent with the PLC system grounding to avoid communication abnormalities caused by ground potential differences.
5. Maintenance and Updates:
   • Regularly check network connection status and monitor module operating parameters via the web server.
   • If updating the module firmware, use official tools and follow procedures to avoid firmware damage due to power loss.

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