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CuTouch Combined PLC and HMI


Description

 

The CuTouch is a combined Programmable Logic Controller with a large mix of analogue and digital I/O and LCD touch screen HMI interface. Ideal for replacing traditional outdated PLC, push-buttons, small LCD combo installations with a single CuTOUCH unit. The CuTOUCH units can be programmed in both BASIC and/or Relay Ladder Logic. Applications can range anywhere from home automation to industrial gas monitoring. Provided with easy-to-use GUI and programming software.

 

Product

 

 

  • 320 x 240 pixel 5.6" graphics LCD Display with backlight and Touch screen

  • 33 digital/opto inputs
  • 32 digital/transistor outputs
  • 17 configurable digital inputs/outputs
  • 8 x 10-bit Analogue inputs, 5V, 10V or 4-20mA
  • 6 x PWM/Analogue outputs
  • 2 x high speed counters
  • 2 x Serial Ports
  • 80k program memory
  • MODBUS protocol supported
  • Ladder-logic and/or BASIC programming
  • 9-24VDC PSU
  • 0°C to 70°C operating range
  • range of accessories and expansion >>

User Manual >>

 

CuTouch Basics

 

CuTOUCH is a complete integration of a Touch panel, graphic LCD, and CUBLOC embedded computer. In the recent years, there has been increase of use of touch screens in the industrial field. But to use one, the user required connecting to a PLC and earning complex methods in order to use it. In addition, cost of touch screen has been very expensive.

The CuTOUCH is a new type of embedded controller that integrates Touch screen, PLC, and graphic LCD, all into one. The biggest difference between CuTOUCH and other touch screens is that it’s the only Visual Touch screen controller that can be programmed with BASIC and LADDER in the world today.

BASIC language can be used to draw graphics and print characters to the LCD and receive input from the touch screen before processing the x and y positions. Sensor input through I/O, turning relays on/off, AD/DA conversion, and RS232 communication are very easy to implement in comparisons to traditional non-BASIC PLCs. With the Ladder Logic side of CUBLOC, the user may do sequential processing and real-time logic processing as in traditional PLCs.

CuTOUCH has a flash memory for BASIC and LADDER programs. A serial port can be used to download and debug. After downloading is done, it can run in a “Stand-alone” state.

If you are thinking about developing a device that uses a touch screen, please review CuTOUCH and we guarantee you that you will ultimately spend more time designing and less time developing.

 

Software

 

Cubloc Studio

CuTOUCH uses CublocStudio as its main development environment. With CuBloc Studio you can write your BASIC and Ladder programs, simulate and de-bug and download to the CuTouch unit. CuBloc Studio has Ladder logic monitor and Time Chart tools to help with debugging.

The main advantage of CuTOUCH over other PLCs is that it fills Ladder Logic’s weaknesses with BASIC language. Ladder Logic is good enough to replace sequence diagrams, but to collect data, print graphics, and process complex tasks is asking a little bit too much. That is why we added the BASIC language. You can now run both Ladder Logic and/or BASIC!

Another advantage over other BASIC processors is that CuTOUCH is able to separate the amount of work and programming between Ladder Logic and BASIC as necessary. The user is able to debug easier by having two processes work together, instead of grudging through lines of BASIC codes.

Download CuBlock Studio >>

CuCANVAS and Pixel Studio

For graphics, there is automatic code-generating GUI (Graphic User Interface) software called CuCANVAS and PixelStudio. CuCANVAS is mainly used for creating boxes, circles, and menu buttons while PixelStudio allows the user to create up to 200 custom characters.

Download CuCANVAS >>

Download Pixel Studio >>

 

CuTouch Models

 

 

CT1721

  • 32 opto-isolated inputs (7.5 to 30VDC)

  • 32 opto-osolated 24V DC Transistor outputs
  • 17 TTL 5V input/output configurable

 

CT1721 Starter Kit

  • CT1721 CuTouch Controller

  • RS232 Download Cable
  • User Manual and Software CD
  • I/O Expansion Cables

 

CT1720

  • 33 TTL 5V inputs

  • 32 TTL 5V outputs
  • 17 TTL 5V input/output configurable

 

CT1720 Add-on Board (Upgrade from 1720 to 1721)

  • I/O expansion board for CT1720

  • adds 32 opto-isolated inputs (7.5 to 30VDC)
  • adds 32 opto-osolated 24V DC Transistor outputs

Specifications

 

CuTOUCH CT1720

CuTOUCH CT1721

Microprocessor

Dual Core Atmega128 @ 18.432Mhz

Dual Core Atmega128 @ 18.432Mhz

Program Memory

80KB

80KB

Data Memory

24KB(BASIC)+4KB(Ladder Logic)

24KB(BASIC)+4KB(Ladder Logic)

Program Speed

36,000/sec

36,000/sec

General Purpose I/O

- 82 I/O lines (ALL 5V TTL) (33 input only + 32 output only + 17 input/output configurable)

- 82 I/O lines (TTL & 24V DC) (1 TTL input, 32 24V opto-isolated inputs + 32 24V TR outputs + 17 TTL input/output configurable)

Serial Ports for Communication

- 2 High-speed hardware-independent serial ports (Channel 0 & 1 : RS232C 12V)

- Configurable Baud rates: 2400bps to 230,400 bps

- 2 High-speed hardware-independent serial ports (Channel 0 & 1 : RS232C 12V)

- Configurable Baud rates: 2400bps to 230,400 bps

Analogue Inputs

8 channel 10-bit ADCs Input Voltage Range: 0 to 5V

8 channel 10-bit ADCs Configurable Voltage: 0 to 5V OR 0 to 10V

Analogue Outputs

- 6 Channel 16-bit PWMs (DACs)

- Output Voltage Range: 0 to 5V

- Configurable Frequency: 35hz to1.5Mhz

- 6 Channel 16-bit PWMs (DACs)

- Output Voltage Range: 0 to 5V

- Configurable Frequency: 35hz to1.5Mhz

External Interrupts

4 Channels

4 Channels

High Speed Counters

2 Channel 16-bit Counters (up to 2Mhz)

2 Channel 16-bit Counters (up to 2Mhz)

Power

- Required Power: 9-24V DC

- Current Consumption w/ ports unloaded:

@ 24V w/ Backlight ON: 170mA

@ 24V w/ Backlight OFF: 70mA

@ 12V w/ Backlight ON: 340mA

12V w/ Backlight OFF: 130mA

- Required Power: 9-24V DC

- Current Consumption w/ ports unloaded:

@ 24V w/ Backlight ON: 170mA

@ 24V w/ Backlight OFF: 70mA

@ 12V w/ Backlight ON: 340mA

12V w/ Backlight OFF: 130mA

RTC (Real Time Clock)

Yes

Yes

Timers

- 1 User Configurable Timer

- Configurable Interval Units = 10ms

- 1 User Configurable Timer

- Configurable Interval Units = 10ms

Operating Temperature

0 °C to 70 °C

0 °C to 70 °C

Package

Integrated Touch-screen Panel

2mm Headers and 2.5mm RCABLE Headers

Integrated Touch-screen Panel

2mm Headers and 2.5mm RCABLE Headers

Size

- 182.2 x 131.4 x 25 mm
- Viewing Area (Touch-sensitive):
(5.6" diagonal)

 182.2 x 131.4 x 25 mm
- Viewing Area (Touch-sensitive):
(5.6" diagonal)

 

 

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