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Document: Datasheet

Date: 13-Apr-12

Model #: 1187

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Power Line Communication Modem (PLC)

Power line modem is useful to send and receive serial data over existing AC mains power lines of the building. It has high immunity to electrical noise persistence in the power line and built in error checking so it never gives out corrupt data. The modem is in form of a ready to use circuit module, which is capable of providing 9600 baud rate low rate bi-directional data communication. Due to its small size it can be integrated into and become part of the users power line data communication system.

Features
Transmit and Receive serial data at 9600 bps Data Tx/Rx LEDs Powered from 5V Low Cost & Simple to use Built in Error Checking Direct interface with microcontroller uart txd, rxd pins

Applications
Home Automation Automatic Meter Reading Process Control Heating & Ventilation, Air conditioning Control Lighting Control Status Monitoring and Control Low Speed Data Communication Networks Intelligent Buildings Sign and Information Display Fire and Security Alarm System Remote Sensor Reading Data/File Transfer Fire & Security Alarm System Power Distribution Management

Back View of Modem

Information
The module provides bi-directional half-duplex communication over the mains of any voltage up to 250V AC and for frequency 50hz or 60hz. Half Duplex communication means it can either transmit or receive data at a time but not both at same time. Normally module is in receiving mode all the time listening to incoming communication on the power line. Once your application gives serial data to transmit on its RX-IN pin, it switches over to transmit and transmits the data through power line. Once transmit process is complete it switches back to receive mode. The transmission of data is indicated by Red LED. The reception of data by modem is indicated by Green LED which is on TXout pin itself. Data communication of the modules is transparent to users data terminals and protocol independent, as a result, multiple units can be connected to the mains without affecting the operation of the others. There is no hassle of building interface circuits. Interface to users data devices is a simple data-in and data-out serial link. Transmission is based on byte by byte basis. Once you give one byte to module for transmission, you will have to wait at least 500ms(mili second) before a new byte is given to module again since the module waits for zero crossing of AC mains to transfer a bit. For AC 50Hz system the zero crossing of AC signals happens every 10ms and modem needs 50 zero crossings to transmit one byte with error checking data. That is why it takes 500ms for one byte. For example we want to transmit character TEST, then we will have to transmit T, then wait 500ms, then transmit E and wait 500ms, then transmit S and wait 500ms, then transmit T and wait 500ms. This can be quite slow speed for big data transfer, but the purpose of this module is transfer of small data bytes like sensor readings and remote control for which this speed is ok to implement.

Application Diagram
5V
AC Power Line

Customers Device

GND TXD RXD

Sunrom.com PLC Modem Model: 1187

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Sunrom.com PLC Modem Model: 1187

5V GND TXD RXD

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Specs Overview
Embedded ready-to-go Power Line Carrier Modem module with SMT components Small form factor for easy of system integration Bi-directional half-duplex data communication over the mains Applicable to universal mains voltage and frequency up to 250v, 50 - 60 Hz Protocol independent, data transfer transparent to user's data terminals High noise immunity and reliable data communication Simple serial interface to user's data devices of 9600 bps Built-in on board AC coupling circuit with direct connection to mains Built-in carrier generation and detection Multiple units can be connected to the power line of the distribution transformer TTL level serial interface to user's data devices Built with industrial grade components for operation under harsh environment Indicates Transmit and Receive with LEDs Built in Error Checking so it never gives out corrupt data.

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Shock Hazard
It has built-in on board AC isolated coupling circuit, which allows direct and simple connections to mains. Due to isolation on AC part, there is no worry to get shock on the low voltage side when working with it which is shown in blue box below. When AC main line is connected to module do not touch the non insolated part which is shown in red. Blue Box Isolated Part, Ok to Touch Red Box AC mains section, Shock Hazard, Do not Touch

Interfacing Pin Details

Pin RX-IN TX-OUT +5V GND Pin Name Receive Input Transmit Output Power Supply Ground Details Input serial data of 5V logic level Usually connected to TXD pin of microcontrollers. Output serial data of 5V logic level Usually connected to RXD pin of microcontrollers. Regulated 5V supply input. Ground level of power supply. Must be common ground with microcontroller.

Interfacing with microcontroller

You can interface the module with directly microcontroller pins since the level of module is at 5V level. You can use any microcontroller like 8051, AVR, PIC or such. Just configure your microcontroller to communicate at 9600 baud rate. The TXD pin of MCU will go to RX-IN pin of PLC modem The RXD pin of MCU will go to TX-OUT pin of PLC modem Ground & +5V Power Supply between PLC modem and MCU should be connected. This document below has remote control application notes below with source code.
VCC + XTAL1 C8 10uF 16V R1 10K 9 RST VCC

TTL UART INTERFACING

C1 100n P2.0/A8 P2.1/A9 P2.2/A10 P2.3/A11 P2.4/A12 P2.5/A13 P2.6/A14 P2.7/A15 P3.0/RXD P3.1/TXD P3.2/INT0 P3.3/INT1 P3.4/T0 P3.5/T1 P3.6/WR P3.7/RD 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 29 30 U4 PLC MODEM SUNROM#1187 RX-IN TX-OUT

U2 AT89S52 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 31 P0.0/AD0 P0.1/AD1 P0.2/AD2 P0.3/AD3 P0.4/AD4 P0.5/AD5 P0.6/AD6 P0.7/AD7 P1.0/T2 P1.1/T2EX P1.2 P1.3 P1.4/SS P1.5/MOSI P1.6/MISO P1.7/SCK EA/VPP

VCC

40

1 2

VCC

PSEN ALE/PROG XTAL2 GND

20

19

Y1

C9 33p

11.0592

18

C10 33p

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3 4

+5V GND

Interfacing with RS232

If you wish to interface the module with RS232 level like a PC serial port or any other device you need a level convertor such as MAX232 as shown below.
U5 PLC MODEM SUNROM#1187 RX-IN TX-OUT VCC C16 100n U6 MAX232 11 9 12 10 + C13 10uF 16V 1 3 2 + C14 10uF 16V 16 14 8 13 7 4 5 6 C15 10uF 16V + + C12 10uF 16V P2 DB9-CONN-F 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5

You can also use our Max232 Board Model 1104

+5V GND

T1IN R2OUT R1OUT T2IN C+ C1V+

1 2

3 4

VCC

T1OUT R2IN R1IN T2OUT C2+ C2V-

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VCC

RS232 INTERFACING

VCC

Interfacing to USB Port and Powering from USB Port

U7 PLC MODEM SUNROM#1187 RX-IN TX-OUT U8 USB to Serial Board SUNROM#1151 RX-IN TX-OUT GND +5V

15

GND

You can use our USB to Serial Board Model 1151

1 2

3 4

+5V GND

USB INTERFACING

1 2 3 4

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It will appear as virtual serial port on PC to which you can communicate two ways through any software which can transmit / receive by this serial port like hyperterminal or custom made software.

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Remote Control Application

To show what the PLC modem is capable of we will see one remote control application. In this application there will be first unit which will be control panel with ON and OFF switch. When ON switch is pressed, character A is transmitted, When OFF switch is pressed character B is transmitted through PLC modem. The receiver side listens to the data through power line modem and switches on or off relay accordingly. Source Code for this application can be downloaded from link below http://www.sunrom.com/files/1187a.zip The source code is in Keil C51 compiler. Transmit Code View
39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VCC + XTAL1 C17 10uF 16V R2 10K 9 RST 31 VCC

CONTROL PANEL ON/OFF

C2 100n P2.0/A8 P2.1/A9 P2.2/A10 P2.3/A11 P2.4/A12 P2.5/A13 P2.6/A14 P2.7/A15 P3.0/RXD P3.1/TXD P3.2/INT0 P3.3/INT1 P3.4/T0 P3.5/T1 P3.6/WR P3.7/RD 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 29 30 SW1 SW U9 PLC MODEM SUNROM#1187 RX-IN TX-OUT

U3 AT89S52 P0.0/AD0 P0.1/AD1 P0.2/AD2 P0.3/AD3 P0.4/AD4 P0.5/AD5 P0.6/AD6 P0.7/AD7 P1.0/T2 P1.1/T2EX P1.2 P1.3 P1.4/SS P1.5/MOSI P1.6/MISO P1.7/SCK EA/VPP

VCC

40

1 2

VCC

PSEN ALE/PROG XTAL2 GND

OFF
SW2 SW

20

19

Y2

C11 33p

11.0592

18

C18 33p

Receive Code View

VCC

REMOTE UNIT RELAY

C3 100n P2.0/A8 P2.1/A9 P2.2/A10 P2.3/A11 P2.4/A12 P2.5/A13 P2.6/A14 P2.7/A15 P3.0/RXD P3.1/TXD P3.2/INT0 P3.3/INT1 P3.4/T0 P3.5/T1 P3.6/WR P3.7/RD 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 29 30 U11 PLC MODEM SUNROM#1187 RX-IN TX-OUT

U10 AT89S52 39 38 37 36 35 34 33 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 VCC + C20 10uF 16V R3 10K 31 P0.0/AD0 P0.1/AD1 P0.2/AD2 P0.3/AD3 P0.4/AD4 P0.5/AD5 P0.6/AD6 P0.7/AD7 P1.0/T2 P1.1/T2EX P1.2 P1.3 P1.4/SS P1.5/MOSI P1.6/MISO P1.7/SCK EA/VPP

VCC

40

1 2

VCC VCC R5 1K D3 1N4007 D4 LED 1 2 PBT2 VCC LS2 5V Relay 5 3 4

3 4

+5V GND

3 4

+5V GND

ON

CN2

PSEN ALE/PROG XTAL1 GND RST XTAL2 Y3 18 9

20

19

R4 4K7 C19 33p 11.0592 C21 33p Q2 BC547

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Module Dimensions

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