IDEC PLC

MicroSmart series

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 Agenda

1. PLC Overview
2. Market Information
3. Product Features
a. MicroSmart and MicroSmart Pentra
b. Key selling points
c. Strength and weakness
4. Targeted Industries and Applications
5. Competitors Analysis

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 1. PLC Overview

 Definition
– PLC: Programmable Logic Controller
– Small, specialized computer performing control and
regulation

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 1. PLC Overview
 Reasons why PLC is popular
– Known-to-be reliable
 Bug and glitch free
– Long life
 Can easily last 15-20 years or more
– Rugged
 Designed specifically for industrial and harsh environment
– Fast start-up
 Millisecond to startup
 PC controls would take minutes
– Large number of I/O
– Large number of Manufacturers
 More choice and selection

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 1. PLC Overview
 PLC Manufacturers
– IDEC
– Schneider (Modicon, Squared,
Telemecanique)
– Allen Bradley
– GE (Fanuc)
– Koyo (Automation Direct)
– Siemens
– Omron
– Mitsubishi
– Panasonic (Aromat)
– Toshiba
– Cutler Hammer
– Keyence

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 1. PLC Overview
 PLC classification
– Nano PLC
 Less than 36 I/O points
 IDEC SmartRelay
 www.idec.com/smartrelay
– Micro PLC
 36 – 256 I/O points
 MicroSmart series
 www.idec.com/usa/pentra
– Mid-size PLC
 256 – 512 I/O points
– Large-size PLC
 More than 512 I/O points

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 2. Market Info
 North America Total Available Market Share by PLC class

Market for PLC 35%

32%

– $1.38 billion 30% 29%

 PLC Market segment 25%

20%
– Nano

Percentage
20%

 7% of market 15%
12%

 $100 million 10%

7%

– Micro 5%

 32 % of market 0%
Nano Micro Mid-size Large-size Others
 $440 million PLC class

– Mid-size Market Share by PLC class

 29% of market
$500
 $400 million $450
$440

– Large-size $400
$400

 20% of market $350

$300 $276
 $276 million Million
$250

– Others (PC based, embedded, $200 $165

and software based) $150

$100
$100
 12% of market $50
 $165 million $0
Nano Micro Mid-size Large-size Others
PLC class

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 2. Market Info

 North America Top 5 Market leaders

– Allen Bradley
– Schneider
– GE
– Siemens
– Mitsubishi/Omron

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 2. Market Info

 IDEC’s Available market

– Total Available Market (TAM): $540 million
 Nano PLC: $100 million
 Micro PLC: $440 million

– Product Available Market (PAM): $190 million

– Serviceable Available Market (SAM): $150 million

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 3. Product Features
 Current Products Offering
– IDEC SmartRelay
 Up to 50 I/O points
 Suitable for relay and timers
replacement
 Small task controls
– MicroSmart – FC4A
 Up to 264 I/O points
 Suitable for most applications
 Competitive price
– MicroSmart Pentra – FC5A
 Fastest micro PLC in the market
 Up to 512 I/O points
 Suitable for all type of
applications
– ONC
 Rack style PLC
 Up to 480 I/O points
 Built-in 3 comm. Ports

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 3. Product Features
 Products Positioning
MicroSmart Pentra
Performance

ONC

MicroSmart

SmartRelay

Cost $

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 3. Product Features
Compact and Modular design
 All-in-One CPU
Built-in RS232C port Built-in Potentiometers
(x2)

Optional RS232C adapter

Optional RS485 adapter

Optional EEPROM Optional Real Time Clock

cartridge cartridge
Optional RS485 adapter –
screw type

Optional HMI module

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 3. Product Features
Compact and Modular design
 Slim CPU Built-in
Potentiometer

Built-in 0-10V
analog input
Optional HMI base module
Optional HMI module

Built-in RS232C port

Optional RS232C module

Optional RS232C adapter

Optional Real Time Clock

cartridge

Optional RS485 adapter

Optional RS485 module

Optional EEPROM
cartridge

Optional RS485 adapter –

screw type Optional RS485 module –screw type

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 3. Product Features
 MicroSmart - FC4A series
– Key Features
 Max 264 I/O points
 20 kHz high speed I/O
 Data link up to 32 PLC
 Max. 14 PID loops
 Up to 56 Analog I/O
 Worldwide Approvals
– cULus, Class 1 Div 2,
CE, ABS, Lloyds

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 3. Product Features
 MicroSmart - FC4A CPU

All-in-One Type I/O Points Expandable Max I/O Power Voltage Memory Size

10 24 VDC 4.8K bytes

- 10
(6/4) 100-240 VAC (800 steps)

16 24 VDC 15K bytes

- 16
(9/7) 100-240 VAC (2500 steps)

24 24 VDC 27K bytes

Yes 88
(14/10) 100-240 VAC (4500 steps)

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 3. Product Features
 MicroSmart - FC4A CPU

Slim Type I/O Points Expandable Max I/O Power Voltage Output Type Memory Size

20 27K bytes
Yes 148 24 VDC Transistor
(12/8) (4500 steps)

20 Relay/ 31.2K bytes

Yes 244 24 VDC
(12/8) Transistor (5200 steps)

31.2K bytes
40 (24/16) Yes 264 24 VDC Transistor
(5200 steps)

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 3. Product Features
 MicroSmart Pentra – FC5A series
– Key Features
 Fastest micro PLC in the market
 Built-in Modbus RTU, ASCII, and
TCP/IP
 Support 32-bit and floating point
math
 Maximum 7 communication ports
 Field upgradable firmware
 Integrated 100 kHz fast I/O Click here to see MicroSmart
 Maximum 56 Analog I/O Pentra Flash presentation
(make sure your PC is connected to the internet)
 Maximum 56 PID loops
 Worldwide Approvals
– cULus, Class 1 Div 2, CE, ABS,
Lloyds

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 3. Product Features

 MicroSmart Pentra – FC5A CPU

All-in-One Type I/O Points Expandable Max I/O Power Memory Size

12 VDC
10 13.8K bytes
- 10 24 VDC
(6/4) (2300 steps)
100-240 VAC

12 VDC
16 27K bytes
- 16 24 VDC
(9/7) (4500 steps)
100-240 VAC

12 VDC
24 54K bytes
Yes 88 24 VDC
(14/10) (9000 steps)
100-240 VAC

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 3. Product Features

 MicroSmart Pentra – FC5A CPU

Slim Type I/O Points Expandable Max I/O Power Voltage Output Type Memory Size

16 Relay/ 62.4K bytes

Yes 496 24 VDC
(8/8) Transistor (10,400 steps)

32 62.4K bytes
Yes 512 24 VDC Transistor
(16/16) (10,400 steps)

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 3. Product Features
 Selection Guide
MicroSmart Family OpenNet Controller
SmartRelay
MicroSmart Pentra MicroSmart (ONC)

Appearance
12 VDC 12/24 VDC
24 VDC
24 VDC 24 VDC 24 VAC/DC
100-240 VAC
Rated Voltage 100-240 VAC 100-240 VAC/DC
Max. Digital I/O 512 264 480 50
Max. Analog I/O 56 56 42 10
Program Capacity 62.4K bytes 31.2K bytes 32K bytes 2K bytes
Max. Communication Ports 7 2 3 1
Networking Modbus TCP/IP,
RTU, ASCII Yes - - -
AS-interface Yes Yes - Yes
LONWORKS - - - Yes
32-bit Data Yes - Yes -
Floating Point Math Yes - - -
High speed I/O 100 kHz 20 kHz 10 kHz 2 kHz

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 3. Product Features
 Digital I/O Expansion Modules
– Input Modules
 5 types
– 1-8pts 120VAC
– 4-8/16/32 pts screw or MIL
connectors
– Output Modules
 8 types
– 2-8/16pts relay
– 6-8/16/32 pts transistor
– Combo Modules
 2 types
– 4in/4out and 16in/8out relay

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 3. Product Features
 Analog I/O Expansion Modules
– 8 types
 0-10V, 4-20mA, RTD,
Thermistor
 12 and 16 bit resolution
 8-pt voltage/current input
module
 8-pt thermistor input module
 4-pt combination (V, I, RTD,
thermocouple) input module
 Fast conversion time
 Easy to setup and configure
using Macro instruction
 Competitive price

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 3. Product Features
 Web Server Comm. Module
– Features
 Remote maintenance
– Remotely upload, download, and
monitor via Ethernet
 Web monitoring
– Use IE or Firefox browser to
monitor your PLC
 Alarm messaging
– Send error messages to email or
cell phone
 O/I connectivity
– Connect to O/I touchscreen via
Ethernet
 Data exchange
– Communicate with other device on
the Ethernet
 Password protection Click here to connect to IDEC web
– Password protected your server module demo site
connection (make sure your PC is connected to the internet, user name
– Benefits and password is idec)

 Ease of configuration
 Bundle with cable and quick start guide
 Competitive price
 Compatible with MicroSmart, MicroSmart
Pentra and OpenNet controller

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 3. Product Features
 AS-interface Communication Module
– Features – Benefits
 Simplest industrial protocol  Reduced engineering
 2-wire system  Simpler wiring
 Easy to configure  Cost saving
 Up to 100m distance  Open technology, supported by
 Max. 62 devices many vendors

AS-interface
power supply

AS-interface AS-interface AS-interface

MicroSmart AS- AS-interface
SwitchNET Sensor Terminal
interface module light tower

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 3. Product Features
 Strength  Weakness
– Hardware – Hardware
 Fastest micro PLC in the market  Motion controls
 Only micro PLC capable of  Networking
expanding up to 7 communication – CANbus, Profibus, etc.
ports – Software
 One of the few manufacturers that  Sub programs (similar to AB)
offer 4-pt combination and
thermistor analog input module
 Features to compete at any level
 Competitive price
 Now available in 12 VDC for the
solar and vehicle industries
– WindLDR software
 Easy to use
 Free lifetime upgrade
 Included Online Test and
Simulation
 $249 List
 Rung comments, tag name, file
name, etc. can be downloaded to
Pentra

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 4. Targeted Industries & Applications

 Food and Beverage Equipment  Marine Industry

– Washing Equipment – Engine Monitoring System
– Sorting Machine – Engine Room Circulation Equipment
– Slicing Machine  Mail Sorting Equipment
 Oil & Gas Refinery Equipment
– Baking Equipment
 Semiconductor Industry
 Packaging Machinery – Wet Chemical Processing
– Labeling, Coding, Marking machine Equipment
 Textile Machine  Building Management
 Printing Press Equipment – Lighting Controls
 HVAC – Access Controls
 Conveyer Systems – Energy Management Systems
 Car Wash Systems – Intrusion Detection Systems
 Water Treatments
 Doors/Gate Control
– Water Treatments Plant
 Environmental Rooms and Chambers – Waste Water Separators & Systems
– Temperature, Humidity, Vibration – Oily Water Separators & Systems
controlled – Water Filtration Systems
 Woodworking Machinery – Reverse Osmosis Systems
 Water Pump Systems

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 5. Competitors Analysis
 Who do we mainly compete against?
– Allen Bradley
 MicroLogix
– 1000, 1100, 1200, 1500, SLC 500
– Siemens
 S7-200
– Mitsubishi
 FX3U, FX2N, FX2NC, FX1N, FX1S
– Panasonic
 FP-X, FP-Sigma, FP-0
– Automation Direct
 DL05, DL06, DL205
– Omron
 CP1H, CPM2C, CPM2A, CPM1A
– Schneider
 Twido

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 5. Competitive Analysis
 IDEC vs. AB MicroLogix
MicroSmart AB MicroLogix AB MicroLogix AB MicroLogix AB MicroLogix
Pentra 1000 1100 1200 1500

Basic instruction 0.056 µs 0.9 µs 0.9 µs 0.9 µs 0.9 µs

Execution Time

Max I/Os 512 32 80 136 256

Program Size 62.4K bytes 1K words 8K words 6K words 14K words

Modbus TCP/IP, RTU,
ASCII Yes - Yes Yes Yes

High Speed Inputs 4 x 100 kHz 1 x 6.6 kHz 1 x 20 kHz 1 x 20 kHz 2 x 20 kHz

High Speed Outputs 3 x 100 kHz - 1 x 20 kHz 2 x 20 kHz 3 x 20 kHz

Floating Pt. Math Yes - Yes Yes Yes

32-bit Data Register Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Max. Comm. Ports 7 1 2 2 2

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 5. Competitive Analysis
 IDEC vs. Panasonic FP
MicroSmart Panasonic Panasonic Panasonic
Pentra FP-0 FP Sigma FP-X
Basic instruction 0.056 µs 0.9 µs 0.4 µs 0.32 µs
Execution Time

Max I/Os 512 128 256 300

Program Size 62.4K bytes 10K steps 12K steps 32K steps
Modbus TCP/IP, RTU,
ASCII Yes - - Yes

High Speed Inputs 4 x 100 kHz 4 x 10 kHz 2 x 20 kHz 8 x 10 kHz

High Speed Outputs 3 x 100 kHz 2 x 10 kHz 2 x 60 kHz -

Floating Pt. Math Yes - Yes Yes

32-bit Data Register Yes Yes Yes Yes

Max. Comm. Ports 7 1 1 3

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 5. Competitive Analysis
 IDEC vs. Automation Direct
MicroSmart Automation Direct Automation Direct Automation Direct
Pentra DL05 DL06 DL205
Basic instruction
0.056 µs 0.7 µs 0.6 µs 0.61 µs
Execution Time

Max I/Os 512 256

Program Size 62.4K bytes 2K 7.6K 30.4K

Modbus TCP/IP, RTU,
ASCII Yes Yes Yes Yes

High Speed Inputs 4 x 100 kHz 4 x 5 kHz 2 x 7 kHz -

High Speed Outputs 3 x 100 kHz 2 x 7 kHz 2 x 10 kHz -

Floating Pt. Math Yes - Yes Yes

32-bit Data Register Yes - Yes Yes

Max. Comm. Ports 7 2 2 2

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 5. Competitive Analysis
 IDEC vs. Omron CPM
MicroSmart Omron Omron Omron Omron
Pentra CPM1A CPM2A CPM2C CP1H
Basic instruction
0.056 µs 0.72 µs 0.64 µs 0.64 µs 0.10 µs
Execution Time

Max I/Os 512 100 120 192 320

Program Size 62.4K bytes 2K words 4K words 4K words 20K steps

Modbus TCP/IP, RTU,
ASCII Yes - - - Yes

High Speed Inputs 4 x 100 kHz 1 x 5 kHz 1 x 20 kHz 1 x 20 kHz 4 x 100 kHz

High Speed Outputs 3 x 100 kHz 1 x 2 kHz 2 x 10 kHz 2 x 10 kHz 2 x 30 kHz

Floating Pt. Math Yes - - - Yes

32-bit Data Register Yes - Yes Yes Yes

Max. Comm. Ports 7 2 2 2 2

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 5. Competitive Analysis
 IDEC vs. Siemens S7-200
MicroSmart Siemens
Pentra S7-200
Basic instruction Execution
Time
0.056 µs 0.37 µs

Max I/Os
512 256
Program Size
62.4K bytes 16K bytes
Modbus TCP/IP, RTU, ASCII
Yes Yes

High Speed Inputs

4 x 100 kHz 6 x 30 kHz
High Speed Outputs
3 x 100 kHz 2 x 20 kHz
Floating Pt. Math
Yes Yes
32-bit Data Register
Yes Yes
Max. Comm. Ports
7 2

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 5. Competitive Analysis
 IDEC vs. Mitsubishi FX

MicroSmart Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Mitsubishi Mitsubishi

Pentra FX1N FX2N FX2NC FX3U
Basic instruction
Execution Time
0.056 µs 0.55 µs 0.08 µs 0.08 µs 0.065 µs

Max I/Os 512 128 256 256 256

Program Size 62.4K bytes 16K bytes 16K bytes 8K steps 64K bytes
Modbus TCP/IP, RTU,
ASCII Yes - - - -

High Speed Inputs 4 x 100 kHz 6 x 10 kHz 6 x 20 kHz 7 x 20 kHz 6 x 100 kHz

High Speed Outputs 3 x 100 kHz 2 x 100 kHz 2 x 20 kHz 3 x 20 kHz 3 x 100 kHz

Floating Pt. Math Yes - Yes Yes Yes

32-bit Data Register Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Max. Comm. Ports 7 2 2 2 3

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