MikroElektronika - AVRPLC16 v6 PLC System (AVR board with Ethernet, GSM, GPS, RS485, programmer)

NOTE: Telit GM862-GPS module with antennas and cables, UTP Cable, CAN-SPI board, MMC/SD card are sold separately !!!

Overview

AVRPLC16 v6 is a AVR based PLC system with 8 opto-inputs and 16 relays (for currents up to 16A).

USB 2.0 AVR programmer on-board with simplified driver installation and usage.

GPS communication is available if Telit GM862-GPS and GPS antenna are placed on-board.

System can be placed in box allowing it to be used in moist and dusty environment. Design your AVR based control system very fast and easy.

This board is Ethernet enabled via on-board ENC28J60 (Ethernet Module that uses SPI communication).

Use GSM/GPRS communication via Telit GM862 GSM/GPRS module that can be placed on-board.

What's On Board

RS-232 communication is available via onboard MAX232 and screw terminal used for connecting.

System can be easily configured via marked DIP switches. Each DIP switch configures a part of the system.

On-board 3.3V Voltage Regulator provides stable power supply for Serial Ethernet module.

On-board ADM485 allows connecting of system into RS485 network. Screw terminal is used for connecting.

Precise analog input measurement is done via MCP3204 (12-bit Analog-to-Digital Converter with SPI interface).

High efficiency Switching unit enables stable power supply. Also there is a switch for turning on and off system.

Configurable voltage reference is available, so user can choose between VCC (5V) or 4.096 V for ADC.

All pins are connected to IDC10 connectors for further expansion and connecting to external circuits.

There are 2 Antenna holders on-board for connecting various types of GSM and GPS antennas.

Pull up or Pull down port defining is done via on-board jumpers. Each port has its own jumper.

8 electrically isolated input lines with optocouplers (fast HP2630 optocouplers with Smitth trigger).

DIP switch is available on-board for easy separating port pins from Pull up or Pull down resistors.

USB 2.0 programmer with mikroICD support

There is very fast USB 2.0 AVR programmer on-board. There is no need for connecting external programmer.

There are connectors on-board for in-circuit debugging and programming with AVR ISP and JTAG.

Telit GM862 GSM/GPRS module can be connected to system via on-board GSM/GPRS Connector.

System is controlled by replaceable ATMEGA32 microcontroller and it is connected to 8Mhz oscillator.

Speaker and microphone connects via screw terminal to GSM/GPRS module audio peripherals.

External circuits can be controlled via 16 relays (for currents up to 16A). Each Relay have LED for optical signalization.

Keep track of the current time using DS1307 - Real-Time Clock (RTC) with battery supply and I2C interface.

On-board ULN2803 (High-current Darlington arrays) are used for driving output relays.

All pins are marked on the back of the board. These marks provide information about connections.

MMC/SD memory cards can be placed in on-board MMC/SD Card Slot which is connected to microcontroller pins.

On-board TL7705A monitors the power supply for undervoltage conditions at the SENSE input.

User can choose between development and production mode using on-board jumpers.

AVRPLC16 v6 supports Telit GSM/GPRS modules: GM862-GPS, GM862-QUAD-PY and GM862-QUAD. These module can be easily mounted on-board via connector. Also they can be connected to GSM and GPS antennas.
Note: Telit GM862 GSM/GPRS modules, cables and antennas are sold separately.

Board is connected to Ethernet via on-board ENC28J60 (28-pin, 10BASE-T stand alone Ethernet Controller with an SPI interface).

On-Board USB 2.0 AVR Programmer

This AVR board has USB 2.0 AVR programmer called AVRprog2. This USB AVR programmer doesn't use boot loader or any similar way of programming. The whole AVR memory and all pins are available for your application. Aside from that, this programmer is fast and easy to use InSystem programmer. This AVR Programmer is driven and powered from a single USB port on your computer. No additional AC power adapter is needed.

The programmer is recognized by Windows, which simplifies driver installation. The programmer board is specifically designed for In-Circuit Serial Programming (ICSP). Also External Programmer and JTAG can be connected with this PLC system, which allows external in-circuit debugging and programming of on-board AVR microcontroller.

Windows^® Certified Drivers

Drivers for the on-board programmer are Microsoft^® Windows^® XP, Windows^® Vista and Windows^® 7 certified. The Windows certificate is a proof that the programmer supports mentioned Windows operating systems and is immediately recognized by the system, which guarantees correct Plug and Play functionality. Driver certification provides users with a wide range of benefits such as stable functioning, the ability to install and delete drivers without rebooting and compatibility with future versions of Windows.

Examples

Simple demonstration of using AD Converter. AVR communicates with MCP3204 using SPI communication.
Simple demonstration on how to use the RS485 library.
Demonstration of reading optocoupler state and if input is logical zero it turns on the appropriate relay.
MMC/SD Test Example.

Introduction example that turns on relays with one second pause.
Example of receiving the SMS message in specific format and toggles the relay specified in the message.
Example on how to read/write date and time from/to DS1307 RTC (real-time clock).

Demonstration example that shows how to toggle relays from 1 to 15 over Ethernet.
Demonstration on how to use UART. Upon receiving data via RS232, MCU immediately sends it back to the sender.
Simple demonstration of the Telit GM862-GPS GPS Functions.

Package Details

The PLC System is packed in the protective box along with documentation and software CD. This box is very ressistant to any kinds of damages and shocks. Note: Telit GM862-GPS module with antennas and cables, UTP Cable, CAN-SPI board, MMC/SD card are sold separately. Package contains:

AVRPLC16 v6 PLC System with ATMEGA32 microcontroller
USB cable.
CD with software, drivers and examples in C, BASIC and Pascal.
Printed Documentation.
The Box is very resistant to shock and transport damage.

This product is shipped with fully functional demo version of mikroC PRO for AVR, mikroBasic PRO for AVR and mikroPascal PRO for AVR compilers. In Demo version, hex output is limited to 2k of program words. These compilers comes with selected examples for easier prototype development.

Accessory Boards

Accessory Boards were designed to allow students or engineers to easily exercise and explore the capabilities of the various microcontrollers with peripheral devices such as: ADC, DAC, CAN, Ethernet, IrDA, MP3, RS485 and many more. Click on the image below to find accessory boards that suits your needs. Note: Accessory Boards are sold separately.