This is a new series, in which various verifications are carried out using the Easy PLC from Inovance. The first episode will start with the introduction of the tool AutoShop and the connection process.

Come on, let’s enjoy FA!

Inovance Easy Series PLC?

The Easy Series PLC is a high-performance, compact, EtherCAT-compliant PLC with the following features

• Compact footprint
• Wide product range from simple to complex motion-controlled PLCs
• PLCopen-compliant axis control
• Simulation mode for offline debugging
• Real-time fieldbus
• Axis groups for linear and circular interpolation, CAM table functionality
• Support of function blocks and functions for encapsulation, code reusability and extensibility
• Support of ST, LD and SFC languages
• Multiple communication protocols
• Modbus RTU/TCP
• CANopen (optional)
• Ethernet/IP (scanner)

Model Configuration

Model	communication	axis of motion	EtherCAT-compatible	Features
Easy301	RS232/RS485	4-axis (pulse)	×	Cost-oriented model
Easy302	RS232/RS485/CAN	5-axis (pulse)	×	CAN communication possible
Easy320	Ethernet×2/RS485	5-axis (pulse)	×	Equipped with Ethernet
Easy502	EtherCAT/RS485	Up to 16 axes (EtherCAT)	○	Full-scale motion support
Easy523	EtherCAT/Ethernet×2/RS485	Up to 32 axes (EtherCAT)	○	high-end configuration

Configuration examples

Powerful motion control architecture using real-time EtherCAT communication

and Ethernet/IP to control the drive, and Modbus TCP on the HMI touch panel.

Autoshop（PC configuration software）

The Easy Series PLC uses software called Autoshop.

• With trace/axis debugging tools
• Offline simulation possible
• Easy motion control with PLCopen FB support

Tool installation

Get the AutoShop tool set-up FILE from Inovance and start it up.

Proceed with Next>.

Set the Directory for the installation and proceed with Next>.

Proceed with Next>.

Go further with Next>.

Click the Install button to start.

Please wait a moment…

Install USB drivers for PC and PLC communication.

Done!

This is the Easy PLC tool AutoShop screen.

USB Communication Setup

Connect the USB-C connector on the body of the Easy PLC 502 to the PC.

Configure the communication settings between the PC and the Easy PLC500 and click Tools>Communication Settings.

This is the Communication Settings screen.

Click on the Test button to test the USB communication between the PC and the PLC.

Done!

If you want to communicate with the PLC via Ethernet, set the appropriate Ethernet Adapter from the Communication Type drop-list.

 Done!

Upload Project

Now Upload the PLC project, PLC>Upload.

The Upload Project screen appears.

Select Series and Models as Easy500-Easy502.

Done!The project inside the PLC could be Uploaded.

SAVE

Finally, to save the Uploaded project, go to File>Save The Project As.