SCHNEIDER Modicon Premium Automation Platform and Unity Software

​Platform Overview

Modicon Premium Automation Platform is an industrial automation solution launched by Schneider Electric, which integrates processors, co processors, I/O modules, bus systems, and programming software. It is suitable for multiple scenarios such as discrete control, process control, and motion control, supports distributed configuration and remote expansion, and has high reliability and flexibility.

Core hardware components

(1) Processor and coprocessor

Type Core Model Key Parameters Core Functions

Premium processor TSX P57 0244M/104M/204M and other rack configurations: 4/6/8 slots (up to 16), discrete I/O: 192-2048 channels, analog I/O: 12-512 channels for managing PLC stations, supporting multi protocol communication, process control, and motion control

Atrium coprocessor TSX PCI 57 204M/354M frame number: up to 16, discrete I/O: 1024-2048 channels, analog I/O: 80-128 channels PC format card, optimized communication performance, supports independent power supply

(2) Storage Expansion

Type: PCMCIA memory expansion card, divided into two types: SRAM (supporting online program modification) and Flash EPROM (battery independent)

Capacity: Program storage 128Kb-7168Kb, data storage 4Mb-8Mb

Slot: Processor/coprocessor with 2 slots (No.0 for program/data, No.1 for communication/expansion)

(3) Framework and Power Supply

Framework: TSX RKY series, including non expandable (6/8/12 slots) and expandable (4EX/6EX/8EX/12EX), supporting up to 16 cascaded frameworks

Power module: TSX PSY series, voltage coverage 24V, 100-240V, etc., single slot/dual slot format, supports battery backup (protects RAM data)

(4) Bus and Communication Module

BUS X bus: supports remote connection between frameworks, with a maximum distance of 100m (expandable to 350m through TSX REY 200 module)

Communication protocol: Supports Ethernet TCP/IP, Modbus Plus, CANopen, INTERBUS, Profibus DP, etc

Communication modules: TSX ETY (Ethernet), TSX MBP (Modbus Plus), TSX CPP (CANopen), etc

Detailed classification of I/O modules

(1) Discrete I/O module

Module series voltage range, number of channels, connection method

TSX DEY (input) 24V/48V/100-240V 8/16/32/64 channel spiral terminal/HE10 connector

TSX DSY (output) 24V/48V/24-240V 8/16/32/64 channel thyristor/relay output

(2) Analog I/O module

Input module: TSX AEY series, supports ± 5V/± 10V voltage, 4-20mA current, thermocouple (B/E/J/K, etc.), thermistor (Pt100, etc.) input, resolution 12-16 bits

Output module: TSX ASY series, supports ± 10V voltage, 4-20mA current, 4/8 channels, resolution 11-13 bits

(3) Distributed and dedicated modules

Distributed I/O: TBX series (Fipio bus, protection level IP65/67), Momentum series (supports Modbus, Profibus DP)

Specialized module:

Counting/electronic cam: TSX CTY (2/4 channels, up to 1MHz), TSX CCY (1 channel, 128 cam/32 track)

Motion control: TSX CAY (2/4-axis servo), TSX CSY 84 (8-axis SERCOS digital link)

Unity software suite

(1) Core software

Software Name Core Function Compatibility Platform

Unity Pro programming (5 IEC languages), debugging, PLC simulation Premium/Trium/Quantum

Unity Studio supports distributed project management, graphical configuration, and integration of multiple professional tools

Unity EFB Toolkit C Language Development EF/EFB Function Blocks Compatible with Unity Pro Versions

Unity SFC View SFC/Grafcet Graph Monitoring and Diagnostic HMI Application Integration

(2) Key functions

Programming support: 5 IEC languages including ladder diagram (LD), functional block diagram (FBD), structured text (ST), etc

Debugging tools: breakpoints, single step execution, variable monitoring, PLC simulator

Data management: XML import/export, variable symbolization, cross referencing

Distributed management: supports global data exchange and multi site synchronization

Standards and Characteristics

Certification standards: Complies with international standards such as IEC 61131-2, UL 508, CSA 22.2, etc

Environmental adaptability: working temperature 0-60 ℃, relative humidity 10-95% (no condensation), altitude 0-2000m

Protection level: module IP20, distributed module IP65/67

Compatibility: Supports PL7/Concept application conversion, compatible with third-party IT software