Easy Series PLC

High performance, compact, EtherCAT-enabled PLC

■ Compact footprint

■ A complete product range – from the simplest to

the most complex motion control capable PLC

■ PLCopen compliant axis control

■ Simulation mode for offline debugging

■ Real-time fieldbus
Easy series PLC: a comprehensive product range

Easy300 Easy500

100mm

80mm

24mm 40mm 53mm 53mm 53mm

Ultra compact CPU General CPU CPU with Ethernet Motion control CPU Motion control CPU with Ethernet
Easy301 Easy302 Easy320 Easy502 Easy523 Dual Ethernet
RS232 + RS485 RS232 + RS485 Dual Ethernet + RS485 EtherCAT + RS485 + EtherCAT + RS485

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 The type-C port allows the
connection of the PC to upgrade
the firmware and/or uploading/
downloading/debugging of the
application program.

Easy wiring with spring

clamp terminals.

Slim and compact I/O expansion

modules (GL20). Easy to plug in and
remove for fast replacement.

EASY programming EASY assembly & wiring EASY commissioning

Customized FB/FC - Easy to add and/or Auto device scanning, easy
self defined variable replace modules. configuration, servo debug
programming assistant Plug in wires directly with without programming,
spring clamp terminals offline simulation

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Scalable system architecture
The Easy PLC series can cover anything from the simplest
pulse control architecture to the most complex motion control
Multiple configurations applications using EtherCAT and Ethernet/IP

Easy301 Easy320
Multiprotocol architecture using Ethernet/IP, CANopen communication and/or
Cost effective architecture using Modbus RTU communication and/or
pulses to control the drives, and Modbus TCP with the HMI touchpanel
pulses to control the drives.

Easy302 Flexible architecture using CANopen communication and/or pulses to

control the drives.
Easy523 Powerful motion control architecture using realtime EtherCAT communication
and Ethernet/IP to control the drives, and Modbus TCP with the HMI touchpanel

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Specifications

Basic specifications of easy series controller

Easy300 Easy500
Item
Easy301-0808TN Easy302-0808TN Easy320-0808TN Easy502-0808TN Easy523-0808TN

Part number 01440323 01440324 01440325 01440336 01440326

A total of 16 synchronised axes are possible. This A total of 32 synchronised axes are possible. This can
Motion axis 4 pulse control axes 5 pulse control axes 5 pulse control axes can be a max. of 16 EtherCAT axes1, or a combination be a max. of 32 EtherCAT axes1, or a combination that
that includes a max. of five pulse control axes includes a max. of five pulse control axes

Expansion modules (GL20) 8 16

Expansion slots (GE20) – 2 (support communication/digital IO/analog IO/TF card/RTC)

2 Ethernet ports (built in switch) 2

Ethernet – Modbus TCP up to 32 slaves – Modbus TCP up to 32 slaves

Ethernet/IP scanner/adapter Ethernet/IP scanner/adapter

EtherCAT – Support up to 72 EtherCAT slaves2 (including synchronised axes)

1 x RS232
1 x RS485 1 x RS485
Serial communication Support free protocol, Support 2 x RS232/485 expansion and 1 x CAN expansion
Modbus RTU/ASC Support free protocol, Modbus RTU/ASC 16 slaves (recommended)
up to 16 slaves

CAN communication – 1 (requires expansion card), supports CANlink/CANopen master/slave (up to 30 CANopen or 62 CANlink slaves)

Program storage 128 K step 200 k step

1 Mbyte (128 KB non-volatile) 2 Mbyte (128 KB non-volatile)

Data storage
150 KB soft element, non-volatile after No.1000

Instruction execution time 20 K step / 2 ms 20 K step / 1.6 ms

Dimensions (WxHxD: mm) 24x100x83 40x100x83 53x100x80

Other interfaces Type C Type C，TF card (requires TF card expansion module)

CAM and interpolation – Supports CAM and interpolation motion

Encoder axis 4 channel encoder axis (8 x high speed inputs, up to 200 KHz)

Built in I/Os 8 inputs (selectable sink/source) and 8 outputs (sink type - available, source type - coming soon)

Programming languages LD, SFC, ST, FB/FC (supports encryption functionality)

Power supply DC24V

Synchronised axes
1

EtherCAT slaves include I/Os and synchronised and non-synchronised axes

2

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Autoshop

A powerful PC tool is provided as standard

PLCopen FB

ST programming

Axis commissioning tool

Hardware simulation

Easy hardware configuration

Trace

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Expansion capability Product
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Expansion card Product code Description Slot A Slot B

GE20 Expansion cards

GE20-4DO-TN 01480033 4 channel sink outputs ✓ ✓

✓ ✓
4 channel source/sink
GE20-4DI 01480032
inputs

✓ ✓
Expansion slot A 2 analog inputs and 1
GE20-2AD1DA-I 01480027
analog current output

✓ ✓
2 analog inputs and 1
GE20-2AD1DA-V 01480028
analog voltage output

Expansion slot B

✓
RS232/485 expansion
GE20-232/485-RTC 01480035
card with RTC

✓ ✓
RS232/485
GE20-232/485 01480029
expansion card

✓
CAN/RS485
GE20-CAN-485 01480034 expansion card
with RJ45 interface
Communications capabilities
■ RS485 connection - up to 31 slaves
■ CANopen - up to 30 slaves (requires expansion card) GE20-RTC 01480031 RTC expansion card ✓
■ CANlink - up to 62 slaves (requires expansion card)
■ Modbus TCP - up to 32 slaves
■ Ethernet/IP - up to 32 slaves GE20-TF 01480030 TF expansion card ✓
■ Up to 3 serial ports (RS232/485) - 1 onboard and 2 GE20 expansion cards

Please note: GE20 expansion cards are not applicable to Easy301 CPU. Expansion card size：54*30*1.2 (mm)

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Expansion capability Analog expansion card
Material code 01480028

GE20 Expansion cards

Appearance

Digital expansion card

Model GE20-2AD1DA-V
Material code 01480033 Material code 01480032 Description 2 channel analog inputs plus 1 channel analog input, voltage type
Slot A/B
IP level IP20
Operational temperature -20 ℃～55 ℃
Appearance Appearance
Input type Analog input Output type Analog output
Input mode Current/voltage Output mode Voltage
Input channels 2 Output channel 1
Resolution 12 bit Resolution 12 bit
Model GE20-4DO-TN Model GE20-4DI
Conversion time 6 ms/channel Conversion time 1 ms/channel
Description 4 channel output module Description 4 channel input module
Input range 0 ~ 10 v/0 mA ～ 20 mA Output range 0 ~ 10 v
Slot A/B Slot A/B Current input resistance 250 Ω Voltage output resistance ＞2 KΩ

IP level IP20 IP level IP20 Input accuracy（25 ℃） Voltage ±1%，Current±1%（full range） Output accuracy（25 ℃） ±1%（full range）

Operational temperature -20 ℃ ～ 55 ℃ Operational temperature -20 ℃ ～ 55 ℃ Input accuracy（-20 ℃ ～ 55 ℃） Voltage ±3%，Current±3%（full range） Output accuracy（-20 ℃ ～ 55 ℃） ±5%（full range）
Digital input range 0 ～ 20,000 Digital output range 0 ～ 20,000
Output type Digital transistor Input type Digital transistor

Source/sink (PNP/NPN) Sink (NPN) Source/sink (PNP/NPN) Source/sink

Channels 4 Channels 4 Material code 01480027

24 V DC ± 10%（21.6 V DC ～
Output voltage 24 V DC（20.4 V DC ～ 26.4 V DC） Input voltage
26.4 V DC）

Output (resistance load) 0.5 A/point，1 A/common point Input resistance 5.6 kΩ
Appearance
Output (inductance load) 6 w/24 V DC（in total） ON current ＞3.5 mA

Output (lamp load) 1 w/24 V DC（in total） OFF current ＜1.5 mA

Hardware ON/OFF response Within 100 us Input response ≈15 ms（hardware RC filter） Model GE20-2AD1DA-I
Description 2 channel analog inputs plus 1 channel analog input, current type
Leakage current (ON->OFF) 10 uA below ON voltage ≥15 V DC
Slot A/B
Resistance load: 100 Hz，
Frequency inductance load: 0.5 Hz， OFF voltage ≤5 V DC IP level IP20
lamp load: 10 Hz
Operational temperature -20 ℃ ～ 55 ℃
Isolation Opto-isolation Software filter NOT support
Input type Analog input Output type Analog output
Protection function Surge suppression Isolation Opto-isolation Input mode Current/ voltage Output mode Current
Input channels 2 Output channel 1
Resolution 12 bit Resolution 12 bit
Conversion time 6ms/ channel Conversion time 1 ms/channel
Input range 0 ~ 10 v/ 0 mA ～ 20 mA Output range 0 mA ～ 20 mA
Current input resistance 250 Ω Current output resistance 0 Ω ～ 500 Ω
Input accuracy（25 ℃） Voltage ±1%，Current ±1%（full range） Output accuracy（25 ℃） ±1%（full range）
Input accuracy（-20 ℃ ～ 55 ℃） Voltage ±3%，Current ±3%（full range） Output accuracy（-20 ℃ ～ 55 ℃） ±5%（full range）
Digital input range 0 ～ 20,000 Digital output range 0 ～ 20,000

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Expansion capability RTC expansion card
Material code 01480031

GE20 Expansion cards

Appearance

Communication expansion card

Material code 01480035 01480029 01480034
Model GE20-RTC

Description RTC extension card

Slot B
Appearance
IP level IP20

Operational temperature -20 ℃ ～ 55 ℃

RTC accuracy 120 sec/month

Model GE20-232/485-RTC GE20-232/485 GE20-CAN-485
RTC format YYYY/MM/DD/HH/MM/SS
RS232/RS485 communications RS232/ RS485 communications CAN/RS485 communications
Description
card with RTC card card
In-built lithium battery CR2302, 3 year life cycle, removable
Slot B A/B A

IP level IP20 IP20 IP20

Operational temperature -20 ℃ ～ 55 ℃ -20 ℃ ～ 55 ℃ -20 ℃ ～ 55 ℃

TF card expansion card
RS485/RS232 1 1 1

NO terminal resistor for RS485 Material code 01480030

Terminal resistor Set via DIP switch Set via DIP switch Built-in terminal resistor for
CAN
Up to 31 slaves(RS485)
Up to 31 slaves Up to 31 slaves
Distance between adjacent
Communications ability Distance between adjacent Distance between adjacent
slaves not over 3 m
slaves not over 3m slaves not over 3 m
Up to 63 slaves (CAN) Appearance
9600/19200/38400/ 9600/19200/38400/ 9600/19200/38400/
Baud rate of RS485/RS232
57600/115200 bit/s 57600/115200 bit/s 57600/115200 bit/s
1 Mbit/s: distance < 20 m
500 kbit/s: distance < 80 m
250 kbit/s: distance < 150 m
Baud rate of CAN / / Model GE20-TF
125 kbit/s: distance < 300 m
100 kbit/s: distance < 500 m
50 kbit/s: distance < 1,000 m Description TF card extension card

RTC accuracy 120 sec/ month / / Slot B

RTC format YYYY/MM/DD/HH/MM/SS / / IP level IP20

CR2302, 3 year life cycle,
In-built lithium battery / / Operational temperature -20 ℃ ～ 55 ℃
removable
SD card capacity NOT over 32 G

SD card type TransFlash (Micro SD)

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Expansion capability

GL20 expansion modules

Great performance with ultra fast response NEW generation

distributed I/O system
Microsecond level response | Synchronous control

Compact size and wiring without tools

Compact size | Fast installation | Fast replacement

Stable and reliable design

Stable connection | Gold plating process | Safety and reliability

Many variants to suit different systems

GL20 slim and compact I/O modules
Multiple protocols | Many variants

Applicable to either bus coupler or CPU

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Expansion capability
Compact design and tool-free wiring
GL20 expansion modules

Compact Size Simple lever system allows Easy wiring with spring-type
easy removal of individual terminals, with large
Saves 2/3 of the space in the modules from the DIN rail 1.5mm2 apertures
cabinet compared to the
previous generation I/O series

Space utilisation
maximised
Thickness reduced to 12mm
2/3 cabinet space saved
Easy module removal

100mm

Space saved: 66%

Original design

1800
mm

Removable terminals
600 minimizes installation errors
mm

24mm 12mm

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Expansion capability Specification Description

GL20 modules – EtherCAT bus coupler Dimensions (WxHxD:mm) 24×100×83

Max. number of
16
expansion modules

Protection Overcurrent, reverse-connection and surge protection

Operating ambient
-20~55℃
temperature

Operating ambient
Less than 95% and no condensation
humidity

IP rating IP20

Power supply +24 VDC

✓ Min. cycle time of 125 microseconds

Process data Up to 1,024 input bytes and 1,024 output bytes

✓ Allows EtherCAT alias configuration

Mailbox size Up to 256 input bytes and 256 output bytes

✓ USB-C port for firmware upgrade Alias

It admits the configuration of EtherCAT aliases through the master. Expansion modules
connected behind ECT do not support alias access and configuration. Range: 1~65535

EtherCAT cycle Min. cycle time of 125 microseconds

EtherCAT port 2 x RJ45

Communication rate 100 M, full duplex

Transmission distance 100 meters

Firmware update port USB-C port for firmware upgrade

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Expansion capability

GL20 expansion modules

Type of module Model Product code Description

GL20-RTU-ECT 01440286 EtherCAT slave bus coupler. Up to 16 expansion modules can be added
Bus coupler
GL20-RTU-PN 01440289 PROFINET slave bus coupler. Up to 16 expansion modules can be added

16 x source (PNP)/sink (NPN) digital inputs module. Input filter from

GL20-1600END 01440291
0.25 ms to 32 ms

8 x source (PNP)/sink (NPN) digital inputs module. Input filter from

GL20-0800END 01440381
0.25 ms to 32 ms
Digital inputs
32 x source (PNP)/sink (NPN) digital inputs module. Input filter from
GL20-3200END 01440466
0.25 ms to 32 ms

32 x source (PNP)/sink (NPN) digital inputs module. Input filter from 0.25 ms to
GL20-3200END-M 01440378
32 ms (Requires T024-K terminal block and extension cable)

GL20-0008ETP 01440380 8 x source (PNP) transistor outputs module. Response time 100 µs

GL20-0008ETN 01440379 8 x sink (NPN) transistor outputs module. Response time 100 µs

24VDC power supply GL20-0016ETP 01440292 16 x source (PNP) transistor outputs module. Response time 100 µs
Main CPU 2 channels (A&B) Digital outputs GL20-0016ETN 01440293 16 x sink (NPN) transistor outputs module. Response time 100 µs

EtherCAT coupler
GL20-0032-ETN 01440467 32 x sink (NPN) transistor outputs module. Response time 100 µs
Wiring diagram 32 x sink (NPN) transistor outputs module. Response time 100 µs (Requires T024-K
GL20-0032ETN-M 01440377
terminal block and extension cable)

Type C port for firmware upgrade Relay outputs GL20-0008ER 01440334 8 x relay outputs module. Response time 15 ms

8 x sink (NPN) digital inputs and 8 x sink (NPN) transistor outputs module. Response
GL20-0808ETN 01440339
time 100 µs. Input filter from 0.25 ms to 32 ms
Digital inputs
& outputs 32 x source (PNP)/sink (NPN) digital inputs and 32 x sink (NPN) transistor outputs
GL20-3232ETN-M 01440290 module. Response time 100 µs. Input filter from 0.25 ms to 32 ms (Requires T024-K
Digital outputs module terminal block and extension cable)

I/O LED indicator Analog inputs GL20-4AD 01440288 4 x analog inputs module (resolution 16 bits, sampling time 250 µs)

Analog outputs module Analog outputs GL20-4DA 01440287 4 x analog outputs module (resolution 16 bits, sampling time 250 µs)

Label for each GL20-4PT 01440337

4 x channel thermal resistance inputs temperature detection module (Pt100, Pt500,
connection Temperature
Pt1000, Cu100, KTY84, NTC5K, NTC10K)

terminal Digital inputs module detection

GL20-4TC 01440338
4 x channel thermocouple inputs temperature detection module (thermocouple type:
B,E,N,J,K,R,S,T)

Extra power supply module. The rated current of the internal bus of the coupler is 2 A.
Analog inputs module GL20-PS2 01440351 If a higher current is required, a combination of the coupler and the power supply
unit GL20-PS2 should be used

I/O extension cable - 0.5 m length with 2 FCN connectors (required for GL20-
Communication module XA3210A-40-L0.5M-01 015310167 3200END-M/GL20-0032ETN-M/GL20-3232ETN-M. Details are available in the separate
GL20 brochure)

Accessories I/O extension cable - 2 m length with 2 FCN connectors (required for GL20-3200END/
Others
XA3210A-40-L2M-01 015310166
GL20-0032ETN-M/GL20-3232ETN)

40PIN MIL screw terminal block (Required for GL20-3200END-M/GL20-0032ETN-M/

T024-K 015020452
GL20-3232ETN-M. Details are available in the separate GL20 brochure)
Please note: the colour codes
specify the module type
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Dimensions
Easy320
Easy301

DIN-rail mounting
is 5mm below the
centre line of the
product

DIN-rail mounting
is 5mm below the
centre line of the
product

Easy502 & 523

Easy302

DIN-rail mounting
is 5mm below the
centre line of the
product

DIN-rail mounting
is 5mm below the
centre line of the
product

GL20-1600END, GL20-0800END, GL20-0008ETP, GL20-0016ETP, GL20-0016ETN,

GL20-0808ETN, GL20-4AD, GL20-4DA, GL20-4PT, GL20-4TC

GL20-RTU-ECT 83
Leave at least
10mm of space
above in order to
Leave at least be able to loosen
10mm of space the latch fastener
above in order to
be able to loosen
the latch fastener

DIN-rail mounting
is 5mm below the
centre line of the
product
DIN-rail mounting
is 5mm below the
centre line of the
product

Please note: GL20-008ER, GL20-3200END, GL20-3200END-M, GL20-0032ETN, GL20-0032ETN-M, GL20-3232ETN-M are a larger size. Details are available
in the separate GL20 brochure.

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