gerard339 Posted June 19, 2019 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Hi, I have a V570 and I am planning on connecting it to an EX-A1,which is then connected to the I/O modules - will this be ok or do I need an EX-RC1? Is the V570 compatible with an EX-A1? Thanks in advance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP 2023 Flex727 Posted June 19, 2019 MVP 2023 Report Share Posted June 19, 2019 Not 100% certain, but I believe you can. You must use the correct connection cable though. By the way, the direct replacement for the EX-A1 is the EX-A2X, not the EX-RC1. The EX-RC1 connects to the PLC using CanBus and is a REMOTE expansion adapter. The EX-A2X is a LOCAL expansion adapter, like the EX-A1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerard339 Posted August 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Hi, When I try and configure the hardware for my project it won't allow me to choose the EX-A1 as a remote I/O option. Is there another way of configuring a V570 to an EX-A1 - see my setup below... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP 2023 Flex727 Posted August 1, 2019 MVP 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 The EX-A1 is NOT a remote expansion adapter. It is a LOCAL adapter. Local adapters do not need to be specified in the Hardware Configuration. Just place your IO-DI16, IO-RO16, etc, modules on the DIN rail in the Hardware Configuration. The local expansion adapter is assumed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP 2023 Ausman Posted August 1, 2019 MVP 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 Pls tell me that's not the finished rack? If it is, please send me the unused DI & RO 16...I can always use some spares! 😀 cheers, Aus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP 2023 Joe Tauser Posted August 1, 2019 MVP 2023 Report Share Posted August 1, 2019 1. The EX-A1 or EX-A2X does not appear when you configure your expansion (not "remote") I/O. This is a confusing feature of Unitronics. Don't worry about it - it will work fine as long as you have the proper EX1-CAnnn cable connected. 2. We haven't sold the EX-A1 for many years. The EX-A2X is the drop-in replacement and is an isolated unit. They work better. Joe T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanT Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 Hi; The only catch in replacing the older EX-A1 with the EX-A2X is the Cable also has to be replaced and the EXL-CABxxx Cable is wired different to the Older Cable and HAS to be Plugged in a certain way - PLC and EX-A2X Ends are different. DanT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP 2023 Flex727 Posted August 2, 2019 MVP 2023 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 On 6/19/2019 at 5:28 PM, Flex727 said: Not 100% certain, but I believe you can. You must use the correct connection cable though. By the way, the direct replacement for the EX-A1 is the EX-A2X, not the EX-RC1. The EX-RC1 connects to the PLC using CanBus and is a REMOTE expansion adapter. The EX-A2X is a LOCAL expansion adapter, like the EX-A1. Sometimes when I'm driving I feel like my car is invisible too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerard339 Posted August 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 Thanks for your help on this. I'll give it a go later and see if it works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerard339 Posted August 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 On 8/1/2019 at 11:07 PM, Ausman said: Pls tell me that's not the finished rack? If it is, please send me the unused DI & RO 16...I can always use some spares! 😀 cheers, Aus I'm only getting started so I don't have any wiring done yet. I do plan to use these modules in future but if one becomes available I'll gladly send it to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerard339 Posted August 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 All, Is a standard patch cable sufficient to connect a V570 to a EX-A1? I have a standard CAT5 patch cable connecting them but it doesn't seem to be communicating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP 2023 Ausman Posted August 3, 2019 MVP 2023 Report Share Posted August 3, 2019 3 hours ago, gerard339 said: Is a standard patch cable sufficient to connect a V570 to a EX-A1? No. cheers, Aus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerard339 Posted August 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 11 hours ago, Ausman said: No. cheers, Aus Thanks, do you have the part# for cable I need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexUT Posted August 4, 2019 Report Share Posted August 4, 2019 gerard339, For EX-A1 (gray boots) cable P/N EX1-CA100. Where 100 is a cable length in sm. EX-A1 comes with a 1m cable. For EX-A2X (yellow boots) cable P/N EXL-CAB100 Where 100 is a cable length in sm. The EX-A2X comes with a 1m cable. Other cable lengths can be purchased. The maximum length is 20m. All lengths available can be seen below: EXL-CAB050- 0.5mEXL-CAB100- 1.0m EXL-CAB200- 2.0m EXL-CAB295- 2.95m EXL-CAB400- 4.0m EXL-CAB500- 5.0m EXL-CAB600- 6.0m EXL-CAB1000-10.0m EXL-CAB2000-20.0m Cable side with a ~10 sm ground wire connected to PLC. B.R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kikis Posted September 8, 2021 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Hi Guys, I have a project to upgrade a machine from an old V280 PLC (installed back in 2007) to a new V700 model. Is it possible to use the existing EX-A1 exp. adapter with a new V700 PLC or do I have to replace it with EX-A2X? BR, KIKIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP 2014 Simon Posted September 8, 2021 MVP 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2021 Hi, I don't know for sure, but the EXA1 and EXA2X have always been interchangeable on all the other Vision PLCs. I haven't tested one with a V700. I guess there is also the commercial argument that if you are doing an upgrade, can you include a new EX-A2X in the costing, so you are eliminating obsolete parts from the system? Just a thought, Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joep Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 Hi, Does anyone here know the pinout of P/N EX1-CA100? or is there a manual for it? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corne Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Joep said: Hi, Does anyone here know the pinout of P/N EX1-CA100? or is there a manual for it? Cheers hello Joep, for the EX-A1 you can use a regular patch cable. when you connect the plc to the expanison module power down the plc, than power it back up. after that communication will be established.🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP 2023 Ausman Posted November 4, 2022 MVP 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 6 hours ago, corne said: regular patch cable. Look at any picture of an EX1-CA100 and compare it to a "regular patch cable". If you can't spot the difference which is necessary for proper function, then good luck with the faults that may develop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVP 2023 kratmel Posted November 4, 2022 MVP 2023 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 11 hours ago, Joep said: Does anyone here know the pinout of P/N EX1-CA100? or is there a manual for it? EX-A1.pdf Page 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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