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The SNAP-LCSX and SNAP-LCSX-PLUS controllers are the
cost-effective answer to applications requiring small, powerful,
real-time industrial control. These compact members of a field-
tested and time-proven family of controllers offer tight
integration with Opto 22’s successful SNAP I/O™ line of
intelligent, industrial input/output systems and the Opto 22
FactoryFloor® software suite for industrial automation. At one-
third the price and one-sixth the footprint of previous controllers,
the SNAP-LCSX and LCSX-PLUS deliver on-the-spot control for
distributed automation.
The two controllers have identical dimensions and share
similar features, such as a single 5-volt power requirement and
both DIN rail and panel mounting options. Both contain powerful
32-bit processors capable of a wide range of computing
functions. SNAP-LCSX provides two COM ports and SNAP-
LCSX-PLUS provides four. For simplification, the LCSX-PLUS is
shown in most of the diagrams in this data sheet. Both the
SNAP-LCSX and the SNAP-LCSX-PLUS are Factory Mutual
approved.
Description
Part Number Description
SNAP-LCSX Opto 22 SNAP Controller with 2 COM ports
SNAP-LCSX-PLUS Opto 22 SNAP Controller with 4 COM ports
SNAP-LCSX SNAP-LCSX-PLUS
The SNAP-LCSX has two
COM ports.
The SNAP-LCSX-PLUS
has four COM ports.
Software
The SNAP-LCSX and LCSX-PLUS controllers are designed to
work in combination with FactoryFloor, Opto 22’s suite of
Windows 32-bit software. FactoryFloor consists of four
integrated components:
• OptoControl™, a graphical, flowchart-based development
environment for machine control and process
applications
• OptoDisplay™, an intuitive, shared database, HMI and
trending package
• OptoServer™, a robust, OPC-compliant data server that
connects the controller network with the PC network
• OptoConnect™, a bidirectional link between the SNAP
controller database and Microsoft’s SQL Server and
Access databases.
SNAP-LCSX and LCSX-PLUS are configured and developed
using OptoControl on a PC workstation. OptoControl is an easy
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Description (Continued)
SNAP-LCSX Standalone Architectur e
to use, self-documenting control environment that uses a plain
English command set and a long tagname database shared by
all FactoryFloor components. SNAP-LCSX and LCSX-PLUS also
work with Opto 22’s Classic 16-bit software: Cyrano, Mistic
MMI, and Mistic Data Server (MDS).
Communication Options (Standard)
Serial ports are top-mounted on the controller and feature
removable European-style screw terminals.
The SNAP-LCSX has the following communication ports:
• One RS-232 or RS-485 serial port (2-wire or 4-wire), up
to 115.2kBd
• One dedicated Opto 22 remote I/O port (2-wire RS-485
with interrupt capability)
The LCSX-PLUS includes two additional communication
ports, RS-232 or RS-485 (2-wire or 4-wire).
Interface Options (Adapter Cards)
The SNAP-LCSX and SX-PLUS are not expandable.
I/O Connectivity
The RS-485 ports can be used as a serial link to communicate
with remote digital and analog I/O units. Up to 4,096 I/O points
can be connected to each communication port.
Memory Expansion Options
The RAM is used to store a user’s control strategy (program)
and data. The flash memory (ROM) stores a kernel (operating
system) and can be used to store a control strategy permanently.
The use of flash technology allows the user to remotely download
new firmware offered by Opto 22.
• RAM: 1M, not expandable
• ROM: 256K, not expandable
P o wer Supplies
A 5VDC power supply is required. The Opto 22 SNAP PS5
power supply can provide sufficient power for the controller, a
B3000 brain, 32 digital I/O points, and up to 8 analog I/O points.
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Specifications
Item Specification
CPU 32-bit Motorola 68EC020 processor
CPU clock frequency 16.67 MHz
Memory
ccRAM
ccFlash ROM
1 MB with battery backup
256 KB
RAM/clock battery 3.6-volt lithium, non-rechargeable, user replaceable, p/n G4BATT32
I/O Opto 22 remote I/O using RS-485
Communication COM 0: jumper selectable as RS-232 or RS-485, 2-wire or 4-wire. Modem control
signals are present for RS-232 (RTS, CTS, DTR, DCD, and RI). Pull-up, pull-down,
and termination are jumper selectable for RS-485 operation, allowing multidrop
operation.
COM 1: dedicated Opto 22 remote I/O port (2-wire RS-485 with interrupt
capability)
COM 2 and COM 3 (LCSX-PLUS only): jumper selectable RS-232 or RS-485.
RS-232 signals include TX, RX, RTS, and CTS. RS-485 is either 2-wire or 4-wire,
with selectable termination and biasing.
Note: All ports use low-noise slew-rate-limited drivers and are transient protected
to 400W.
Real-time clock Clock/calendar, Epson 64613 with battery backup
Power requirements 5VDC +/- 5% at 500 mA (maximum)
Typical operating temperature 0° C to 70° C
Storage temperature -40° C to 85° C
Humidity 5% to 95% relative humidity, non-condensing
Software FactoryFloor (OptoControl, OptoDisplay, OptoServer, and OptoConnect) and
Classic software (Cyrano, Mistic MMI, and MDS)
System monitor Processor and power watchdog timers
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P anel Mounting and Dimensions
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Din Rail Mounting and Dimensions
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Jumper Settings
See next page for additional
information on address jumpers.
Shaded entries show default settings. For more information, see the
SNAP-
LCSX and LCSX-PLUS Installation Guide
, Opto 22 form number 1061.
Jumper(s) Description Position Setting
E/R EEPROM/RAM
In Run from RAM
Out Run from
EEPROM
Auto Autoboot
In Autoboot enabled
Out Autoboot
disabled
X0 Communication In Binary
Out ASCII
X1 Boot Loader In Boot to kernel
Out Boot to loader
H0, H1 Host Port
H0 H1
In In COM0
Out In COM1
Baud 0-3 Baud Rate
0123
Out In In In 115.2 KBd
In Out In In 76.8 KBd
Out Out In In 57.6 KBd
In In Out In 38.4 KBd
Out In Out In 19.2 KBd
In Out Out In 9600 Bd
Out Out Out In 4800 Bd
In In In Out 2400 Bd
Out In In Out 1200 Bd
In Out In Out 600 Bd
Out Out In Out 300 Bd
Address 0-7 Address Bits
Bit 0 In 1
Bit 1 In 2
Bit 2 In 4
Bit 3 In 8
Bit 4 In 16
Bit 5 In 32
Bit 6 In 64
Bit 7 In 128
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Address Jumpers (Address 0-7)
Use these jumpers to select an 8-bit address from 0 to 255 (0 to FF hexadecimal). The factory default is 1. The most significant bit
is 7 and the least significant bit is 0.
Jumper Settings
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Products
Opto 22 develops and manufactures reliable, flexible, easy-to-use
hardware and software products for industrial automation, remote
monitoring, and data acquisition applications.
SNAP PAC System
Designed to simplify the typically complex process of
understanding, selecting, buying, and applying an automation
system, the SNAP PAC System
consists of four integrated
components:
•SNAP PAC controllers
•PAC Project™ Software Suite
•SNAP PAC brains
•SNAP I/O™
SNAP PAC Controllers
Programmable automation controllers
(PACs) are multifunctional, multidomain,
modular controllers based on open standards and
providing an integrated development environment.
Opto 22 has been manufacturing PACs for many years. The latest
models include the standalone SNAP PAC S-series and the rack-
mounted SNAP PAC R-series. Both handle a wide range of digital,
analog, and serial functions and are equally suited to data
collection, remote monitoring, process control, and discrete and
hybrid manufacturing.
SNAP PACs are based on open Ethernet and Internet Protocol (IP)
standards, so you can build or extend a system without the expense
and limitations of proprietary networks and protocols.
PAC Project Software Suite
Opto 22’s PAC Project Software Suite provides full-featured and
cost-effective control programming, HMI (human machine
interface) development and runtime, OPC server, and database
connectivity software to power your SNAP PAC System.
These fully integrated software applications share a single tagname
database, so the data points you configure in PAC Control™ are
immediately available for use in PAC Display™, OptoOPCServer™,
and OptoDataLink™. Commands are in plain English; variables and
I/O point names are fully descriptive.
PAC Project Basic offers control and HMI tools and is free for
download on our website, www.opto22.com. PAC Project
Professional, available for separate purchase, adds OptoOPCServer,
OptoDataLink, options for Ethernet link redundancy or segmented
networking, and support for legacy Opto 22 serial mistic™ I/O units.
SNAP PAC Brains
While SNAP PAC controllers provide central control and data
distribution, SNAP PAC brains provide distributed intelligence for
I/O processing and communications. Brains offer analog, digital,
and serial functions, including thermocouple linearization; PID loop
control; and optional high-speed digital counting (up to 20 kHz),
quadrature counting, TPO, and pulse generation and measurement.
SNAP I/O
I/O provides the local connection to sensors and equipment.
Opto 22 SNAP I/O offers 1 to 32 points of reliable I/O per module,
depending on the type of module and your needs. Analog,
digital, serial, and special-purpose modules are all mixed on
the same mounting rack and controlled by the same processor
(SNAP PAC brain or rack-mounted controller).
Quality
Founded in 1974 and with over 85 million devices sold,
Opto 22 has established a worldwide reputation for high-
quality products. All are made in the U.S.A. at our
manufacturing facility in Temecula, California. Because we
do no statistical testing and each part is tested twice before leaving
our factory, we can guarantee most solid-state relays and optically
isolated I/O modules for life.
Free Product Support
Opto 22’s Product Support Group offers free, comprehensive
technical support for Opto 22 products. Our staff of support
engineers represents decades of training and experience. Product
support is available in English and Spanish, by phone or email,
Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.
Free Customer Training
Hands-on training classes for the SNAP PAC System are offered at
our headquarters in Temecula, California. Each student has his or
her own learning station; classes are limited to nine students.
Registration for the free training class is on a first-come, first-served
basis. See our website, www.opto22.com, for more information or
email training@opto22.com.
Purchasing Opto 22 Products
Opto 22 products are sold directly and through a worldwide
network of distributors, partners, and system integrators. For more
information, contact Opto 22 headquarters at 800-321-6786 or
951-695-3000, or visit our website at www.opto22.com.
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