GE VersaMax PLC User Manual

1 Introduction
Guide to the VersaMax
®
Document Set
This manual contains general information about CPU operation and program content. It
also provides detailed descriptions of specific programming requirements.
Chapter 1 is a general introduction to the VersaMax family of products.
CPU Modules are described in detail in chapter 2 and chapter 3.
Installation procedures are described in Chapter 4.
PLC Configuration is described in chapter 5. Configuration determines certain
characteristics of module operation and also establishes the program references used by
each module in the system.
Ethernet Configuration for CPU model IC200CPUE05 is described in chapter 6.
CPU Operation is described in chapter 7.
Serial Communications are described in chapter 12.
Ethernet Communications for CPU model IC200CPUE05 is described in chapter 13.
The rest of the manual describes many programming features.
• Elements of an Application Program: chapter 8
• Program Data: chapter 9
• Instruction Set Reference: chapter 10
• The Service Request Function: chapter 11
• The PID Function: chapter 14
• Instruction Timing: Appendix A
1.1 The VersaMax Family of Products
The VersaMax family of products provides universally-distributed I/O that spans PLC and
PC-based architectures. Designed for industrial and commercial automation, VersaMax
I/O provides a common, flexible I/O structure for local and remote control applications.
The VersaMax PLC provides big-PLC power with a full range of I/O and option modules.
VersaMax I/O Stations with Network Interface Modules make it possible to add the
flexibility of VersaMax I/O to other types of networks. VersaMax meets UL, CUL, CE,
Class1 Zone 2 and Class I Division 2 requirements.
As a scaleable automation solution, VersaMax I/O combines compactness and modularity
for greater ease of use. The 70 mm depth and small footprint of VersaMax I/O enables
easy, convenient mounting as well as spacesaving benefits. Modules can accommodate up
to 32 points of I/O each.
The compact, modular VersaMax products feature DIN-rail mounting with up to eight I/O
and option modules per rack and up to 8 racks per VersaMax PLC or VersaMax I/O
Station system. Expansion racks can be located up to 750 meters from the main VersaMax
PLC or VersaMax I/O Station rack. Expansion racks can include any VersaMax I/O,
option, or communications module.
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GE VersaMax PLC Specifications

General

Brand	GE
Model	VersaMax PLC
Category	Controller
Language	English