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Nexto Series

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Programmable Controllers


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The unique

solution for your

applications

Nexto Programmable Controllers Series is an advanced au-tomation system able to control in a distributed and redun-

dant way, complex industrial processes, high performance

machines and production lines.

Integrating Distributed Control Systems (DCS) features,

Nexto Series presents resources for all stages of your ap-

plication life cycle with its integrated programming and con-

figuration environment based on IEC 61131-3 standard,

speeding up development and reducing engineering and

commissioning costs.

Its architecture allows easy integration with traditional su-pervision systems, not to mention its high availability capa-

bility with redundancy of CPUs, power supplies, supervision

and control networks and field buses. The Series offers ad-

vanced diagnostics and hot swapping, minimizing or elim-

inating downtime for maintenance and ensuring a continu-

ous production process.


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Scalar Architecture

Based on deterministic Ethernet, the internal bus can be

expanded to multiple remote backplane racks without

performance loss.

Up to 24 remote backplane racks can be connected to a

local rack, each of them with a capacity of 24 modules,

totaling 320 I/O points per rack.

Nexto Series is fully compatible with web services, such as:

Web pages server for diagnostics and product updates

SNTP for clock synchronization

With its modular architecture, Nexto Series

stands out for its flexibility, fitting to the exact

size of your applications.

EthernetPROFIBUS-DP

Asset Management

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PROFI B US HEA D

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PROFI B US HEA D

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P R O F IB US HEA D

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PROFI B US HEA D

HSDNNetwork

Other Subsystems

Serial Network

MODBUS RTU

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PROFI B US HEA D

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PROFI B US HEA D

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PROFI B US HEA D

Local I/O Architecture Distributed I/O Architecture Redundant Architecture

Client Stations

Supervision Network (Simple / Redundant)

Data Servers


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Data StorageThe Multiple Block Storage (MBS) is a feature that brings

different memories for program storage, commented

source code, operands, retain data, log events and mass

memory. This last one, made with miniSD card is used for

user files, data application storage (data logging) and project

documentation through the Onboard Full Documentation

(OFD) feature, which speeds up the resolution of problems

and ensures safety and reliability of the project information.

Practical and Modern

Easy Plug System (EPS) is a practical and safe insertion

and extraction mechanism of terminal blocks available on

input and output modules. To handle the product, there is

no need for tools.Nexto Series offers a wide range of I/O, communication

interfaces and special modules. Its compact and modular

design optimizes the space in control cabinets through the

Double Hardware Width (DHW). This feature allows a com-

bination of 18 or 36 mm wide modules.

Smart


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Friendly to the Environment

Eco friendly, Nexto has large retain memory, no internal

batteries and real-time clock (RTC) with long endurance.

All Nexto Series modules come with protection in the com-

ponents and electronic boards (conformal coating), seeking

superior service life even in harsh environments. It also doesnot use lead in the manufacturing process which makes it

compatible with the European ROHS directive. These fea-

tures were made possible by the BFO (Battery Free Op-

eration) technology which consists in using hardware and

software algorithms that eliminate the need for internal in-

formation retention by using batteries, thereby reducing the

environmental impact in disposing of these elements.

Enhanced Diagnostics

The diagnostic button, located in each module, has the One

Touch Diag (OTD) feature, which displays advanced system

information, such as a short circuit in the outputs, IP ad-

dress and alphanumeric tags, among others, assisting in

commissioning activities and avoiding technical documents

handling at the time of maintenance. In conjunction with the

Electronic Tag on Display (ETD) functionality, it allows the

I/O module visualization of alphanumeric tags on the CPU

graphical display.

Simple and intuitive, Nexto Series

features easy understanding and

quick access to any diagnostics.


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A Complete Tool

Nexto Series has a complete tool for programming, debug-

ging, configuration and simulation of user applications: the

MasterTool IEC XE. The software has resources for all stag-

es of the life cycle of an automation and process control

project, ensuring efficiency throughout the development,

commissioning and maintenance.

Customizable Environment

The MasterTool IEC XE software comes with a modern andcustomizable interface due to available docking resources.

Those resources allow the user to configure bars, tools and

menu structure, providing a different development experi-

ence. Object-oriented, the programming is graphical and

friendly, with advanced editing capabilities, integrating soft-

ware application, field buses and other processes into a sin-

gle interface.

Advanced FeaturesThrough this software, Nexto Series enables the develop-

ment of advanced functions, such as variables process

handling, mathematical functions, PID control blocks and

timers. The Series is also able to reuse these functions in

different applications through a sophisticated library function

block system, optimizing productivity and minimizing devel-

opment costs.

Efficient

Life Cycle of Automation and Process Control Projects


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Easy Commissioning

Another advantage for the commissioning stage, offered

by the configuration software, is the vast capacity for mon-

itoring and forcing of digital and analog variables. The tool

also features real-time data viewing and applications source

code, as well as online editing download application. The

trace functions allow the user to monitor internal variablesdirectly into the controller in a graphical and practical way.

This feature allows easy data viewing and application de-

bugging without supervisory systems or other external pro-

grams.

Quick Help

The complexity of configuration and programming of Pro-

grammable Controllers, based on IEC 61131-3 standards

languages, is significantly reduced in Nexto Series. Thanks

to MasterTool IEC XE, it offers a complete set of help files

with tips and descriptions. They aim to guide and serve as

the first knowledge database for trouble shooting while the

user develops his application. Besides, the help files are

available in different languages in accordance with the in-

stallation options.

Documentation and Security of Applications

In order to have total security and system control, Master-

Tool IEC XE allows all source code storage, comments, tags

and descriptions of the application project, it provides differ-

ent levels of controllers and information access through user

registration, user groups, passwords and access rights.

The MasterTool IEC XE has two different mechanisms forapplication protection and security: intellectual property pro-

tection and safe controller login. The first protects the users

intellectual property, allowing to safeguard the entire project

or files by setting passwords. The second provides a way to

protect the users application of any unauthorized access.

Therefore, Nexto Series CPU requests a password before

executing any command, such as stopping and program-

ming the application or forcing points.

Integrated Configuration

Through its software, Nexto Series integrates configuration

of field bus and standard communication protocols such as

PROFIBUS-DP and MODBUS. This allows the user to set all

configuration parameters in one place, without using differ-

ent software tools, speeding up development and reducing

engineering costs.


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Multilingual

MasterTool IEC XE is available in Portuguese and English.

After installation, the interface sets the language to the one

running on computers operating system. It can be changedlater without the need of a new installation.

Simulation

To allow the user to evaluate and test algorithms and logic

programming in one project before they are used on the

field, the simulation tool application is made available. It

works online (real time) and offline, without the need of any

connection to the controller. This is a great strategy for train-

ing of professionals. Also, the anticipation of errors in the

planning and specification stages reduces the risk of failure

in engineering projects.

In maintenance and commissioning, the tool is also import-

ant because it allows changes to be previously tested with-

out interfering with the actual system, avoiding accidents,

damage to the property on to the environment, and loss of

production or efficiency. Another feature is the use of the

simulator to evaluate and estimate the resources needed

when choosing the right CPU to perform as, architecture

analysis to calculate the power supply consumption and

other products.

Programming Languages

The programming languages determined in IEC 61131-3

are divided into two types: graphical and textual. Among the

first, the FBD (Function Block Diagram) is highlighted basedon function blocks calls and CFC (Continuous Function

Chart), similar to FBD, but with numbered execution order.

SFC (Sequential Function Chart ) and traditional LD (Ladder

Diagram) languages are also available.

The available textual languages are ST (Structured Text) and

IL (Instruction List). The first is a high-level industrial control

language. It features common commands in structured lan-

guages, and specific logical and mathematical operations,

without the need of function calls. The second is a low-level

language, recommended for applications in which the timing

requirement is important.

The software allows the use of these different languages in

the same project, providing to the user a powerful way to

organize the application, and reuse codes developed in pre-

vious solutions. It can convert the application among graph-

ical languages and reuse them in other software versions.


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Type Code Bus Expansion Communication Ports Protocols Memory Card Redundancy Display

CPUs

NX3010 Yes2x Serial

1x Ethernet TCP/IP

MODBUS RTU

MODBUS TCP/HTTPYes No Yes

NX3020 Yes2x Serial

2x Ethernet TCP/IP

MODBUS RTU

MODBUS TCP/HTTP/SNTPYes No Yes

NX3030 Yes

2x Serial

2x Ethernet TCP/IP

MODBUS RTU

MODBUS TCP/HTTP/SNTP Yes Yes Yes

Communication modulesNX5000 10/100 Mbps Ethernet TCP/IP Module

NX5001 PROFIBUS-DP Master

Input Modules

NX1001 24 Vdc 16 DI Module

NX6000 8 AI Voltage/Current Module

NX6010 8 AI Thermocouple Module

NX6020 4 AI RTD Module

Output Modules

NX2001 24 Vdc 16 DO Transistor Module

NX2020 16 DO Relay Module

NX6100 4 AO Voltage/Current Module

Mixed I/O Modules NX1005 24 Vdc 8 DO Transistor / 8 DI Mixed Module

Power Supply Modules NX8000 30 W 24 Vdc Power Supply Module

Racks

NX9001 12-Slot Backplane Rack



Special ModulesNX4000 Bus Expansion Module

NX4010 Redundancy Link Module

Software

MT8500 Lite MasterTool IEC XE LITE

MT8500 Basic MasterTool IEC XE Basic

MT8500 Professional MasterTool IEC XE Professional

MT8500 Advanced MasterTool IEC XE Advanced

Accessories

NX9100 Left/Right Side Rack Ends

NX9101 miniSD 8 Gb Memory Card, MicroSD with MiniSD Adapter

NX9102 Rack Connector Cover

NX9202 RJ45-RJ45 (2 m) Cable



NX9401 6 Position Connector



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