AutoLog® 8

There are two models of AL8, the standard model, called AL8, and the model with integrated GSM modem, called AL8 with GSM. Technical features of these models are same, except the parts marked as " ** " in this web page. Note! AL8 with GSM is different model than AutoLog® GSM-8, which belongs to AutoLog® GSM-RTU product family.

Digital inputs (DI)	4 pcs 12/24 VDC / max. 8 mA / PNP / opto-isolated
Digital outputs (DO)	2 pcs 12/24VDC / max. 2A / NPN / opto-isolated
Relay outputs (RO)	2 pcs 12-24 VDC / max. 3A , 24-230 VAC
Analog inputs (AI)	0-2 pcs, plug-in analog input modules Pt100, KTY10, 0-5V, 0-10V, 0-20mA, 4-20mA, RMS, jne.
Serial ports**	2 pcs SER1: RS232, (RJ45) / integrated GSM modem** SER2: RS232/485*, supports AutoLog® Serial Plug-in modules.
Modbus RTU -communication	Modbus can run simultaneously in both serial ports. Independent setting for both serial ports, Master/Slave, 300-115200bps
I2C-port	HMI, iButton, etc.
HMI -user interface	Local user interface can be connected through I2C-port or serial port. Variety of different models from small, character displays to multi-featured Windows CE based graphical touchscreens, with Web Studio SCADA development tool support. Look more from AutoLog® HMI -pages.
Battery backup	Yes
Application program capacity	512kB FLASH, 8000 programming lines
Program instructions / functions	Over 260 instructions / functions Logical, arithmetic, comparison, timer/counter, sequence program, reporting, queue, FIFO, PID...
PID controllers	32 build-in PID controllers
Programming tool (PC)	(AutoLog®) ALProWin, instruction list & ladder, symbolic names, trends, monitoring tables, binary and Modbus programming.
Remote programming	PLCs can be programmed remotely through any transmission media, which supports Modbus protocol. e.g. Radio Network, GSM Data, RS-485.
Data memory RAM	512kB
Data logging	PLC can save time-stamped measurement or any data into its memory. E.g. 10 time-stamped measurements x 3000 records.
Clock/Calendar	Yes (can be set remotely)
UPS connector	Yes
GSM/GPRS modem**	Integrated GSM/GPRS modem only in AL8 with GSM -model. GSM application programming is more difficult than in AutoLog® GSM-RTUs. Ask more!
Enclosure	Default: DIN -rail mounting with metal cover, IP20 Opt 2 : plastic box, IP65 Opt 3: metal box. Ask more!
Size (w x h x d)	AL8: 190 x 125 x 65 mm AL8 w GSM (same)
Weight	~0,4 kg
Operating temperature**	AL8: -30...+70 °C AL8 w GSM: 0...+55 °C
Storage temperature**	AL8: -40...+80 °C AL8 w GSM: -30...+65 °C
Power supply	12 / 24VDC or 10/18VAC max. 5VA
EMC	Immunity according to EN50082-1 & EN50082-2 Emissions according to EN50081-1 & EN50081-2

* RS-485 needs optional AutoLog® Serial plug-in module
** This feature is only in AL8 with GSM -model

Order information:

AutoLog® 8
 

product name	description	code
AL8	AutoLog® 8 PLC	ask
AL8 w GSM	AutoLog® 8 PLC with integrated GSM modem.	ask

Optional modules and accessories:
 

SCADA, control room software	Web Studio / any SCADA on market that supports Modbus ( 99% of SCADAs support Modbus RTU protocol).	Look Web Studio!
Analog input modules	Pt100 ( -50..150°C ) Pt100 ( 0..500°C ) Pt100 ( -250..750°C ) 0..5mA 0..20mA 4..20mA, KTY10 (50..150°C), NTC (-5..50°C), 0..2V, 0..5V, 0..10V, -10..10V, RMS 40VAC RMS 25VAC RMS 0.25VAC	900781 900782 900784 900795 900799 900800 900797 900796 900788 900785 900786 900790 900809 900807 900808
Touch screens (serial port connection)	AL57CE-HMI  (WinCE 5.7" SNT QVGA) AL121CE-HMI (WinCE 12.1" TFT SVGA) (Supports Web Studio SCADA development tools)	945122 945124
HMI interfaces (I2C -port connection)	AL1093F (2 x 16 characters) AL1095A (8 x 21 characters / 128 x 64 pixels)	900860 900850
ALProWin	PC based AutoLog® PLC programming tool	941020
RS232/485 SP-i	RS232/485 converter, Serial Plug-in module (SP-i = Serial Plug-in)	901165
RS232/485 SP-i Iso	RS232/485 converter, Serial Plug-in module, Isolated	901157
ModbusTCP SP-i	ModbusRTU/ModbusTCP (Ethernet) protocol gateway, Serial Plug-in module	900065
EthLAN SP-i	Web server with Ethernet LAN connection, Serial Plug-in module	ask
WLAN SP-i	Web server with Wireless LAN connection, Serial Plug-in module	ask
Wireless I/O	Wireless I/O master module, ask more	ask
Radio modem	External radio modem for wireless communicating and also remote programming of PLC.	ask
GSM modem**	Integrated GSM/GPRS modem only in AL8 with GSM -model.	ask

Please call or e-mail to get more information!

FF-Automation
Eräkuja 2
01600 Vantaa
Finland
Tel: +358 9 530 6310
Fax: +358 9 530 63130