What’s on Board
USB connector
The USB-B port can be used to access the onboard programmer and ICD debugger.
mikroICD and programmer
Onboard fast USB 2.0 programmer and in-circuit debugger for testing and debugging programs on PIC devices.
Power Supply
The USB-B port can be used to access the onboard programmer and ICD debugger.
Optocoupler connectors
Screw terminals for optocouplers. All optocouplers are also linked to one common OCVCC connector.
Fast optocouplers
HP2630 optocouplers with Schmitt trigger galvanically isolate high-voltage signals brought to the MCU inputs.
Microphone
Screw terminals for connecting a microphone to the GSM module.
Speaker
Screw terminals for connecting speakers to the GSM module.
RS485
These enables the system to be connected to 485 network.
RS_232
MAX202C IC handles RS-232 communications with a PC or MCU.
GSM/GPRS connector
Used for connecting Telit’s GL865-QUAD GSM module via GSM booster card.
ADC
A/D converter MCP3204 is used for precise analog input measurement.
Ethernet connector
Serial ethernet communications are established through this port.
3.3V Voltage regulator
Used to provide a stable power supply to the serial ethernet module.
ENC28J60
A 28-pin, 10BASE-T stand-alone Ethernet Controller with SPI interface.
Antenna holder
This antenna holder is for fixing the external antenna from the GSM module (if it’s connected).
Relay Screw Terminal
There are 20 screw terminals. 16 for each relay, and four additional contacts—COMA, COMB, COMC and COMD—for connecting a group of four relays to a single contact.
16 Relays
Each relay has a LED for optical signalization and is designed for currents of up to 16 amps.
Real-time clock (RTC)
DS1307 with a battery supply keeps track of time, including weekdays, dates, and leap year corrections.
Voltage reference
Voltage reference for ADC can be either VCC (5V) or 4.096V.
Supply Supervisor
TL7700A is a supply voltage supervisor IC that functions as a reset controller.
PIC18F4520
The default MCU controlling PICPLC16 v6. Replacable with other 8-bit PICs in DIP-40 packaging.
Onboard jumpers
These jumpers are used for pull-up/pull-down configuration of each of the four ports.
IDC10 connectors
All pins are connected to IDC10 connectors, you can use them for further expansion and connectivity.
DIP switch
Use these switches to easily separate port pins from pull-up/pull-down resistors.
What is PICPLC16™ v6
PICPLC16 v6 is a PLC system with 16 opto-inputs and 16 relays (for currents up to 16A). With it, you can develop PIC-based industrial, home or office automation devices the easy way—PICPLC16 has all the MikroElektronika features you’re familiar with: onboard programmer and mikroICD debugger, clear silkscreen markings, and many onboard modules.
mikroICD™ on board – PICPLC16 has a built-in powerful mikroICD debugger for testing the executed program in real time at hardware level. Whether you are a beginner, or a well-trained professional, this remarkable feature is an irreplecable advantage.
Modules
Ethernet on-board
The Serial Ethernet connector lets you connect your PLC system to a network.
RTC
The RTC module with its own battery will keep precise time for the system.
Antenna holder
The antenna holder fixes the external GSM antenna in place.
Relays
16 relays for currents of up to 16 amps line the side of the board.
GSM Connector
GSM connector for adding telecommunication capabilities to your PLC.
GSM Audio
Speaker and microphone connectors are for the GSM module.