Delta AS218TX-A
The Delta AS218TX-A is a compact and high-performance PLC from the AS Series, designed for mid-range automation applications that require flexibility, speed, and advanced control. Equipped with a powerful 32-bit CPU, the AS218TX-A offers fast execution times, capable of handling complex logic and control tasks. It features 18 digital inputs and 16 relay outputs by default, with the capacity to expand up to 1,024 I/O points through additional modules, making it highly scalable for various automation needs.
The AS218TX-A supports Ethernet communication at 100 Mbps, and includes USB and RS-485 ports, allowing seamless integration into industrial networks. It is also compatible with a wide range of communication protocols, such as Modbus RTU/TCP, EtherNet/IP, and CANopen, ensuring easy communication with other devices.
Additionally, it supports motion control for up to 4 axes with high-speed pulse output and is programmed using Delta’s ISPSoft software, following IEC 61131-3 standards. Its robust design makes it ideal for industries like electronics manufacturing, packaging, and material handling.
Specifications :
| Specification | Details |
| Model | AS218TX-A |
| Series | Delta AS Series (Mid-range Compact Modular PLC) |
| CPU Type | 32-bit CPU |
| Program Capacity | Up to 64k steps |
| Data Register Capacity | ~60k words |
| Execution Speed | Fast processing with basic instruction time of ~25 ns |
| Built-in I/O | 18 Digital Inputs / 16 Relay Outputs |
| Max I/O Points | Up to 1,024 (with extension modules) |
| Expansion Capability | Supports up to 32 extension modules |
| High-Speed Pulse Output | Supports high-speed pulse output (up to 200 kHz) |
| Motion Control (CANopen) | Supports up to 4 axes of motion control via CANopen |
| Communication Ports | 1 Ethernet (100 Mbps), 1 USB, 1 RS-485 |
| Supported Protocols | Modbus RTU/ASCII, Modbus TCP, Ethernet/IP, CANopen |
| Ethernet/IP Support | Supports Scanner & Adapter modes, up to 128 TCP and 256 CIP connections |
| Memory Card Slot | Yes (Micro SD card for data storage and firmware updates) |
| Real-Time Clock (RTC) | Built-in RTC with NTP time synchronization |
| Programming Software | ISPSoft (IEC 61131-3: LD, ST, FBD, SFC, IL) |
| Mounting Type | DIN rail mount |
| Power Supply | 24 VDC |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 55°C |
