Title: OMRON C200HW-DRT21 DeviceNet Master Unit for C200HW Series PLCs

Product Overview:
The OMRON C200HW-DRT21 is a high-performance DeviceNet Master Unit specifically designed for seamless integration with the Omron C200HW series Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs). This essential industrial automation component enables your C200HW PLC to act as a master controller on a DeviceNet network, facilitating robust and reliable communication with a wide array of DeviceNet-compatible slave devices such as remote I/O modules, sensors, actuators, motor drives, and human-machine interfaces (HMIs). By leveraging the C200HW-DRT21, industrial engineers and system integrators can achieve highly distributed and flexible control systems, significantly reducing wiring complexity, installation time, and overall system costs. It is an ideal solution for modernizing and expanding existing C200HW-based control architectures, ensuring efficient data exchange and precise control in demanding industrial environments. This unit is crucial for enhancing the connectivity and scalability of your Omron C200HW PLC system, making it a cornerstone for advanced factory automation and process control applications.

Key Features & Benefits:

DeviceNet Master Functionality: Establishes the C200HW PLC as the central controller for DeviceNet networks, managing communication with up to 63 slave devices.
Seamless C200HW Compatibility: Designed for direct integration into the C200HW PLC backplane, ensuring stable power and communication without external power supplies.
High-Speed Industrial Communication: Supports standard DeviceNet baud rates (125 kbps, 250 kbps, 500 kbps) for efficient, real-time data exchange critical for time-sensitive applications.
Simplified Network Configuration: Features user-friendly setup and diagnostic tools within Omron programming software, streamlining network commissioning and maintenance.
Robust Industrial Design: Engineered to withstand harsh industrial conditions, offering high reliability and long operational life in challenging environments with resistance to vibration and noise.
Enhanced System Scalability: Easily expand your control system by adding DeviceNet slave devices without extensive re-wiring or complex architectural changes, promoting modular system design.
Reduced Wiring and Installation Costs: Minimizes the need for point-to-point wiring, leading to significant savings in material and labor during system deployment and future modifications.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Capabilities: Provides detailed network status and error reporting, aiding in quick troubleshooting and ensuring continuous operation and minimized downtime.
Improved Data Integrity and Reliability: Ensures secure and consistent data transmission, crucial for critical control applications and process stability, reducing data loss risks.
Optimized for Distributed Control: Ideal for applications requiring decentralized I/O and control, enhancing system flexibility, responsiveness, and overall operational efficiency.

Applications:

The OMRON C200HW-DRT21 DeviceNet Master Unit is widely utilized across various industrial sectors for applications requiring robust and distributed control, offering superior performance and reliability.
Factory Automation: Centralized control of complex production lines, automated assembly machines, and intricate material handling systems.
Process Control: Precise monitoring and control of industrial processes in chemical, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and water treatment plants.
Robotics and Automated Machinery: Seamless integration of robotic cells, multi-axis machinery, and specialized automated equipment with centralized PLC control.
Packaging and Printing: Synchronized control of high-speed packaging lines, labeling machines, and industrial printing presses for optimal throughput.
Automotive Manufacturing: Critical for automation in body shops, paint shops, and final assembly lines, managing distributed I/O and devices.
Building Management Systems: Advanced control of HVAC systems, lighting, access control, and security systems in large industrial and commercial facilities.
Water and Wastewater Treatment: Distributed control of pumps, valves, flow meters, and monitoring equipment across vast treatment facilities.
Conveyor Systems: Efficient management and control of extensive material transport networks, including sorting and routing applications.
Energy Management: Integration with energy monitoring devices and control of power distribution systems within industrial complexes.

Technical Specifications:

Model: C200HW-DRT21
Part Number (with special characters): C200HW-DRT21
Part Number (without special characters): C200HWDRT21
Product Type: DeviceNet Master Unit
Compatible PLC Series: Omron C200HW
Communication Protocol: DeviceNet (Master)
Supported Baud Rates: 125 kbps, 250 kbps, 500 kbps (auto-detecting)
Max. Number of Nodes: Up to 63 DeviceNet slave nodes
Power Supply: Supplied via C200HW PLC backplane (5VDC)
Current Consumption: Approximately 0.25A from 5VDC backplane
Operating Temperature: 0 to 55°C (32 to 131°F)
Storage Temperature: -20 to 75°C (-4 to 167°F)
Operating Humidity: 10 to 90% RH (non-condensing)
Insulation Resistance: 20 MΩ min. (at 500 VDC)
Dielectric Strength: 1,500 VAC for 1 minute
Noise Immunity: Conforms to IEC standards for industrial environments
Dimensions (H x W x D): Standard C200HW module dimensions (approx. 130 x 34.5 x 100 mm)
Weight: 0.3 kg (0.66 lbs)
Mounting: Backplane slot in C200HW CPU rack or expansion rack
Certifications: CE, UL (typical for Omron industrial components, ensuring compliance with global safety and quality standards)