Comparison Between the MAP320B and MAP320D
Technical Note 1058
Applicable Model(s)
MAP320B
MAP320D
Title
Comparison Between the MAP320B and MAP320D
Date
10/23/2023
Rev
02
P/N
0907-1058
Summary
The MAP320D uses the same enclosure and display as the MAP320B, but includes additional features that make it more capable and easier-to-use.
| MAP320B | MAP320D |
|---|---|
| DOS-based configuration software | Windows-based configuration software |
| Separate protocol PROM | Protocols downloaded from configuration software |
| Separate configuration software for each protocol | All supported protocols in configuration software |
| No CE mark | CE mark (passes strenuous tests for noise immunity and emissions) |
| Local setup mode entered using a 3 key ‘secret code’ | Local setup mode entered by pressing Enter 3 times |
| Eagle Signal Micro90 Series protocol supported | Eagle Signal Micro90 Series protocol not supported |
| Local programming (configuring the messages from the MAP320’s keypad) supported | Local programming not supported |
| Six LCD viewing angles | Two LCD viewing angles |
| Keypad arrangement changed slightly. New custom inserts and overlays are required | |
| Terminal block for communications and power wiring | DE9S connector for communications cable and removable power connector |
| Power and communications cables attach to back of OIT through the back enclosure | Power and communications cables attach to bottom of OIT through the back enclosure |
The following software features were added to the MAP320D:
- Latched Function Keys – A latched function key sets a function key coil when pressed and requires the PLC clear the coil.
- Retentive Function Keys – When the retentive function keys feature is enabled, the function keys retain their last known state during loss of power to the OIT.
- 10 Register Monitors – Each message line can contain up to 10 register monitors (only 4 were previously available).
- Extended Character Set – Each message line can display characters from an extended character set that includes some symbols and foreign characters.
- Blinking Text – Each message line can include blinking text and/or blinking register monitors to highlight important information.
- Automatic Startup Message – Any message line can be configured as the startup message to be displayed whenever the OIT is reinitialized or powered up.
- Current Message Register – The Current Message Register informs the PLC of the message line last displayed on the OIT.
- The Signed, Decimal, 4-Digit BCD, 8-Digit BCD, Long, 1/0-binary, On/Off coils, Bank8, and Bank16 register monitor formats are now available for all PLC protocols.
- ASCII Register Monitor Format – The ASCII format displays PLC coils using any ASCII character string. In addition to On/Off (the only ASCII strings available on the MAP320B) the MAP320D allows 30 user defined ASCII character strings. Examples are Up/Down or Forward/Reverse.