UCPs NX3020

Série Nexto CE114101 Rev. B

Product Description
Nexto Series programmable controllers are the ultimate solution for industrial automation and system control. With high
embedded technology, the products of the family are able to control, in a distributed and redundant way, complex industrial
systems, machines, high performance production lines and the most advanced processes of Industry 4.0. Modern and high-
speed, the Nexto series uses cutting-edge technology to provide reliability and connectivity, helping to increase the productivity
of different businesses.
Compact, robust and with high availability, the series products have excellent processing performance and rack expansion
possibilities. Its architecture allows easy integration with supervision, control and field networks, in addition to CPU and power
supply redundancy. The family’s equipment also offers advanced diagnostics and hot swapping, minimizing or eliminating
maintenance downtime and ensuring a continuous production process.

Its main features are:

64 Kbytes of dots %I and 64 Kbytes of dots %Q

Large memory capacity for user application and user
data
112 Kbytes of retentive or persistent memory
32-bit high-speed processing
Floating point unit
2 serial port
2 front panel Ethernet interface
miniSD Card Interface
Advanced Diagnostic Services
System Message Log
Event-driven data reporting
OPC DA/UA, IEC 60870-5-104, PROFINET, Ether-
CAT, SNMP and EtherNet/IP protocols
Clock Synchronism via SNTP or via IEC 60870-5-104
Web Server Resources
One Touch Diag
Compliance with international standard IEC 61131-3
Real Time Clock (RTC)
Compact and modern design
Free of moving parts (fans, active coolers, etc.)

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Purchase Data
Included Items
The product package contains the following items:
NX3020 module
Installation guide

Product Code
The following code should be used to purchase the product:

Code Description
High-speed CPU, 2 Ethernet ports, 2 serial channels, memory card in-
NX3020
terface and remote rack expansion support

Table 1: Código do Produto

Related products
The following products must be purchased separately when necessary:

Code Description
MT8500 MasterTool IEC XE
AL-2600 RS-485 network branch and terminator
AL-2306 RS-485 cable for MODBUS or CAN network
AL-2319 RJ45-RJ45 Cable
AL-1729 RJ45-CMDB9 Cable
AL-1748 CMDB9-CFDB9 Cable
AL-1752 CMDB9-CMDB9 Cable
AL-1753 CMDB9-CMDB25 Cable
AL-1754 CMDB9-CFDB9 Cable
AL-1761 CMDB9-CMDB9 Cable
AL-1762 CMDB9-CMDB9 Cable
AL-1763 CMDB9-Terminal Block Cable
AL-1766 CFDB9-Terminal Block Cable
NX9101 32 GB microSD memory card with miniSD and SD adapters
NX9202 RJ45-RJ45 2 m Cable
NX9205 RJ45-RJ45 5 m Cable
NX9210 RJ45-RJ45 10 m Cable
NX9000 8-Slot Backplane Rack
NX9001 12-Slot Backplane Rack
NX9002 16-Slot Backplane Rack
NX9003 24-Slot Backplane Rack
NX8000 30 W 24 Vdc Power Supply Module

Table 2: Related Products

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Notes:
MT8500: MasterTool IEC XE is available in four different versions: LITE, BASIC, PROFESSIONAL and ADVANCED.
For more details, please check MasterTool IEC XE User Manual - MU299609.
AL-2600: This module is used for branch and termination of RS-422/485 networks. For each network node, an AL-2600
is required. The AL-2600 that is at the ends of network must be configured with termination, except when there is a device
with active internal termination, the rest must be configured without termination.
AL-2306: Two shielded twisted pairs cable without connectors, used for networks based on RS-485 or CAN.
AL-2319: Two RJ45 connectors for programming the CPUs of the Nexto Series and Ethernet point-to-point with another
device with Ethernet interface communication.
AL-1729: RS-232C standard cable with one RJ45 connector and one DB9 male connector for communication between
CPUs of the Nexto Series and other Altus products of the DUO Series, Piccolo Series and Ponto Series.
AL-1748: RS-232C standard cable with one DB9 male connector and one DB9 female connector for communication
between CPUs of the Nexto Series and Altus products of the Cimrex Series.
AL-1752: RS-232C standard cable with two DB9 male connectors for communication between CPUs of the Nexto Series
and Altus products of the H Series and iX series.
AL-1753: RS-232C standard cable with one DB9 male connector and one DB25 male connector for communication
between CPUs of the Nexto Series and Altus products of the H Series.
AL-1754: RS-232C standard cable with one DB9 male connector and one DB9 female connector for communication
between CPUs of the Nexto Series and Altus products of the Exter Series or Serial port, RS-232C standard, of a microcomputer.
AL-1761: RS-232C standard cable with two DB9 male connectors for communication between Nexto Series CPUs and
Altus products of the AL Series.
AL-1762: RS-232C standard cable with two DB9 male connectors for communication between Nexto Series CPUs.
AL-1763: Cable with one DB9 male connector and terminal block for communication between CPUs of the Nexto Series
and products with RS-485/RS-422 standard terminal block.
AL-1766: Cable with a female DB9 connector and terminals for communication between HMI P2 and Nexto Xpress/NX3003
controllers.
NX9202/NX9205/NX9210: Cables used for Ethernet communication and to interconnect the bus expansion modules.

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Innovative Features
Nexto Series brings to the user many innovations regarding utilization, supervision and system maintenance. These features
were developed focusing a new concept in industrial automation.

Battery Free Operation: Nexto Series does not require any kind of battery for memory maintenance
and real time clock operation. This feature is extremely important because it reduces the system
maintenance needs and allows the use in remote locations where maintenance can be difficult to be
performed. Besides, this feature is environmentally friendly.

Easy Plug System: Nexto Series has an exclusive method to plug and unplug I/O terminal blocks.
The terminal blocks can be easily removed with a single movement and with no special tools. In order
to plug the terminal block back to the module, the frontal cover assists the installation procedure,
fitting the terminal block to the module.

Multiple Block Storage: Several kinds of memories are available to the user in Nexto Series CPUs,
offering the best option for any user needs. These memories are divided in volatile memories and
non-volatile memories. For volatile memories, Nexto Series CPUs offer addressable input (%I),
addressable output (%Q), addressable memory (%M), data memory and redundant data memory.
For applications that require non-volatile functionality, Nexto Series CPUs bring retain addressable
memory (%Q), retain data memory, persistent addressable memory (%Q), persistent data memory,
program memory, source code memory, CPU file system (doc, PDF, data) and memory card interface.

One Touch Diag: One Touch Diag is an exclusive feature that Nexto Series brings to PLCs. With this
new concept, the user can check diagnostic information of any module present in the system directly
on CPU’s graphic display with one single press in the diagnostic switch of the respective module.
OTD is a powerful diagnostic tool that can be used offline (without supervisor or programmer), re-
ducing maintenance and commissioning times.
OFD – On Board Full Documentation: Nexto Series CPUs are capable of storing the complete project documentation in
its own memory. This feature can be very convenient for backup purposes and maintenance, since the complete information is
stored in a single and reliable place.
ETD – Electronic Tag on Display: Another exclusive feature that Nexto Series brings to PLCs is the Electronic Tag on
Display. This new functionality brings the process of checking the tag names of any I/O pin or module used in the system
directly to the CPU’s graphic display. Along with this information, the user can check the description, as well. This feature is
extremely useful during maintenance and troubleshooting procedures.
DHW – Double Hardware Width: Nexto Series modules were designed to save space in user cabinets or machines.
For this reason, Nexto Series delivers two different module widths: Double Width (two backplane rack slots are required)
and Single Width (only one backplane rack slot is required). This concept allows the use of compact I/O modules with a
high-density of I/O points along with complex modules, like CPUs, fieldbus masters and power supply modules.
High-speed CPU: All Nexto Series CPUs were designed to provide an outstanding performance to the user, allowing the
coverage of a large range of applications requirements.

iF Product Design Award 2012: Nexto Series was the winner of iF Product Design Award 2012
in industry + skilled trades group. This award is recognized internationally as a seal of quality and
excellence, considered the Oscars of the design in Europe.

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Product characteristics
General features

NX3020
Backplane rack occupation 2 sequential slots
Power supply integrated Yes
Ethernet TCP/IP local interface 2
Serial Interface 2
CAN Interface No
USB Port Host No
Memory Card Interface Yes
Yes
Real time clock (RTC)
Resolution of 1 ms and maximum variance of 2 s per day.
Watchdog Yes
Graphic display
LEDs
Status and diagnostic Indication
Web pages
CPU internal memory
Structured Text (ST)
Ladder Diagram (LD)
Programming languages Sequential Function Chart (SFC)
Function Block Diagram (FBD)
Continuous Function Chart (CFC)
Cyclic (periodic)
Triggered by event (software interruption)
Tasks Triggered by external event (hardware interruption)
Freewheeling (continuous)
Triggered by status (software interruption)
Online changes Yes
Maximum number of tasks 24
Maximum number of expansion bus 24
Bus expansion redundancy support Yes
Maximum number of I/O modules on the bus 128
Maximum number of additional Ethernet
2
TCP/IP interface modules
Ethernet TCP/IP interface redundancy sup-
Yes
port
Maximum number of PROFIBUS-DP network
4
(using master modules PROFIBUS-DP)
PROFIBUS-DP network redundancy support Yes
Redundancy support (half-clusters) No
Hot Swap support Yes
Event oriented data reporting (SOE) Yes
Protocol DNP3
Maximum Event Queue Size 1000
Web pages development (available through the
No
HTTP protocol)
One Touch Diag (OTD) Yes

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NX3020
Electronic Tag on Display (ETD) Yes
Standards
IEC 61131-3 Yes
DNV-GL Type Approval – DNVGL-CG-
Yes
0339 (TAA000013D)
IEC 61131-2 Yes

CE – 2014/35/EU (LVD) and Yes

2014/30/EU (EMC)

Yes
RoHS – 2011/65/EU

Yes
UL Listed – UL61010-1 (file
E473496)

Yes
EAC – CU TR 004/2011 (LVD)
and CU TR 020/2011 (EMC)

Table 3: Common Features

Notes:
Real Time Clock (RTC): The retention time, time that the real time clock will continue to update the date and time after
a CPU power down, is 15 days for operation at 25 ◦ C. At the maximum product temperature, the retention time is reduced to
10 days.
Maximum number of I/O modules on bus: The maximum number of I/O modules refers to the sum of all modules on
the local bus and expansions.
Event Log (SOE): Data types are found in the DNP3 Device Profile.

Memory

NX3020
Addressable input variables memory (%I) 64 Kbytes
Addressable output variables memory (%Q) 64 Kbytes
Direct representation variable memory (%M) 32 Kbytes
Symbolic variable memory 5 Mbytes
Maximum amount of memory configurable as
112 Kbytes
retentive or persistent
Full Redundant Data Memory -
Direct representation input variable mem-
-
ory (%I)
Direct representation output variable mem-
-
ory (%Q)
Direct representation variable memory
-
(%M)
Symbolic variable memory -

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NX3020
Program memory 6 Mbytes
Source code memory (backup) 80 Mbytes
User files memory 32 Mbytes

Table 4: Memory

Protocols

NX3020 Interface
Open Protocol Yes COM1 / COM2
MODBUS RTU Master Yes COM1 / COM2
MODBUS RTU Slave Yes COM1 / COM2
MODBUS TCP Client Yes NET1 / NET2
MODBUS TCP Server Yes NET1 / NET2
MODBUS RTU via TCP
Yes NET1 / NET2
Client
MODBUS RTU via TCP
Yes NET1 / NET2
Server
CANopen Master No -
CANopen Slave No -
CAN low level No -
SAE J-1939 No -
OPC DA Server Yes NET1 / NET2
OPC UA Server Yes NET1 / NET2
EtherCAT Master Yes NET1 / NET2
SNMP Agent Yes NET1 / NET2
DNP3 Server (Event-oriented
Yes NET1 / NET2
data)
IEC 60870-5-104 Server Yes NET1 / NET2
EtherNet/IP Scanner Yes NET1 / NET2
EtherNet/IP Adapter Yes NET1 / NET2
MQTT Client Yes NET1 / NET2
SNTP Client (for clock syn-
Yes NET1 / NET2
chronism)
PROFINET Controller Yes NET1 / NET2
PROFINET Device No -

Table 5: Protocols

Note:
PROFINET Controller: Enabled for use on a simple (not ring) network with up to 8 devices. For larger applications,
consult technical support.

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Serial Interfaces
COM 1

COM 1
Connector Shielded female DB9
Physical interface RS-232C
Modem signals RTS, CTS, DCD
200, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,
Baud rate
57600, 115200 bps
Isolation
Logic to Serial Port Not isolated
Serial Port to protection
1000 Vac / 1 minute
earth

Table 6: COM 1 Serial Interface Features

COM 2

COM 2
Connector Shielded female DB9
Physical interface RS-422 or RS-485 (depending on the selected cable)
Communication direction RS-422: full duplex
RS-485: half duplex
RS-422 maximum
11 (1 transmitter and 10 receivers)
transceivers
RS-485 maximum
32
transceivers
Termination Yes (optional via cable selection)
200, 300, 600, 1200, 1800, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400,
Baud rate
57600, 115200 bps
Isolation
Logic to Serial Port 1000 Vac / 1 minute
Serial Port to protection
1000 Vac / 1 minute
earth

Table 7: COM 2 Serial Interface Features

Notes:
Physical interface: Depending on the configuration of the used cable, it’s possible to choose the kind of physical interface:
RS-422 or RS-485. The list of cables can be found at Related products section.
RS-422 maximum transceivers: It’s the maximum number of RS-422 interfaces that can be used on the same bus.
RS-485 maximum transceivers: It’s the maximum number of RS-485 interfaces that can be used on the same bus.

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Ethernet interfaces
NET 1

NET 1
Connector Shielded female RJ45
Auto crossover Yes
Maximum cable length 100 m
Cable type UTP or ScTP, category 5
Baud rate 10/100 Mbps
Physical layer 10/100 BASE-TX (Full Duplex)
Data link layer LLC (Logical Link Control)
Network layer IP (Internet Protocol))
Transport layer TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
Diagnostic LEDs - green (speed), yellow (link/activity)
Isolation
Ethernet interface to Se-
1500 Vac / 1 minute
rial Port

Table 8: Ethernet NET 1 Interface Features

The NET 1 Interface is the interface used for programming using the MasterTool IEC XE tool.

NET 2

NET 2
Connector Shielded female RJ45
Auto crossover Yes
Maximum cable length 100 m
Cable type UTP or ScTP, category 5
Baud rate 10/100 Mbps
Physical layer 10/100 BASE-TX (Full Duplex)
Data link layer LLC (Logical Link Control)
Network layer IP (Internet Protocol)
Transport layer TCP (Transmission Control Protocol)
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
Diagnostic LEDs - green (speed), yellow (link/activity)
Isolation
Ethernet interface to Se-
1500 Vac / 1 minute
rial Port
Ethernet interface to Eth-
1500 Vac / 1 minute
ernet interface

Table 9: Ethernet NET 2 Interface Features

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Memory Card Interface

Memory Card
Maximum Capacity 32 Gbytes
Minimum Capacity 2 Gbytes
Type MiniSD
File System FAT32
Remove card safely Yes, by pressing MS switch

Table 10: Memory Card Interface Features

Notes:
Maximum Capacity: The memory card capacity must be less than or equal to this limit for correct operation on Nexto
CPU, otherwise the Nexto CPU may not detect the memory card or even present problems during data transfer.
Minimum Capacity: The memory card capacity must be greater than or equal to this limit for correct operation on Nexto
CPU, otherwise the Nexto CPU may not detect the memory card or even present problems during data transfer.
File System: It is recommended to format the memory card using the Nexto CPU, otherwise it may result in performance
loss in the memory card interface.

Environmental Characteristics

NX3020
Current consumption on the power supply rail 1000 mA
Dissipation 5W
Operating temperature 0 to 60 ◦ C
Storage temperature -25 to 75 ◦ C
Relative humidity 5% to 96%, non-condensing
Conformal coating Yes
IP Level IP 20
Module dimensions (W x H x D) 36.00 x 114.63 x 115.30 mm
Package dimensions (W x H x D) 44.00 x 122.00 x 147.00 mm
Weight 350 g
Weight with package 400 g

Table 11: Environmental Characteristics

Notes:
Conformal coating of electronic circuits: The covering of electronic circuits protects internal parts of the product against
moisture, dust and other harsh elements to electronic circuits.

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Performance

Instruction Language Variables Instruction Times (µs)

1000 Contacts LD BOOL 6
INT 43
ST
REAL 81
1000 Divisions
INT 43
LD
REAL 81
INT 15
ST
REAL 23
1000 Multiplications
INT 15
LD
REAL 23
INT 15
ST
REAL 23
1000 Sums
INT 15
LD
REAL 23
1000 PID ST REAL < 5000

Table 12: Instruction Times

Compatibility with Other Products

To develop an application for Nexto Series CPUs, it is necessary to check the version of MasterTool IEC XE. The following
table shows the minimum version required (where the controllers were introduced) and the respective firmware version at that
time:

Nexto Series CPUs MasterTool IEC XE Firmware version

NX3010, NX3020, NX3030 1.00 to 2.09 1.2.0.9 to 1.7.0.14
NX3010, NX3020, NX3030 3.00 or above 1.8.3.0 or above

Table 13: Compatibility with other products

Additionally, along the development roadmap of MasterTool IEC XE some features may be included (like special Function
Blocks, etc...), which can introduce a requirement of minimum firmware version. During the download of the application,
MasterTool IEC XE checks the firmware version installed on the controller and, if it does not meets the minimum requirement,
will show a message requesting to update. The latest firmware version can be downloaded from Altus website, and it is fully
compatible with previous applications.

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Physical Dimensions
Dimensions in mm.

Figure 1: CPU Physical Dimensions

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Manuals
For the correct application and use, the CPU Nexto NX3020 Series User Manual – MU214105 must be consulted.
For more technical details, configuration, installation and programming of Nexto Series, see the table below. This table
is just a guide to some relevant documents that can be useful during the use, maintenance and programming of Nexto Series
controllers. The complete and updated table containing all Nexto Series documents can be found at Nexto Series User Manual
– MU214600.

Code Description Language

CE114000 Nexto Series – Technical Characteristics English
CT114000 Série Nexto – Características Técnicas Portuguese
CS114000 Serie Nexto – Características Técnicas Spanish
CE114101 NX3020 Technical Characteristics English
CT114101 Características Técnicas NX3020 Portuguese
CS114101 Especificaciones y Configuraciones NX3020 Spanish
CE114200 NX8000 Power Supply Module Technical Characteristics English
CT114200 Características Técnicas Fonte de Alimentação NX8000 Portuguese
CS114200 Características Técnicas del Fuente de Alimentación NX8000 Spanish
CE114700 Nexto Series Backplane Racks Technical Characteristic English
CT114700 Características Técnicas dos Bastidores da Série Nexto Portuguese
CS114700 Características Técnicas de los Bastidores de la Serie Nexto Spanish
Nexto Series Accessories for Backplane Rack Technical Char-
CE114810 English
acteristics
CT114810 Características Técnicas Acessórios para Bastidor Série Nexto Portuguese
CS114810 Características Técnicas del Cierres Laterales para el Bastidor Spanish
CE114902 Nexto Series PROFIBUS-DP Master Technical Characteristics English
Características Técnicas do Mestre PROFIBUS-DP da Série
CT114902 Portuguese
Nexto
CS114902 Características Técnicas del Módulo Profibus-DP Maestro Spanish
CE114903 Nexto Series Ethernet Module Technical Characteristics English
CT114903 Características Técnicas Módulo Ethernet Série Nexto Portuguese
CS114903 Características Técnicas del Modulo Ethernet Série Nexto Spanish
NX5110 and NX5210 PROFIBUS-DP Heads Technical Charac-
CE114908 English
teristics
Características Técnicas Interfaces Cabeça PROFIBUSDP
CT114908 Portuguese
NX5110 e NX5210
Especificaciones y Configuraciones PROFIBUS-DP Interfaz
CS114908 Spanish
Cabezas NX5110 y NX5210
MU214600 Nexto Series User Manual English
MU214000 Manual de Utilização Série Nexto Portuguese
MU214614 NX3020 CPU User Manual English
MU214102 Manual de Utilização UCP NX3020 Portuguese
MU299609 MasterTool IEC XE User Manual English
MU299048 Manual de Utilização MasterTool IEC XE Portuguese
MP399609 MasterTool IEC XE Programming Manual English
MP399048 Manual de Programação MasterTool IEC XE Portuguese
MU214601 NX5001 PROFIBUS DP Master User Manual English
MU214001 Manual de Utilização Mestre PROFIBUS-DP NX5001 Portuguese
MU214608 Nexto PROFIBUS-DP Head Utilization Manual English
MU214108 Manual de Utilização da Cabeça PROFIBUS-DP Nexto Portuguese
MU223603 IEC 60870-5-104 Server Device Profile Document English

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Code Description Language

MU214603 Nexto Series HART Manual English
MU214610 Advanced Control Functions User Manual English
NAP151 Utilização do Tunneller OPC Portuguese
NAP165 Comunicação OPC UA com Controladores ALTUS Portuguese
NAP165_ing OPC UA Communication with ALTUS Controllers English

Table 14: Related Documents

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