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- Page 1 L-force Controls SHGPCBAUTO-001 13370287 System Manual PC-based automation Control technology System structure & configuration...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Control technology| System manual Contents Contents About this documentation ............Document history . - Page 4 Control technology| System manual Contents Commissioning of the system ............General commissioning steps .
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Page 5: About This Documentation
Control technology| System manual About this documentation About this documentation This system manual contains information about the system structure of the control tech- nology. As a superior document, the system manual gives an overview of the system com- ponents of the control technology and their interconnection. System commissioning is described as work flow. - Page 6 Control technology| System manual About this documentation Further technical documentation for Lenze components Further information on Lenze components which can be used in connection with "PC based Automation" can be found in the following documentation: Mounting & wiring Legend: MA 8400 StateLine/HighLine...
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Page 7: Document History
TD11 • Control technology 2.5, update for the new software version Tip! Current documentation and software updates on Lenze products can be found on the Internet in the "Services & Downloads" area under: http://www.Lenze.com Conventions used This documentation uses the following conventions to distinguish between different types... - Page 8 Control technology| System manual About this documentation Conventions used Type of information Writing Examples/notes Page reference ( 8) Optically highlighted reference to another page. Is activated via mouse-click in this documentation. Step-by-step instructions Step-by-step instructions are indicated by a picto- ...
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Page 9: Terminology Used
Terminology used Terminology used Term Meaning »Engineer« Lenze engineering tools which support you throughout the whole life cycle of a machine with an Industrial PC - from planning to maintenance. »Global Drive Control« (»GDC«) »PLC Designer« »EtherCAT Configurator« The Industrial PC (IPC) is the central component of the PC-based automation. -
Page 10: Definition Of Notes Used
Control technology| System manual About this documentation Definition of notes used Definition of notes used The following signal words and symbols are used in this documentation to indicate dan- gers and important information: Safety instructions Structure of safety instructions: Pictograph and signal word! (characterise the type and severity of danger) Note... -
Page 11: Safety Instructions
Control technology| System manual Safety instructions Safety instructions Please observe the following safety instructions when you want to commission a controller or system using the Industrial PC. Read the documentation supplied with the system components thoroughly before starting to commission the devices and the Industrial PC! The system manual contains safety instructions which must be observed! ... -
Page 12: The "Pc-Based Automation" System
Due to their scaling options and various combinations of visualisation and control on one device, Industrial PCs provide clear advantages for many applications. Lenze Industrial PCs are available with the following software equipment: Industrial PC as component, on request with operating system, without further softwa- ... - Page 13 Control technology| System manual The "PC-based Automation" system Engineering tools for the Engineering PC – The Engineering PC communicates with the IPC via Ethernet. – The different Engineering tools serve to configure and parameterise the system. Fieldbuses Field devices DMS 1.3 EN - 02/2011...
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Page 14: System Description
Control technology| System manual System description System components System description This chapter describes the basic structure of a control system based on an Industrial PC and the required components. System components 4.1.1 The Industrial PC 4.1.1.1 IPC types Thanks to a consequently implemented platform strategy, Industrial PCs can be assembled individually and are nearly optionally scalable with regard to power, display size, and func- tion. - Page 15 Control technology| System manual System description System components Embedded Line Embedded Line Industrial PCs are designed for installation into control cabinets, casing of machinery, or other mounting cutouts and are provided with bolts and clamping screws on the rear face to ensure simplicity of assembly and assured sealing (IP65) even in aggressive industrial environments.
- Page 16 Control technology| System manual System description System components HMI series EL 100 – Display size 5.7-10.4 inches – Integrated CAN interface – Ethernet on-board DMS 1.3 EN - 02/2011...
- Page 17 Control technology| System manual System description System components Command Station Command Station (CS) is a stand-alone operator station (IP65) which is totally protected against dust and water spray incursion. The flat enclosure is fitted with a mounting frame at the rear edge which is intended for support arm mounting or direct fixing to the wall. To allow the flexible implementation of individual operator concepts, the system offers nu- merous options and add-on operator consoles as for example: –...
- Page 18 Control technology| System manual System description System components Control cabinet PC Industrial PCs of the CPC series) are designed for the robust and continuous operation in industrial applications. In contrast to the Embedded Line and Command Station types, the CPC Industrial PCs are not provided with integrated displays. They are mounted into a con- trol cabinet or a corresponding installation housing.
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Page 19: Runtime Software
Control technology| System manual System description System components 4.1.1.2 Runtime software The Industrial PC is the core of the control system. To perform the task of the central cont- rol unit, the Industrial PC requires the runtime software. The runtime software comprises the operating system. Moreover, further software compo- nents are required which, for example, execute the control program. - Page 20 Control technology| System manual System description System components L-force Motion In contrast to L-force Logic, L-force Motion serves to trigger controllers in addition to pro- cessing PLC programs. In addition to all functions of the L-force Logic, also Soft Motion functions are supported according to PLCopen part I and II.
- Page 21 Control technology| System manual System description System components Integrated visualisation Further information can be found in the documentation for »VisiWinNET®« Smart. In this solution, the control and visualisation application are located on one PC. The PC in Embedded Line and Command Station design has an integrated display so that no further components are required.
- Page 22 Control technology| System manual System description System components External monitor panel This solutions corresponds to the integrated solution with regard to its performance. The only difference is that the control and visualisation application are calculated on a PC wit- hout integrated display (control cabinet PC). It is displayed on an external monitor panel. This solution offers advantages with regard to cabling, operating conditions, and accessi- bility.
- Page 23 Control technology| System manual System description System components Industrial PC as gateway If it is required to separate control and visualisation, e.g. for performance reasons or due to different operating systems, the control IPC can be used as gateway. The visualisation IPC does not require any special fieldbus connection, only the Ethernet interface available as standard is required.
- Page 24 Note! The configuration with control and visualisation that are independent of each other is only recommended for systems without Lenze control! Properties: – Visualisation has access to parameters of the field devices – Impact on the real-time capability of the bus by the visualisation is possible, thus it...
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Page 25: Field Devices
Control technology| System manual System description System components 4.1.2 Field devices The following field devices can be used within the scope of the PC based automation. De- pending on the bus system used, a device series may be applicable in a restricted way. For details see Network topologies (... -
Page 26: Engineering Tools
Engineering tools 4.1.3.1 Overview Lenze provides various engineering tools to configure automation solutions according to individual requirements. Depending on the field device, the corresponding engineering tool must be used. The over- view in table form shows the most important tasks of the engineering tools:... -
Page 27: Plc Designer
Control technology| System manual System description System components 4.1.3.2 »PLC Designer« You need the »PLC Designer« for creating the control program for the IPC, transferring the PLC projects to the IPC. Basic functions of the »PLC Designer«: Programming of Logic & Motion according to IEC 61131-3: –... -
Page 28: L-Force "Engineer
Control technology| System manual System description System components 4.1.3.4 L-force »Engineer« The L-force »Engineer« is used for parameter setting, configuration, and diagnostics of con- trollers, I/O systems, and Industrial PCs. Functions in the »Engineer«: – Hardware configurator, – configuration editor, –... -
Page 29: Backup
Control technology| System manual System description System components 4.1.4 Backup Industrial PCs do not have hard disks as data memories. The operating system is saved on memory chips. Depending on the series, this memory chip can either be permanently inte- grated or implemented using a memory card. - Page 30 Control technology| System manual System description System components 4.1.4.2 IPCs can be equipped with a capacitor package. The capacitor package serves to buffer the current supply of the IPC. This compensates current fluctuations and in case of a complete power failure, these capacitors ensure the current supply. To bridge a longer power failure, rechargeable battery packs are available.
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Page 31: Visualisation With "Visiwinnet
Control technology| System manual System description System components 4.1.5 Visualisation with »VisiWinNET®« To visualise the machine and systems engineering, »VisiWinNET®« is available as a modu- lar and scalable visualisation system. Here, we distinguish between the engineering sys- tem and the runtime software. The L-force Visu runtime software comes installed in the Industrial PC. -
Page 32: Network Topologies
Tip! The Lenze support assists you in selecting the fieldbus system tailored for your ap- plication and the suitable Industrial PC components. Depending on the bus system used, the basic structure of the network varies. The bus sys- tem also influences the usability of the different device families. -
Page 33: Control Technology With Canopen
Control technology with CANopen CANopen as the basis for the Lenze control technology The control technology based on CANopen serves to implement the classical Lenze de- vice series that have the system bus (CAN) on board. Thus, solutions at optimal cost are possible. -
Page 34: Canopen Logic
Control technology| System manual System description Network topologies 4.2.1.1 CANopen Logic The Logic bus line is used to operate controllers which execute simple movements. do not have a Motion functionality, are controlled via PLC functionalities only. 4.2.1.2 CANopen (Motion) The Motion bus line is used to control controllers which, for instance, execute complex mo- vements in several dimensions. -
Page 35: Ethercat
Control technology| System manual System description Network topologies 4.2.2 EtherCAT Note! EtherCAT is not available for Industrial PCs of the device series EL 1xx, EL x8xx, CS x8xx and CPC x8xx in combination with the Control technology release 2.5. EtherCAT is a very powerful bus system which is based on Ethernet. - Page 36 Control technology| System manual System description Network topologies Further information and performance features about EtherCAT can be found in the following documentation: • EtherCAT communication manual DMS 1.3 EN - 02/2011...
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Page 37: Profibus Master
Control technology| System manual System description Network topologies 4.2.3 PROFIBUS master Today, PROFIBUS is the most commonly used fieldbus system. Because it comes with the widest range of various field devices, the PROFIBUS is occasionally prioritised over more modern bus systems. Due to the low bandwidth and synchronisation mechanisms, the PROFIBUS is only provided as logic bus within the "PC-based Automation". -
Page 38: Mixed Operation
Control technology| System manual System description Network topologies Physical structure The Industrial PC (IPC) is the PROFIBUS master. It can communicate with one or several stations (slaves). The PROFIBUS has an internal line topology (without repeater) or a tree topology (with repeater). -
Page 39: Profibus With Canopen Or Ethercat
Control technology| System manual System description Network topologies For the configuration and parameterisation of the bus systems the data in the corresponding communication manuals apply: • CANopen communication manual • EtherCAT communication manual • PROFIBUS communication manual 4.2.4.2 PROFIBUS with CANopen or EtherCAT ... - Page 40 Control technology| System manual System description Network topologies PROFIBUS (as logic bus) and EtherCAT (as motion bus) "Control technology CANopen" communication manual • Here you can find detailed information on how to commission CANopen com- ponents. "Control technology EtherCAT" communication manual •...
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Page 41: Commissioning Of The System
Control technology| System manual Commissioning of the system General commissioning steps Commissioning of the system General commissioning steps This chapter informs you about the basic steps to commission a control system. The over- view in table form shows the order of commissioning steps. ... - Page 42 Control technology| System manual Commissioning of the system General commissioning steps Commissioning step Description Engineering tools Safe data • By means of the »IPC Backup&Restore« »IPC Backup&Restore« program, a copy of the Compact Flash card can be made and saved on any En- gineering PC for backup.
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Page 43: System Architecture
Control technology| System manual System architecture System architecture To commission the control system, an Engineering PC is required. This can be a standard laptop. Here, the programs are installed which are required for configuration, parameter setting, and commissioning of the control system. The programs are listed in chapter 3.2.3. The Engineering PC which is connected with the Industrial PC via Ethernet, serves to install the control system. -
Page 44: Ipc As Gateway
Control technology| System manual System architecture IPC as gateway IPC as gateway The Engineering PC is not only required for commissioning the Industrial PC but also for commissioning the subordinated field devices. To establish an online connection between an Engineering PC and a field device, e.g. a controller, two ways are possible: Direct coupling (... -
Page 45: Ipc As Gateway
Control technology| System manual System architecture IPC as gateway 6.1.2 IPC as gateway In the second case, the Engineering PC is not provided with a special fieldbus coupling. Only the Ethernet interface available as standard is required. The implementation from Ether- net to the fieldbus is made via the Industrial PC. -
Page 46: Function Blocks
Control technology| System manual System architecture Function blocks As soon as the control has been commissioned, no direct coupling should be used anymore since, depending on the bus system, the real-time capacity of the bus may be disturbed. Function blocks A number of available function blocks offers the opportunity to access parameters of the Industrial PC from the PLC program. -
Page 47: Remote Maintenance And Diagnostics
Control technology| System manual Remote maintenance and diagnostics Remote maintenance and diagnostics In the PC technology, there are various standard mechanisms for remote connections bet- ween the nodes. The standard mechanisms – are based on the Ethernet bus system or the protocols used for Ethernet. –... -
Page 48: Dial-In On The Ipc
Control technology| System manual Remote maintenance and diagnostics Dial-in on the IPC Note! Setting a remote maintenance is a potential safety risk! This is particularly rele- vant if the computer to be remote-controlled is connected to an Ethernet net- work. -
Page 49: Web Server
Calling a web server requires an existing local connection or remote connection. All Lenze IPCs which support the control technology have an integrated web server. The web server allows for a web-based parameter setting. -
Page 50: Redirecting Screen Contents/Entries
The VNC server is already installed in the devices of the HMI series EL100 by default. The Engineering PC requires the VNC viewer software. It can be downloaded from the down- load area of the Lenze homepage AKB and is enclosed to the CD which is supplied with the devices. -
Page 51: Appendix
Appendix This chapter informs you about the basics of the OPC communication standard and gives you an overview of where OPC is used in the Lenze control technology. Basics of the OPC standard The industrial operation in the automation technology can be divided into three levels: 1. -
Page 52: Opc As Universal Driver
Control technology| System manual Appendix Basics of the OPC standard 8.1.2 OPC as universal driver The OPC-Data Access specification provides a universal driver for the automation techno- logy. The universal driver encapsulates the original driver and provides the generally un- derstandable services via a universal interface. -
Page 53: Opc Tunnel
Control technology| System manual Appendix Basics of the OPC standard 8.1.4 OPC tunnel If an OPC server and an OPC client are located on different computers, OPC tunnels are used. This is a software which is installed on both computers and acts as client and server itself. -
Page 54: Glossary
Control technology| System manual Glossary Glossary Abbreviation for "Automation Interface". Lenze-specific interface at the con- troller on which a communication module can be plugged. Communication module Application Implementation of a precise function (e.g. speed control) on an individual de- vice. - Page 55 Examples of devices: drive controllers, PLCs, motors, gearboxes, sensors, en- coders DriveServer Lenze software which provides an easy integration of drives into open auto- mation structures based on OPC ("OLE for Process Control"). Element variable Variable which is used in an application to implement a specific function of the respective device.
- Page 56 Reset node Function for Lenze devices with a system bus (CAN) interface, by which the de- vice can be reinitialised if a change with regard to the data transfer rate, node address, or identifiers is effected. Ein Reset-Node kann bei Lenze-Geräten du- rch erneutes Netzschalten, einem Reset-Node-Befehl perNMT-Kommando oder über die entsprechende Codestelle erfolgen.
- Page 57 Abbreviation for "Structured Text": Standardised programming language (IEC 61131-3) for programmable logic controllers (PLC). System bus (CAN) Lenze bus system based on the communication profile CANopen (CiADS301, version 4.01). System module Generic term for a mechatronic unit which can generally include several devic- es, one or several networks, information on parameter values, program logic and documentation.
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Page 58: Index
Control technology| System manual Index Index Application notes Combination with CANopen and EtherCAT Conventions used Copyright information Document history E-mail to Lenze Feedback to Lenze Layout of the safety instructions Mixed operation Safety Safety instructions Structure of safety instructions Target group Terms DMS 1.3 EN - 02/2011... -
Page 59: Your Opinion Is Important To Us
These instructions were created to the best of our knowledge and belief to give you the best possible support for handling our product. If you have suggestions for improvement, please e-mail us to: feedback-docu@Lenze.de Thank you for your support. Your Lenze documentation team... - Page 60 © 02/2011 Lenze Automation GmbH Service Lenze Service GmbH Grünstraße 36 Breslauer Straße 3 D-40667 Meerbusch D-32699 Extertal Germany Germany +49 (0)21 32 / 99 04-0 00 80 00 / 24 4 68 77 (24 h helpline) +49 (0)21 32 / 7 21 90 +49 (0)51 54 / 82-11 12 Lenze@Lenze.de...