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General warning and safety instructions: Dear customer, We congratulate you on having selected a product of Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH. So that our product functions in your installation with safety and to your complete satisfaction, we take this opportunity to familiarize you with the following ground rules: 1.
12. Although every care is taken and we are continuously aiming for improvement, we cannot exclude completely the possibility of errors appearing in our documentation. Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH therefore accepts no responsibility for the completeness or the accuracy of this manual. The right is reserved to make alterations, and we may carry out alterations at any time without giving prior notice.
- A short introduction on how the e.bloxx modules are configured with the CONFIGURATION SOFTWARE ICP 100. This software has an integrated help including a detailed description of the configuration process. - Possible errors and its solutions. - Technical specifications of the modules. HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
Standardized interfaces guarantee the integration of up to 127 modules into a single network. With the e.gate module very high data rates via Profibus-DP and Ethernet can be realized. The customer-specific signal processing supplements the standard conditioning of the single e.bloxx modules. HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
MODULE DESCRIPTION 2.2. Types of Modules There are several types of e.bloxx, which differ in their number and type of analog and digital inputs and outputs. Table 2.1. - Characteristics of the e.bloxx modules HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
Digital Ground I/O 5 Digital Input/Output 5 I/O 6 Digital Input/Output 6 I/O 7 Digital Input/Output 7 I/O 8 Digital Input/Output 8 Digital Ground Table 2.3. - Description of Terminal Strip for Sensor Connection HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
The LED will get red when the signal leaves the selected range and the error checking is activated (see ICP 100 column Range/Error). 2.6. DC-Isolation The power supply and bus interface section are DC-isolated from each other. HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
2.7. Functional Diagram The following picture can describe the e.bloxx D1-1. Analog DC-DC Digital RS 485 In 1 ... 8 Out 1 ... 8 Picture 2.3. - Functional Diagram of the e.bloxx D1-1 HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
The distribution voltage for the e.bloxx modules has to be protected by a fuse with maximum 1 A (inert). The modules have an internal fuse (reversible) for protection against excess voltage, excess current and wrong polarity. HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
"stub cable" (Picture 3.3). This guarantees that the bus connection to other modules remains in place, even if one module has to be exchanged, due to the removable terminal strip. HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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(no tree topology). The max. stub-length to a user must not exceed 30 cm. The following pictures show a few examples of possible bus topology structures. The meanings of the symbols are as follows: HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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MOUNTING e.bloxx AND CONNECTING WIRES … Bus User … Repeater … Bus Termination ..Picture 3.4. - Simple Line Structure ....Picture 3.5. – Extended Line Structure Picture 3.6. - Line Structure with Branches HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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The converter is designed to be used as a desk device. Another module IRK 100 from Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GMBH is available which may be used as an RS 485 repeater or RS 485/RS 232 converter. The baud rate can be adjusted at the IRK 100. Also, for this module the required bus termination may be connected with a switch.
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Bus Termination Jumpers e.bloxx with connected Bus Termination Picture 3.9. - Bus Termination at the e.bloxx Modules HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
6 pieces of e.bloxx may be connected via the Rapid Bus Link Plug ICM 100 in one line. HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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D1-1, D1-4 MOUNTING e.bloxx AND CONNECTING WIRES Profile Rail 35 mm (1.4 inch) Rapid Bus Link Plugs ICM 100 Picture 3.11. - Connection of four e.bloxx Modules with Rapid Bus Link Plugs ICM 100 HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
Configuration Software ICP 100. Therefore the settings 10 ms, 1 s and 10 s are possible without depending on the functions of the remaining I/Os. HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
At Chronos-PWM version automatically the first 2 PWM channels are fast PWM, remaining ones are slow. At Fast Chronos the frequency Input 1 has to be connected at I/O 1 and I/O 2, the frequency input 2 has to be connected at I/O 5 and I/O 6. HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
The digital input is set (switch closed) as long as the applied signal voltage remains under the threshold value of 1 V. The digital information can be scanned as 1/0 information via bus. 4.4. Digital Input - Frequency Measurement Picture 4.4 – Frequency Measurement Picture 4.5 - Signal Diagram of Frequency Measurement HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
100ms for 400kHz signal, max 1s for 60kHz signal. The e.bloxx has internal counters who count the pulses of the measurement signal (measurement counter) and the reference signal (reference counter) occurring within the measurement interval MI (given by the interval counter). HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
Incase of using a double signal (0° and 90 °) the direction of a rotation can be detected. Connection of frequency 1: I/O1, I/O5 (direction), GND Connection of frequency 2: I/O2, I/O6 (direction), GND HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
The progressive counter is possible with the inputs (I/O 1 ... I/O 4). The maximal counting frequency is 400 kHz. Notice: After a voltage cut-off all counters are reset to zero. Digital Input - Up/Down Counter Picture 4.9 - Up/Down Counter (Example at I/O 1 and I/O 2) HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
4.9. Digital Input - Quadrature Counter Picture 4.11 – Quadrature Counter (Example at I/O 1 and I/O 2) Picture 4.12 - Signal Diagram of Quadrature Counter (Example at I/O 1 and I/O 2) HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
The distribution voltage can range from 10 to 30 VDC. It has to be either supplied externally or be picked up by the power supply of the sensor modules. The status of the digital output can be scanned as 1/0 information via bus. HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
The status of the digital output can be scanned as 1/0 information via bus. 4.12. Digital Status Output - Pulse-Width Modulated Signal Output (PWM) Picture 4.17 – Digital Pulse-Width Modulated Signal Output HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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The distribution voltage can amount to between 10 and 30 VDC. It has to be supplied externally or be picked up by the power supply of the sensor module. HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
If no other specifications are made on delivery, the e.bloxx have address 1 and baud rate 1,5 Mbps as default. The adjustment can be changed via the bus by means of the Configuration Software ICP 100. HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
After changing some of these settings, the new settings have to be loaded into the corresponding e.bloxx, so they can take effect. Therefore select the menu item Send to Module or Send to Module as... in the menu File or the corresponding button ( ) in the icon bar. HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
The settings for all defined channels will be displayed in the corresponding column of the channels. To change these settings click on the corresponding field in the Variable Settings Table. HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
PROFIBUS-DP 19.2, 93.75, 187.5, 500, 1500 kbit/s LOCAL-BUS 19.2, 38.4, 57.6, 93.75, 115.2, 187.5, 500, 1500 kbit/s Connectable Devices up to 32 without repeater up to 127 with repeater Galvanic Isolation 500 V HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
6.5. Power Supply Power supply 10 VDC to 30 VDC Overvoltage and overload protection Power consumption Approx. 1.5 W (e.bloxx D1-1) Approx. 6 W (e.bloxx D1-4) Influence of voltage 0.001 % / V HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
-20 °C to + 60 °C (-4 °F to +140 °F) Storage temperature: -30 °C to +85 °C (-22 °F to +185 °F) Relative humidity 0% to 95% at +50 °C (+122 °F), non-condensing HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
D1-1, D1-4 DECLERATION OF CONFORMITY DECLERATION OF CONFIRMATION HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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D1-1, D1-4 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY HB_EBLOXX-D1_E_V18.doc Gantner Instruments Test & Measurement GmbH...
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e.bloxx D1-1, D1-4 Notice: Information in this manual are valid from March 2006 until revocation. Further changes and completion of the manual are reserved and possible without notice.
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