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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE Measuring Measuring Product Type Product Type Blackbird OECD Blackbird OECD device device Product Version Product Version 1.3.x 1.3.x (12CH, CNO) (12CH, CNO) Document Version Document Version MDE1261 MDE1261 Issue Date Issue Date 2020-02-07 2020-02-07...
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9.2.1 Cleaning E-2000/APC Connections..........71 9.2.2 Replacing the PWR Connector............72 9.2.3 Replacing the CAN Connector............73 9.2.4 Firmware Update..................73 9.3 fos4X Support...................... 76 9.4 Spare Parts and Accessories................77 10 Taking out of Service and Disposal............... 78 10.1 Taking out of Service..................78 10.2 Disassembly......................
2 Safety Conformity The product is in conformity with the relevant Union harmonisation legislation. The EU Declaration of Conformity is available on request. Contact details see fos4X Support, page 76. 2.2 Changes to the Product Changes to the product may only be carried out by fos4X.
Disposal 2.4 Intended Use The measurement device Blackbird OECD is designed exclusively for the measurement of fiber optical sensors in industrial environments. Any other use or use going beyond this is considered improper use. 2.5 Residual Risks 2.5.1 Explosion Protection...
2 E-2000 connectors 4 Data interfaces The Blackbird OECD consists of the following components: Mounting plate: Used to attach the Blackbird OECD with 4 M6 bolts or welding studs. E-2000/APC connectors: 12 sockets for the connection of fiber optical sensors with E-2000/APC connector.
Up to 12 fiber Bragg grating sensors are connected via fiber optical cables to the E-2000/APC connectors of the Blackbird OECD. The Blackbird OECD evaluates the signals of the sensors and provides the wavelengths of the individual sensors via the following interfaces:...
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Measurement error Temperature error Status is activated by a network Identify command. The blink pattern can be used to identify the Blackbird OECD. Error in the power supply System error Error in the light source General system error No adjustment for the OE chips...
The web interface is available via the following interfaces: Ethernet The web interface has the following functions: Monitoring of the system status of the Blackbird OECD and the connected sensors. Updating the firmware of the Blackbird OECD. Setting the configuration of the Blackbird OECD.
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Signals: Informations about the measurement channels Uptime: Operating time of the system. Informations about the system: Device Type: Type designation and version of the Blackbird OECD. System Information Serial Number: Serial number of the Blackbird OECD. Firmware Version: Currently installed firmware version.
The page FIRMWARE UPDATE displays the following information: Current Firmware Version: Currently installed firmware version. In the section Firmware Update the firmware of the Blackbird OECD can be updated. See Firmware Update via Web Interface, page 73. 3.5.3 Signal Quality The values for the signal quality have the following meanings: Signal Good: Signal quality is good.
Adjustment Missing No Signal Device Initializing 3.5.4 Ethernet Interface In Ethernet mode, the Blackbird OECD transmits the data in the form of UDP messages. Communication takes place via IPv6 link-local addresses. The fos4X multicast address ff02::13c is used for device recognition.
3. Product Description Two-Step or One-Step. Multicast-Scope 2 (Link-Local). Domain number 0. 3.5.5 CAN Interface Description In CAN mode the Blackbird OECD sends the data via the CANopen protocol. CiA Standards The following standards are used: Table 33: CiA Standards Standard Name CiA 301 CANopen application layer and communication profile...
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After each reception of a SYNC message, the Blackbird OECD sends several PDOs with the measurement data. no: PDOs are transmitted automatiucally every 10 ms. Rebooting the Blackbird OECD A reboot of the Blackbird OECD can be triggered with the NMT command Node Reset (0x81). 3.5.5.1 PDOs The Blackbird OECD transmits 4 PDOs.
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CANopen Objects 0x1009 Manufacturer hardware version The object Manufacturer hardware version (0x1009) contains from firmware version 2.69 the hardware version number of the Blackbird OECD as visible string. The hardware version number has the following format: <Major>.<Minor>.<Revision> 0x100A Manufacturer software version The object Manufacturer software version (0x100A) contains the firmware...
In the original packaging, the product is best protected for transport. The Blackbird OECD is packed in a box with foam inserts. One box contains up to 5Blackbird OECD. The box has the dimensions 645 x 492 x 216 mm (length x width x heigth).
Attaching the measuring device in the control cabinet: Attach the measuring device with 4x M6 screws and nuts. Control cabinets from fos4X provide 4 welding studs to attach the measuring device with 4 x M6 nuts. 5.3 Connecting the Interfaces Connecting the Ethernet Interface: Connect a RJ45 cable to the ETH connector.
Clean sockets and plugs with a optical connector cleaner before connecting. The assignment of channels and sensors depends on the application of the Blackbird OECD. If available: Observe the color coding of the sensors and channels. Material and equipment...
6 Commissioning Observe the safety instructions. See Safety, page 9. Commissioning the Ethernet Interface For communication via the Ethernet interface, fos4X recommends the use of the fos4X C API. See fos4X C API documentation. 6.2 Commissioning the CAN Interface Conditions: Planned Node ID for the Blackbird OECD available.
Observe the safety instructions. See Safety, page 9. Monitoring Operation In normal operation of the Blackbird OECD no operating actions are necessary. Monitor operation via an interface. See Software, page 25. Monitor operation via an interface or the web-interface. See Opening the Web Interface., page 60 and Software, page 25.
Tasks that are not described in these operating instructions may only be done by fos4X. 8.1 Troubleshooting PWR LED If the described options do not help to fix the problem: Contact fos4X Support. See fos4X Support, page 76. Table 45: Troubleshooting PWR LEDs Problem Possible cause Solution Check the power cable for damage.
8. Troubleshooting 8.2 Troubleshooting Signal Quality If the described options do not help to fix the problem: Contact fos4X Support. See fos4X Support, page 76. Table 46: Troubleshooting Signal Quality Signal Quality Status codes Solution Make sure to operate Temperature Low within specification.
Support, page 76. 8.4 Troubleshooting CAN If the described options do not help to fix the problem: Contact fos4X Support. See fos4X Support, page 76. 8.4.1 Troubleshooting CAN Connection and LEDs Table 48: Troubleshooting CAN Connection and LEDs Problem...
See LEDs and configured correctly. on the CAN Switch on the connector flashes CAN Connector, Reboot the Blackbird OECD. Turn the continuously. page 24. power supply off and on. Make sure that the CAN Interface is configured correctly. See Commissioning the CAN Interface, page 57.
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8. Troubleshooting Clean the optical connectors. See Cleaning E-2000/APC Connections, page 71. Reboot the Blackbird OECD. Turn the Object 0x2000 has Other sensor error. power supply off and on. value 0x8000. Check the signal quality. See Troubleshooting Signal Quality, page 64...
Wait until the initialization is Bit 1 of complete. 0x2001sub1 set. Initializing See 0x2001 Status, Reboot the Blackbird OECD. Turn the page 45. power supply off and on. Bit 2 of 0x2001sub1 set. Rebooting soon Wait until the reboot is complete.
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Solution Clean the optical connectors. See Cleaning E-2000/APC Connections, page 71. Bit 9 of 0x2001sub1 set. Reboot the Blackbird OECD. Turn the Signal Low power supply off and on. See 0x2001 Status, page 45. Check the signal quality. See Troubleshooting Signal Quality,...
Observe the safety instructions. See Safety, page 9. Tasks that are not described in these operating instructions may only be done by fos4X. Preventive Maintenance The product Blackbird OECD does not require preventive maintenance. 9.2 Corrective Maintenance 9.2.1 Cleaning E-2000/APC Connections Figure 34: E-2000/APC connector and socket...
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The firmware archive is displayed in the Firmware image: field. Click on UPLOAD FIRMWARE. The status is displayed at Status:. Wait until the firmware update is complete. Reboot the Blackbird OECD. Turn the power supply off and on. Firmware update complete. 9.2.4.2 Firmware Update via fos4X Firmware Flasher...
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Detected measurement devices are displayed in Available Devices. If the Blackbird OECD is not displayed: Make sure that the PC is connected to the ETH port of the Blackbird OECD. Make sure that the correct network adapter is selected. Make sure that the IPv6 protocol is enabled on the PC.
Make sure that the Blackbird OECD is not used for measurements. Make sure that a firmware archive is selected. Make sure that the firmware archive is compatible with the Blackbird OECD. 12. Start the firmware update: Click on FLASH FIRMWARE.
10.1 Taking out of Service Safety Observe the safety instructions. See Safety, page 9. Taking out of Service Taking the Blackbird OECD out of service: Switch off the power supply. Figure 38: E-2000/APC connector and socket 1 Locking mechanism 4 Socket...
Remove the Blackbird OECD from the control cabinet. Pack the Blackbird OECD. See Packing, page 51. 10.2 Disassembly The product may only be disassembled by fos4X or a specialized disposal company. 10.3 Disposal NOTICE Risk to the environment due to incorrect disposal of the product.
Representation of the information in the operating instructions....7 Tab. 2. Tasks............................9 Tab. 3. Measuring Properties....................13 Tab. 4. Requirements for sensors....................13 Tab. 5. Compatible sensors from fos4X................14 Tab. 6. Ethernet-Interface......................14 Tab. 7. CAN Interface........................14 Tab. 8. Optical Data........................15 Tab. 9.
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