R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual Table of contents 1. Introduction ..............................3 1.1 Purpose and use of this manual ................................3 1.2 Used symbols and warnings ..................................3 2. Safety instructions ............................. 3 2.1 Intended use ......................................3 2.2 Foreseeable misuse ....................................
This product may be used only for the applications defined under item 1 and only in conjunction with the third-party devices and components recommended or approved by MTS Sensors. As a prerequisite of proper and safe operation the product requires correct transport, storage, mounting and commissioning and must be operat ed with utmost care.
Fill the outer packaging around the sensor completely to prevent 2.4 Safety instructions for use in explosion-hazardous areas damage during transport. The sensor is not suitable for operation in explosion-hazardous areas. 2/ See also applicable MTS Sensors terms of sales and delivery on: www.mtssensors.com I 4 I...
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual 3. Identification R-Series V RP5 3.1 Order code of Temposonics ® a Sensor model e Number of magnets 5 Profi le X 01…30 position(s) (1…30 magnet(s)) b Design f Connection type G Magnet slider backlash free (part no. 253 421), 6 2 ×...
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual R-Series V RH5 3.2 Order code of Temposonics ® a Sensor model e Number of magnets e Number of magnets 5 Rod X 01…30 position(s) (1…30 magnet(s)) X 01…30 position(s) (1…30 magnet(s)) b Design f Connection type f Connection type...
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual 3.3 Nameplate Order code RH5SA0375M02D561U101 MAC: 00-03-CA-00-5B-FE MAC address Serial number S/N: 91313024 Date of production 11FEB2020 Fig. 1: Example of nameplate of a R-Series V RH5 sensor with EtherCAT output ® 3.4 Approvals •...
Strain pulse detected by converter Time-of-fl ight converted into position Time-of-fl ight converted into position Principle of operation and system construction The absolute, linear position sensors provided by MTS Sensors rely on the company’s proprietary Temposonics magnetostrictive ® Fig. 2: Time-of-flight based magnetostrictive position sensing principle technology, which can determine position with a high level of precision and robustness.
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual R-Series V RP5 4.2 Styles and installation of Temposonics ® RP5-M (connection type D58) (0.2) Sensor electronics housing Null zone Stroke length Dead zone 48 (1.89) 25…6350 66/71* (0.67) (2.28) (1.1) (1…250) (2.6/2.8*) e.g.
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual R-Series V RH5 4.3 Styles and installation of Temposonics ® RH5-M/S-A/-V – RH5 with threaded flange M18×1.5-6g or ¾"-16 UNF-3A (connection type D58) Sensor electronics housing Null zone Stroke length Dead zone 25…7620 63.5/66* (0.67)
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R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual RH5-J-A/-V – RH5 with threaded flange M22×1.5-6g and Ø 12.7 mm rod (connection type D58) Sensor electronics housing Null zone Stroke length Dead zone 25…5900 73.6 (0.67) (2.68) (2.01) (1…232) (2.9) MS/ER NS/RN Threaded flange »J«: M22×1.5-6g (0.98)
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R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual Installation of RH5 with threaded flange In the case of threaded flange M18×1.5-6g or M22×1.5-6g, provide Fix the sensor rod via threaded flange M18×1.5-6g, M22×1.5-6g or a screw hole based on ISO 6149-1 (Fig. 11). See ISO 6149-1 for ¾"-16 UNF-3A.
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual Centered mounting 4.4 Magnet installation of block magnet Typical use of magnets Air gap: 3 ±2 Magnet Typical sensors Benefi ts 8 ±2 (0.12 ±0.08) (0.31 ±0.08) Ring magnets Rod model • Rotationally symmetrical Sensor element (RH5) magnetic fi eld...
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RP5 with block magnet Sensor electronics housing Reference edge of mounting Start position End position R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® 25.5 (1) 68.5 / 73.5* (2.7 / 2.9*) Operation Manual * Stroke length > 5000 mm (196.9 in.) RH5 with ring magnet/U-magnet Start- and end positions of the position magnets Consider the start and end positions of the position magnets during Sensor electronics housing...
A sensor with internal linearization is delivered with the magnet with which the sensor was calibrated during production. In order to achieve the best possible result, MTS Sensors recommends to operate the RP5 with magnet sliders sensor with the supplied magnet.
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual For RP5 EtherCAT sensors with U-magnet applies: 4.6 Replacement of sensor ® • Install the magnet until the marking on the magnet points to the sensor electronics housing. The base unit of the sensor model RH5-B is replaceable as shown •...
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R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual 3. Insert the new base unit. Mount the ground lug on a screw. Tighten the screws. Fastening torque 1.4 Nm Fig. 24: Replacement of the base unit (e.g. RH5 sensor), part 2 NOTICE •...
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual 4.7 Electrical connections Connector wiring Connect the sensor directly to the control system, indicator or other Placement of installation and cabling have decisive influence on evaluating systems as follows: the sensor‘s electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). Hence correct installation of this active electronic system and the EMC of the entire Port 1 Port 2...
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R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual Port 1 – Signal M12 female connector Function (D-coded) Tx (+) Rx (+) Tx (−) Rx (−) View on sensor Not connected Port 2 – Signal M12 female connector Function (D-coded) Tx (+) Rx (+) Tx (−) Rx (−)
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual 4.10 Frequently ordered accessories for EtherCAT output – Additional options available in our Accessories Guide 551 444 ® Cable connectors* (2.05) (2.09) (1.7) (0.24) (0.63) Signal connector M12 D-coded male Signal connector M12 end cap Power connector M12 A-coded female Power connector M8 female (4 pin), straight...
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R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual Cables PVC power cable Power cable with M8 female connector Part no. 530 108 (4 pin), straight – pigtail Part no. 530 066 (5 m (16.4 ft.)) Part no. 530 096 (10 m (32.8 ft.)) Part no.
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual 5. Operation Error status LED 5.1 Initial start-up MS/ER The position sensor R-Series V EtherCAT transfers position, velocity ® NS/RN and acceleration values via the EtherCAT output. EtherCAT means ® ® Ethernet for Control Automation Technology and is an Industrial Ethernet interface.
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual Port 2 L/A (OUT) MS/ER NS/RN Green Information Link activity on port 2 Blinking Data transfer on port 2 Port closed Fig. 31: LED status, part 3 5.3 Topologies and downstream devices EtherCAT supports flexible topologies when building a network.
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual 6. Implementation and configuration of Fig. 33 shows the TwinCAT user interface in configuration mode R-Series V EtherCAT with TwinCAT 3 ® (Config mode) after a project has been created and a master integrated.
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"Add new item". The window "Insert EtherCAT Device" opens (Fig. 36). In this example, only the ESI file of the R-Series V EtherCAT from MTS Sensors has been stored in the TwinCAT ® installation directory. Therefore, only this device with the name "MTS Device V"...
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual The tab "EtherCAT" The tab "EtherCAT" shows EtherCAT specific settings (Fig. 41). ® Fig. 41: The tab “EtherCAT” The tab "DC" In the tab "DC" you can set the mode in which the sensor should be operated in normal operation (Fig.
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R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual The tab "CoE - Online" The R-Series V EtherCAT supports the "CAN application protocol over ® EtherCAT (CoE)" communication profile. Therefore, in the tab "CoE - ® Online" the parameters of the sensor are displayed with the respective values (Fig.
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual 7. Implementation and configuration of The tab "Online" R-Series V EtherCAT with TwinCAT 2 ® In the tab "Online" you can set the sensor specifically in different modes and check the current status. (Fig. 46). For further information see the TwinCAT operation manual.
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual 7.2 Starting TwinCAT System Manager An automatic search for a I/O Device (in this case the appropriate interface card) is initiated by a right click on "I/O Device" and then Use TwinCAT System Manager to setup communication with making "Scan Devices".
(not shown) select Add Box. Then open that can be connected to the EtherCAT device. If “No” is selected, ® MTS Sensors in the window which opens next (Fig. 54) and select the sensor(s) must be added manually to the EtherCAT device as ®...
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual 7.5 Setting up and parameterizing the sensor 3. DC After adding the sensor as a box it can be set up and the parameters The Distributed Clock (DC) mode which synchronizes the can be modified.
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R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual 4. Startup 5. CoE-Online The startup tab can be used to insert mails which are transmitted to CoE lists the sensor's parameters. The flags column shows whether the sensor when starting up. After clicking on "New", a new mail can read (RO = read only) or read and write (RW) rights are available for be prepared which is then transmitted to the sensor at the next start the parameter.
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual 7.6 Sensor in operation The sensor delivers input data into the process image in Free Run mode. On opening up the file system at Inputs the data is updated in the main window in the Online column (Fig. 63). The amount of data is dependent on the number of magnets.
Identity object Index Subindex Name Attribute Data type Description 1018 Vendor ID Unsigned32 Vendor ID (MTS Sensors) Product code Unsigned32 Product code of the sensor Revision Unsigned32 Revision number of the sensor Serial number Unsigned32 Serial number of the sensor...
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R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual Accelerometer Data (for future use) The sensor can optionally be equipped with an acceleration sensor. If the sensor is equipped with the accelerometer the following accelerometer data is available. Accelerometer data Index Subindex Name Attribute...
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R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual Factory Parameters Index Subindex Name Attribute Data type Description 2000 Enable smart missing Unsigned32 This parameter detects the number of the missing magnet on the sensor rod/sensor profile magnet detection in case of a multi-position measurement. If this parameter is enabled, either the last measu- red position or 0 can be reported for the missing magnet.
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R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual Sensor statistics Index Subindex Name Attribute Data type Description 2001 Running time (s) Unsigned32 Total operational time of the sensor in seconds Total distance traveled (cm) Unsigned32 Odometer: Total distance traveled by the position magnet in cm Total reversals Unsigned32 Magnet cycles: Total number of directional changes by the magnet...
10.2 Maintenance The sensor is maintenance-free. 10.3 Repair Repairs of the sensor may be performed only by MTS Sensors or a repair facility explicitly authorized by MTS Sensors. For return see chapter "2.6 Return" on page 4. 10.4 List of spare parts No spare parts are available for this sensor.
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual 12. Technical data R-Series V RP5 12.1 Technical data Temposonics ® Output Interface EtherCAT Ethernet Control Automation Technology ® Data protocol EtherCAT 100 Base-Tx, Fast Ethernet ® Data transmission rate 100 MBit/s max. Measured value Simultaneous position, velocity and acceleration for up to 30 magnets Measurement parameters...
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual R-Series V RH5 12.2 Technical data Temposonics ® Output Interface EtherCAT Ethernet Control Automation Technology ® Data protocol EtherCAT 100 Base-Tx, Fast Ethernet ® Data transmission rate 100 MBit/s max. Measured value Simultaneous position, velocity and acceleration for up to 30 magnets Measurement parameters Resolution: Position...
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Please include safety data sheets of the substances, if applicable. Please include safety data sheets of the substances, if applicable. consult MTS Sensors to determine measures to be taken before consult MTS Sensors to determine measures to be taken before shipment.
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R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual 14. Appendix II C Y L I N D E R P O R T D E T A I L S P O R T D E TA I L ( P D ) F O R R H 5 - S : NOTES: 1.
R-Series V EtherCAT Temposonics ® ® Operation Manual 15. Glossary Distributed Clock Measuring Direction EtherCAT uses a logical network of Distributed Clocks (DC) to When moving the position magnet, the position and velocity values ® synchronize the time on all local bus devices on the network. The increase in the measuring direction.
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