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09/08 AWB2724-1614en

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  • Page 1 CAN digital modules EC4E-221-6D4T1 EC4E-221-6D4R1 Hardware and Engineering 09/08 AWB2724-1614en...
  • Page 2 All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of the owner concerned. published 2008, edition date 09/08 © 2007 by Moeller GmbH, 53105 Bonn Author: Rainer Tenhagen Editor: René Wiegand Translator: globaldocs GmbH All rights reserved, including those of the translation. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form (printed, photocopy, microfilm or any other process) or processed, duplicated or distributed by means of electronic...
  • Page 3 Danger! Dangerous electrical voltage! Before commencing the installation • Disconnect the power supply of the device. • Suitable safety hardware and software measures should be implemented for the • Ensure that devices cannot be accidentally I/O interface so that a line or wire breakage restarted.
  • Page 4 • Measures should be taken to ensure the • Wherever faults in the automation system proper restart of programs interrupted may cause damage to persons or property, after a voltage dip or failure. This should external measures must be implemented to not cause dangerous operating states even ensure a safe operating state in the event for a short time.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    09/08 AWB2724-1614en Contents Introduction Device designation Reading conventions EC4E Module Task Front view Application Removing Engineering Expansion modules EC4E in a CANopen network – EDS files Maximum extent of system – Maximum distances/bus cable lengths – Baud rate (data transfer speed) –...
  • Page 6 09/08 AWB2724-1614en – Setting the station addresses (CAN addresses) – Baud rate Expansion – Connecting the expansion device Programming CAN-libraries paste Creating a CAN master Setting the CAN master’s parameters Selecting an EDS file – The EDS files for the EC4E module Setting the EC4E module’s CAN parameters Changing the value in “Service Data Objects”...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    09/08 AWB2724-1614en Introduction This manual describes how to install, commission and program the CAN digital modules EC4E-221-6D4T1 and EC4E-221-6D4R1. A specialist knowledge of electrical engineering is needed for commissioning. When controlling active components such as motors or pressure cylinders, parts of the system can be damaged and persons put at risk if the CAN digital modules are connected or programmed incorrectly.
  • Page 8 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Introduction Danger! Warns of the possibility of a hazardous situation that could result in major damage and serious or fatal injury or even death. Draws your attention to interesting tips and supplementary information.

  • Page 9: Ec4E Module

    09/08 AWB2724-1614en EC4E Module Task odules are remote expansion devices for the EC4E m Moeller PLCs EC4P, XC100, XC121, XC200 and MFD4 or other CANopen masters. They feature six inputs and digital four digital outputs for 24 V signals. The devices can now also be connected through the CANopen bus system.

  • Page 10: Application

    09/08 AWB2724-1614en EC4E Module Application The EC4E module can be combined with one of the following Moeller PLCs: • EC4P • XC100 • XC121 • XC200 • MFD4 In all, 62 EC4E modules can be used as CAN slaves in combination with a control device, i.e., a CANopen network can contain up to 62 stations .

  • Page 11: Engineering

    09/08 AWB2724-1614en Engineering Expansion modules The digital module EC4E can be combined with the following easy expansion modules: Expansion modules with digital inputs and outputs • EASY202-RE • EASY410-… • EASY618-… • EASY620-… Expansion modules with analog and digital inputs and outputs •...

  • Page 12: Ec4E In A Canopen Network

    09/08 AWB2724-1614en Engineering EASY-LINK-DS EC4E… EASY202-RE EASY4… EASY6… Figure 2: Connecting an expansion module to the EC4E module EC4E in a CANopen The EC4E module is used together with expansion devices in network a network. The communication protocol is CANopen ISO 11898).

  • Page 13: Maximum Extent Of System

    09/08 AWB2724-1614en Maximum extent of system Table 1: The EDS files for the various hardware combinations Basic device Expansion unit EDS file EC4E-221-… EC4E-221-6D4X.eds EC4E-221-… EASY202-RE EC4E-221-6D4X+EASY202+EASY410_EASY6XX.eds EASY410-… EASY618-… EASY620-… EC4E-221-… EASY406-… EC4E-221-6D4X+EASY406.eds EC4E-221-… EASY411-… EC4E-221-6D4X+EASY411.eds For detailed descriptions of the EDS files see chapter “Programming”.

  • Page 14: Maximum Distances/Bus Cable Lengths

    09/08 AWB2724-1614en Engineering EC4P XC100 1 slave etc. EC4E… Expansion EC4E… Station 62 Figure 3: Schematic representation of an example CANopen environment consisting of a PLC and digital modules with an expansion unit Maximum distances/bus cable lengths The maximum baud rates that can be achieved with a given cable length are listed in the table below.

  • Page 15: Baud Rate (Data Transfer Speed)

    09/08 AWB2724-1614en Maximum extent of system For cable lengths above about 1000 m repeaters are needed. Baud rate (data transfer speed) The EC4E module automatically detects the baud rate. The maximum baud rate is 500 kbit/s. Bus termination resistor The bus ends are fitted with bus termination resistors with 120 ohms each.
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  • Page 17: Installation

    09/08 AWB2724-1614en Installation The EC4E-card must only be installed and wired up by qualified electricians or other persons familiar with the installation of electrical equipment. The EC4E module is installed in the following order: • Mounting, • Wiring up the inputs, •...

  • Page 18: Installation

    09/08 AWB2724-1614en Installation Installation For ease of wiring, leave a gap of at least 3 cm between the terminals and the wall or adjacent devices. Mounting position The MFD can be mounted either vertically or horizontally. Figure 4: Possible mounting arrangements for the EC4E module (left: horizontal;...

  • Page 19: Mounting On Top-Hat Rail

    09/08 AWB2724-1614en Installation Mounting on top-hat rail Figure 5: Mounting on top-hat rail Hook the EC4E module to the top edge of the top-hat rail and hinge into place while pressing down slightly. Press down lightly on both the device and the top-hat rail until the unit snaps over the lower edge of the top-hat rail.

  • Page 20: Screw Mounting

    09/08 AWB2724-1614en Installation Screw mounting For screw mounting on a mounting plate, fastening brackets must be used that can be fixed to the back of the EC4E-card. These brackets are available as an accessory. Figure 6: Inserting a fastening bracket Figure 7: Screw mounting...

  • Page 21: Connection

    09/08 AWB2724-1614en Connection Connection To connect the digital module, use the following tools and materials. Tools Chase-screwdriver, width 3.5 mm, tightening torque 0.6 Nm. Cable cross-sections • Solid: 0.2 to 4 mm • Flexible with ferrule: 0.2 to 2.5 mm CAN-connection cable The EC4P (RJ45 connection) and EC4E (screw-type terminals) devices are connected to each other with a CAN...

  • Page 22: Connecting The Power Supply

    09/08 AWB2724-1614en Installation Connecting the power supply The illustration below shows the default connection for the digital inputs. 28.8 V l1-I6 = 3.3 mA/24 V 1 f 15 V 0 F 5 V DC: +24 V CANopen > 1 A H GND 0.5 –...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Relay Outputs Of Ec4E-221-6D4R1

    09/08 AWB2724-1614en Connection Connecting the relay outputs of EC4E-221-6D4R1 The illustration below shows the connection of the relay outputs of the EC4E-221-6D4R1. 24 V H 8 A 10 000 000 115 V 230 V 1000 W 0 V H, N 10 x 58 W 25 000 F 8 A/B 16...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Transistor Outputs Of Ec4E-221-6D4T1

    09/08 AWB2724-1614en Installation Connecting the transistor outputs of EC4E-221- 6D4T1 The illustration below shows the connection of the transistor outputs of the EC4E-221-6D4T1. +24 V Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 F10 A 0 V H f 2.5 A 24 V 0.5 A 0.5 A + 24 V H 20.4 –...
  • Page 25 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Connection Setting the station addresses (CAN addresses) With the DIP switches at the rear of the EC4P module you set the station (CAN) addresses. The highest address is 63, i.e. a total of 62 devices can be connected, the remaining address being needed by the CAN master.
  • Page 26 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Installation Expansion You can connect further devices to the EC4E module. These are interconnected through easyLink. Possible devices are listed above in section „Expansion modules“. The expansion modules have their own power supply. Because the basic unit EC4E detects connected expansion modules when it is powered up, the expansion modules must also be connected to their power supply.
  • Page 27 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Expansion Figure 13: Fitting (1 and 2) and removing (3 and 4) am expansion unit...
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  • Page 29 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Programming Digital module EC4E can be used in a CANopen environment together with expansion modules. With the easySoft CoDeSys software the associated Moeller PLC can be . Depending on the used expansion unit, and its programmed inputs and outputs various existing control files are available.
  • Page 30 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Programming Creating a CAN master In your easySoft CoDeSys project in the Object Organizer under object category “Resources” double-click the item “Control Configuration”. In the right window (working area) the PLC is then shown. Right-click the PLC and select “Attach subelement >...
  • Page 31 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Setting the CAN master’s parameters Figure 15: Setting the baud rate and the CAN address (Node-Id) of the CAN master Setting the CAN master’s On the two tabs “Base parameters” and “CAN parameters” parameters you can define the CAN master’s input and output address as well as further parameters.
  • Page 32 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Programming Selecting an EDS file To select the right EDS file for your project, do the following: Right-click the CAN master and select “Attach subelement”. All EDS files in directory PLCConf are then displayed. The directory PLCConf was created automatically during the installation of easySoft CoDeSys.
  • Page 33 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Selecting an EDS file Click the EDS file for your hardware combination (EC4E module with or without expansion unit) to select it. In the working area the EDS file then appears as a node below the CAN master. Below the EDS file a list of input and output addresses ( Can-Input”...
  • Page 34 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Programming Setting the EC4E module’s Click the attached EDS file In the “CAN parameters” CAN parameters CAN address (Node-Id) for the EC4E module. set the The EC4E module can be monitored by setting up node guarding. To do this, select the field “Nodeguarding” in the “Nodeguard”...
  • Page 35 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Changing the value in “Service Data Objects” Changing the value in To use analog inputs of the expansion unit, select the “Service Data Objects” “Service Data Objects” tab and set “Analogue input global interrupt enable” to “1”. Otherwise no values are transmitted for analog inputs! You have now made all required settings.
  • Page 36 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Programming WriteState8OutputLines_1H_8H: The digital outputs Q1 to Q4 of EC4E-card READ1: The digital inputs I1 to I6 of EC4E-card Status bits The meaning of the status bits are listed below. Basic device: “Status Main Module” Meaning Overload, Expansion digital present outputs...
  • Page 37 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Input and output addresses EC4E module and expansion unit with digital inputs and outputs (EC4E-221- 6D4X+EASY202+EASY410_EASY6XX.eds) EDS file EC4E-221- 6D4X+EASY202+EASY410_EASY6XX.eds is used for the EC4E module with an expansion unit with digital inputs and outputs. Figure 19: Input and output addresses of the EC4E module with the expansion unit with digital inputs and outputs WriteState8OutputLines_9H_0FH: Digital outputs S1 to S8 of the Expansion Devices...
  • Page 38 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Programming READ3: Digital inputs R9 to R12 of the expansion module. Only the physically present digital inputs on the expansion unit can be read, as the expansion unit may contain fewer than twelve digital inputs. The status bytes and the bytes of the digital inputs and outputs of the EC4E module are described above under section „EC4E-card without expansion unit (EC4E-221- 6D4X.eds)“.
  • Page 39 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Input and output addresses EC4E-card with expansion unit EASY406-DC-ME (EC4E-221-6D4X+EASY406.eds) EDS file EC4E-221-6D4X+EASY406.eds is used for the EC4E module with expansion unit EASY406-DC-ME. Figure 20: Input and output addresses of the EC4E module with expansion unit EASY406-DC-ME WriteState8OutputLines_9H_10H: Digital outsputs S1 to S2 of Expansion Devices EASY406-DC- WriteAnalogueOutput1 16Bit: Analog output QA1 of expansion unit EASY406-DC-ME.
  • Page 40 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Programming ReadAnalogueInput2: Analog input IA2 of expansion unit EASY406-DC-ME. Value range of analog input: 0 to 65472 The status bytes and the bytes of the digital inputs and outputs of the EC4E module are described under above section „EC4E-card without expansion unit (EC4E-221- 6D4X.eds)“.
  • Page 41 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Input and output addresses EC4E-card with expansion unit EASY411-DC-ME (EC4E-221-6D4X+EASY411.eds) EDS file EC4E-221-6D4X+EASY411.eds is used for the EC4E module with expansion unit EASY411-DC-ME. Figure 22: Input and output addresses of the EC4E module with expansion unit EASY411-DC-ME WriteState8OutputLines_9H_10H: Digital outputs S1 to S2 of Expansion Devices EASY411-DC- WriteAnalogueOutput1 16Bit: Analog output QA1 of expansion unit EASY411-DC-ME.
  • Page 42 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Programming ReadAnalogueInput1: Analog input IA1 of expansion unit EASY411-DC-ME. Value range of analog input: 0 to 65472 ReadAnalogueInput2: Analog input IA2 of expansion unit EASY411-DC-ME. Value range of analog input: 0 to 65472 ReadAnalogueInput3: Analog input IA3 of expansion unit EASY411-DC-ME. Value range of analog input: 0 to 65472 ReadAnalogueInput4: Analog input IA4 of expansion unit EASY411-DC-ME.
  • Page 43 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Input and output addresses Figure 23: Setting “Analogue input global interrupt enable” to “1” to enable the analog inputs.
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  • Page 45 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Operation The device’s operating state is indicated by two LEDs on the device front. Their meaning is described in the tables below. Table 3: CAN-LED-status indicator CAN LED Colour Meaning Device is operational (no fault). Single flash At least one of the error counters of the CAN controller has reached or exceeded the warning level (too many error frames).
  • Page 46 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Operation Table 4: Power LED status indicator Power LED Colour Meaning Green The supply voltage is not switched on. Illuminated Green The supply voltage is switched on.
  • Page 47 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Appendix Programming for example An application example for the control configuration from figure 18. PROGRAM PLC_PRG byEC4E_DigitalInputs AT %IB10 : USINT; byEC4E_DigitalOutputs AT %QB1 : USINT; byEC4E_StatusMainModule AT %IB11 : USINT; byEC4E_StatusDigitalExtension AT %IB12 : USINT; byEC4E_StatusAnalogueExtension AT %IB13 : USINT; END_VAR (*6 digital inputs of EC4E*) byEC4E_DigitalInputs.0;...
  • Page 48 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Appendix (*2 bits: status digital extension*) byEC4E_StatusDigitalExtension.0; byEC4E_StatusDigitalExtension.1; (*4 bits: status analogue extension*) byEC4E_StatusAnalogueExtension.0; byEC4E_StatusAnalogueExtension.1; byEC4E_StatusAnalogueExtension.2; byEC4E_StatusAnalogueExtension.3; Dimensions EC4E Dimensions B x H x T [mm] 71,5 x 90 x 58 [inch] 2,79 x 3,54 x 2,28 Space units (SU) width Weight [lb] 0.44...
  • Page 49 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Dimensions EC4E 10.75 47.5 56.5 35.75 71.5 Figure 24: Dimensions of the EC4E-card in mm Table 5: Dimensions in inches (rounded to two decimal places) 3,54 inch inch 0.18 56.5 2.22 10.75 0.42 71.5 2.81 35.75 1.41 3.54 1.77 4.02 47.5...
  • Page 50 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Appendix Technical data EC4E General Standards and regulations EN 55011, EN 55022, IEC/EN 61000-4, IEC 60068-2-6, IEC 60068-2-27 Dimensions (B x H x T) 71.5 × 90 × 58 (4 space units) Weight Mounting Top-hat rail IEC/EN 60715, 35 mm or screw with fastening brackets ZB4-101-GF1 (accessories)
  • Page 51 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Technical data EC4E Ambient mechanical conditions Degree of protection, IEC/EN IP20 60529 Vibrations (IEC/EN 60068-2-6) Constant amplitude 0.15 mm 10…57 Constant acceleration 2 g 57…150 Mechanical shock resistance (IEC/ Shocks EN 60068-2-27) semi-sinusoidal 15 g/11 ms Drop to IEC/EN 60068-2-31 Drop height Free fall, packaged (IEC/EN 60068- 2-32)
  • Page 52 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Appendix Dielectric strength Dimensions of air and creepage EN 50178, UL 508, CSA distances C22.2, No. 142 Insulation resistance EN 50178 Power supply Rated operational voltage 24 DC (-15/+20%) Permissible range V DC 20.4…28.8 Residual ripple Input current At rated voltage Normally 140 Voltage dips (IEC/EN 61131-2)
  • Page 53 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Technical data EC4E Digital inputs 24 V DC Number Potential isolation To power supply Between each other To the outputs Rated operational voltage V DC At signal ”0” V DC < 5 (R1 - R6) At signal ”1” V DC >...
  • Page 54 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Appendix Contacts Conventional thermal current (10 A UL) Recommended for load: 12 V > 500 AC/DC Short-circuit proof cos v = 1, characteristic B16 at 600 A Short-circuit proof cos v = 0.5 - 0.7; characteristic B16 at 900 A Rated impulse withstand voltage U contact coil...
  • Page 55 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Technical data EC4E Uncompensated Operations 25000 Fluorescent lamp load 1 x 58 Operations 25000 W at 230/240 V AC, conventionally compensated Switching frequency Mechanical operations x 10 Switching frequency Resistive load/lamp load Inductive load UL/CSA Uninterrupted current at 240 V Uninterrupted current at 24 V Control circuit rating codes B 300 Light Pilot Duty...
  • Page 56 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Appendix Transistor outputs Number Rated operational voltage V DC Permissible range V DC 20.4 –28.8 Residual ripple Supply current At signal ”0” Normallyx 9/16 max. At signal ”1” Normallyx 12/22 max. Reverse polarity protection Yes (Caution: A short circuit will result if voltage is applied to the outputs in the event that the supply voltage is...
  • Page 57 09/08 AWB2724-1614en Technical data EC4E Peak short-circuit current Thermal cutout Max. operating frequency at constant resistive load R ops/h 40000 < 100 kO (dependant on program and load) Parallel connection of outputs With resistive load, inductive load Group 1: Q1 to Q4 with external suppressor circuit, combination within a group Number of outputs...

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