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- Page 1 FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter IE-CDM-V14MRJSCP/VAPM-C...
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Page 2: Preface
Preface The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter from Weidmüller has been developed especially for usage in industrial PROFINET IRT network applications. It provides extended fiber-optic diagnostic capabilities in addition to convert FO communication towards signaling over copper cable. The FreeCon Active’s tough IP65 metal housing is perfectly suited for harsh industrial applications. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Accuracy of the technical documentation ..............5 CE label ........................5 Declaration of Conformity ..................5 Recycling in accordance with WEEE ..............6 The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter......... 7 Electrical Characteristics ..................7 Internal CPU......................7 Mechanical characteristics ..................8 Installation and Connectors ................. - Page 4 Contents Extended Diagnostic Capabilities ..............19 PLC-Integration ..................... 19 Web browser diagnostics ..................23 Status and Maintenance ..................24 LED-indicators ....................... 24 Technical Specifications ..................26 Warranty....................... 29 Appendix A: Pin assignments for data and power port ..........30 1324440000/00/01.13...
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Page 5: Safety Notices
Safety Notices Safety Notices Proper and intended use NOTE This device is intended for use in applications as described in the operating instructions only. Any other form of usage is not permitted and can lead to accidents or destruction of the device. Using the products in non-approved applications will lead immediately to the expiration of all guarantee and warranty claims on the part of the operator against the manufacturer. -
Page 6: Recycling In Accordance With Weee
Safety Notices Recycling in accordance with WEEE B-to-B disposal Dear Weidmüller Customer, Purchasing our product gives you the opportunity to return the device to Weidmüller at the end of its service life. The EU Directive 2002/ 96 EC (WEEE) regulates the return and recycling of waste electrical and electronics equipment. -
Page 7: The Freecon Active Profinet-Pof-Media Converter
The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter will be used in applications, where it is needed to change a copper cable based PROFINET network towards Polymer Optic Fiber (POF) one. Additional POF line diagnostics offers physical monitoring of the POF cabling towards the connected device. -
Page 8: Mechanical Characteristics
The device measures 112 mm by 52 mm by 130 mm. It has two PushPull power ports and two PushPull network ports, as shown in the illustration below. The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter is not intended for outdoor usage. Figure 2 FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter 1324440000/00/01.13... -
Page 9: Installation And Connectors
Refer to the illustrations below for the actual mounting dimensions. Four screws must be used to mount the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter to a wall. Use the device itself as a guide to mark the proper locations for the four screws. We recommend using M4x10mm screws or longer. -
Page 10: Power Connection
The fiber-optic signal cables for the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter can be routed in a single cabling channel together with the power cabling. The cabling should be implemented in accordance with the PROFINET Installation Guideline for Cabling and Assembly („PROFINET Cabling and... -
Page 11: Data Connection
Installation and Connectors Data connection The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter has one 100Base-FX Ethernet-Port for Polymer Optic Fiber (POF) and one 100Base-TX connection to interface a twisted Pair PROFINET copper cable based cable. Communication on both ports has been implemented with full-duplex technology. -
Page 12: Grounding/Earthing
The IE-PS-V14M-RJ45-FH-P data plug Grounding/earthing Proper earthing and wire routing are important in order to limit the effects of electromagnetic interference (EMI).The earthing on the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter is established using the functional earth from the power plug. 1324440000/00/01.13... -
Page 13: Setup And Network Configuration
FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter with a web browser. It is essential that the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter has a valid TCP/IP configuration so that it can function properly on the network. The TCP/IP settings are stored internally in the system file “\ethcfg.cfg”. -
Page 14: Setup With Weidmüller Freecon Cfg
Setup and Network Configuration Be sure to check that the version stored on the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter is up-to- date. The latest version of the GSDML file can be downloaded from the Weidmüller website: Downloads Software Industrial Ethernet www.weidmueller.com... -
Page 15: Using A Web Browser To Access The Device
Figure 10 Configuring a new IP address in FreeCon CFG Using a web browser to access the device After the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter has been configured using FreeCon CFG, the web server hosted on the converter can be accessed using the assigned IP address. Use a web browser installed on a PC that is on the same subnet. -
Page 16: Snmp Configuration
Management Information Base (MIB). FTP configuration The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter can be configured by FTP client. Get access via FTP client to the IP-address of the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter and download the file “ethcfg.cfg”. -
Page 17: Firmware Update
Firmware Update Firmware Update The converter’s firmware can be updated by uploading a newer firmware file. Updated firmware files will be made available on the Weidmüller website. The firmware file can be uploaded directly to the FTP server on the converter. To establish a FTP connection to the converter, you have to set first an IP-address out of your subnet e.g. - Page 18 Firmware Update The GSDML-file, which is located on the converter, will also be updated with the firmware update process. Check after installation whether you have the latest version. Detailed description of the firmware update you will find at: www.weidmueller.com. 1324440000/00/01.13...
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Page 19: Extended Diagnostic Capabilities
Power budget of the fiber optic transceiver These values are normally accessed through the controller software (e.g. Step 7). They can also be accessed directly by connecting to the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter’s web server. PLC-Integration The diagnostic information can be handled by PROFINET PLCs. The following description is exemplary for the integration of the FreeCon Active POF-Media Converter in the Siemens Step 7 configuration tool. - Page 20 Extended Diagnostic Capabilities Now add the converter to the Ethernet network and other devices by selection via the right mouse button and the menu point “insert object”. Optional you can use the hardware catalogue. Figure 15 Insert PROFINET devices. The next step is to set the IP-address and device names, to make them addressable in the PROFINET network.
- Page 21 Extended Diagnostic Capabilities Via the properties window you get to the input mask of the device name: Figure 17 Properties window for adapting the device name Figure 18 Assigning device name Now load the project into the PLC and switch it to the run-mode. If the PROFINET network is well configured, the two LEDs SF and BF will be switched off.
- Page 22 Extended Diagnostic Capabilities Figure 19 Step 7 device information 1324440000/00/01.13...
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Page 23: Web Browser Diagnostics
Extended Diagnostic Capabilities Web browser diagnostics You can connect to the web server on the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter to access the diagnostic measurements; simply enter the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Media Converter’s assigned IP address in your browser window and navigate to the diagnostics page. -
Page 24: Status And Maintenance
Status and Maintenance Status and Maintenance LED-indicators There are six LEDs visible on the top of the device; the function of each is described in the tables below. The six LEDs on the FreeCon Active PROFINET-FO –Media Converter Figure 21 7.1.1 The P1 and P2 LEDs These two LEDs show the port status of Port1 (P1) and Port2 (P2). - Page 25 Status and Maintenance Colour Status Indicates On (solid) One or more of the following errors: - FO-transceiver not okay, - Configuration error, - Station name has not been assigned, - IP number has not been assigned, - No connection to I/O controller, - Power margin below 2 dB.
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Page 26: Technical Specifications
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Technology standards 100BaseFX POF Fast Ethernet, PROFINET IRT Fiber interface one 100BaseFX POF Port (PROFINET PushPull V14 connector, SCRJ, POF) Copper interface one 100BaseTP Port (PROFINET PushPull V14 connector, RJ45) 100BaseFX Optical Fiber (POF) Wavelength 650 nm Max. - Page 27 Technical Specifications Ambient conditions Operating temperature -20 °C...55 °C Storage temperature -40 °C...70 °C Ambient relative humidity 5%...95% (non-condensing) 1324440000/00/01.13...
- Page 28 Technical Specifications Regulatory Approvals Safety UL 1863 Emissions EN 61000-6-4 Class A EN61000-4-2 Level 3 EN61000-4-3 Level 3 Burst EN61000-4-4 Level 3 Surge EN61000-4-5 Level 3 CRFI EN61000-4-6 Level 3 Shock IEC 60068-2-27 Hammer IEC 60068-2-75 Vibration IEC 60068-2-6 1324440000/00/01.13...
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Page 29: Warranty
Warranty Warranty Weidmüller grants a warranty on this product in accordance with the warranty terms as described in the general conditions of sale of the Weidmüller company which has sold the products to you. Weidmüller warrants to you that such product defects of which have already existed at the time of delivery will be repaired by Weidmüller free of charge or that Weidmüller will provide a new, functionally equivalent product to replace the defective one. -
Page 30: Appendix A: Pin Assignments For Data And Power Port
Appendix A: Pin assignments for data and power port Appendix A: Pin assignments for data and power port Data port P1, SCRJ Fiber Optic (transmit, receive) Data port P2, RJ45 8 …. 1 Pin assignments (*) according to PROFINET spec., these pins should be left unconnected. On the converter they are terminated by an RC network towards FE (Functional Earth). - Page 31 Appendix A: Pin assignments for data and power port Power port Pin assignments US1+ US1- US2+ US2- 1324440000/00/01.13...
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