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Product Compatibility This expansion card is suitable for use with EMX4e and EMX4i soft starters. Product description Soft starter name Basic model EMX4e Advanced model EMX4i Parameter Management Parameter lists vary according to the model and version of soft starter.
Installation Ethernet/IP Card Installation Installing the Expansion Card 1. Push a small flat-bladed screwdriver into the slot in the centre of the expansion port cover, and ease the cover away from the starter. 2. Line up the card with the expansion port. Gently push the card along the guide rails until it clicks into the starter.
Ethernet/IP Card Device Configuration Device Configuration NOTE The Error LED flashes whenever the device is receiving power but is not connected to a network. The Error LED will flash occasionally during the configuration process. Configuration Methods Network communication parameters for the card should be set via the soft starter (via the Main Menu or by uploading a configuration file via USB Save &...
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Device Configuration Ethernet/IP Card On-board Web Server To configure settings using the on-board web server, the card must be installed in a soft starter, control power must be available, and the card and computer must both be connected to the Ethernet network. NOTE If prompted to enter a username and password: username: admin...
Ethernet/IP Card Scanner Configuration NOTE: Changes made via the on-board web server are not stored permanently and will be lost when control power is cycled. NOTE If you change the subnet mask, the web server will not be able to communicate with the device after the new settings are saved.
Operation Ethernet/IP Card Operation The Ethernet/IP Card is conformance tested to ODVA. For successful operation, the scanner must also support all functions and interfaces described in this document. NOTE The available features and parameter details may vary according to the model and software version of the starter.
Ethernet/IP Card Implicit Messaging (Cyclic Operation) Implicit Messaging (Cyclic Operation) This section lists requirements related to cyclic (implicit messaging) services for the Ethernet/IP Card. The minimum cyclic interval is 1 ms. All data is in little endian format. Assembly Objects The device supports two assembly objects.
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Implicit Messaging (Cyclic Operation) Ethernet/IP Card Status Information (Assembly Instance 101d) To retrieve status data from the starter, use assembly class 04d (0x04), assembly instance 101d (0x65), attribute 03d (0x03). Bytes 0-1: Starter state Bits Function Details Ready 0 = Not ready 1 = Ready to start Operating 0 = Program mode...
Ethernet/IP Card Explicit Messaging (Acyclic Operation) Bytes 8-9: Trip code Bits Function Details 0 to 15 Trip code See Trip Codes on page 12. Bytes 10-11: Reserved Bits Function Details 0 to 15 Reserved Explicit Messaging (Acyclic Operation) This section provides information on objects, instances, attributes and services for acyclic operation (explicit messaging).
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Explicit Messaging (Acyclic Operation) Ethernet/IP Card Object Name Class Instance Attribute Soft starter model Changed parameter number Num Parameters Changed parameter value Reserved Starter state 1 = Ready 2 = Starting 3 = Running 4 = Stopping (including braking) 5 = Restart delay (including temperature check) 6 = Tripped 7 = Programming mode 8 = Jog forward...
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Ethernet/IP Card Explicit Messaging (Acyclic Operation) Object Name Class Instance Attribute Digital input state For all inputs, 0 = open, 1 = closed (shorted) Start/stop input = 01h, Reset = 04h, Programmable input A = 08h, Programmable input B = 10h Class 104 Objects (Read Only) Class 104d (0x68) allows extended information to be read from the soft starter.
Attributes Ethernet/IP Card Status code Status name Details 09d (0x09) Invalid attribute value This code only applies to the service 'Set Attribute Single'. It is returned if the value is out of range for the mapped register. 15d (0x0E) Attribute not settable This code only applies to the service 'Set Attribute Single'.
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Ethernet/IP Card Attributes Code Trip Type Battery/clock Thermistor circuit RTD/PT100 B Overpower Underpower Keypad disconnected Zero Speed Detect SCR Itsm Instantaneous overcurrent Rating Capacity Current Read Err L1 Current Read Err L2 Current Read Err L3 Remove Mains Volts (mains voltage connected in run simulation) Motor Connection T1 Motor Connection T2 Motor Connection T3...
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Attributes Ethernet/IP Card 10.2 Parameter Lists NOTE The numbering of parameter options via communications starts at 0 (zero). For Phase Sequence, 0=Any Sequence, 1=Positive Only, 2=Negative Only. Advanced model Class 100 Objects (Read/Write) Object Name Object Name Motor Details Current Limit-2 100 131 100 Command Source 100 101 100...
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Attributes Ethernet/IP Card Basic model Class 100 Objects (Read/Write) Object Name Object Name Motor Details Input A Trip 100 134 100 Command Source 100 101 100 Input B Trip 100 135 100 Motor Full Load Current 100 102 100 Network Communications 100 136 100 Locked Rotor Time 100 103 100...
Network Design Ethernet/IP Card Network Design The device supports star, line and ring topologies. 11.1 Star Topology In a star network, all controllers and devices connect to a central network switch. 11.2 Line Topology In a line network, the controller connects directly to one port of the first card. The second Ethernet port connects to another card, which in turn connects to another device until all devices are connected.
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Ethernet/IP Card Network Design 11.3 Ring Topology In a ring topology network, the controller connects to the first card, via a network switch. The second Ethernet port of the card connects to another device, which in turn connects to another device until all devices are connected. The final device connects back to the switch.
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