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6F8C1370 Unified Controller nv Series TC-net I/O system 8ch-Pulse Input Module PI918 Functional Manual...
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(1) The technical information provided herein describes typical operations and applications of the product and does not guarantee the intellectual property rights or other rights of Toshiba or third parties nor allows license of its use. (2) No part or the whole of this document may be reproduced without prior consent.
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Specific details are indicated near the symbol with pictures and text. Warning (Note) Descriptions of Prohibition, Mandatory Action, and Warning vary depending on the display on the main unit. Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O system 8ch-Pulse Input Module PI918 Functional Manual...
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Install the power module, controller the installation condition module, and I/O module to the base ・ A place with direct sunlight unit for the nv series because they Mandatory ・ A place near equipment generating are dedicated to the nv series.
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Insufficient tightening may cause this document. failure or malfunction due to Otherwise, it may cause a fall, fire, vibrations. failure, or malfunction. Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O system 8ch-Pulse Input Module PI918 Functional Manual...
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2. Safety Precautions on Wiring WARNING Install the terminal block cover Connect the cables while the power securely to the terminal block. is off. Mandatory Mandatory Exposed conducting parts may cause an Otherwise, it may cause an electric electric shock. shock or failure.
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If not, it may cause damage of the device, or fire due to overheat, as well as not obtaining the original performance of the device. Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O system 8ch-Pulse Input Module PI918 Functional Manual...
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CAUTION When performing program changes Do not forcefully bend, pull, or twist during operation, forced output, the power cord and cables. run, or halt operations, ensure It may cause breaks or heating. Mandatory Prohibited safety. Wrong operations or failure to ensure Do not insert any metal into the gaps safety may cause an accident or damage of the device main body.
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Otherwise, it may cause environmental Mandatory Mandatory government. damage. Otherwise, it may cause environmental damage. Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O system 8ch-Pulse Input Module PI918 Functional Manual...
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24V). Remove the sticker from the mount, and attach it on the main body of the nv series, or on a location near the nv series where it can be seen easily. There are stickers in both Japanese and English.
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■ Toshiba shall not be responsible for any damage caused by an earthquake, lightning and wind, fire for which Toshiba is not responsible for, acts of a third party, other accidents, the user's willful acts or negligence, misuse, or use in abnormal conditions.
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Precautions on Usage ● Installation • Use your cellular phone or PHS one meter or more away from the product main unit in operation, various transmission cables, and I/O cable. Otherwise, the system may malfunction. • When connecting the connectors and cables or installing the module to the base unit, secure them with screws tightly.
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8. This document and related materials are intended for people with general knowledge on handling of control devices. If you have any question, please do not hesitate to ask us. Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O system 8ch-Pulse Input Module PI918 Functional Manual...
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●nv series operation manuals In addition to this manual, there are the following related manuals for the nv series. • Unified Controller nv series Type 1 Function Manual (6F8C1221) Describes the functions and use of type 1 and information necessary to create user programs.
1.1. Configuration of the module front panel ············ 3 Chapter 1 1.2. PI918 function setting parameters ························ 4 Overview 1.2.1. Module parameter (common function setting) ·········· 4 ...1 1.2.2. Point parameter (function setting by channel) ·········· 4 2.1. PI918 message reception format ··························· 6 Chapter 2 2.1.1.
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Chapter 1 Overview 1.1. Configuration of the module front panel ··········· 3 1.2. PI918 function setting parameters ··················· 4 1.2.1. Module parameter ····· 4 (common function setting) 1.2.2. Point parameter (function setting by channel) ······...
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Chapter1 Overview Overview ThepulseinputmodulePI918countsexternalorinternalpulsesignalssothat thecontrollercanreadthepulsecount. Upto8pointscanbeinput,andeachpointhasanexternalgateinput. Thecounterfunctioncanbesetforeachcounterviaparametersetting. The controllercanopen/closethegateviasoftwareaswellaspresetofalarmdata andexternalgateinput. Itcanalsobeappliedwidely,suchasselfdiagnosis settingusingunusedinput. Theinputpulsespecificationsare50kHzpulsevoltageof+9.6to+26.4VDC, inputcurrentof12mA(at24Vinput). To use this module, the version of the serial I/O CAUTION bus adaptor (SA911) must be V01.11 or later, and the version of the Engineering Tool must Version be V4.3.10 or later.
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Chapter 3 Counter function of the PI918 3.1. Operation of the universal counter ················ 12 3.1.1. Application as a programmable interrupt occurrence timer ·································· 13 3.1.2. Application as an auto reset universal counter ························································ 15 3.1.3. Application as a gate on timer with alarm ·· 16 3.1.4.
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Chapter 3 Counter function of the PI918 Thefollowingcounterscanbespecifiedforeachchannelbyusingthe pointparametersettingsofthePI918. However,somefunctionsareaffectedbythemoduleparameters (commonfunction). Point parameter Counter function Counter type Application example Universalcounter Programmableinterruptoccurrencetimer Slavecounter Interruptcyclecounter Speedcounter Selfdiagnosiscounter Universalcounter Gateonpulsewidthmeasurementwithalarm Table 3. PI918 counter function list Slavecounter Interruptcyclecounterwithalarm Speedcounter Selfdiagnosiscounterwithalarm Universalcounter Autoresetuniversalcounter Slavecounter Speedratiomeasurement Fig.