Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Content Table of Contents Preliminary note Legal and copyright information ................... 5 Purpose of the document ..................... 5 Symbols and styles used ..................... 5 Modification history ......................
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Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Content Configuration LR DEVICE ........................24 8.1.1 Remarks ............................. 25 8.1.2 IoT: Configure access rights ....................... 26 8.1.3 IoT: Configure IP settings ......................27 8.1.4 IoT: Configure the interface to the LR SMARTOBSERVER ............
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Preliminary note Legal and copyright information Preliminary note Legal and copyright information ....................... 5 Purpose of the document ......................... 5 Symbols and styles used .......................... 5 Modification history ...........................
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Preliminary note Modification history Death or serious irreversible injuries may result. CAUTION Slight reversible injuries may result. NOTICE Property damage is to be expected or may result.
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Safety instructions General Safety instructions General ..............................7 Required background knowledge ......................7 Safety symbols on the device ........................7 Tampering with the unit ..........................8 >...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Safety instructions Tampering with the unit > Tampering with the unit 11242 WARNING Tampering with the units can affect the safety of operators and machinery! Tampering with the units is not allowed.
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Intended use Permitted use Intended use Permitted use ............................9 Prohibited use ............................9 18761 > Permitted use 11028 The IO-Link master serves as a gateway between intelligent IO-Link devices and the fieldbus. The device is designed for use as cabinet module in plant construction.
7284 The device provides the following configuration options: Parameter setting of the IO-Link master of the AL1900 with LR DEVICE parameter setting software, PROFINET projection software or ifm IoT-Core services. Parameter setting of the connected IO-Link devices (sensors, actuators) with LR DEVICE parameter setting software, PROFINET projection software or ifm IoT-Core services ...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Function Digital inputs > 4.1.5 Visual indication 7772 The device has the following visual indicators: Status and error indication of the gateway, of the PROFINET connection and of the system ...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Mounting Install the device Mounting Install the device .............................13 22016 > Install the device 16676 ► Disconnect power before installation. The device contains components that can be damaged or destroyed by electrostatic discharge.
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Electrical connection Remarks > Remarks 23709 A qualified electrician must connect the unit. ► Observe the national and international regulations for the installation of electrical equipment.
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Electrical connection IoT port > IoT port 17859 ► Connect the device via the socket "IoT" (X23) to the IT network (e.g. laptop/PC with the installed LR DEVICE parameter setting software, laptop/PC with installed LR SMARTOBSERVER monitoring software).
The IO-Link ports of the device meet the requirements of the IO-Link specification 1.0 bis 1.1.2. The power supply of the connected IO-Link devices may only take place via the AL1900. Exception: Connection of IO-Link devices with additonal external power supply to ports X01...X08 for port class B operation...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Electrical connection Connect the device > Connect the device 17851 ► Disconnect power. ► Connect the IO-Link master via port X31 to 24 V DC (20...30 V SELV/PELV;...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Operating and display elements Overview Operating and display elements Overview ..............................20 LED indicators ............................21 5440 > Overview 10998 IOL and DI status-LEDs of the IO-Link port (X01...X08 IO-Link ports (Class A) (→...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Operating and display elements LED indicators > LED indicators 22024 The device only has the following LED indicators: > 7.2.1 Status LEDs 22034 The RDY LED shows the status of the gateway.
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Operating and display elements LED indicators > 7.2.3 IoT port 7722 The IoT port (X23) has the 3 LNK, ACT and IoT LEDs. The LEDs indicate the status of the Ethernet connection and the device identification.
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Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration LED indicators Configuration LR DEVICE .............................24 PROFINET..............................34 IoT Core ..............................44 22367...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration LR DEVICE > LR DEVICE Remarks ..............................25 IoT: Configure access rights ........................26 IoT: Configure IP settings ........................27 IoT: Configure the interface to the LR SMARTOBSERVER ..............28 Fieldbus: Configure the PROFINET port ....................28...
IO-Link master and the connected IO-Link devices without being connected to the AL1900 (OFFLINE mode). The configuration created in this way can be stored as a file (*.lrp) and loaded to the AL1900 and activated at a later date.
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration LR DEVICE > 8.1.2 IoT: Configure access rights 16555 The access rights define which instance may read and / or write the parameter data, process data and event/diagnostic messages.
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration LR DEVICE > 8.1.3 IoT: Configure IP settings 17713 For access to the IO-Link master via the IT infrastructure the user has to set the IP settings of the IoT port.
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration LR DEVICE > 8.1.4 IoT: Configure the interface to the LR SMARTOBSERVER 16552 To enable data transfer between the device and the LR SMARTOBSERVER monitoring software, the LR SMARTOBSERVER monitoring software interface has to be configured.
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Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration LR DEVICE The user can decide separately for each IO-Link port if the process data of the connected IO-Link devices should be transferred to the LR SMARTOBSERVER.
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration LR DEVICE > 8.1.7 IO-Link ports: Configure operating mode 17439 The IO-Link ports X01...X08 of the device support the following operating modes: ...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration LR DEVICE > 8.1.8 IO-Link ports: Set the device validation and data storage 17945 In the operating mode "IO-Link" the user can set the behaviour of the IO-Link port with regard to device validation and the storage / restoration of the parameter data of the connected IO-Link device.
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration LR DEVICE 8.1.9 Firmware: Reset device to factory settings 7209 When the IO-Link master is reset, all parameters are set to the factory settings: To reset the device to factory settings: ►...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration LR DEVICE > 8.1.11 Configure IO-Link devices 11033 To configure the IO-Link devices connected to the device with the LR DEVICE parameter setting...
Install GSD file 22410 To represent the AL1900 in a field bus projection software (e.g. STEP 7), ifm provides a GSD file. The user can download the GSD file from the ifm website (→ (www.ifm.com)). In the GSD file, all parameters, process data, and their valid value ranges are defined.
► Open STEP-7 application "HW Config". > Program window shows the hardware structure of the project. ► Open hardware catalogue. ► Move the [AL1900] node via drag&drop from the hardware catalogue to the PROFINET connection. > STEP 7 shows the device as PROFINET bus participant.
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Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration PROFINET Add IO-Link ports ► Move the [8 Ports] node via drag&drop from the hardware catalogue to slot 1 of the AL1900. > Step 7 shows available IO-Link interfaces. ► Save the project.
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration PROFINET > 8.2.3 Configure access rights 22760 In order to configure the access rights to the device: Open device editor ► Open STEP-7 application "HW Config".
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration PROFINET > 8.2.4 Configure IO-Link ports 17306 In STEP 7, the following assignment of the PROFINET slots to the IO-Link ports of the device applies:...
> 8.2.6 Configure IO-Link devices 18428 The AL1900 supports the configuration of the connected IO-Link devices out of the PROFINET projection software. The configurable parameters depend on the corresponding IO-Link device. PROFINET: Programmers' notes Information about the usable functions: →...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration PROFINET > 8.2.7 Read and write data cyclically 17372 Mapping: IO-Link ► To check the validity of the cyclic process data, evaluate the PQI byte (→...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration PROFINET > 8.2.9 PROFINET: Programmers' notes 12761 The programmer can access on the following data from the PLC application: Read device information of the AL1900 ...
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Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration PROFINET Configure IO-Link devices 1860 Symbol / function Description Remarks block IO_LINK_DEVICE / Acyclic access to the parameters of an IO-Link Input parameters:...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration IoT Core 8.3.1 Configure IoT interface 16540 The parameters of the IoT port X23 are saved in the iotsetup substructure. The user can access the...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration IoT Core 8.3.3 Configure IO-Link ports 16454 Parameters of the IO-Link ports of the IO-Link master are saved in the iolinkmaster/port[n] substructure. There are the following data points for each IO-Link-Port X01...X08 :...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration IoT Core > 8.3.5 Set application identification 16580 The application name of the IO-Link master is saved in the devicetag substructure. The user can...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration IoT Core > 8.3.8 Control IO-Link master 17963 The device can be controlled via the following services: Service Description Access firmware/version Firmware version of the IO-Link master...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration IoT Core > 8.3.10 Read information about IO-Link devices 16553 Information about an IO-Link device connected via an IO-Link port is saved in the iolinkmaster/port[n]/iolinkdevice/ substructure.
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration IoT Core > 8.3.11 Examples Example: Read process data of an IO-Link device ................50 Example: Read several parameter values of the IO-Link master simultaneously ........51 Example: Change name of the IO-Link master ..................51...
> Example: Change name of the IO-Link master 10987 Task: Set the name of the IO-Link master to AL1900 for the representation in the LR SMARTOBSERVER. Solution: Change the parameter [Application Tag] with the setdata service to the value [AL1900].
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration IoT Core > Example: Read the parameter value of an IO-Link device 16546 Task: Read the serial number of the ifm temperature sensor TN2531 at IO-Link port X02...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration IoT Core > Example: Subscribe to event 17946 Task: The current values of the following parameters should be sent regularly to a network server with IP address 192.168.0.4: product name of the IO-Link device at IO-Link port X02, cyclic input data of...
Device description 14411 The IoT Core creates a device description on the AL1900. This device description is a structured, machine-readable data object in JSON format. All current values of parameters, diagnostic data and device information are mapped in this data object. The user can access this data object from IT networks.
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Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration IoT Core > Access ifm-IoT Core 17561 To activate the changes of the parameter values the IoT Core must have the respective write access rights to the IO-Link master (→...
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Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration IoT Core > POST method 16548 Using the POST method the user has read and write access to a data point. A form with the required information is transferred to the IP address of the IO-Link master (IoT port X23).
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Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Configuration IoT Core > IoT Core: Diagnostic codes 17437 The ifm IoT Core uses the following diagnostic codes: Code Description OK; but reboot required...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Operation Firmware update Operation Firmware update .............................58 Web interface: Read device and diagnostic information ................59 Replace IO-Link device ..........................60 22368 > Firmware update 16582 The new firmware is installed via the device's web interface.
► Connect laptop/PC and AL1900 via the Ethernet internet. ► Start web browser. ► Enter the IP address of the AL1900 into the address field of the browser and press [ENTER] to confirm. > Web browser shows the web interface of the device.
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Maintenance Replace IO-Link device Maintenance 21577 The operation of the unit is maintenance-free. ► Clean the surface of the unit when necessary. Do not use any caustic cleaning agents for this! ►...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Appendix Technical data > 13.1.4 Inputs 22820 Inputs Number of digital inputs 16; (IO-Link Port Class A: 8 x 2) Switching level high [V] 11...30 DC...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Appendix Technical data > 13.1.10 Electrical connection 11030 Voltage supply IN X31 Plug and socket connection COMBICON Wiring GND (US) GND (US) + 24 V DC (US) + 24 V DC (US) Process connection IO-Link ports Class A X01...X0<IOL_AnzPorts>...
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Appendix PROFINET > 13.2 PROFINET Parameter data ............................69 Cyclic data ..............................72 Acyclic data ............................74 22433 > 13.2.1 Parameter data 1630 Slot Subslot Name Description...
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Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Appendix PROFINET Parameters of the IO-Link ports 22787 Parameter Description Possible values [Fail-safe mode] Behaviour in case the PROFINET No Fail Safe deactivated connection is interrupted...
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Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Appendix PROFINET Parameter Description Possible values Type compatible V1.1 IO-Link device is compatible with device with Restore the V1.1 IO-Link standard Verification whether it is an IO-Link...
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Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Appendix PROFINET > PQI (Port Qualifier Information) 22686 Port Qualifier Information (PQI) contains diagnostic information about the IO-Link port. In addition to the process data, the IO-Link master sends the PQI to the PROFINET controller.
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Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Appendix ifm IoT Core Profile: devicetag 17438 Element (identifier) Properties mandatory Comments devicetag type = structure profiles = devicetag devicetag/applicationtag type = data...
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Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Appendix ifm IoT Core > Profile: parameter 16545 The profile is used to mark the elements of type data as parameters (acyclic data). The profile defines no substructure.
Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Appendix ifm IoT Core > 13.3.2 Overview: IoT types 16547 The ifm IoT Core uses the following element types: Name Description structure Element is a structure element (like a folder in a file system)
Return data (data): none > Service: gettree 17435 Name: gettree Description: The service reads the complete device description of the AL1900 and provides it as JSON object. Applicable to: Objects of the device type Request data: none Return data (data):...
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Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Appendix ifm IoT Core > Service: getdata 12223 Name: getdata Description: Service reads the value of a data point and provides it. Applicable to: Objects of the data type...
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IoT Core > Service: getidentity 17134 Name: getidentity Description: The service reads the complete device description of the AL1900 and provides it as JSON object. Applicable to: Objects of the device type Request data: none Return data (data): Data field...
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Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Appendix ifm IoT Core > Service: iolreadacyclic 12222 Name: iolreadacyclic Description: The service acyclically reads the parameter value of an IO-Link device. It is accessed via IO-Link index and subindex.
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Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Appendix ifm IoT Core > Service: setblock 12224 Name: setblock Description: The service simultaneously sets the values of several data points of a structure.
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Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Appendix ifm IoT Core > Service: setelementinfo 7159 Name: setelementinfo Description: The service sets the uid of an element. Applicable to: Objects of the device type...
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Device Manual IO-Link Master with PROFINET interface CabinetLine 8 Ports IP 20 (AL1900) 05 / 2018 Appendix ifm IoT Core > Service: subscribe 10920 Name: subscribe Description: The service subscribes to the values of data points. The data points to be subscribed are transferred as a list.
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