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EZ3-TouchPLC Modular Quick Start
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Doc Version 1.0,
08/2019
EZAutomation.net
1-877-774-EASY (3279)

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  • Page 1 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular Quick Start Guide Doc Version 1.0, 08/2019 EZAutomation.net 1-877-774-EASY (3279)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    & C ............................35 EMOTE ONITORING ONTROL MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING ........................38 ..............................38 ARDWARE AINTENANCE ................................ 39 HANGING THE ATTERY ................................39 PDATE IRMWARE IP A ................................41 ETUP DDRESS ................................43 ROUBLESHOOTING Page 2 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...
  • Page 3 Warnings Programmable control devices such as the EZ3-TouchPLC Modular units are not fail-safe devices and such as must not be used for stand-alone protection in any application. Unless proper safeguards are used, unwanted start-ups could result in equipment damage or personal injury. The operator must be made aware of this hazard and appropriate precautions must be taken.

  • Page 4: Product Overview

    Thank You, for using EZ Automation's new line of stunning HMIs that combines our EZ3Touch HMI with PLC capabilities. As the latest in a long line of high preforming and easy programming HMIs, the EZ3-TouchPLC Modular is convenient and fast to use. In addition, the EZ3-TouchPLC Modular provides several enhancements over its predecessors including additional communication ports, higher resolution, a standard MicroSD slot, and built in remote monitoring and control features.

  • Page 5: Part Number

    8” TFT Color 10” TFT Color 15” TFT Color Programming software and cable EZTOUCH-EDITOR TOUCHPLC Editor runs on windows 7 or higher (common to all EZTOUCHPLC models) EZ-PGMCBL Serial cable for PC to TOUCHPLC connection Page 5 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...

  • Page 6: Specification

    10.894” x 8.748” x 4.363” 13.584”x10.594”x 4.299” External Dimensions (330.2 x 425.25 x 158.7mm) (204.41 x 156.11 x 109.87mm) (276.71 x 222.20 x 110.82mm) (345x269.1x109.20mm) Weight 3 lbs 5 lbs 7 lbs 12 lbs Page 6 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...

  • Page 7: Quick-Starting The Device

    4 Quick-starting the Device This section outlines the steps needed to setup the EZ3-TouchPLC Modular and get it started. This is not intended to explain specific details needed to start your system. Rather, it provides a quic k guide to give a broad picture of what is needed to power-up EZ3-TouchPLC Modular system.

  • Page 8: Installation

    External fail-safe and/or redundant components are required to make your control system fail-safe. Page 8 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...
  • Page 9 RFI enters electronic controls in two ways: radiated RFI or conducted RFI. For most practical purposes, electronic devices, unless sitting right next to a powerful RFI transmitter, will not be affected by noise because air space Page 9 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...
  • Page 10 12 turns per foot. The length of these cables should be kept to a minimum, and to the greatest extent possible, such cable runs should be kept separate from other wiring. Page 10 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...

  • Page 11: Mounting Information

    Mounting Information  EZ3-TouchPLC 6 Inch and 7 inch model mounting is based on Din Clips.  EZ3-TouchPLC 8 Inch and 10 Inch model mounting is based on Studs Dimension see below in Section 5.3.2. 5.2.1 Overall Dimension Units: inches [millimeters]...

  • Page 12: Mounting And Dimension

    5.3.1 Mounting Instructions (6 Inch, 7 Inch Model) The 6-inch and 7-inch models (6" EZ3-TouchPLC Modular, 7" EZ3-TouchPLC Modular) must be mounted using DIN Clips. DIN Clips are metal brackets (P/N EZ- BRK-1, package of 2 brackets and 4 screws) that attach to the panel and secure the front panel to a mounting surface with 4 screws.

  • Page 13: Mounting Instructions (8 And 10 Inch Model)

    5.3.2 Mounting Instructions (8 and 10 Inch Model) The 8" and 10" EZ3-TouchPLC Modular units are stud mounted. All the necessary mounting hardware is provided with the unit. Use the 8 studs and 8 nuts with captive washers to secure the unit to the mounting surface.
  • Page 14 T10C (10” Display) Mounting Dimension: Page 14 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...

  • Page 15: Wiring

    Blinking Red / Continuously Red Some Panel Issue has occurred. Please try a power cycle, if that does not fix the issue please contact Tech Support. No Light Power source not connected or inadequate Page 15 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...

  • Page 16: Wiring I/O Connections

    Wiring I/O Connections EZ3-TouchPLC Modular uses EZAutomations’s cube IO modules please check our website for all available module. Click here to go online 6.2.1 Inserting and Removing I/O modules Insert I/O modules EZ I/O modules have a Molex connector & two captive screws which screw-down into base of the PLC. Insert the module in the base and screw down.

  • Page 17: Programming

    The CPU reads the status of all inputs, and stores them in an image table. Image Table is EZ3-TouchPLC Modular internal storage location where it stores all the values of inputs/outputs for ONE scan while it is executing ladder logic. The CPU uses this image table data when it solves the application logic program.

  • Page 18: Create A Project

    EZ3-TouchPLC Modular is located in the Software Manual. Launch your Programming Software and select how you would like the program to connect to the EZ3-TouchPLC Modular Modular. For this scenario, you can select 'Open/New Project.' This will enable you to create a program without having the EZ3-TouchPLC Modular unit connected.
  • Page 19 Similarly, click on “NO Coil” under the Relay/Boolean instructions and place the instruction in the ladder logic programming window. Double-click the icon to select the tag name as "Lamp." Once again, a dialog box will appear. Enter "O1” as the address string. Click OK. Page 19 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...
  • Page 20 Tag Name. Click OK 2. A dialog box might appear requesting the memory location. Enter "S1" in the field to the right of "Address String." The Data Type should be marked as DISCRETE. Click OK. Page 20 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...
  • Page 21 4. Similarly, you can create an Indicator Light Object by selecting Objects > Data Display > Indicator Light. Enter Lamp for Tag Name. Click OK. Place the object on the panel. Your screen should look like the picture below. Page 21 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...

  • Page 22: Transfer A Project

    Transfer a Project After a project is complete, the next step is to transfer the project to the EZ3-TouchPLC Modular unit. When editing projects online, programming information is automatically sent to the unit once the project is saved. When editing in an off-line mode, the project information will need to be transferred. To transfer the project through the serial connection or Ethernet port, follow the steps outlined below: From the Project drop down menu, select File >...

  • Page 23: Cpu Memory

    These processes/machine parameters may be anything from status of the input or output devices, timers/counters, or other data values. Before you start programming the EZ3-TouchPLC Modular, it would be helpful if you took a moment to familiarize yourself with how the system represents and stores the various types of data.

  • Page 24: Mapping Conventions

    Discrete Inputs are denoted using an “I” pre-fix (e.g. I1, I4, etc.). The maximum number of physical Inputs available in an EZ3-TouchPLC Modular is 24. Hence, you may only use I1 – I24 in your main logic. Note: All the discrete type EZ3 Inputs are mapped to Discrete Input bits. In the example above, the output bit O1 will be turned on when input I1 allows power through the rung.
  • Page 25 The Index Register data type is represented by an “XR” prefix (e.g. XR1, XR2 etc.). There are 4 XR memory locations available in EZ3-TouchPLC Modular. “XR” is a Read- Write data type and it is mainly used to point to the correct address of “R”...

  • Page 26: Additional Features

    Data Logging Overview The EZ3-TouchPLC Modular offers a flexible Data Acquisition capability. You can acquire and save the data for one or more tags defined in the panel. The acquired data along with a time stamp is saved in CSV file format in the USB stick or the MicroSD card, depending on how the schedule is set.
  • Page 27 Allows you to store the tag value at regular time intervals, anywhere from every 1 second to every 1000 hours. Time based – at Specifc Times Allows you to store the value of a group of tags up to 10 specific times. You may always edit / delete a specified time. Page 27 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...
  • Page 28 Based on the data type of the event tag, schedule can be either Discrete Event Type or Numeric Event Type. Set how frequently the data is stored through the Time Based interval, anywhere from every 1 second to every 1000 hours. Page 28 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...
  • Page 29 This is a discrete tag that can be controlled by user (e.g. through a Push Button) or by PLC to enable or disable data acquisition. When the tag's value is 0, data collection is enabled; and when it is 1, the collection is disabled or paused. Setting the tag to 0 resumes the data collection. Page 29 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...
  • Page 30 Click OK and then save the project. Option #2 on the EZ3-TouchPLC Modular 1. Press the upper left corner of the EZ3-TouchPLC Modular screen for a minimum of six seconds to access the Setup Mode. 2. After selecting the appropriate language for the unit, the unit will enter the Setup Mode (shown below).

  • Page 31: Create Oem Packager

    A Pack File contains the following: Updater application (comprising of the .exe and required dlls) Project files (which would show up inside the Project folder when unzipped) Firmware files (which would show up inside the Firmware folder when unzipped Page 31 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...
  • Page 32 In this example, files have been extracted in a folder named as example_OEM Package Click on the EzUpdate utility for the following dialog window. Browse and select the Package File to be used for updating the project and/or firmware. Then click OK. Page 32 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...

  • Page 33: Create Usb Loader

    Update button to update the Project and/or the Firmware on your EZ Series TouchPLC. Create USB Loader Through the EZTouch Editor Software (version 5.5 and higher) users can program EZ3-TouchPLC Modular through a USB Flash drive. This process especially benefits System Integrators and OEMs with upgrading the Panels on-site without having to actually connect to a computer.
  • Page 34 Programming the panel using USB Drive To program an EZ3-TouchPLC Modular from USB Drive, insert the USB flash directly into the EZTouch I/O USB port. The panel would display a list of files available in the root directory (with .hmi extension). An example is shown below: Select the required project using the Up-Down arrows and press ““ccept.”...

  • Page 35: Remote Monitoring & Control

    Here you may add up to 8 remote users by clicking on Add/Edit button. The Log-in name and the password are case sensitive and both must be c length. Password also must contain at least one letter and one number. Page 35 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...
  • Page 36 Be VERY selective and careful in allowing users remote operation access. Users MUST take extreme care during remote operation. It is highly recommended that panel/machine be watched by someone during its remote operation, as remote changes can be dangerous and can cause accident or damage to machine!!! Page 36 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...
  • Page 37 Projects requiring an Access Password will need the access password entered before the user information. You must have a correct Access Password in order to communicate with the panel. This is project level password set during screen design under Setup > Panel Attribute > General Tab. Page 37 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...

  • Page 38: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Error Checking Process The EZ3-TouchPLC Modular performs a standard diagnostic routine during each CPU scan. This is called the error- checking step. The primary task of this step is to identify various types of CPU and I/O failures. We classify these errors/failures broadly into two categories: Fatal and Non-Fatal.

  • Page 39: Changing The Battery

    Update Firmware There are several methods to update the firmware for an EZ3-TouchPLC Modular unit. Previously, it was explained how to update firmware through an OEM Packager file. Alternatively, the user can follow the steps below to update firmware through the EZ Series Software and a COM port on the EZ3-TouchPLC Modular unit.
  • Page 40 4. Under PLC, select EZPLC as PLC Model and then select purchased PLC type. 5. After the project loads, click Setup > Upgrade Firmware. A dialog box will appear requesting the firmware file you would like to load to the unit. Page 40 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...

  • Page 41: Setup Ip Address

    The EZ3-TouchPLC Modular will arrive with a factory-programmed IP Address that may need edited to be compatible with your LAN network. Once the IP Address has been adjusted to the LAN, the EZ3-TouchPLC Modular can receive programming instructions through either the serial port (COM1) connection or via the Ethernet. Follow the steps below to use the editing software to update the IP Address information though a COM port on the EZ3-TouchPLC Modular.
  • Page 42 The Main Project Window will then appear showing both the PLC and Panel sides to the program. To adjust the IP Address, the Panel side will need to be selected. Click Set-up > Ethernet Set up. A dialog box will appear displaying the current IP parameters. Page 42 of 44 EZ3-TouchPLC Modular...

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Next, save the project. Troubleshooting If you encounter difficulties while using the EZ3-TouchPLC Modular device, please consult the list below which outlines common troubleshooting issues and their solutions. Additional assistance is also available within the EZTouch I/O Software Help. Alternatively, you may also find answers to your questions in the operator interface section of our website @ www.ezautomation.net.
  • Page 44 Out of Warranty Services If your EZ3-TouchPLC Modular is out of warranty, contact EZ Automation at 1-877-774-EASY for an evaluation of repair costs. You can then decide whether it is more economical to proceed with the repairs or to upgrade your system with a new unit.

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