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6F8C1509 Cover Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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Notes 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 Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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Safety Precautions on Installation WARNING Ground the device. Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock Ground or fire. CAUTION Do not install, store, or use it Do not block the ventilation in the following environments. hole or air inlet/outlet. Prohibited Prohibited ...
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Mandatory cloth. For severe stain, use a wet cloth wrung tightly. Leaving them stained may cause wrong decision or malfunction. Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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Safety Precautions on Replacement of Life Limited Parts WARNING If the device has power fuses or alarm fuses, when Mandatory replacing them, turn off the switch of the device. Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock or fire. Safety Precautions on Daily Use WARNING Do not touch the terminals of When the ambient or internal...
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Mandatory Prohibited conductive bag and When destroying the product, observe packaging box. the ordinances and rules of the local government. Otherwise it will cause failure. Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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(e.g. employing fool-proof design, fail-safe design, or redundant design). Disclaimer Toshiba shall not be responsible for any damage caused by fire or earthquake, acts of a third party, other accidents, the user's willful acts or negligence, misuse, or use in abnormal conditions.
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(6F8C1226) Describes the detailed specifications of the instruction words of the program languages (LD, FBD, and SFC) supported by the nv series and Integrated Controller V series. Unified Controller nv series/Integrated Controller V series Engineering Tool 4 (Basic) Instruction Manual (6F8C1290) Describes how to create, debug, print, and save programs using nV-Tool.
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●Notational conventions The following are the notational conventions for better understanding of this document. Describes what the user should be particularly aware of to handle the product correctly. Important: Describes what the user should observe to handle the product correctly. Note: Describes a remark.
RAS data variables Registration ······························· 44 Operation ······························································· 46 Chapter 4 4.1.1 Checking before operation ··································· 46 Operation 4.1.2 Startup operation ··············································· 46 4.1.3 Stop operation ·················································· 46 ...45 Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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Troubleshooting ······················································· 48 Chapter 5 5.1.1 Fault diagnosis method using LED ························ 48 Troubleshooting 5.1.2 Loading System Log and RAS Data ······················· 49 5.1.3 Error code ······················································· 50 ...47 5.1.4 Others ···························································· 51 5.1.5 OIS Alarm Display ············································· 52 Inspection ································································...
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Chapter 1 Introducing the IS911 Module Introducing the IS911 Module This chapter describes the functions and characteristics of the IS911 module, and the names and functions of each part. Functions and Characteristics of the IS911 Module ······· 2 Names and Functions of the parts ································...
I/O of unified controller nv series. IS911 module can communicate between type2 controller of unified controller nv series ("type2" or "type2 controller" hereafter), SYSMAC, or MELSEC. Characteristics of the IS911 module IS911 module can be connected with external equipment by RS-232C or RS-485, and can perform data transmission.
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PLC: SYSMAC PLC or MELSEC PLC *1: “SA911” is used to represent instrumentation I/O module models in the following figures. Figure 1-1 System configuration example using IS911 module Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
Chapter 1 Introducing the IS911 Module Names and Functions of the parts 1.2.1 Names of the parts Figure 1-2 shows the names of the parts of the IS911 module. State display LED RUN IS911 ERR I/O RUN ERR ...
Normal on all communication requests Engineering information parameter range BLINK BLINK BLINK check error Anomaly detection in some requests in ― ― BLINK communication Anomaly detection for all communication ― ― requests Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 1 Introducing the IS911 Module Rotary setting switch (I/O, STN-H, STN-L) For setting method, refer to "Chapter 3 - 3.1 Switch Setting " Setting details SW Name Used to set the TC-net I/O bus address. This setting is not used. STN-H STN-L Operation mode setting switch (MODE)
Each station must be set with a station number. Set the station number so that the station number does not overlap. (The station number can be set in the range of 0 to 31.) Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 1 Introducing the IS911 Module 2. 1:N transmission When IS911 module and SYSMAC PLC are connected via RS-485 line, up to 32 SYSMAC PLCs can be connected to IS911 module. The following figure shows a system configuration example for performing 1:N transmission with SYSMAC PLC.
Each station must be set with a station number. Set the station number so that the station number does not overlap. (The station number can be set in the range of 0 to 31.) Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 1 Introducing the IS911 Module 2. 1:N transmission When IS911 module and MELSEC PLC are connected via RS-422 line, up to 32 MELSEC PLCs can be connected to IS911 module. The following figure shows a system configuration example for performing 1:N transmission with MELSEC PLC.
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Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring Installation and Wiring This chapter describes installation and wiring methods of the IS911 module. Before installation and wiring, read this operation manual thoroughly. Types of I/O Base Units ··············································· 14 Installing the Module ··················································· 15 Replacing the Module ··················································...
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Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring Before installing or removing the module, WARNING make sure that the basic unit to which the Mandatory IS911 module is installed is turned off. Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock. Do not touch the interior of the product WARNING except the switches.
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To prevent damage to the screws, use a screwdriver that Prohibited is suitable for the screws. Perform a notification check in the CAUTION application level using the transmission Mandatory protocol. Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring Types of I/O Base Units The IS911 module is installed to the base unit (BU901). Connect it to the base unit with other I/O modules installed using a connection cable. For the types and standards of the I/O base unit, refer to "Unified Controller nv series High-Speed Serial I/O System TC-net I/O Instruction Manual"...
DIN rail. DIN rail DIN rail stopper (for upper end) Base unit(BU901) DIN rail stopper (for lower end) Figure 2-1 Installing the base unit to the DIN rail Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring When using it in an environment with CAUTION extreme vibrations, insert a cushion rubber Mandatory cap (ADP901) or other cushion material between the base unit and DIN rail stopper. This will prevent damage and scratch of the case. Connect the base unit connection cable and terminating connector.
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BU901 with the power supply for other Prohibited I/O. If it is shared with the power supply for other I/O, it may cause malfunction or failure of the modules. Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring Install the IS911 module to each of the base units. (1) Hook the module to the slot on the bottom of the module in the lower part of the base unit, and rotate it to install the IS911 module. (2) Secure it to the base unit with the fixing screw on the top of the IS911 module.
Otherwise, it may cause damage or failure of the module. When placing the module during CAUTION replacement, use a conductive mat. Mandatory Ground the conductive mat. Otherwise, it may cause damage or failure of the module. Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring Transmission cable connection Transmission cable connection varies depending on the communication device and connector type. 2.4.1 Connection with SYSMAC (CS1W-SCB41-V1) (1) RS-232C Transmission cable connection The table below shows the connection between the SYSMAC (CS1W-SCB41-V1) port 1 connector (9 pins) and the IS911 module RS-232C connector (9 pins).
(220Ω: 1 / 2W). If the serial communication board (C500-LK201) is located at the end of the RS-485 line, set to “With terminating resistor (ON)”. Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
Chapter 2 Installation and Wiring 2.4.3 Connection with MELSEC A series (AJ71UC24) (1) RS-232C Transmission cable connection The table below shows the connection between the RS-232C interface connector (25 pins) of the computer link unit and the RS-232C connector (9 pins) of the IS911 module.
(Note 1) If the IS911 module or computer link unit (QJ71C24N) is at the end of the line, attach a terminating resistor. Terminating resistor RS-422 : 330Ω 1/4W RS-485 : 110Ω 1/2W Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 3 Setting Switch Setting This section describes the switch settings on the front panel of the IS911 module. Important Set the switches of the IS911 module before turning the power on. 3.1.1 TC-net I/O bus address switch (I/O) The TC-net I/O bus address switches are hexadecimal rotary switches that determine the address on the TC-net I/O bus.
Figure 3-1 Maintenance switch The maintenance switch is used in combination with the above operation mode setting switch (4th). For detailed usage, see “Chapter 2 - 2.3 Replacing IS911 Module”. Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
< . . . > represents menus, etc. " . . . " represents input or selection, etc. Refer to “Unified Controller nv series/Integrated Controller V series Engineering Tool 4 (Basic) Instruction Manual” (6F8C1290) for how to operate the engineering tool.
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PLC-2 PLC-2 Station No.=2 Data memory (IS_X) Data type=3 Receive 0 - 9 Data code=0 Station No.=2 Data memory (IS911) Data type=3 Send 10 - 19 Data code=10 Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 3 Setting Module registration and parameter registration are performed in the following order. (1) System registration Register the system name, and register the nv type2 module configuration and the TC-net I/O configuration that connects IS911. Register IS911 on the network. (2) PLC registration ...
(4) Next, register the system configuration including the IS911 module in the station [STA (nv station)] according to the prescribed procedure. Figure 3-4 Register the system configuration in the product tree Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 3 Setting Register IS911 module and FN812 module to the network (1) First, right-click [Network] in the product tree and select <New>. The {Add network} dialog is displayed. Next, select “SerialLAN” from the <Network Catcode> pull-down menu. [001 (SerialLAN)] is additionally displayed on the network.
Catcode >. This completes registration of the station [PLC-1 (other station)]. (2) Next, register the station [PLC-2 (other station)] using the same procedure as above. Figure 3-6 PLC Registration Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 3 Setting Register PLC to the network (1) First, expand [Network] - [001 (SerialLAN)] - [Module] in the product tree, right-click [Module], and select <New> to display {Add Module} dialog. Next, select "PLC-1 (other station) _00 (IS_X)" from the <Module Name> pull-down menu.
Right-click [00 (IS911)] representing the IS911 module in the product tree, select <Module Parameters…>, and call the Module parameters screen. Figure 3-8 Module parameters setting screen of IS911 module Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 3 Setting Module parameters setting The table below shows the module parameter setting items. Set each parameter according to the table below. Table 3-3 Module parameters setting Setting items Content Setting value Default value I/O loop scan TC-net I/O Loop scan Middle Middle speed...
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3.2 IS911 module registration and Parameter setting Call Transmission parameter screen Select and display <Transmission parameter> on the Module Parameters screen. Figure 3-9 Transmission parameter setting Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 3 Setting Transmission parameter setting Transmission parameters are necessary for transmission to and from the external device. Up to 64 transmission parameters can be registered. The table below shows the transmission parameters when SYSMAC PLC is connected. Table 3-4 Setting SYSMAC Transmission parameters Parameter type Description Setting...
Talker Specify the Talker (WT) station. Select the relevant station from the pull-down menu. Source Specify the Source (WT) controller. Select the appropriate controller from the pull-down menu. Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 3 Setting Station variables (Input) Registration Select (1) Block No. on the Talker Block screen and click (2) <Open Network> to call up (3) Network Variables registration screen. Figure 3-11 Call Network Variables (Input) screen 6F8C1509...
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For input variables, first assign the variable name, type, and comment to the corresponding Talker Block. Next, assign a variable to the In Node and set the I/O Speed. Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 3 Setting Station variables (Output) Registration Select (1) Block No. on the Talker Block screen and click (2) <Open Network> to call up (3) Network Variables registration screen. Figure 3-13 Call Network Variables (Output) screen 6F8C1509...
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In Node. As shown in the above example, when an input variable is assigned to a In Node, the variable name and other information are only recorded in the In Node. Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
Chapter 3 Setting RAS data variables Registration The IS911 module can monitor transmission status information. To do so, it is necessary to register RAS data variables in advance. The following explains how to register RAS data variables. (1) Right-click [00 (IS911)] in the product tree and select <I/O Variables…> to display the I/O Variables screen.
Chapter 4 Operation Operation This chapter describes the operations of the IS911 module, such as checking before operation, startup, and shutdown. The switches of the product have been adjusted for the system at the site adjustment. For normal operation, do not change any switch other than the ones the customer is required to operate.
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ·························································· 48 5.1.1 Fault diagnosis method using LED ··························· 48 5.1.2 Loading System Log and RAS Data ·························· 49 5.1.3 Error code ·························································· 50 5.1.4 Others ······························································· 51 5.1.5 OIS Alarm Display ················································ 52...
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This chapter describes troubleshooting for the IS911 module. 5.1.1 Fault diagnosis method using LED Fault diagnosis is possible with the LED display status. The table below shows the relationship between LED display and fault diagnosis. When an error is detected, an alarm is displayed on the OIS.
5.1.2 Loading System Log and RAS Data Loading the System log To load the System log, refer to "Unified Controller nv series / Integrated Controller V series Engineering Tool 4 (Basic) Instruction Manual (6F8C1290)." Loading the RAS data You can check the status of the IS911 module by monitoring the RAS data variable on the I/O variable screen of the IS911 module.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5.1.3 Error code (1) Error code at SYSMAC Table 5-3 Error code at SYSMAC Error code Error item Error contents (Hex) Cannot execute because of operation mode Writing was done in the operation mode. Address over The requested data range exceeds the maximum value. Cannot execute because of debug mode The operation mode is debug.
Obtaining RAS information when replacing an IS911 module Before removing the IS911 module, be sure to record the LED display status and load and save the RAS data, system log, etc. (For failure analysis) Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5.1.5 OIS Alarm Display When the IS911 module detects an error, an alarm is displayed on the OIS system alarm screen. Table 5-7 Alarm display list of IS911 module OIS System Alarm Display Error Item Opposite Opposite Wait to Healthy Scan...
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Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection Maintenance and Inspection This chapter describes maintenance and inspection such as daily inspection, periodical inspection, and cleaning of IS911 module. Inspection ··································································· 55 6.1.1 Daily inspection ·················································· 55 6.1.2 Periodical inspection ············································ 55 Life Limited Parts ························································...
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Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection For safety, avoid touching the interior of the WARNING product. Prohibited It may cause an electric shock. When touching the product for cleaning, CAUTION remove the static electricity from your body. Mandatory The static electricity accumulated in the human body may cause failure of the product.
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6 months. Also, it is recommended replacing life limited parts regularly (refer to "6.2 Life limited parts"). For a periodical inspection, consult with one of our service representatives. Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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Chapter 6 Maintenance and Inspection Life Limited Parts To use the product safely for a long time, replace the life limited parts regularly. When replacing them, consult with one of our service representatives. The following table shows the life limited parts and their replacement cycles. Table 6-1 Life limited parts and their recommended replacement cycles Part name Recommended replacement cycle...
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Chapter 7 Application Interface Application Interface This chapter describes usage constraints of the application interface. Usage Constraints ······················································· 58 7.1.1 Restriction on the number of mounting ······················ 58 7.1.2 The combination of firmware ··································· 58...
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Chapter 7 Application Interface Usage Constraints 7.1.1 Constraint on the number of units installed Up to 16 special modules such as the IS911 module can be installed on one controller. However, up to 4 modules can be mounted per node. 7.1.2 The combination of firmware The following firmware combinations are required to use IS911.
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Appendix A Specifications Specifications A.1 General Specifications ················································ 60 A.2 IS911 Module Specifications ········································ 61...
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Appendix A Specifications A.1 General Specifications Table A-1 General Specifications Item Specification Operating temperature range 0 to 55 C (Product ambient temperature) Operating humidity range 10 to 95%RH (no condensation) -40 to 70 C Storage temperature range Storage humidity range 5 to 95%RH (no condensation) 20.4 to 26.4VDC (24VDC +10% -15%) Power voltage range...
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Online DL of transmission parameters is possible Online DL for adding modules and changing network variables (Note 1) Refer to “5.1.2 Loading System Log and RAS Data” for details. Unified Controller nv series TC-net I/O Serial Communication Module IS911 Instruction Manual...
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Appendix B Outside Dimensions Outline drawing The following figure shows the outside dimensions of the IS911. Front Side IS911 RUN ERR STN-H STN-L MODE TOOL RS-232C MAINT ↓RUN 2W/4W D1/TXD1 D0/TXD0 - /RXD1 - /RXD0 RS-485 Figure B-1 IS911 outside dimensions 6F8C1509...
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Appendix C Related Products Related Products C.1 Related Products ························································ 66...
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Appendix C Related Products C.1 Related Products The following table shows related products. Table C-1 Related products Product name Rating Remark TOOL cable RS-232C Connector : D-sub 9-pin Standard length 5m 6F8C1509...