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D-103918 / Rev. 2 / 2020-02-07 Operating Manual SERIES LIMAX2M Magnetic Absolute Shaft Information System (Translation of the original operating manual) Position measuring for lifting heights up to 130 meters Travel speed up to 4 m/s Insensitive to dirt, smoke and humidity ...
Contents 1 Contents Contents ..................... 3 General ....................4 Information Operating Manual ................5 Explanation of Symbols ..................5 Statement of Warranties ..................6 Demounting and Disposal ..................6 Safety ....................7 General Causes of Risk ..................7 Personal Protective Equipment ................7 Conventional Use ....................
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Contents Type Designation ................36 10.1 Accessories ...................... 37 Index ....................43 2 List of Figures Figure 1: Sensor Construction ........................10 Figure 2: Dimensions LIMAX2M ....................... 11 Figure 3: Dimensions Magnetic Tape ....................... 12 Figure 4: Installation with tension weight ....................15 Figure 5: Installation with spring .......................
General 4 General 4.1 Information Operating Manual This manual contains important information regarding the handling of the device. For your own safety and op- erational safety, please observe all safety warnings and instructions. Precondition for safe operation is the compliance with the specified safety and handling instructions. Moreover, the existing local accident prevention regulations and the general safety rules at the site of operation have to be observed.
General Statement of Warranties The statement of warranties is enclosed separately in the sales documents. Guarantee The producer guarantees the functional capability of the process engineering and the selected parameters. The period of warranty is one year and begins with the date of delivery. Demounting and Disposal Unless acceptance and disposal of returned goods are agreed upon, demount the device considering the safety instructions of this manual and dispose it with respect to the environment.
Safety 5 Safety CAUTION! Please read the operating manual carefully, before using the device! Observe the installation instructions! Only start up the device if you have understood the operating manual. The operating company is obliged to take appropriate safety measure. The initial operation may only be performed by qualified and trained staff.
It is the responsibility of the manufacturer of a machine or installation to ensure the prop- er operation of the system. The ELGO-device is conceived only for the intended use described in this manual. The LIMAX2M - ELGO- length measuring system serves only to measure lengths.
Transport and Storage 6 Transport and Storage Safety Instructions for Transport, Unpacking and Loading CAUTION! Transport the package (box, palette etc.) professionally. Do not throw, hit or fold it. Handling of Packaging Material Notes for proper disposal: 2.5 Inspection of Transport Check the delivery immediately after the receipt for completeness and transport damage.
Product Features 7 Product Features The absolute shaft information system LIMAX2M with its significant advantages is a particularly affordable, non- sensitive and easy-to-install alternative to conventional shaft information systems. Due to the absolute measure- ment principle, referencing is not required after commissioning. Compared to other shaft information systems, LIMAX2M is characterized by an extraordinarily low price.
The type label serves for the identification of the unit. It is located on the housing of the sensor and gives the exact type designation (=order reference, see type designation) with the corresponding part number. Further- more, the type label contains a unique, traceable device number. When corresponding with ELGO always indicate this data. Dimensions Sensor Figure 2: Dimensions LIMAX2M...
Technical Data Dimensions Magnetic Tape Scale 5:1 Figure 3: Dimensions Magnetic Tape Technical Data Sensor LIMAX2M (Standard version) Mechanical Data Measuring principle absolute Repeat accuracy ±1 mm System accuracy in µm at 20°C ±(1000 + 50 x L) L = measuring length in meter Basic pole pitch 8 mm Sensor housing material...
Weight magnetic tape ca. 62 g/m (incl. magnetic tape and cover tape) Tape imprint ELGO standard, printing color black, digit height >= 5 mm External magnetic fields must not exceed 64 mT (640 Oe; 52 kA/m on Influence of external magnets the surface of the magnetic tape as this could damage or destroy the code on the tape.
In case of damage caused by failure to observe this operating manual, the warranty expires. ELGO is not liable for any secondary damage and for damage to persons, property or assets. The operator is obliged to take and to realize appropriate safety measures.
Installation and First Start-Up Description Mounting / Installation of the Sensor 9.2.1 Installation Principle Upper tape fixation Upper tape fixation Sensor Sensor Magnetic tape Magnetic tape Guide rail Guide rail Sway guard Spring Tension weight Figure 4: Installation with tension weight Figure 5: Installation with spring LIMAX2M can be installed at any position in the shaft, depending on space situation and layout of the particular elevator installation.
Installation and First Start-Up 9.2.1 Installation of the Sensor The sensor is fixated on the cabin or on the car frame. The mounting position is basically determined by the condition. The integrated mounting notch on the housing of the sensor head allow for a very simple and self- explanatory installation from one side.
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Installation and First Start-Up 9.3.2 Installation Concept 9.3.2.1 Basic principle for the mounting NOTE! The magnetic tape itself is not designed to withstand excessive mechanical wear. It is there- fore important to ensure that the system is installed such that the mechanical contact between tape and sensor head is mainly between the steel tape and the polymer sensor guide.
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9.3.3 Installation Procedure Attach the top end of the tape in the shaft head. Ideally use an ELGO Mounting Kit. Check for correct orientation of the tape. The arrows on the magnetic side must point in upward direction. Shaft head...
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Installation and First Start-Up Tape is Tape is Tape is flat skewed in skewed in in the guide the guide the guide Figure 10: Assessment of the guiding rail of the tape in the sensor - twisted magnetic tape Tape is Tape is Tape is centered in...
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Installation and First Start-Up IMPORTANT: Installation Check! Values for tape tension and offset between tape and sensor are guidelines based on experience. But in any case, a proper check after installation is mandatory. It must absolutely be avoided that the magnetic side constantly grinds on the sensor body during operation.
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Installation and First Start-Up If the installations check reveals that the tape slides on magnetic side, start to increase the offset between sensor and tape. Values of up to 5 cm are acceptable. If this measure does not solve the problem it is very likely that the tape is not plumb in the shaft.
Connections and Interfaces 10 Connections and Interfaces 10.1 LEDs (Operating Status and Notices) The LED’s located on the front serve for monitoring of operating conditions. Figure 13: LED signals on the upper side of the sensor GREEN For CANopen device RUN-LED according to DR 303-3 Other devices Interface state, flashes during active communication...
Connections and Interfaces 10.2 CAN Interface 10.2.1 CANopen DS406 and DS417 For LIMAX2M the CANopen Interfaces DS406 (Encoder profile) und DS417 (Lift profile) are available. These interfaces are configured by default as follows: Table 1: Configuration of CANopen DS406 CANopen DS406 Bit rate: 250 kbit/s Identifier:...
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Connections and Interfaces 10.2.3 Command Descriptions 10.2.3.1 Initial Operation After starting the CANopen device is in the Pre-operational Mode ( 10.2.5.2) and therefore doesn’t send any position data. In order to achieve this, the device needs to be set into Operational Mode ( 10.2.5.1) and if necessary the sending cycle of the position data has to be adjusted (...
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Connections and Interfaces CANopen Master device Set cycle time for position data DLC: 2B UU VV XXX = 600h + node-ID Example.: 604h for the device with node-ID 4 UU = 00h (DS406), 06h(DS417) VV = 18h (DS406), 19h(DS417) YY = LSB of cycle time in milliseconds ZZ = MSB of cycle time in milliseconds Example: for a cycle time of 10ms (Ah) is YY = 0Ah and ZZ = 00h...
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Connections and Interfaces 10.2.5 Changing the Operating Modes 10.2.5.1 Changing the device into the Operational Mode In the Operational Mode the communication of the device is fully functional. The following CAN-message causes the change of all CANopen participants into the Operational Mode. CANopen Master device...
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Connections and Interfaces The following CAN-message causes the change into the LSS Configuration Mode. CANopen Master device Changing all participants into LSS Configuration Mode DLC: Figure 22: Changing into the LSS Configuration Mode 10.2.6.2 Saving the parameters in the LSS Mode In order not to lose the changes in case of a power failure, they have to be saved in the non-volatile memory of the CANopen device.
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Connections and Interfaces 10.2.7 Setting the Baud rate 1. Change the device into the Stopped mode (see section 10.2.5.3) 2. Change the device into the LSS Configuration Mode (see section 10.2.6.1) 3. Change baud rate according to the following command: CANopen Master device...
Connections and Interfaces 10.3 SSI Interface 10.3.1 Function Principle If the clock is not interrupted for the time Tm-T/2 (output of further 25 periods), the shift register clocks once again the same data value (error recognition in the evaluation). Some encoders contain a Power Failure Bit (PFB).
Connections and Interfaces 10.4 RS422 and RS485* Interface *) Attention: RS485 only unidirectional If the measuring system is equipped with an RS422 or RS485 interface, the data communication has the follow- ing format: 9600 bit/s baud (other bitrates on request) 1 Start bit 8 data bits 1 stop bit...
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Connections and Interfaces 10.4.2.2 Position request of LIMAX2M with the address “i” To LIMAX2M answer Byte Adr. check = characterises the message as position request ABS-Position = address of the LIMAX2M (0Bh – 7Fh) to request Position values are always smaller than FFFF00h 10.4.2.3 A LIMAX2M address request Attach in each case only one LIMAX2M e.g.
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Connections and Interfaces Table 5: Error-codes of an addressable LIMAX2M Code Meaning Wrong sequence of bytes sent to LIMAX2M, for example if 4. Byte after STX is no ETX or the Byte after STX is not 0x04, 0x05 or 0x06. Receiving Error / Interface Error (for example if a message with a wrong baud rate was sent etc.) Invalid LIMAX2M address: appears after trying to assign an address smaller 0Bh or bigger 7Fh to LI- MAX2M.
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Connections and Interfaces 10.4.3 Pin Assignment RS422 Table 6: Pin Assignment RS422 8-pin M12 (male) connector Colour Function White 0V / GND Brown +24 VDC Green RS422_RX+ Yellow RS422_RX- Grey RS422_TX+ Pink RS422_TX- Blue N.C. N.C. Housing Blank Cable shield 10.4.4 Pin Assignment RS485 Table 7: Pin Assignment RS485 5-pin M12 (male) connector...
Disturbances, Maintenance, Cleaning 11 Disturbances, Maintenance, Cleaning This chapter describes possible causes for disturbances and measures for their removal. In case of increased disturbances, please follow the measures for fault clearance in chapter 11.1. In case of disturbances that cannot be eliminated by following the advice and the fault clearance measures given here, please contact the manufacturer (see second page).
Disturbances, Maintenance, Cleaning 11.3 Maintenance The device is maintenance-free. WARNING! Danger through non-conventional maintenance! Non-conventional maintenance can lead to severe injuries and damage of property. Therefore: Maintenance works may only be completed by staff that has been authorized and trained by the operator. 11.4 Cleaning WARNING! The device can only be cleaned with a damp cloth, do not use aggressive cleanser!
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Type Designation 12 Type Designation LIMAX2M 1000 CO0T M12M Series/Type: LIMAX2M = LIMAX2 MINI (1-channel) SN-number: = standard version = 1. special version (etc.) Signal cable length: = M12 connector on device (standard) = 3.0 m, fixed cable outlet on device = 5.0 m, fixed cable outlet on device Resolution: 62N5...
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Type Designation 12.1 Accessories Order Designation Description AB20-80-10-1-R-D-15-BK80 Magnetic tape for series LIMAX2M Guidance LIMAX2M complete Set with guide rail with underlay and holding plate with screw Installation kit LIMAX RMS For centrally guided lift cars Installation kit LIMAX RMS 90 Angled for cabins with rucksack layout ...
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Type Designation Figure 31: Cable M12F5 - D9M Table 9: Connections Cable M12F5 - open cable ends M12F5 Function Brown N.C. White +24 VDC Blue 0 V / GND Black CAN H Grey CAN L Chassis Chassis Cable shield Cable shield Order Designation Description CABLE-LIMAX2M-M12F5-XX.X...
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Type Designation Table 10: Connections Cable M12F - open cable ends M12F8 Color SSI Function RS422 Function White 0 V / GND 0 V / GND Brown +24 VDC +24 VDC Green SSI_CLK+ RS422_RX+ Yellow SSI_CLK− RS422_RX− Grey SSI_DATA+ RS422_TX+ Pink SSI_DATA−...
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Type Designation 12.1.3 Mounting Angle Figure 34: Mounting angle Order Designation Description LIMAX02-M MW Mounting angle for LIMAX02-M - 40 -...
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Index 13 Index Accident prevention regulations......5 Magnetic Tape Structure ........13 CAN Interface and Protocols ......23 Maintenance ..........34, 35 Causes of risk ............ 7 Operating area ..........14 Changing the Operating Modes ....... 26 Operational safety ..........5 Cleaning ...........
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