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FMS EMGZ480 Operating Manual

Digital microprocessor controlled tension measuring amplifier with integrated can-bus interface
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Operating Manual
EMGZ480
EMGZ480.M16
Digital microprocessor controlled Tension Measuring
®
Amplifier with integrated CAN-BUS
interface
Operating Manual Version 1.10 10/2007 ff
Firmware Version 1.01
GSD Version 1.00 08/06
This operating manual is also available in German.
Please contact your local representative.
Diese Bedienungsanleitung ist auch in Deutsch erhältlich.
Bitte kontaktieren Sie die Vertretung im zuständigen Land.
© by FMS Force Measuring Systems AG, CH-8154 Oberglatt – All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 This operating manual is also available in German. Please contact your local representative. Diese Bedienungsanleitung ist auch in Deutsch erhältlich. Bitte kontaktieren Sie die Vertretung im zuständigen Land. © by FMS Force Measuring Systems AG, CH-8154 Oberglatt – All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Configuring the Lowpass Filter Parameter Setting..................19 List of System Parameters List of Parameter EMGZ 480 / 480.M16 Description of the System Parameters Description of Parameters EMGZ480 / 480.M16 Specification of the CAN-Bus Interface (Devise profile)....24 10.1 General Remarks 10.2 Summary of Objects (application specific) 10.3...
  • Page 3 Operating Manual EMGZ480 11.10 Object 2040: Parameter scaling analogue output 11.11 Object 2051: Parameter Find offset 11.12 Object 2052: Parameter Calibration CAN-BUS Catalogue System Parameter Objects ........ 48 12.1 Object 2080: System Parameter Language 12.2 Object 2081: System Parameter Measuring System 12.3...

  • Page 4: Safety Instructions

    1.2 List of Safety Instructions The functionality of the Tension Measuring Amplifier is only guaranteed, if the components and their application are used as recommended by FMS. Arrangements other than the one recommended here can cause heavy malfunction. The installation instructions on the following pages must strictly be followed.

  • Page 5: Definitions

    Gain: Amplification factor for the measuring signal. The proper value will set the measuring range of the sensor to the corresponding output range of the signal. 3 System Components An EMGZ480/EMGZ480.M16 system consist of the following components (refer to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2): Force sensors •...

  • Page 6: System Description

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 4 System Description E480001e . 1: Basic application of the EMGZ480 Tension Measuring Amplifier E480015e . 2: Basic application of the EMGZ480.M16 Tension Measuring Amplifier with wireless data transmission 4.1 Functional Description The force measuring sensor gathers the tension force in the material and transmits the value as a mV signal to the electronic unit.

  • Page 7: Force Sensor

    The electronic unit contains a signal amplifier with a highly accurate sensor power supply section. The integrated CAN-BUS interface block handles the CAN-Bus protocol. EMGZ480 and EMGZ480.M16 can process the signals of two force sensors (sum signal). Strain Gauge Amplifier The strain gauge amplifier section provides the highly accurate 5V DC supply voltage for one or two force measuring sensors.

  • Page 8: Quick Installation Guide

    • Set your parameters in the CAN-BUS master computer (ref. to „10. Specification of the CAN-BUS interface“) • Put EMGZ480 measuring amplifier into operation and calibrate it by means of CA- BUS (refer to „8. Calibrating the measuring amplifier“) • Turn system on and proceed with a test run with low speed •...

  • Page 9: Dimensions

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 6 Dimensions 6.1 Dimensions EMGZ480 C480017e Fig. 4: Outline drawing EMGZ480...

  • Page 10: Dimensions Emgz480.M16

    6.2 Dimensions EMGZ480.M16 C480018e Fig. 5: Outline drawing EMGZ480.M16 EMGZ480 and EMGZ480.M16 come in robust and resilient aluminium housing. They were designed to work under the most stringent environmental conditions. The sealed housing is rated for a protection class of IP68.

  • Page 11: Installation And Wiring

    In rotating applications the force measuring sensors are mounted such that centrifugal forces are compensated. Using FMS RMGZ sensors this can be achieved by turning the Red Point parallel to the rotation axis and in direction of the positive force component (refer to Fig.

  • Page 12: Mounting The Measuring Amplifier

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 7.2 Mounting the Measuring Amplifier We recommend mounting the Measuring Amplifier EMGZ480/480.M16 as close as possible to the Force Measuring Sensor Caution Improper handling may damage the fragile electronic equipment! Don’t use rough tools such as screwdrivers or pliers! Operators handling the processor board must wear a well earthed bracelet in order to discharge static electricity.
  • Page 13 Operating Manual EMGZ480 EMGZ480018 Fig. 8: Connector configuration, settings (jumpers) EMGZ480.M16 Note The CAN-BUS network must be terminated properly. Otherwise the installation cannot be set into operation. It has to be ensured that only the last device of the CAN-BUS chain...

  • Page 14: Wiring Diagrams

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 7.4 Wiring Diagrams E480011e Fig. 9: Wring Diagram EMGZ480 E480011e Fig. 10: Wring Diagram EMGZ480.M16...
  • Page 15 Fig. 11: Assembly of CAN-BUS cables E470009e connection. EMGZ480.M16: The cables are delivered by FMS already with M16 connectors on both sides for easy assembly. For the EMGZ480.M16 amplifier version cables of the type 2x2x0.25 mm [AWG 23] shielded 2 twisted pairs are used.

  • Page 16: Simulating Method, Calibration With The Plc Or Pc

    PLC or the master computer. Checking the Force Measuring Sensor • Connect Force Measuring Sensor to the EMGZ480 amplifier (ref. to 7.4 “Wiring Diagram”). • Check whether a load in the processing direction results in a positive signal. If the output is negative, change the wires +signal and –signal in the amplifier.

  • Page 17: Mathematical Method

    The actual mounting conditions, which usually deviate from the ideal world, can also not be taken into account. Mathematical base for calculating the Gain factor: C431012e fig. 13: Force vectors in the FMS force measuring bearing GainFactor δ γ...

  • Page 18: Scaling Of Analogue Output

    • Offset and Gain are now fail safe stored in the measuring amplifier. 8.3 Scaling of Analogue Output The analogue output in the EMGZ480 (see schematics in Fig.9) can be scaled to any nominal force. E.g. 500N must correspond to 10V the maximal output signal of the amplifier.

  • Page 19: Parameter Setting

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 9 Parameter Setting 9.1 List of System Parameters Parameter Unit Default Language German, English Unit-System Metric or US standard Metric Baud-rate kBit 50, 100, 125, 250 Cycle time PDO [ms] 50, 100, 200, 500 9.2 List of Parameter EMGZ 480 / 480.M16...

  • Page 20: Description Of The System Parameters

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 9.3 Description of the System Parameters The system parameters can be read or written with the CAN-BUS Objects Language This parameter determines the display language on the CAN-Master Use: (e.g. PC or PLC) English, German English Range:...

  • Page 21: Description Of Parameters Emgz480 / 480.M16

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 9.4 Description of Parameters EMGZ480 / 480.M16 Offset This parameter stores the value determined by the CAN-Object 2051 Use: Find offset in [Digit]. –8000 8000 Range: Default: [Digit] Increment: Unit: 2001h CAN Object: Gain This parameter stores the value determined with the CAN Object 2052 Use: Calibration.
  • Page 22 Operating Manual EMGZ480 Lowpass output The electronic unit contains a low-pass filter to prevent noise from Use: interfere with the output signal. This parameter determines the cut off frequency of the filter. The lower the cut off frequency, the more sluggish the signal on the output terminals will be.
  • Page 23 Operating Manual EMGZ480 Limit value 2 CAN-BUS Object 6508.2 „Limit value 2“ is activated, if the defined Use: threshold value is over- or under-run (irrespective of the parameter Limit value21 min or max). The threshold value can be set with this CAN-BUS Object.

  • Page 24: Specification Of The Can-Bus Interface (Devise Profile)

    10 Specification of the CAN-Bus Interface (Devise profile) The following pages describe the CAN-BUD interface of the EMGZ480 / 480.M16. The CAN open „Communication Profile” bases on the CiA Draft Standard 301. In addition the EMGZ480 / 480.M16 amplifiers have some device specific CAN objects.

  • Page 25: Device Identification

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 10.3 Device Identification Object 1008 Device Name: “FMS EMGZ 480”*) Object 1009 Hardware Version: “Revision A”*) Object 100A Software Version: ‘1.00 ’*) (8 digits, unused digits are blank 20 *) according CiA Draft Standard 301, page e 10-9...

  • Page 26: Can Bus Object Catalogue

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 11 CAN Bus Object Catalogue The parameter name is always in the Sub-Index 2. The unit of the parameter is determined in the Sub-Index 3, which is defined as a Visible String. 11.1 Object 2001: Parameter Offset Offset With the CAN-BUS object 2051 „...
  • Page 27 Operating Manual EMGZ480 Sub-Index Description Parameter name Data type Visible String Access PDO Mapping Value Range String Default Value Offset feedback Sub-Index Description Parameter unit Data type Visible String Access PDO Mapping Value Range String Default Value [Dig] Sub-Index Description...

  • Page 28: Object 2002: Parameter Gain

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 Sub-Index Description Parameter default value Data type Integer 16 Access PDO Mapping Value Range Constant Default Value 11.2 Object 2002: Parameter Gain Gain This parameter stores the value determined with the CAN Object 2052 Use: Calibration. If the material tension cannot be simulated, you can also enter a calculated value using the formulas in „8.2 Mathematical...
  • Page 29 Operating Manual EMGZ480 Sub-Index Description Parameter name Data type Visible String Access PDO Mapping Value Range String Default Value Gain feedback Sub-Index Description Parameter unit Data type Visible String Access PDO Mapping Value Range String Default Value Sub-Index Description Parameter decimal places...

  • Page 30: Object 2003: Parameter Force Of Sensor

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 Sub-Index Description Parameter default value Data type Integer 16 Access PDO Mapping Value Range Constant Default Value 1000 11.3 Object 2003: Parameter Force of Sensor Force of Sensor This parameter stores the nominal force of the sensor. This value can be Use: found on the label of the force sensor.
  • Page 31 Operating Manual EMGZ480 Sub-Index Description Parameter name Data type Visible String Access PDO Mapping Value Range String Default Value Nominal force Sub-Index Description Parameter unit Data type Visible String Access PDO Mapping Value Range String Default Value [ ] dependent on object 2004 [N], [kN], [cN]...

  • Page 32: Object 2004: Parameter Unit Of Sensor

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 Sub-Index Description Parameter default value Data type Integer 16 Access PDO Mapping Value Range Constant Default Value 1000 11.4 Object 2004: Parameter Unit of Sensor Unit of Sensor This parameter stores the measuring unit of the sensor.
  • Page 33 Operating Manual EMGZ480 Sub-Index Description Parameter name Data type Visible String Access PDO Mapping Value Range String Default Value Unit of sensor Sub-Index Description Parameter unit Data type Visible String Access PDO Mapping Value Range String Default Value [N] falls 0, [kN] falls 1, [cN] falls 2...

  • Page 34: Object 2005: Parameter Lowpass Filter

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 Sub-Index Description Parameter default value Data type Integer 16 Access PDO Mapping Value Range Constant Default Value 0 -> N 11.5 Object 2005: Parameter Lowpass Filter Lowpass Filter The electronic unit contains a low-pass filter to prevent noise from Use: interfere with the output signal.
  • Page 35 Operating Manual EMGZ480 Sub-Index Description Parameter value Data type Integer 16 Access PDO Mapping Value Range 1 .. 2000 Default Value Sub-Index Description Parameter name Data type Visible String Access PDO Mapping Value Range String Default Value Lowpass feedback Sub-Index...

  • Page 36: Object 2006: Parameter Limit Value 1 Min Or Max

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 Sub-Index Description Parameter default value Data type Integer 16 Access PDO Mapping Value Range Constant Default Value 11.6 Object 2006: Parameter Limit value 1 min or max Limit value 1 min or max Through this CAN-BUS object the minimum or maximum limits of the Use: parameter „Limit value 1“...
  • Page 37 Operating Manual EMGZ480 Sub-Index Description Parameter name Data type Visible String Access PDO Mapping Value Range String Default Value Limit 1 min/max Sub-Index Description Parameter unit Data type Visible String Access PDO Mapping Value Range String Default Value Sub-Index Description...

  • Page 38: Object 2007: Parameter Limit Value

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 11.7 Object 2007: Parameter Limit value 1 Limit value 1 CAN-BUS Object 6508.1 „Limit value 1“ is activated, if the defined Use: threshold value is over- or under-run (irrespective of the parameter Limit value 1 min or max). This threshold value can be set with this CAN-BUS Object.
  • Page 39 Operating Manual EMGZ480 Default Value Limit value 1 Sub-Index Description Parameter unit Data type Visible String Access PDO Mapping Value Range String Default Value [ ] dependent on object 2004 (Unit of sensor) and US-Standard Sub-Index Description Parameter decimal places...

  • Page 40: Object 2008: Parameter Limit Value 2 Min Or Max

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 11.8 Object 2008: Parameter Limit value 2 min or max Limit value 2 min or max Through this CAN-BUS object the minimum or maximum limits of the Use: parameter „Limit value 2“ can be configured. In the CAN-BUS Object 6508.2 the status of the Limit value 2 can be seen.
  • Page 41 Operating Manual EMGZ480 Sub-Index Description Parameter unit Data type Visible String Access PDO Mapping Value Range String Default Value Sub-Index Description Parameter decimal places Data type Unsigned 8 Access PDO Mapping Value Range Constant Default Value Sub-Index Description Parameter minimum value...
  • Page 42 Operating Manual EMGZ480 11.9 Object 2009: Parameter Limit value 2 Limit value 2 CAN-BUS Object 6508.2 „Limit value 2“ is activated, if the defined Use: threshold value is over- or under-run (irrespective of the parameter Limit value21 min or max). This threshold value can be set with this CAN-BUS Object.
  • Page 43 Operating Manual EMGZ480 Default Value Limit value 2 Sub-Index Description Parameter unit Data type Visible String Access PDO Mapping Value Range String Default Value [ ] dependent on object 2004 (Unit of sensor) und US-Standard Sub-Index Description Parameter decimal places...

  • Page 44: Object 2040: Parameter Scaling Analogue Output

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 11.10 Object 2040: Parameter scaling analogue output Scaling analogue output This parameter determines which tension feedback value will Use: correspond to the maximum signal at the analogue output (10V respectively 20mA). A force value can be entered. The value has 4 digits. The decimal point Range: depends from the CAN-BUS Object 2003 “Force of sensor”.
  • Page 45 Operating Manual EMGZ480 Sub-Index Description Parameter unit Data type Visible String Access PDO Mapping Value Range String Default Value [ ] dependent on object 2004 (Unit of sensor) and US-Standard Sub-Index Description Parameter decimal places Data type Unsigned 8 Access...

  • Page 46: Object 2051: Parameter Find Offset

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 11.11 Object 2051: Parameter Find offset Find offset The CAN Bus Object 2051 Find offset determines the offset value of the Use: analogue input. The found value is stored in the object 2001 Offset in [Digit]. 0: No...

  • Page 47: Object 2052: Parameter Calibration

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 11.12 Object 2052: Parameter Calibration Calibration The CAN-BUS Object 2052 Calibration determines the gain of the Use: feedback value. The material tension is simulated with a known weight. This value can then be entered in [N] or [lbs]. The gain is calculated and stored in the object 2002 Gain.

  • Page 48: Can-Bus Catalogue System Parameter Objects

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 12 CAN-BUS Catalogue System Parameter Objects 12.1 Object 2080: System Parameter Language Language This parameter determines the display language on the CAN-Master Use: (e.g. PC or PLC) English, German English Range: Default: 2080h CAN Object: Object description:...
  • Page 49 Operating Manual EMGZ480 Sub-Index Description Parameter unit Data type Visible String Access PDO Mapping Value Range String Default Value Sub-Index Description Parameter decimal places Data type Unsigned 8 Access PDO Mapping Value Range Constant Default Value Sub-Index Description Parameter minimum value...

  • Page 50: Object 2081: System Parameter Measuring System

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 12.2 Object 2081: System Parameter Measuring System Measuring System This parameter indicates the measuring system that will be displayed. If Use: it is set to metric, all force values are shown in [N, cN, kN]. If it is set to US standard, all force values are shown in [lb, clb, klb].
  • Page 51 Operating Manual EMGZ480 Sub-Index Description Parameter unit Data type Visible String Access PDO Mapping Value Range String Default Value Sub-Index Description Parameter decimal places Data type Unsigned 8 Access PDO Mapping Value Range Constant Default Value Sub-Index Description Parameter minimum value...

  • Page 52: Object 2082: System Parameter Baudrate

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 12.3 Object 2082: System Parameter Baudrate Baudrate This parameter sets the speed of the CAN-BUS interface. If this Use: parameter is changed the electronic unit must be reset (power off – on). 0:50, 1:100, 2:125, 3:250 Range:...
  • Page 53 Operating Manual EMGZ480 Sub-Index Description Parameter unit Data type Visible String Access PDO Mapping Value Range String Default Value [kBit] Sub-Index Description Parameter decimal places Data type Unsigned 8 Access PDO Mapping Value Range Constant Default Value Sub-Index Description Parameter minimum value...

  • Page 54: Object 2083: System Parameter Cycle Time Pdo

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 12.4 Object 2083: System Parameter Cycle time PDO Cycle time PDO The parameter determines the cycle time (frequency) of the PDO Use: transmission in the CAN-BUS interface. If this parameter is changed the electronic unit must be reset (power off – on).
  • Page 55 Operating Manual EMGZ480 Sub-Index Description Parameter unit Data type Visible String Access PDO Mapping Value Range String Default Value [ms] Sub-Index Description Parameter decimal places Data type Unsigned 8 Access PDO Mapping Value Range Constant Default Value Sub-Index Description Parameter minimum value...

  • Page 56: Can-Bus Catalogue Operating System Objects

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 13 CAN-BUS Catalogue Operating System Objects 13.1 Object 7100: Cross values A/D-Converter This object contains the cross A/D-converter value of analogue input in Digit. Object description: Index 7100 Name A/D-converter value (cross) Object Code ARRAY Data Type...

  • Page 57: Object 7130: Feedback Value

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 13.2 Object 7130: Feedback value This object contains the feedback value of the amplifier. The decimal point depends on the CAN-BUS object 2003 Force of sensor. The gain is calculated and stored in the object 2002h Gain and on the CAN-BUS object 2004h Unit of force sensor).

  • Page 58: Can-Bus Catalogue Action Objects

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 14 CAN-BUS Catalogue Action Objects 14.1 Object 2210h: Parameter Set Default Parameters This object restores the default parameter set which in the same time the factory settings. 0: No 1: Yes, restore default parameter set Object description:...

  • Page 59: Can-Bus Catalogue Status Objects

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 15 CAN-BUS Catalogue Status Objects 15.1 Object 2100: Operating status This object indicates the actual operating status. Object description: Index 2100 Name Operating status Object Code ARRAY Data Type Integer 16 Category Mandatory Input description: Sub-Index Description...

  • Page 60: Object 6150: Analogue Input Status

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 15.2 Object 6150: Analogue Input Status This object contains the status of the analogue input. Bit 1 and bit 2 cannot be set at the same time. Reserved Negative overload Positive overload Error Remarks: Value Meaning No error at the analogue input...

  • Page 61: Object 6508: Alarms

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 15.3 Object 6508: Alarms Object 6508 contains the alarms of the CAN-BUS amplifiers (tension values). Remarks: Value Meaning No alarm Equal or exceeded Went below limit Object description: Index 6508 Name Alarms Object Code ARRAY Data Type...

  • Page 62: Communication Profile

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 16 Communication Profile 16.1 PDO_0 (1800 / 1A00) ID: 180h + Node ID Object 7130 (Feedback value) Data is sent periodically. The cycle time is determined with object 2083 (cycle time PDO). 16.2 PDO_1 (1801 / 1A01)

  • Page 63: Complete Object Overview

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 17 Complete Object Overview Index Type Name 1000 Unsigned32 Device type / C0191h according to Draft Standard 401 1005 Unsigned32 COB-ID SYNC-message 1008 Vis-String Manufacturer device name 1009 Vis-String Manufacturer hardware version 100A Vis-String Manufacturer software version...

  • Page 64: Non-Volatile Data Memory (Eeprom)

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 18 Non-Volatile Data Memory (EEPROM) Following objects are fail-save stored in a EEPROM memory and after booting-up the last used parameter set is loaded in the system. Object Item 2000 – 2009, 2040 Parameter 2080 - 2083 System Parameter Following objects are hardwired in the program code and are not changeable.

  • Page 65: Technical Reference

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 19 Technical Reference 19.1 Other Elements for Settings of EMGZ 480 E480014d Fig. 9: Setting Elements on the Electronic Board Element Function Addressing of CAN-Bus Line termination of CAN-Bus CAN-Bus LED (red) VCC Power LED (green) J200 Programming Connector (Tyco 12p).

  • Page 66: Trouble Shooting

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 20 Trouble Shooting From the system recognised errors can be requested in the CAN-BUS Object 2100h. Error Cause Corrective Action Feedback value Offset is wrongly Re-do Offset Compensation is > 0 despite loose compensated material Filter cut–off Correct cut-off frequency (ref „8.6...

  • Page 67: Technical Data

    Operating Manual EMGZ480 21 Technical Data Number of measuring points 1 Sensor terminals Max. 2 parallel wired sensors @ 350Ω per measuring point Sensor supply voltage 5.00VDC Input Signal Range 0...9mV (max. 12.5mV) Resolution A/D-Converter ±8192 Digit (14 Bit) Measuring Error <0.05% FS...
  • Page 68 Operating Manual EMGZ480 MS Force Measuring Systems AG FMS Italy FMS USA, Inc. FMS UK Aspstrasse 6 Via Baranzate 67 2155 Stonington Ave. Suite 119 Highfield, Atch Lench Road 8154 Oberglatt (Switzerland) I-20026 Novate Milanese Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 USA Church Lench Tel.

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