Type ME63 ontent THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................6 Symbols ............................6 1.2 Definition of terms ........................6 INTENDED USE ............................7 BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................7 GENERAL NOTES...........................8 4.1 Contact addresses ........................8 4.2 Warranty ............................8 4.3 Information on the Internet ......................8 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ........................9 5.1 General description ........................9 5.2 Device functions ..........................9 5.3 System monitoring ........................10 TECHNICAL DATA ..........................11 6.1...
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Type ME63 7.1 Installing the device ........................16 7.2 Electrical connection of the device ...................16 7.2.1 Assignment of the connections ..................17 7.3 Combining ME6x modules ......................19 7.3.1 Module connections for the power supply ..............19 7.3.2 Simplified power supply plan ..................21 7.3.3 Combining ME66 modules ..................23 7.4 Combining different ME modules ....................24 MEMORY CARD ...........................25 START-UP WITH AN EXTERNAL CONTROLLER ................26 9.1 Cabling of büS networks ......................26 9.2...
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Type ME63 11.5 Passwords ..........................43 11.5.1 Change password .......................43 11.5.2 Factory reset of password ..................43 11.6 Configuring the device .......................43 OPC UA ..............................44 12.1 General description ........................44 12.2 Establishing a connection to OPC UA ..................44 12.2.1 Settings on the device ....................44 12.2.2 Settings for the OPC UA client ...................45 12.3 Server certificate ........................45 DISPLAY ELEMENTS ...........................47 13.1 LEDs for indicating the bus status ....................47...
Type ME63 The operating instructions THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The operating instructions describe the entire life cycle of the device. Keep these instructions ready to hand at the operation site. Important safety information. ▶ Read these instructions carefully. ▶ Observe in particular the safety instructions, intended use and operating conditions. ▶...
Type ME63 Intended use INTENDED USE The ME63 type fieldbus gateway is used as a fieldbus converter for the process values between büS participants and an industrial Ethernet PLC. The ME63 type supports the fieldbus protocols PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Modbus TCP EtherCAT, and CC-Link IE field basic. ▶ Use the device only as intended. Non-intended use of the device may be dangerous to people, nearby equipment and the environment. ▶ Use the device only in conjunction with third-party devices and components recommended or approved by Bürkert.
Contact addresses Germany Bürkert Fluid Control Systems Sales Centre Christian-Bürkert-Str. 13-17 D-74653 Ingelfingen Tel. + 49 (0) 7940 - 10-91 111 Fax + 49 (0) 7940 - 10-91 448 E-mail: info@burkert.com International The contact addresses can be found online at: www.burkert.com Warranty A precondition for the warranty is that the device is used as intended in consideration of the specified ope- rating conditions. Information on the Internet Operating instructions and data sheets for the Bürkert products can be found online at: www.burkert.com...
Type ME63 Product description PRODUCT DESCRIPTION General description The fieldbus gateway represents the central control unit for Bürkert products. The ME63 type FieldConnect consists of a fieldbus gateway which transmits the internal communication of the Bürkert field devices to all common industry standards for industrial Ethernet. Aux power/fieldbus 1 LED device status Cover with 2 screws. Drawer for memory card X01, X02: D-coded/fieldbus 2 connection X03 (IN), X04 (OUT): L-coded connection, 24 V DC Earth connection Fig. 1: View of ME63 type Device functions •...
Type ME63 Product description System monitoring The system monitoring checks the gateway as well as the connected büS devices using the NAMUR status. The system monitoring is in Bürkert Communicator at: General settings > Parameter > System monitoring Diagnostics menu option is used to set which type of messages of the büS devices is transferred by the gateway as the overall status.
Type ME63 Technical Data TECHNICAL DATA Standards and directives The device complies with the valid EU harmonisation legislation. In addition, the device also complies with the requirements of the laws of the United Kingdom. The harmonised standards that have been applied for the conformity assessment procedure are listed in the current version of the EU Declaration of Conformity/ UK Declaration of Conformity.
Type ME63 Technical Data Device labelling 6.4.1 Device top side labelling Fig. 2: Device top side labelling Item Designation Device-specific function Data matrix code with link to Bürkert product page Type & device designation Connections for industrial Ethernet (2-port switch) Power supply MAC address (clear text and data matrix code) English...
Type ME63 Technical Data 6.4.2 Left and right device side labelling Fig. 3: Labelling on the left side of the device Fig. 4: Labelling on the right side of the device Item Designation Performance data (ambient temperature, IP degree of protection for voltage, power consumption) Push-in connector icons Pin assignment Slot for memory card (located under the blue cover)
Type ME63 Technical Data 6.5.5 CC-Link IE field basic Number of occupied stations 1 to 16 Acyclic communication SLMP Server Transmission speed 100 MBit/s Data transport layer Ethernet II, IEEE 802.3 CC-Link interface Cyclic data 61450 (UDP) Discovery and SLMP Server 61451 (UDP) SLMP Parameter 45237 (UDP) SLMP Communication 20000 (UDP) 6.5.6...
Type ME63 Installation INSTALLATION WARNING Risk of injury due to improper installation. ▶ Only trained technicians may perform installation work. ▶ Perform installation work using suitable tools only. Installing the device The device will be delivered fully installed. Modifications to the device are only permitted to be carried out by Bürkert. → Install the device on a level surface using 2 screws (M4) and 2 flat washers (according to DIN 125). Observe the maximum tightening torque of 1 Nm. To discharge interference currents and EMC resistance, the devices have an earth connection. CAUTION Malfunction due to electrostatic discharge.
Type ME63 Installation Port Function Pin 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 X01 (IN), EtherNet X02(OUT) X03 (IN), Power supply (+24 V) (+24 V) X04(OUT) X1–X3, X5-X8 CAN + power supply CAN_GND 24 V CAN_H CAN_L (OUT) X04 (IN) CAN + power supply CAN_GND 24 V CAN_H CAN_L Table 2:...
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Type ME63 Installation Connections X1-X3, X5-X8 Assignment Function FE / CAN_GND Shielding 24 V Supply Supply CAN_H büS communication CAN_L büS communication Table 5: Connections M12, X1-X3, X5-X8 (socket), A-coded Connection X4 Assignment Function FE / CAN_GND Shielding 24 V Supply Supply CAN_H büS communication CAN_L büS communication Table 6:...
Type ME63 Installation Combining ME6x modules 7.3.1 Module connections for the power supply ME63 ME64 ME66 Fig. 6: Power supply via büS connection ME63 ME64 & ME66 M12-A, socket, büS/CANopen and 24 V X1-X3; M12-A, plug, büS/CANopen IN, max. 4 A, for DC, max. 4 A, for connection of a device connection of büS/ CANopen network X5-X8 via büS/CANopen...
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Type ME63 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator ME63 ME64 & ME66 Fig. 7: Power supply via X03 Connection Description M12-L, plug, power IN, max. 32 A, for power supply input X03 (IN) X04 (OUT) M12-L, socket, power OUT, max. 32 A, for power supply for other devices ATTENTION Damage to device ▶...
Type ME63 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator 7.3.2 Simplified power supply plan When modules in the ME6x product series are combined, the information provided in this chapter must be followed. For type ME63, the supply can be either via X03 (max. 2x16A) or X4 (max. 4A). •...
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Type ME63 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator Reverse protection - ME63 If both supplies (A-coded and L-coded) are connected, it is not permitted for any return flow to occur via the A-coded supply. With the ME63 type, this is prevented via reverse protection. If the modules are only supplied via the M12 A-coded (X4) supply, the reserve protection function switches over automatically. Power supply via X01 (AUX power) - ME64 & ME66 The power supply is activated via port X03 for the modules in delivery condition.
Type ME63 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator 7.3.3 Combining ME66 modules In this instance, the switch must be changed in order to use AUX power. „7.3.2 Simp- lified power supply plan“ only data = 2x16 A = 2x16 A Fig. 9: Example for the combination of ME66 modules English...
Type ME63 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator Combining different ME modules In this instance, the switch must be changed in order to use AUX power. ME66 ME64 max. ME63 ME66 ME64 ME66 only data only data only data = 2x16 A = 2x16 A = 2x16 A = 32 A...
Type ME63 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator MEMORY CARD The memory card can be used to store device-specific values and user settings and transfer them to another device. The memory card is part of the accessories and is not enclosed as a standard. The memory card is not suitable for back-ups. If the memory card of the device is re-inserted at a later stage, the data last saved are not restored.
Please refer to the documentation of your project design software for instructions regarding the installation of the start-up files. Advanced gateway functionalities Information on Control Mode (communications settings), Control Word (running cyclical commands) and Object Route Function (access to other büS objects) can be found at: www.burkert.com → ME63 type → Operating instructions “Fieldbus description” English...
In addition to the software, the “USB-büS-interface”, available as an accessory, is required. This chapter describes the basic use of the Bürkert Communicator. Detailed information on using the Bürkert Communicator software can be found on the Bürkert website at: → 8920 → “Operating instructions” downloads. www.burkert.com 10.1 User interface Add interface...
Type ME63 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator 10.2 Connecting the device to the Bürkert Communicator The Bürkert Communicator can be connected to the device via a büs network or with the büS stick. → Install Bürkert Communicator on the PC. → Use the USB-büS-Interface to establish the connection between the device and PC. Not required for the devices on a büS network.
Type ME63 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator Fig. 13: Protocol setting, Ethernet parameters IP parameter settings menu option is used to check the IP parameters entered. 10.4 Configuring the fieldbus gateway The name of the set protocol (protocol name) appears in the configuration area of Bürkert Communicator. Fieldbus protocol Input Output Total number Input Output Total number values values of values bytes bytes of bytes PROFINET...
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Type ME63 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator 10.4.3.1 Edit general settings Create a gateway configuration General settings General device settings Information on inputting, see Product code 65017 “Table 7: Meaning of the input fields” Product family Gateway Product name MEX3 Description Gateway Default network settings IP address of the gateway 192.168.0.100 Network mask 255.255.255.0...
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Type ME63 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator 10.4.3.2 Declare inputs and outputs for the gateway configuration Create a gateway configuration Declare inputs and outputs Groups/devices – Products – Electromotive valves 0030739000000001 332x E_Process_Valve 336x E_Process_Valve Inputs and outputs 328x Motor Control Valve + Process and control EVA_POS valves...
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Type ME63 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator Add device(s) Settings Values per device Device name (prefix for all value names) Number SP_IO Maximum possible number of inputs PV_IO Maximum possible number of outputs CMD_IO XCO_DO1 Device configuration XCO_DO2 Positioner DigitalIn Process controller CMD_GW SP_GW PCOinactiv_GW ExrError_GW NamurStatus PV_UserUnit CMDdigital...
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Type ME63 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator Context-related definition of the values • Input values Icon: Input values are values which come from the büS participant and are read by the PLC (büS participant → Fieldbus gateway → PLC) • Output values Icon: O Output values are values which are written from the PLC to the büS participant/fieldbus gateway. Output value Ongoing procedure as output data Input value...
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Type ME63 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator 10.4.3.3 Fieldbus-specific address mapping → Check editable fields and complete if required. The protocol-specific settings are explained in the following screen shots. → Press Continue. Address mapping for PROFINET: Create a gateway configuration Profinet Header info Main family Gateway Information Gateway Device ID 0x23 Device access point info Advanced Module ID Minimum cycle time of the gateway 0x100 Hardware version Software version...
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Type ME63 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator Address mapping for EtherNet/IP: Create a gateway configuration EtherNet/IP settings EthernetIP Data Major revision Minor revision Order number EtherNet/IP EDS revision EtherNet/IP product type Generic device, keyable (43) EtherNet/IP product code 4300 Addressing Automatic EtherNet/IP addressing Start Reset devices Cyclic Name...
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Type ME63 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator Address mapping for ModbusTCP: Create a gateway configuration Modbus TCP settings Bus ident data Device name: MajorMinorRev MEX3 Addressing Automatic modbus TCP addressing Use Modbus FC03 if possible Start address 0 Start Coil/register addressing Reset devices Start address 1 Cyclic Name Index...
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Type ME63 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator Address mapping for EtherCAT: Create a gateway configuration EtherCAT EtherCAT data EtherCAT product code Product code of the EtherCAT device must be a whole number, e. g.: 12345678 #xFDF9 EtherCAT revision EtherCAT revision of the device must be an 8-digit hex number beginning with #x ..#x00010002 Addressing Automatic EtherCAT addressing...
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Type ME63 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator Address mapping for CC-Link IE field basic: Create a gateway configuration CC-Link IE Field Basic Addressing Automatic CC-Link addressing Start Reset devices Cyclic Name Index Subindex Start addressing AI_AI1 0x2540 0x01 AI_AI2 0x2541 0x01 AI_AI3 0x2542 0x01 AI_AI4 0x2543 0x01 AI_AlasDI 0x2544 0x01...
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Type ME63 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator 10.4.3.4 Saving the gateway configuration → Select the output directory in the dialog box. Final settings → Press Continue. The gateway configuration is saved. The download onto the device runs in the background. The existing device description file is also located on the specified path in the subfolder. → Press Complete. T he configuration of the device is complete. The connection between the PLC and fieldbus gateway is established. The folder in which the description files are located opens automatically.
Type ME63 Start-up with Bürkert Communicator Gateway configuration files Storage folder Description Files for PROFINET GSDML-V2.32-Buerkert-Gateway-date-.xml PLC_Profinet Device description file. Import to the PLC GSDML-0078-0023-icon.bmp PLC_Profinet Icon used together with the device description file. help_profinet.csv/txt PLC_Profinet Overview of the cyclical and acyclic device values. Table 10: Overview of the files which are generated during the gateway configuration 10.5 Configuring the büS network büS...
Type ME63 Start-up using a web server START-UP USING A WEB SERVER The ME63 type FieldConnect has an integrated web server that provides functions for configuring and dis- playing status information. The web server can be used for the following protocols: • PROFINET • EtherNet/IP • Modbus TCP The IP address of the device is used for access via the web server. NOTE Unauthorized access to the web server.
Type ME63 Start-up using a web server Fig. 24: Web server view 11.4 Logging onto the web server → On the home page, click on Login on the top left. → Enter your user name and password: User name: admin Password: admin (or MAC address) →...
Type ME63 Start-up using a web server 11.5 Passwords NOTE Security risk due to standard passwords. Unauthorized persons can log in to the web server and make changes to the system. Please change standard passwords. ► If the web server is not needed, disable access via Bürkert Communicator. ► Web server > Parameters > Deactivate web server. The user name and password are factory set to admin. When resetting the passwords, these settings are reset to the default values. 11.5.1 Change password →...
Type ME63 OPC UA OPC UA 12.1 General description The OPC UA server allows an OPC UA client to read and write values (cyclical and acyclic) determined by the gateway configuration. To make the data from the ME63 and the connected büS devices on an OPC UA client, the following points are to be observed: •...
Type ME63 OPC UA After changing the settings on the ME63, a restart is essential. 12.2.2 Settings for the OPC UA client Endpoint URL opc.tcp://*IP address of the ME63*:*set server port (factory setting: 4840)* Example: opc.tcp://192.186.0.100:4840 Security settings Security policy none Message Security Mode none...
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Type ME63 OPC UA The device must be restarted after a successful exchange. To delete the user-specific certificate and set the factory certificate to active: → Click on Change certificate. → Confirmed with Ok. The factory certificate is loaded after the restart. When restoring the factory settings, the user-specific certificate is deleted and the factory certificate set to active. The user-specific certificate is not saved on a removable storage device and is therefore not transferred when the configuration is transferred to another device. English...
Type ME63 Display elements DISPLAY ELEMENTS Type ME63 has the following LEDs for diagnostics on the device status: • LEDs for indicating the bus status (communication status). • LED for indicating the device status. LED device status LED bus status 2 (com- LED bus status 1 (com- munication status) munication status)
Type ME63 Display elements Link/Act LED green green The device has a connection to the Ethernet The device has no connection to the Ethernet Link/Act LED yellow yellow flickering The device is sending/receiving Ethernet frames The device is not sending/receiving any Ethernet frames Table 12: Description of the LEDs, PROFINET IO 13.1.2 EtherNet/IP...
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Type ME63 Display elements LED bus status 2 Duo-LED red/green (network status) green Connected: An IP address is configured, at least one CIP connection (any transport class) has been estab- lished, and the time limit has not been exceeded for an exclusive owner connection green flashing No connections: An IP address is configured, but no CIP connections have been established, and the time limit has not been exceeded for an exclusive owner connection green-red-...
Type ME63 Display elements Link/Act LED green green The device has a connection to the Ethernet The device has no connection to the Ethernet Link/Act LED yellow yellow flickering The device is sending/receiving Ethernet frames The device is not sending/receiving any Ethernet frames Table 13: Description of the LEDs, EtherNet/IP 13.1.3 Modbus TCP...
Type ME63 Display elements 13.1.4 EtherCAT Colour State Description LED bus status 1 Duo-LED red/green (run) The device is in INIT state green flashing The device is in PRE-OPERATIONAL state (before operation) green single The device is in SAFE-OPERATIONAL state (in safe mode) flashing green The device is in OPERATIONAL state (in operation)
Type ME63 Display elements 13.1.5 CC-Link IE field basic Colour State Description Duo-LED red/green green Station in operation and ongoing cyclical communication green flashing Station in operation and stopped cyclical communication green flickering Station not configured Station is disconnected Error Duo-LED red/green Communication error triple DPM watchdog has elapsed flashing...
Type ME63 Display elements 13.2 LED for indicating the device status The LED for indicating the device status changes colour and status in accordance with NAMUR NE 107. If several device statuses exist simultaneously, the device status with the highest priority is displayed. The priority is based on the severity of the deviation from standard operation (red = failure = highest priority).
Detailed information on using the Bürkert Communicator software can be found on the Bürkert → 8920 → “Operating instructions” downloads. website at: www.burkert.com The overview below shows the menus that are displayed in the “installer” user level. This user level has the highest authorisation level.
Type ME63 Bürkert Communicator menus 14.3 Menus in the configuration area “PROFINET”, “EtherNet/IP”, “Modbus TCP” and CC-Link IE field basic Detailed view Parameter Detailed view Menu Parameter PROFINET, EtherNet/IP, Wizard for specifying input check and start conditions for Modbus TCP or CC-Link büS communication. IE field basic settings IP parameter settings Set DNS compatible name.
Type ME63 Bürkert Communicator menus Maintenance detailed view Detailed Menu view In these menus, the Maintenance Version number Stack name current values are Stack version displayed, not set. Stack build Stack revision Stack date ICom version Hardware reset of indus- trial communication Table 20: Settings in the “PROFINET” configuration area, maintenance detailed view 14.4 Menus in the “EtherCAT”...
Type ME63 Bürkert Communicator menus 14.5 Menus in the “General settings” configuration area Detailed view Parameter Detailed view Menu Set operation mode Parameter Status LED Configuration of the büS interface büS Assign displayed name for display and Bürkert Communicator. Location Specify location displayed for the device. Description Enter description text for tooltips Advanced Unique device name for partner assignment.
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Type ME63 Bürkert Communicator menus Detailed view Diagnostics Detailed Menu view In these menus, Diagnostics Device status Operating duration the current Device temperature values are dis- Supply voltage played, not set. Voltage drops Number since restart. Min./max. values Max. temperature Min. temperature Max. Supply voltage Min. Supply voltage Device start counter Removable storage medium status Current system time Battery voltage Number since restart.
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Type ME63 Bürkert Communicator menus Maintenance detailed view Detailed view Setting Maintenance Device information Displayed name only displayed if a name In these menus, was entered in the menu of the same name the current values for the Parameter detailed view. are displayed, not set.
Type ME63 Troubleshooting TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible cause Measure NAMUR LED goes out The power supply drops out peri- Use power supply with adequate periodically. odically; the device implements a power. reset each time. The voltage drop in the connection Increase cable cross-section. cable is too great.
Type ME63 Troubleshooting 15.1 Description of the error code Error code Description Overload detected. Overvoltage detected. Undervoltage detected. Voltage warning limit exceeded. Voltage warning limit undershot. Battery voltage warning limit undershot. Voltage drop detected. Excess temperature detected. Low temperature detected. Temperature warning limit exceeded. Temperature warning limit undershot.
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Type ME63 Troubleshooting Error code Description 33/12 Input value simulation active for at least 1 value. 33/13 Output value simulation active for at least 1 value. 33/14 Demo operation mode enabled. 33/32768 1 status message present. 35/1 EEPROM error detected. 35/2 At least 1 persistent memory cannot be used.
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Type ME63 Troubleshooting Error code Description 51/203 Error sending the MAC address. 51/204 Error registering the object data. 51/205 Error registering the connections, more than 5 specified. 51/206 Incorrect PROFIBUS address, only addresses 1–126 possible. 51/207 Incorrect CC-Link address, only addresses 1–64 possible. 51/208 Incorrect CC-Link baud rate. 51/300 The fieldbus master is in “Stop” state.
Type ME63 Troubleshooting ACCESSORIES NOTE Property damage due to incorrect parts. Incorrect accessories and unsuitable spare parts may cause damage to the device. ▶ Use only original accessories and original spare parts from Bürkert. Accessories Order number USB büS interface set 1 00772426 (including power supply unit, büS stick, terminating resistor, Y-distributor, 0.7 m cable with M12 plug) USB büS interface set 2 00772551 (including büS stick, terminating resistor, Y-distributor, 0.7 m cable with M12 plug)
In order to permanently use the functions without restrictions, a licence must be obtained. The following steps must be completed to obtain this licence: → Open Bürkert home page country.burkert.com and enter licence key or the identification number 567713 in the search field → Start search →...
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Type ME63 Licence activation → Open input mask at: https://communicator.burkert.com/deviceactivation and enter the following information: • Licence code • Article number of the product for which the f(x) function/batch function is to be enabled • Item serial number Fig. 30: Generate licence key When the input mask is complete, a licence key (see „Fig.
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Type ME63 Licence activation → Open Bürkert Communicator → Tools → Unlock device features (see „Fig. 32: Activate licence“) Fig. 32: Activate licence → Load licence (see „Fig. 33: Load licence“) → Open licence key Fig. 33: Load licence The unlimited f(x) function/batch function will be available after this procedure and can now be used.
▶ Store the device in a dry and dust-free location. Storage temperature: –30…+80 °C Environmentally friendly disposal ▶ Follow national regulations regarding disposal and the environment. ▶ Collect electrical and electronic devices separately and dispose of them as special waste. Further information at country.burkert.com. English...
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