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  • Page 1 ARIO-C-CL CC-Link User Manual     MTO-ARIOCCLU1-V2.0-2200US...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2. Overview of the ARIO-C-CL ........
  • Page 4 6.3. Configure the CC-Link Parameters ........... . .  ...

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface Thank you for purchasing Autonics products. Be sure to read and follow the Safety Precautions thoroughly before use. This manual contains information about the product and how to use it properly, so keep it in a place where users can easily find it.
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  • Page 7: Manual Guide

    • Any or all of the manual may not be edited or copied without permission. • The manual is not provided with the product. • Download and use from our website (www.autonics.com). • The contents of the manual are subject to change without prior notice according to the improvement of the product’s performance, and upgrade notices are provided through our website.
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  • Page 9: Common Symbols In The Manual

    Common Symbols in the Manual Failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death. Failure to follow instructions may result in injury or product damage. Supplementary explanation of the function Example of that function Important information about the feature Common Symbols in the Manual 　...
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  • Page 11: Safety Considerations

    Safety Considerations Observe all 'Safety Considerations' for safe and proper operation to avoid hazards. Warning 　 1. Fail-safe device must be installed when using the unit with machinery that may cause serious injury or substantial economic loss. (e.g., nuclear power control, medical equipment, ships, vehicles, railways, aircraft, combustion apparatus, safety equipment, crime/disaster prevention devices, etc.) Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury, fire or economic loss.
  • Page 12 The specifications and dimensions of this manual are subject to change without any notice for product improvement. Be sure to read and follow the considerations written in the instruction manual, other manuals, and technical information on our Autonics website. 12 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...

  • Page 13: Reference Manuals

    Be sure to read the reference manuals below to use the product correctly and follow the precautions written in these manuals. You can download the reference manuals on our Autonics website. Installation manual It contains information for you to setup and install the ARIO Unit.
  • Page 14 3. Software information: process images, and mapping information, etc. Module manual It contains information on the modules provided by Autonics. 1. Hardware information: specifications, indicators, connection diagram, and dimensions, etc. DAQMaster user manual It contains information and usage guides on ARIO-related functions supported by DAQMaster, the comprehensive device management program.

  • Page 15: Overview Of The Ario-C-Cl

    The data link system also supports reducing wiring and costs for building a distributed system. The ARIO-C-CL supports the CC-Link protocol. This coupler composes the physical structure of connected modules and devices and creates input and output process images linked with the data of CC-Link.

  • Page 16: Unit Descriptions

    It is a setting switch to designate the station number of the coupler in the CC-Link communication network. You can also set the station number in the DAQMaster. For detailed information on addressing method, refer to the 2.5, “Assign the Station Number”. 16 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...
  • Page 17 4. CONFIG Port It is a port to connect to the PC where DAQMaster is installed. 1. Port type: USB Type-B Micro 5. Indicators It displays the status of the coupler and communication connection as shown below. For detailed information on the indicators, refer to the Indicators.

  • Page 18: Cc-Link Communication Connector

    Marking on the connector Color Description DA: DATA A Blue RS-485 High signal DB: DATA B White RS-485 Low Signal DG: Data Ground Yellow Ground for RS-485 signal SH: Shield Shield FG: Frame Ground Frame Ground 18 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...

  • Page 19: Set The Transmission Rate

    2.4. Set the Transmission Rate • Be sure to use the connector and cable approved by the CC-Link Partner Association (CLPA). • Be sure not to exceed the maximum cable length of each transmission rate. • The maximum overall cable distances are described based on the terminal resistor 110 Ω.

  • Page 20: Assign The Station Number

    Be sure to set the station number not to be duplicated with other stations considering occupied station numbers in each station (slave stations of the data link). Rotary switches (x10, x1) Station number The station number assigned by the DAQMaster 01 to 64 1 to 64 [Example] CC-Link system configuration 20 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...

  • Page 21: Assign The Station Number In The Daqmaster

    2.5.1. Assign the Station Number in the DAQMaster 1. Set the positions of the coupler’s decimal rotary switches to 00. 2. To designate the station number in the DAQMaster, go to the Comm Mode » Property tab of the coupler »...

  • Page 22: Connections Of The Power Terminal

    • The terminals feed the power supply to the 5, 11 Field Power (Negative: 0 V bottom input contacts. • The IO POWER indicator lights up. 6, 12 Frame Ground / Shield Frame ground 22 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...

  • Page 23: Indicators

    3. Indicators The indicators of the ARIO-C-CL coupler consist of elements indicating the operating status for the coupler, and connection status for the field network (CC-Link) as shown in the figure below. For detailed information on each indicator, refer to the following tables below.

  • Page 24: Leds For The Coupler Status

    The models of the replaced module and the previous one mismatch (normal operation) Flashing (2 times) No module connection (non-recoverable) Flashing (3 times) Abnormal module operation (non-recoverable) Flashing (4 times) The number of modules and data size exceeded Normal operation 24 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...
  • Page 25 4. The status of power supply for the module Indicator LED color Status Description IO POWER Green Supply voltage for the I/O signals of modules : Normal Supply voltage for the I/O signals of modules : None 3.1. LEDs for the Coupler Status 　 25...

  • Page 26: Leds For The Field Network Status

    • DATARATE rotary switch error (transmission rate setting error) Flashing The settings of transmission rate and station number are (0.4 sec) changed while the coupler is running. • Data link is being executed. • Hardware (PLC CPU) reset 26 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...
  • Page 27 Refer to the timing chart below for the flashing operation of indicators. The operation is repeated as flashing every 200 microseconds and standby for 1 second. 3.2. LEDs for the Field Network Status 　 27...
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  • Page 29: Process Images

    4. Process Images 4.1. Memory Map The ARIO unit composes the memory map in its memory space to assign and manage the data collected by the coupler and modules. The master in the field network controls the input and output devices via this memory map generated by the ARIO unit.

  • Page 30: Data Processing In The Module

    4 channels/module (4-CH/module) 1-byte 8 channels/module (8-CH/module) 1-byte 16 channels/module (16-CH/module) 2-byte (= 1-word) Analog input/output 8-bit/channel (8-bit/CH) 1-byte : Byte-oriented 12-bit/channel (12-bit/CH) 2-byte (= 1-word) 16-bit/CH (16-bit/CH) 2-byte (= 1-word) 24-bit/channel (24-bit/CH) 4-byte (= 2-word) 30 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...

  • Page 31: Check The Data Of The Modules

    4.2.1. Check the Data of the Modules You can check the data of modules connected with the coupler as shown in the figure below. To check the data, go to Comm Mode » » I/O Monitor in the DAQMaster. The binary, decimal, and hexadecimal are supported as the display format in the DAQMaster. 1.

  • Page 32: Example Of The Process Image

    Remote registers (RWr and RWw). The coupler does not use the information in bit units such as Remote input and output (RX and RY) for the data exchange. DAQMaster: An arrangement example of the ARIO unit DAQMaster: The address map of the ARIO unit 32 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...

  • Page 33: Input Process Image

    4.3.1. Input Process Image Byte Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 0: Coupler Diagnostic Data High Byte Diagnostic data Low Byte 2: DI04P Ch.4 Ch.3 Ch.2 Ch.1 3: AI02V1 Ch.1 High Byte Ch.1 Low Byte Ch.2 High Byte Ch.2 Low Byte...

  • Page 34: Mapping Of The Coupler Diagnostic Data

    Checking the connected module 0: Normal state (one or more modules connected) 1: No module connected WP (Warranty Period) Notice of product warranty period (≤ 3 years, 157,680 0: Within the warranty period 1: End of warranty period 34 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...
  • Page 35 MS (Module State) The status of connected modules (running with DIAG indicator) 0: Normal state 1: Error CS (Coupler State) The information on the coupler state (running with SYSTEM indicator) 0: Normal state 1: Error • Cause 1: Error occurred in the coupler initialization and settings, etc.
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  • Page 37: Cc-Link Address Area

    5. CC-Link Address Area 5.1. Data Types The remote device station exchanges bit unit or word unit data through the cyclic transmission. The data types handled by CC-Link are shown in the table below. Data unit Signal name Description The input data transmitted from the remote station (Remote input) to the master station The output data transmitted from the master...

  • Page 38: Memory Map Of The Ario Unit

    AI 2, channel 2 MSB RWrn5 AI 2, channel 2 LSB RWwn5 Not used DI 2, channel 1 to 4 RWrn6 DI 3, channel 1 to 4 RWwn6 Not used RWrn7 Not used RWwn7 Not used 38 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...

  • Page 39: Gx-Works2 Guide

    6. GX-Works2 Guide • Be sure to see the version compatibility table of the ARIO Series on our Autonics website to check the software/firmware(SW) and hardware(HW) versions of the coupler and modules. • Refer to the 7.2, “Update the Firmware Version”...
  • Page 40 Endian. This chapter only describes based on the Mitsubishi’s master (PLC) and software. For detailed information on communication connection and usage method with the master, refer to the user manuals provided by the specific manufacturer. 40 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...

  • Page 41: Create A Mitsubishi Plc Project

    6.2. Create a Mitsubishi PLC Project 1. Click the Project » New… in the top menu. 2. Configure the properties of connected PLC in the New Project window and click the • Series: PLC CPU series name • Type: PLC CPU model name •...
  • Page 42 3. Double-click the Project View » Parameter » PLC Parameter on the left side of the screen. 4. To register the MAIN program, click the on the Program tab in the Q Parameter Setting Insert window. 42 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...
  • Page 43 5. To import the information on the currently connected PLC, click the on the I/O Read PLC Data Assignment tab in the Q Parameter Setting window. (The PLC and ARIO unit are in the Online state.) 6. To check an error occurrence, click the at the bottom of the Q Parameter Setting window.

  • Page 44: Configure The Cc-Link Parameters

    6.3. Configure the CC-Link Parameters 6.3.1. General Settings 1. Double-click the Project View » Network Parameter » CC-Link on the left side of the screen. 44 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...
  • Page 45 2. To set each parameter in the CC-Link Module Configuration window, refer to the descriptions below. ◦ Number of Modules: The number of modules connected to the PLC CPU ◦ Start I/O No.: The head address of the network module ◦...
  • Page 46 3. To configure the coupler, click the Station Information 4. The CC-Link Station Information Module window appears. 46 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...
  • Page 47 5. To configure the coupler, refer to the descriptions below. Station Type Select the Ver.2 Remote Device Station (only CC-Link Ver 2.0 is supported.) Number of Occupied Stations and Expanded Cyclic Setting ◦ Set the occupied station and extended cyclic setting the same as the DATARATE rotary switch setting of the coupler.
  • Page 48 Station No. as the station number. Set the positions of decimal rotary switches on the coupler to that station number. 7. To check an error occurrence, click the at the bottom of the CC-Link Station Information Check Module window. To save the settings, click the 48 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...
  • Page 49 8. To check an error occurrence, click the at the bottom of the CC-Link Module Configuration Check window. To save the settings, click the 6.3. Configure the CC-Link Parameters 　 49...

  • Page 50: Settings With Csp

    (occupied station and station type), input/output data (memory map), etc. 1. Download the CSP+ file of the ARIO-C-CL on our Autonics website. 2. Refer to the README.txt in the downloaded folder and select the CSP+ file suitable for the S/W version of the coupler.
  • Page 51 5. Select the downloaded CSP+ file and click the Register 6. To install the CSP+ file, click the 6.3. Configure the CC-Link Parameters 　 51...
  • Page 52 ◦ Total Module Connected: Automatic setting after the CC-Link configuration ◦ Remote register (RWr, RWw): Enter the start address of ARIO input/output module after the CC-Link configuration. ◦ Station Information Setting: Configure the coupler via CSP+ file. 52 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...
  • Page 53 4. The CC-Link Configuration Module window appears. Check whether Module List » CC-Link Module (Autonics Corporation) » ARIO-C-CL is added on the right side of the screen. 5. Drag and Drop the ARIO-C-CL to the Host Station direction. 6.3. Configure the CC-Link Parameters 　 53...
  • Page 54 7. If multiple devices are connected and the number of occupied stations is different, designate the number right side of the Station No. as the station number. Set the positions of decimal rotary switches on the coupler to that station number. 54 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...
  • Page 55 8. Click the in the top menu. Close with Reflecting the Setting 9. The number of couplers connected to the Total Module Connected is applied. Specify the start address of the ARIO input/output module to the Remote Register (RWr, RWw). 10.
  • Page 56 11. Click the View » Docking Window » Device Reference in the top menu. 12. To check the mapping information of the ARIO unit, select the Start I/O No. in the Device Reference(CC-Link) window. 56 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...

  • Page 57: Download The Program

    6.4. Download the Program 1. Click the Online » Write to PLC… in the top menu. 2. Click the in the Online Data Operation window. Parameter+Program 6.4. Download the Program 　 57...
  • Page 58 3. Click the after confirming that all checkboxes of the Target below are selected. Execute 4. Download is completed. Reset the PLC CPU. 58 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...

  • Page 59: Monitor The I/O Data

    6.5. Monitor the I/O Data 1. Click the Online » Monitor » Device/Buffer Memory Batch in the top menu. 2. Enter the D100 which is the start address of RWr to the Device Name. You can see that the input signals are applied to channel 1 to 4 of the first digital input module. 6.5.
  • Page 60 Device Name. To apply the output signals to channel 1 to 4 of the first output module, double-click the value area on the right side of the mapping of the bits. 4. Enter the value of 15 to the Value area and click the . (15 = Binary 0000 1111) 60 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...
  • Page 61 5. You can see that the output signals are applied as shown in the figure below. (The channel indicators (no. 1 to 4) of digital output module light up.) 6.5. Monitor the I/O Data 　 61...
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  • Page 63: Daqmaster

    7.1. Monitor the ARIO Unit 1. Connect the CONFIG port of the ARIO coupler to the PC where the DAQMaster is installed. 2. Select the Supported Device List » AUTONICS » ARIO Config to add the ARIO coupler and then select the Connect »...
  • Page 64 ARIO Config, the tag list of the connected input/output module is displayed. Double-click the tag to be monitored to add it on the DAQ List window. 4. The tags are added on the DAQ List window as shown below. 64 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...
  • Page 65 5. Double-click the RunTime Screen » Data » (e.g.) Multi Panel to configure the visualized monitoring screen. A multi-panel window will be created on the DAQ Space window. 6. Drag and drop the tags added on the DAQ List window to the Multi Panel window. 7.1.
  • Page 66 7. When selecting the Project » Run, you can monitor the channel status of the module. 66 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...

  • Page 67: Update The Firmware Version

    1. Select the to perform the update. Firmware update Without Internet connection 1. Download the latest firmware version of the coupler from the Autonics website. 2. Select the to import the downloaded .zip file. Load firmware file 3. Select the latest version of ARIO-C-CL at the Firmware version list 4.
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  • Page 69: Dimensions

    8. Dimensions • For the detailed drawings, follow the Autonics website. • Unit: mm Coupler 8. Dimensions 　 69...
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  • Page 71: Specifications

    9. Specifications 9.1. Electrical/Mechanical Specifications Max. number of ≤ 32 (The length of connected modules: ≤ 384 mm) connectable modules Memory size • Input: 256-byte • Output: 256-byte Power supply • Unit (coupler + module): ≤ 9.6 W, ≤ 400 mA (≤ 200 mA/CH, 2-CH/COM) •...

  • Page 72: Environmental Conditions

    Ambient temperature -10 to 55 ℃, storage: -25 to 70 ℃ (no freezing or condensation) Ambient humidity 35 to 85 %RH, storage: 35 to 85 %RH (no freezing or condensation) Protection rating IP20 (IEC standard) 72 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-CL...

  • Page 73: Communication Specifications

    1, 2, 4, 8 times setting Interface type RS-485 Topology Bus, Trunk, Drop Line, Daisy Chain CSP+ file Download the CSP+ file on our Autonics website 10.2. ABUS Transmission rate 4 Mbps Topology Bus, Drop Line 10.1. CC-Link Communication 　 73...
  • Page 74 Dimensions or specifications on this manual are subject to change and some models may be discontinued without notice. www.autonics.com...

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