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Preface This manual is intended for the installation and use of the IQ Easy platform components: - Smart SLC - Addition SLC - Manager 4 - Extension 4 This manual must always be accessible to the operating personnel. Read this manual completely before installing and commissioning this product.
Explanation of symbols The following symbols may appear in this manual or on the product. Warning Indicates special information to pre vent injury or significant damage to the product or the environment. Danger Indicates information for preventing electric shocks. High temperature Indicates information for preventing burning. Sharp Edges Indicates information for preventing injury by sharp objects.
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1 Introduction The IQ Easy 4 system is a control system for all IQ 4.0 certified Simco-Ion devices. This Simco-ION product is IQ 4.0 certified. The product can be used within IQ 4 platform using a Smart SLC IQ 4.0/Manager IQ 4.0 system. ...
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Antistatic bar Neutralising WEB voltage Sensor bar Measuring WEB voltage Continuously calculate the discharge voltage and control the SmartSLC / Manager 4 anti-static bar Material to be neutralised Measurement data Control data Figure: CLFB principle Fieldbus principle Simco-ION A Fieldbus connection offers the possibility to integrate the devices with the machine ...
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1 Antistatic bar Neutralising WEB voltage 2 Sensor bar Measuring WEB voltage Continuously calculate the discharge voltage 3 SmartSLC / Manager 4 and control the anti-static bar 4 Material to be neutralised 5 Measurement data 6 Control data 11 Fieldbus connection Various fieldbus protocols are supported 12 Machine control PLC Various PLC brands and types are supported ...
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Smart SLC Spare part numbers No Part number Description Comment Smart SLC IQ 4.0 1034000000 Smart SLC IQ 4.0 standard device 1034000020 Smart SLC IQ 4.0 Profinet device with fieldbus 1034000030 Smart SLC IQ 4.0 EtherCAT device with fieldbus 1034000040 Smart SLC IQ 4.0 Ethernet/IP device with fieldbus...
Description The IQ Easy 4.0 platform is intended to connect Simco-Ion devices in order to control all devices from one central place. The core of the system consists of a Smart Simco-ION Logic Controller (Smart SLC) The Smart SLC is a plug&play control unit. It can control up to 6 Simco-ION devices. The Smart SLC is DIN rail mounting, and can be placed inside any electrical cabinet. Devices are ...
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CM-Tiny, charging generator 20 kV • CMM-Easy, charging generator 20 kV for IML applications • CM5 + IQ Com generator converter, charging generator up to 60 kV • VicinION IQ, • Cleanflex Easy IQ • Blowflex Easy IQ •...
2.2 Getting to know the system Smart SLC All components in the system are presented in an equal way and are referred to as "Object".
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Menu Menu items Screensaver Full screen Log-in out Maintenance Updates User Manual Refresh Refresh screen Current User Back Home Home Current local time Time Click to set localtime Login as Admin to click and set system time...
Object type Icon representing the Object type: Neutralising Neutralising for ATEX Charging Sensor Sensor for ATEX Fieldbus Function CLFB System ...
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Object status Running man with green background: Object is running Standing man with grey background: Object is standby Running man with orange background: Warning, object is running Standing man with orange background: Warning, object is standby Standing man with red background: Alarm, object is standby Black circle with stripe: ...
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Controls Controls of the object are shown when appropriate in the access level Object is running Click this button to set Object in standby Object in in standby Click this button to set Object in running Object is enabled Click this button to disable the Object Object is disabled Click this button to enable the Object...
Filter Status The view can be filtered on the status of Objects. Example: Clicking on the red triangle shows all Objects with a warning Clicking on the Home button or anywhere in the blue top will return to full unfiltered view.
Parameter Screen Parameter view , access level Basic Each parameter of the object is presented with an ICON and a text indicating the type of the para meter. Depending of the access level the appropriate parameters, controls and events are shown. Parameter view, access level Admin ...
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Parameter colours The parameters are shown in relevant groups indicated with a colour. General information about the Object Green background: Real time values Yellow background: Settings Blue background: Maintenance information about the Object Brown background: Actions...
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Parameter Info Parameters files are buttons that can be clicked to show the details. If a parameter has an action , clicking on the action symbol will directly initiate the action (Edit or run action)
Event log Action log Dismiss log: Clear the table and show only new events Refresh log: Show all events Filter: Filter event logs on type of event. ? Help: show help for the event...
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If there is contextial help present a ? button will be displayed. Click the button to get help. Click the button or close to close the help. Standard help will be displayed in english. If a translation in the chossen language of your setting is available, this will be displayed.
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3 Safety A qualified electrician must carry out electrical installation and repairs in accordance • with national and local regulations. The product must not be used in a fire or explosionhazardous environment. • The equipment must be properly earthed. Earthing is necessary to ensure proper and • safe operation and to prevent electric shocks upon contact. The power must be turned off before any work on the equipment is started to prevent •...
Technical specifications Electrical Supply voltage 21–27 V DC, Nom 24 V Current consumption Logic power Max. 1 A DC Current consumption Device power 3 A per device port, Max. 20 A DC Connections: Power in : Screw terminal block Device : push in terminal block IO (Logic in, Logic out): push in terminal block 2x USB Customer LAN RJ45, Only on Smart-SLC Simco-ION LAN 2x RJ45 Simco WLAN : Antenna *future Optional WLAN addition : Antenna *future ...
Installation Checks Check that the equipment is undamaged and that you have received the correct version. • Check whether the necessary accessories are included. • Check whether the details of the packing slip correspond to the details of the product re • ceived. If you have any problems or doubts, please get in touch with Simco-Ion Netherlands or the agent in your region.
Mechanical installation Mount the Smart-SLC or SLC in an electrical cabinet on a DIN rail. Mounting Click the unit on the DIN rail, bottom first. Unmounting: When mounted on a low DIN rail, place screw drivers in all 3 clips and move outwards. When mounted on a high DIN rail only clips on one side have to be released ...
Electrical installation Check the wiring diagram : Electrical wire connections Connect Simco-ION IQ devices Connect a Simco-ION IQ device to a port. Strip the 5 individual wires and terminate them with a cable end sleeve. Push the wired with cable end sleeve directly in to the correct position. The positions are colour marked.
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For device cables use cable ends for 0,34 mm² (supplied with the SLC) Strip the outside core approx 60 mm. Strip the wires 6 mm and use crimping tool to fix cable ends.
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Push wires in a device terminal block with the corresponding colours. Connection colours 1. Yellow/Green or Grey 2. Black 3. Blue 4. White 5. Brown ...
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Power: The Smart-SLC has 2 power connections. Logic power: This is the 24V power to the control electronics of the Smart-SLC: Supply 24V Device power: 24V power to all devices. 4.1 Technical Specifications See Chapter for more connectivity and electrical load details. The specification is for the maximum load of the SLC.
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Crimp the 2,5 mm² cable ends with a crimping tool (10 pieces supplied) Global status: The global status connection block can be used to get signals about the global status of the sys tem. It has 2 signals: 1: Global warning Pin 4 2: Global Alarm Pin 2 The connection Pin 1 and pin 3 are common 0V connection. See Chapter Technical Specifications for more connectivity and electrical load details.
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Connecting to the HMI (Human Machine Interface) The HMI is a web based application that will run on many different operating systems. When the SLC IQ 4 is connected to LAN via an Ethernet switch or router you can access the user interface though a browser. Hint Advice about the use of the product. Be careful how to connect the SLC IQ 4 to your network. Only use the LAN connection. Your net...
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Login procedure: Connect your login device to the same network that the SLC IQ 4 is connected to. Check the Nameplate of the SLC IQ 4 for the Item-number (1034xxxxxx)(set of ten) and the serialnumber (yyyyyyyy)(set of eight) and use these numbers in the browser URL: 1034xxxxxxyyyyyyyy.local/ Press Enter. A Screen saver or log-in screen should appear. Once your SLC IQ 4 is connected to your network, you can do an IP scan and access it di...
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Log in Log in The Smart SLC has 4 user access levels: • Basic (view only) • Advanced (operator) • Expert (supervisor) • Admin (Administrator) When you are logged in you can create and edit any user profile with a lower access level. ...
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In case you are using the Smart-SLC as a stand alone system the system time will be pre-set at the Simco-Ion factory and you will have to check and correct. ...
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Creating / removing a Function Closed Loop Feed back (CLFB) Closed Loop FeedBack principle The Closed Loop FeedBack (CLFB) functionality can automatically reduce the static charge on the production material to a desired level using the anti-static bar. Antistatic bar Neutralising WEB voltage Sensor bar Measuring WEB voltage Continuously calculate the discharge voltage and control the SmartSLC / Manager 4 ...
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Create a CLFB Result / explanation Action Click on the antistatic bar or Charging genera tor [target device] you want to incorporate in the CLFB. Then click the [+] next to the Related objects overlay. Then click the blue + button of the New closed loop feedback Object. ...
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The default setting is All, which used all the available segments. Selection, will let you choose which segments to use with setting the parameter Input Segments Refer to the CLFB manual section for the specif ic device for default settings and fine tuning the CLFB PID controller. ...
Fieldbus Integration Fieldbus principle Simco-ION A Fieldbus connection offers the possibility to integrate the devices with the machine control and realise control from one PLC. 1 Antistatic bar Neutralising WEB voltage 2 Sensor bar Measuring WEB voltage Continuously calculate the discharge voltage 3 SmartSLC / Manager 4 and control the anti-static bar 4 Material to be neutralised...
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GSD for ProfiNet, • Note: Before you start the configuration of the fieldbus you should have finished the setup of the whole system. All devices and extension SLC’s should be connected. • All related objects and functions s.a. CLFB should be configured • Any changes made to the system after generation of the XML file will be lost and will result in repro gramming the PLC integration! Configuration of the fieldbus.
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When the configuration was successful the fieldbus will show a green running status ProfiNet: folow next steps ; EtherCat scan your EtherCat master to get the configura tion Place a USB stick in the USB port Click the Export button ...
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Fieldbus Parameter configuration Fieldbus configuration ProfiNet ProfiNet EtherCat EtherCat ProfiNet The Fieldbus interface is established with a bus coupler. Connect one of the 2 ports to your ProfiNet network. LED’s next to the fieldbus connectors indicate: ProfiNet LED -> 1 (Network status) 2 (Link/ Act port 3 (Module status) 4 (Link/Act port FB2) FB1) Offline No link...
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Error in PLC when Device is not related to correct slot, example Sensor_Device_1 Refer tot the Smart SLC / Manager IQ Easy Fieldbus description document for detail about the available parameters. Document EtherCat LED’s next to the fieldbus connectors indicate: EtherCat LED -> 1 (Run) 2 (Error) 3 (Link/Act port...
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Fatal event Application con troller failure Red 1 flash Uncolicited state change Red 2 flash Sync manager watchdog timeout Red flashing Invalid configura tion Boot error Flickering Slot 1 (0) is dedicated to the IQ Easy “Smart_SLC application named manager”. It gives a status about the application and can be used to monitor the system and interpret if the ap plication is operational to send/receive fieldbus commands. Use scan or load PDO from Device to integrate the Smart_SLC EtherCat node to the project.
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Fieldbus Device parameters Fieldbus configuration ProfiNET EtherCat Refer to Refer tot the Smart SLC / Manager IQ Easy Fieldbus description document for detail about the available parameters.
Set Date and Time All system logging and events are stored in UTC time. When you have connected toe Smart_SLC with you company network that has internet acces, the system time will be synchronised with an NTC time server. ...
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Each user can set it's own local time. The local time setting will be stored in the user profile. ...
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Functional check Smart SLC Check on the dashboard of all connected devices are visible as objects. ...
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Functional check devices Check the individual device manual for operation check and fault conditions.
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Using the CLFB Function Check the help at the specific parameter in the HMI to get to know the CLFB and all indi vidual settings. A CLFB function Object can also be mapped to a fieldbus slot. When included in a fieldbus additional functionality is avaialble: - CLFB standby, for using CLFB with an intermitting proces. When CLFB is in standby it will keep the last setting of the CLFB and start from that point when CLFB is set to run.
8.1 Set system time / date To set the system date /time click/press on the clock. A screen with time / date and regions will appear. All data logging will be done in UTC time. You can set the local time for viewing in your browser. ...
Software updates Note: Only perform software updates when your machine/process is not in operation. Parts of the system will not be working during updates. A complete update will take up to 20 minutes. The system consists of 4 layers with software that may need updates. All 4 need to be completed to ensure a reliable working system.
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You can check the release notes on individual components to see what will change. Click “Install all updates” A message will appear : “Updating the system” Wait until the system finishes. The next stage will be ”Restarting , please wait” When the operating system has been updated you will be asked to log in. Log in as Administrator and finish the last part of the update procedure. You can follow the individual components being updated.
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Browser use cashing of pages and images. Especially after an update of the HMI your browser can show old pages and images. Use the REFRESH button after each update has finished. In case of persistent old images , clear you browser history. ...
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9 Faults When the system is not responding you can disconnect/connect the 24V logic power or use the reset button. Table: Faults when the device connected to a 24 V DC power supply Signaling Problem Cause Solution ...
Warranty The Simco-ION warranty conditions are described in and published on the internet. These conditions can be viewed by opening the following link. https://www.simco-ion.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Extended-warranty-conditions_GB.pdf Simco-ION Warranty Conditions GB Simco-ION Review these conditions before you submit equipment for repair (RMA procedure) to ...
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Store Simco-ION Always store the products in a dry and cool place. Disposal When disposing of the product, follow the local environmental regulations. Please do not dispose the product with regular waste at the end of its life, but offer it at an official point. This way, you help to protect the environment.
Spare parts Configuration overview Figure: SLC Spare parts List with spare parts 1 DIN Rail To be supplied by customer 2 Antenna Optional Connector device M12 female, straight with 3 cable...
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Connector device M12 female, angled with 4 cable 5 Connector device M12 female, straight 6 Connector device M12 female, angled 7 LAN Cable Cable end device wires Cable end power wires ...
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Register Send an email to cs@simcoion.nl to register for login to the SimcoION service portal to get ac ces to our knowledgebase and news about updates.
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Attachments If applicable, provide a list of attachments here. Fieldbus parameter configuration Electrical wire connections Device compatibility...
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Device parameters EasION, Performax The functional parameter description applies to the following devices Performax IQ Easy 4.0 • EasION IQ 4.0 • Parameter Functional description Comment This parameter determines the default settings for output voltage and frequen You can choose from 3 presets: Speed: web speed >500 m/min, •...
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This parameter determines the default settings for output voltage and frequen You can choose from 3 presets: Speed: web speed >500 m/min, • Device type web distance 50-500 mm version Hybrid: web speed 0-500 m/min, • web distance 100-500 mm Distance: web distance 100-1000 •...
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Admin user level for very specific appli cations. This parameter determines the maxi mum output voltage (when the Balance Output voltage offset parameter is set to -100 or 100). This value can be adjusted from the Admin user level for very specific appli cations. This parameter determines the fre quency of the output voltage. The default Output frequency value is Output frequen...
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