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Integral-to-valve electronic drivers for proportionals without integral transducers
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E-MAN-RI-AES
Integral-to-valve electronic drivers
for proportionals without integral transducer
E-24
04/15

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  • Page 1 Driver Operating Manual E-MAN-RI-AES Integral-to-valve electronic drivers for proportionals without integral transducer E-24 04/15...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.5.5 Electrostatic discharge protection ................. 17 1.5.6 Repair and Troubleshooting ..................17 About E-RI-AES drivers ......................18 Model Code ( to Serial, CANopen and PROFIBUS DP ) ........... 18 Model Code( to EtherCAT ) ....................19 Electrical Features ......................19 Power Limitation (only for /W option) .................
  • Page 4 Contents 5.2.6 Fault output signal (pin 11,2) - for /Z and /W options ..........26 5.2.7 Double Power (pin 9,10) - only for /Z option ..............26 Pressure transducer – only for /W option ................26 5.3.1 Pressure transducer input signal ................. 26 Communication connection ....................
  • Page 5 PROFIBUS DP communication (E-SW-BP) ..............89 13.2.4 EtherCAT communication (E-SW-EH) ................91 Main Window - Menu area [About] ..................92 14.1 Contact Us ......................... 92 14.1.1 Atos spa ........................92 14.1.2 Support ......................... 93 14.2 E-SW software ........................93 14.2.1 Activation info ....................... 93 14.2.2...
  • Page 6 Contents 15.3.2 Adjust Name ........................ 97 15.3.3 Last Store ........................97 15.3.4 Restore User and Restore Preset ................97 15.4 True/false conditions ......................98 15.4.1 Digital OUT ........................98 15.4.2 Digital IN ........................98 Oscilloscope Window ......................99 16.1 Acquisition and Trigger Configuration ................100 16.1.1 Acquisition - Sample Time ..................

  • Page 7: General

    Before installing or operating the driver for the first time, read this manual. The purpose of this manual is not to cover all the details or variations of Atos drivers and software, and it does not provide complete details for all possible working conditions; if any further information or technical support are required, please contact the Technical Sales Support of Atos Electronic Division (ele-support@atos.com).

  • Page 8: Atos Download Area

    ‘Username’ and ‘Password’. During registration to Atos Download Area, fill-in the serial number printed on E-SW Dvd to receive also the software Activation Code and the Access Password to modify the software graphic interface level.

  • Page 9: About Proportional Electrohydraulics

    1.3.1 Electrohydraulics: hydraulics plus electronics Atos is a leading manufacturer of electrohydraulic components & systems: the advanced technology that integrates hydraulics and electronics to improve performances and flexibility of the modern machinery. Electrohydraulic proportional controls modulate hydraulic parameters according to the electronic reference signals;...

  • Page 10: Digital Proportional Controls

    1.3.3 Digital proportional controls Atos offers today one of the most advanced lines of proportional valves which allow performances close to servovalves still maintaining the typical benefits of proportional electrohydraulics: less sensitivity, low filtration requirements, intrinsic stability, easier servicing and lower cost.

  • Page 11: Digital Electronic Drivers

    Thanks to the fieldbus systems it is possible to interface reference, monitor and diagnostic signals with proportional valves by means of cheap 2-wire cables. Atos digital electronics is available as standard with Serial communication interface to a notebook or desktop PC (driver with PS execution): •...

  • Page 12: Axis Motion Controllers

    1.3.6 Axis motion controllers Atos digital axis motion controllers are the up to date solution for the motion control in modern machines and systems: they can be easily configured and PC programmed to best manage position, speed or force of any electrohydraulic axis, in closed-loop by a digital proportional.

  • Page 13: About E-Sw Programming Software

    Registration and Access level On first supply of E-SW-** software, it is required to apply for the registration in the Atos Download Area (see 1.2.2); once registration is completed, the Activation Code and Access Password will be sent by email.

  • Page 14: Installation Manager Desktop

    For a complete description of these installation procedures, please refer to the relevant software instruction manual QUICKSTART-PS, QUICKSTART-BC ,QUICKSTART-BP or QUICKSTART -EH. To install Atos software, the user must have administrator rights on the system. Click on the relevant button to start the desired operation: On-line register purchased software (or send registration by fax –...

  • Page 15: Minimum Pc Requirements For E-Sw

    1 General E-SW-PS or E-SW-PS/S software for serial communication– required communication items: Valve type Driver USB Adapter Cable ZO-A open loop without integral driver E-MI-AS-IR E-A-PS-USB/IR None ZA-A ex-proof (only with E-BM-AS-PS) E-BM-AS-PS E-A-PS-USB/DB9 E-C-PS-DB9/RJ45 ZO-*ES-PS valve integral driver E-RI-*-PS E-A-PS-USB/DB9 E-C-PS-DB9/M12 E-RA-*-PS...

  • Page 16: Safety Prescriptions

    • Maintain a proper adequate distance from antenna lines, RF devices and radio equipment WARNING: drivers serial port is not insulated. Before to connect Atos driver to PC serial RS232 port, check correct potential level of earthing connection. Wrong earthing connections may cause high potential difference between GNDs, generating high currents inside the regulator and damaging its electronic circuit.

  • Page 17: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    1.5.6 Repair and Troubleshooting Repair and troubleshooting requires specialized skills: these activities must be performed only by Atos or authorized service centers. Please contact the Technical Sales Support of Atos Electronic Division (ele-support@atos.com) to receive indications on how to proceed (please always indicate the driver code and serial number printed on driver’s label).

  • Page 18: About E-Ri-Aes Drivers

    Digital communication interface allows to set the driver parameters with the Atos E-SW-** software or, for -BC, -BP and -EH fieldbus execution, directly by the machine control unit. Model Code ( to Serial, CANopen and PROFIBUS DP ) In –BC and –BP execution the serial communication port is always present.

  • Page 19: Model Code( To Ethercat )

    • CE mark to EMC directive Power Limitation (only for /W option) E-RI-AES drivers with /W option electronically perform hydraulic power limitation on: • direct and pilot operated flow control valves • direct and pilot operated directional control valves + mechanical pressure compensator The driver receives the flow reference signal by the analog external input (INPUT+), and a pressure transducer, installed in the hydraulic system, has to be connected to the driver’s dedicated analog input (TR).

  • Page 20: Getting Started

    Programming tools installation Registration (only for first supply) • Register the E-SW-** programming software on www.download.atos.com to obtain the password for the software activation; software can be operated at access level 1 (see 1.4.1) without activation code for 10 days from the installation date and then it stops working until the user inputs the activation code.

  • Page 21: Valve Installation

    4 Valve Installation Valve Installation General prescriptions The following instructions are general indications and procedures for the correct installation and commissioning of proportional valves in modern electrohydraulic systems. Hydraulic fluid The hydraulic fluid is used to transmit power and to provide components lubrication in hydraulic systems. To extend system reliability select high quality fluid with high viscosity index, with antifoaming and antioxidant additives according to the international standards: DIN 51524 and 51535 Oil viscosity rating depends on the installed pumps/motors characteristics and on the working temperature.

  • Page 22: Mounting

    4 Valve Installation Circuit cleaning, filling and flushing Power unit tank has to be accurately cleaned before filling it by removing all the contaminants and any extraneous object; piping has to be cold bended and pickled. Once assembled, an accurate washing of the whole circuit (flushing) has to be performed to eliminate the contaminants: •...

  • Page 23: Driver Electrical Connections

    5 Driver Electrical connections Driver Electrical connections General prescriptions • Switch-off power supply before any wirings operation • During the system start-up, check the immunity of the reference signals from interferences and electrical noise • Use recommended cable size: at least 1 mm for power supply and 0.14 mm for other signals •...

  • Page 24: Main Connection

    5 Driver Electrical connections Main connection Main connector is the driver interface to the machine control unit: wire to it the driver power supply and the input/output signals (analog or on-off) for reference and diagnostic functions. 7 PIN MAIN CONNECTOR (Standard and /Q option) SIGNAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS NOTES...

  • Page 25: Power Supply (Pin A,B - Pin 1,2)

    5 Driver Electrical connections 5.2.1 Power supply (pin A,B - pin 1,2) The power supply +24 V (maximum range 21 ÷ 32 V ) must be appropriately stabilized or rectified and filtered (maximum ripple 10% V ) and must grant at least 50W for each connected driver: •...

  • Page 26: Enable Input Signal (Enable Pin 3,2 - Pin C,B) - For /Q, /Z And /W Options

    Pin 2 and 10 (zero Volt) are connected together inside the electronics; see 9.1 for power supplies requirements. Pressure transducer – only for /W option E-RI-AES drivers with /W option can be used hydraulic power limitation (see 11.9). 5 PIN M12 PRESSURE CONNECTOR (only for /W option) Input Voltage (Software selectable)

  • Page 27: Communication Connection

    • BP execution : default address for E-RI-AES s30 is node 125. When new driver is connected to the network first time, its node 125 address should be changed from a value between 1 and 124 (see 11.12.1...

  • Page 28: Driver Parameters Operation

    6 Driver parameters operation Driver parameters operation To operate correctly E-RI-AES drivers with the E-SW-** programming software you must always consider how the driver and the software parameters are managed: Parameters operation scheme • Driver Store operations (see 6.2.3): 1) Store User Parameters •...

  • Page 29: Store Driver Parameters

    “User” parameters • “Emergency” are loaded automatically in case of invalid “Preset” parameters When invalid parameters are detected at power-on the driver goes into “Fault” condition; please contact Atos Technical Sales Support ele-support@atos.com. 6.2.3 Store Driver Parameters •...

  • Page 30: E-Sw Parameters

    6 Driver parameters operation E-SW parameters 6.3.1 E-SW “Actual Parameters” (non-permanent memory) The “Actual Parameters” of E-SW-** programming software is the set of parameters displayed in the software graphic interface. The “Actual Parameters” values, depend on the communication status between the software and the driver: •...

  • Page 31: Software Graphic Interface

    7 Software Graphic Interface Software Graphic Interface E-SW-** software allows to verify, modify and store/restore the parameters of E-RI-AES-* drivers. The software can work directly with the parameters of a connected driver (ON-Line mode) or with parameters stored in the PC (OFF-Line mode).

  • Page 32: Extended Diagnostic Window

    7 Software Graphic Interface Extended Diagnostic window This window allows to verify detailed information on the actual working condition of Access button the valve/driver and to completely operate with the parameters stored into the driver (see 15 for detailed description). Oscilloscope window This window allows to verify the time dependant behaviour of the valve/driver;...

  • Page 33: Error Parameters

    7 Software Graphic Interface Error parameters The Atos software implements an errors detection system in order to identify missing parameters or eventual communication errors. 7.4.1 Missing parameters (OFF-LINE mode) If corrupted file or an incomplete settings file (see 12.2) with missing parameters is loaded, the indicator shows a missing parameter value.

  • Page 34: Main Window - Communication Area

    8 Main Window – Communication area Main Window – Communication area In the bottom area of the Main window, it is possible to verify and change the status of communication between the E-SW-** software and the E-RI-AES drivers (see 13.2). ON-LINE/OFF-LINE mode The indicator...

  • Page 35: Communication Error

    (see 13.2) Wrong Data to the driver (CRC)! The found node, is not Atos driver. Verify the actual setting of the Selected Node is not Atos! fieldbus node (error available only for Profibus DP [-BP]...

  • Page 36: Main Window - Diagnostic Area

    9 Main Window – Diagnostic area Main Window – Diagnostic area In the upper area of the Main window, it is possible to verify actual working conditions (driver status, alarms, reference and actual signals, etc) thus simplifying tuning and maintenance operations. always possible switch...

  • Page 37: Reference Actual

    9 Main Window – Diagnostic area 9.1.2 Reference Actual The indicator allows the user to read the value of the reference signal -100% that is actually selected as active source (see 9.1.1): 100% • External: the numerical value is in % of the maximum valve regulation and corresponds to the external analog reference signal as defined by the range setting of the analog input signal (see 11.1) •...

  • Page 38: Driver Status And Warnings

    Error Reaction Cause/Troubleshooting Emergency parameter Critical error All parameters are not valid. Contact the technical support service of Atos (see 14.1.2) Invalid Parameters Serious error Requested parameters are not valid (see 6.2.4) Invalid Download Critical error Downloaded parameter are not valid (see 6.3) restart the driver to reset fault, without making any store operation.
  • Page 39 +7,5 V Analog Fatal error Internal power supply error (internal hardware damage): please contact Atos service for troubleshooting Too low external power supply or overload has been +24 V External Minor error detected: check pressure transducer connection.

  • Page 40: Error Reaction

    9 Main Window – Diagnostic area 9.2.4 Error reaction This system determines the reaction of the driver depending on the seriousness of various errors. The driver classifies errors into six categories with different priorities. Class Priority Active reference Fault acknowledge State machine No reaction Fieldbus/External...

  • Page 41: Hydraulic Power

    9 Main Window – Diagnostic area Hydraulic power This part of the Diagnostic area is dedicated to verify the actual working condition of hydraulic power limitation (see 11.9): Actual The Indicator allows the user to read the actual requested hydraulic power: Actual flow reference value [INPUT+] x Pressure read from the transducer [TR] Limit The control...

  • Page 42: Driver Memories

    If Requested and Loaded indicators contain different value after power-on, error displays “Invalid parameters” message and the driver is disabled (see 9.2.3): [Loaded = ‘Preset’ and Requested = ‘User’] Atos factory parameters have been loaded and ‘User’ contains invalid data.

  • Page 43: Main Window - Menu Area [Information]

    Driver Hardware Version Indicates the hardware version of driver Indicates the firmware version of driver that identifies the available Driver Firmware Version function and parameters Please always indicate these information when contacting Atos technical support. E-MAN-RI-AES/E-24 Driver Operating Manual...

  • Page 44: User Information

    3 position single solenoid valves with zero overlap This parameter is factory set by Atos and defines the software graphic interface and the available parameters in the “Setting-Flow” (see 11). Hydraulic configuration also modifies the reference input signal range (see 11.1).

  • Page 45: Main Window - Menu Area [Settings]

    11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] Menu area of the Main Window is organized in different pages; in this section are described the available function to adapt the valve/driver behavior to the specific system requirements: •...

  • Page 46: Reference [Level 2]

    11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] 11.1 Reference [level 2] Function Description Analog Input Range Reference Analog input signals are the typical interface between the valve/driver and the machine control unit; two functions are available to adapt the standard driver behavior to specific application requirements: •...
  • Page 47 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] Max input/Zero input/ Min input These indicators allow the user to verify the actual setting of analog input range: • Max input corresponds to 100% of the valve regulation • Zero input corresponds to 0% of the valve regulation •...
  • Page 48 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] Type [level 2] The control allows to setup the measurement type of analog signal (voltage or current). This control is available only selecting ‘Custom’ in ‘Signal Range’ High/Low Limit [level 2] Voltage Current The controls allow to set the admissible range for -12.5 V...

  • Page 49: Pressure Feedback [Option /W - Level 2]

    11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] 11.2 Pressure Feedback [option /W - level 2] Function Description E-RI-AES drivers series 30, with /W option, must be connected to remote pressure transducer to obtain hydraulic power limitation (see 2.4). Two functions are available to adapt the driver behavior to specific transducer and to the application requirements: •...

  • Page 50: Regulation - Bias For 3 Position Valves With Positive Overlap Or 2 Position Valves

    (greater values are less affected by electric noise presence). Atos proportional valves with integral driver are factory set during the automated production tests; fine tuning may be required depending on the final system setup.
  • Page 51 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] Function Description (for pressure control valves) Bias Proportional valves that perform pressure control may be limited in the minimum regulated pressure and a non linear regulation at low pressure may result. Minimum pressure regulation depends on the valve T port pressure and on flow volume that passes through the valve (refers to the specific valve’s technical table).
  • Page 52 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] Parameters Description Bias Compensation Type The control allows to set different behavior of the Bias function when reference signal goes from zero to Threshold value. With 3 position hydraulic configurations, the Bias compensation behavior is the same for positive and negative reference signals.
  • Page 53 Default 0.3 A Atos proportional valves with integral driver are factory set during the automated production tests; fine tuning may be required depending on the final system setup. To regulate the Bias value in the final working conditions: • supply a reference signal corresponding to the threshold value (internal reference should be used - see 9.1.1)

  • Page 54: Regulation - Offset For 3 Position Valves With Zero Overlap

    11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] 11.4 Regulation - Offset for 3 position valves with zero overlap Function Description Offset Proportional valves with zero overlap do not require the Bias compensation function; however they may require a non-zero solenoid current to obtain a null regulation into the system (e.g. to stop a single rod cylinder different pressure levels are required in A and B user ports;...

  • Page 55: Regulation - Scale

    11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] 11.5 Regulation - Scale Function Description The Scale function allows to set the maximum current supplied to the solenoid at maximum reference signal values; different regulation for positive and negative reference are available with ‘3 position’ hydraulic configurations (see 10.4).
  • Page 56 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] Atos proportional valves with integral driver are factory set during the automated production tests; fine tuning may be required depending on the final system setup. To regulate the Scale value in the final working conditions: •...

  • Page 57: Ramps

    11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] 11.6 Ramps Function Description Ramps allow the user to convert sudden change of electronic reference signal into smooth time-dependent increasing/decreasing of the valve regulation. This function is useful for application where smooth hydraulic actuation is necessary to avoid machine vibration and shocks.
  • Page 58 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] Single Ramp The same ramp time (Ramp Time 1 ) is used for increasing (acceleration) and decreasing (deceleration) signals. Use this setting to simplify tuning operation when the same smoothing function is required. Double Ramp Different ramp times are used for increasing (Ramp Time 1 ) and...

  • Page 59: Linearization [Level 2]

    11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] 11.7 Linearization [level 2] Function Description Linearization function allows to modify the relation between the reference input signal and the controlled valve regulation. Linearization is useful for applications where it is required to linearize the valve’s regulation in a defined working condition (e.g.
  • Page 60 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] Reference 0.0% The controls allow to set the 3 reference input values where the 100.0% Regulation settings are applied to obtain the linearization. Default 25.0 / 50.0 / 75.0% Regulation 0.0% The controls allow to set the current values of linearization 100.0% curve as a percentage of the Max Regulation defined with the...

  • Page 61: Variable Dither

    Normally, the right setting is a compromise and depends on system setup. E-RI-AES drivers series 30 allow to realize a variable dither frequency that linearly depends on the demanded current: variable dither frequency allows an higher degree to optimize the valve hysteresis.
  • Page 62 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] Dither frequency 80 Hz Initial frequency allows to set the dither frequency applied when 1000 Hz demanded current corresponds to Initial current Final frequency allows to set the dither frequency applied when demanded current corresponds to Final current Indicators allow to verify the dither frequency applied respectively at positive Bias/Scale currents (see 11.3, 11.5).
  • Page 63 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] The white squares in the graph, identify the calibration to Bias and Scale (see 11.3, 11.5) Positive Scale and Bias Negative Bias and Scale Positive Bias Positive Scale Negative Scale Negative Bias E-MAN-RI-AES/E-24 Driver Operating Manual...

  • Page 64: Hydraulic Power Limitation [Only For /W Option, Level 2]

    11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] 11.9 Hydraulic Power Limitation [only for /W option, level 2] Function Description E-RI-AES drivers series 30, with /W option, electronically performs hydraulic power limitation on: • direct and pilot operated flow control valves (e.g. QVHZO) •...
  • Page 65 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] Parameter Description Limit The control allows the user to set the hydraulic power limit. 100 % The numerical value is in % of the maximum hydraulic power = Flow at Default 100 % 100% reference signal x maximum pressure (see 11.2 –...

  • Page 66: 11.10 Others - Monitor Output

    11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] 11.10 Others – Monitor Output Function Description The driver generates one analog output signal, available on the main connector (see 5.2.3): as default this signal allow to monitor the current provided to valve solenoid; monitor output setting allows to select which of the other signals available into the driver should be generated as output (e.g.

  • Page 67: Others - Diagnostics [Level 2]

    11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] 11.11 Others – Diagnostics [level 2] Function Description Besides the verification that all analog input remain within fixed limit settings (see 11.1 reference settings), the driver can perform other function useful to check the correct valve working conditions and to help troubleshooting operations.
  • Page 68 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] +24V Power (pin A, B and pin 1, 2 main connector) High Limit (Min) The text shows the main power supply of the driver (see 5.2.1). The High Limit (Max) 70,4 V indicators allow to view the two power supply limits used for error Default 36 V...
  • Page 69 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] Working Limits Exceeded These functions continuously verify if the internal electronic temperature exceed the normal working conditions. When these functions detect error conditions, it is also possible to disable the valve regulation; this option is useful to preserve the valve integrity and to help troubleshooting operations.

  • Page 70: 11.12 Network Driver Communication

    11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] 11.12 Network Driver Communication With fieldbus systems several components are connected each other and communication is established among them to exchange parameters and reference/feedback signals. 11.12.1 CANopen configuration Function Description Exchange of these data is possible once a common communication speed is defined and if each connected component posses a unique identification (Node number).
  • Page 71 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] Speed BC drivers speed The control allows to set the driver communication speed. option1 10 Kbit/sec option2 20 Kbit/sec Use ‘Store Communication’ button (see 9.4.3) to save the new option3 50 Kbit/sec Node into the driver permanent parameters: new speed will be option4 125 Kbit/sec applied at the next driver power-on (switch-off the driver only...

  • Page 72: 11.12.2 Profibus Dp Configuration

    11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] 11.12.2 PROFIBUS DP configuration Function Description Exchange of these data is possible once a common communication speed is defined and if each connected component posses a unique identification (Node number). Dedicated procedures are available to set these communication parameters: •...
  • Page 73 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] Cyclic Data Mapping The control allows to set which signals have to be mapped on the cyclic data telegram (for further information, please refer E-MAN-S-BP). option 1 Current Feedback Default option 2 Current Demand [level 2] option 3 Current Actual Reference (External)

  • Page 74: 11.12.3 Ethercat Configuration

    11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] 11.12.3 EtherCAT configuration Function Description Exchange of these data is possible once a common communication speed is defined and if each connected component posses a unique identification (Node number). Dedicated procedures are available to set these communication parameters: •...
  • Page 75 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] EtherCAT State Machine (Status) The indicator displays the status of internal EtherCAT state machine. Error Reaction The controls allow to set which reaction must be performed when error conditions are detected (see 9.2.4). E-MAN-RI-AES/E-24 Driver Operating Manual...

  • Page 76: State Machine [Level 2]

    11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] 11.13 State Machine [level 2] Function Description As default driver status depends only on enable on/off input and detected error conditions (see 9.2.1). When using fieldbus communication the machine central unit (master) can be used to achieve complete control on the driver status conditions.
  • Page 77 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] Parameter Description Control Word Mode The control allows to select the driver state machine control option1 Local Control Word mode. Local control word means, the driver control the state option2 Fieldbus Control Word machine by itself according to the control mechanism.
  • Page 78 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] Hold Set Point This function allows to generate a fixed internal reference when the driver 0,0% is in hold status. The control allows to set the valve hold set point for 100,0% the state expressed in % and for ‘Minor error’ reaction (see 9.2.4). Default 0,0% E-MAN-RI-AES/E-24...

  • Page 79: 11.14 Wizard

    11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] 11.14 Wizard Function Description Wizard function is a step by step procedure that simplifies parameters configuration in Access button order to speeds up the start-up operations. The user define nominal values and the wizard automatically sets the driver parameters.
  • Page 80 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] Parameter Description (Step area) Step area The area displays required values to complete the wizard: follow relevant instructions for a correct parameters settings. Symbols description The symbols indicate the status for each value: Nominal value correct.
  • Page 81 11 Main Window – Menu area [Settings] Parameter Description (Navigation area) Navigation area The area displays a synthetic description of the actual wizard step and indicator displays the current wizard progress. Previous Apply The button allows to return previous wizard step. If the entered values are correct, the driver parameters are modified and user defined values saved into the PC.

  • Page 82: Main Window - Menu Area [Setting Files Manager]

    “Setting File” can be used efficiently as a starting point when executing repetitive installation of the same driver. Atos preset ‘setting files’ of the most common proportional valves are included in the software installation (for specific ‘setting file’ please contact the Technical Sales Support of Atos Electronic Division –...

  • Page 83: Load (Restore From Pc)

    (automated seach will be performed). User indication allows to identify setting files delivered by Atos and by the user To delete a setting file, select it and press ‘Del’ on your keyboard.

  • Page 84: Main Window - Menu Area [E-Sw Configuration]

    Level 2: free access to all standard parameters A further access password is available only upon attending a dedicated training in Atos and upon submitting a detailed description of the application requirements to ele-support@atos.com: Level 3:...
  • Page 85 13 Main Window - Menu area [E-SW Configuration] Panel On at start-up The control , if selected, open the relatives windows when the program starts. E-MAN-RI-AES/E-24 Driver Operating Manual...

  • Page 86: Communication

    13.2 Communication The E-SW-** software allows to operate the complete range of Atos electronic driver for proportional valves. Depending on the installed version (E-SW-PS, E-SW-BC, E-SW-BP, E-SW-EH), different options allow to select the proper communication settings to connect different driver types.

  • Page 87: Canopen Communication (E-Sw-Bc)

    13 Main Window - Menu area [E-SW Configuration] 13.2.2 CANopen communication (E-SW-BC) Fieldbus Communication When E-SW-BC programming software has been installed in the PC, the control selects the ‘CANopen’ communication as the active interface to connected via fieldbus the driver in BC execution. E-SW communication settings must correspond to the driver communication parameters (see 11.12).
  • Page 88 13 Main Window - Menu area [E-SW Configuration] Serial Communication When E-SW-BC programming software has been installed in the PC, the control selects the ‘Serial for CANopen’ communication as the active interface to connected via serial the driver in BC execution. Speed The control allows the user to select the speed of the serial communication with the connected driver:...

  • Page 89: Profibus Dp Communication (E-Sw-Bp)

    ‘Profibus DP’ communication as the active interface to connected via fieldbus the driver in BP execution. When using E-SW-** software no PROFIBUS DP master can be active into the fieldbus (Atos drivers support DPV0 communication protocol). E-SW communication node settings must correspond to the driver communication node (see 11.12).
  • Page 90 13 Main Window - Menu area [E-SW Configuration] Serial Communication When E-SW-BP programming software has been installed in the PC, the control selects the ‘Serial for Profibus DP’ communication as the active interface to connected via serial the driver in BP execution. Speed The control allows the user to select the speed of the serial communication with the connected driver:...

  • Page 91: Ethercat Communication (E-Sw-Eh)

    13 Main Window - Menu area [E-SW Configuration] 13.2.4 EtherCAT communication (E-SW-EH) When E-SW-EH programming software has been installed in the PC, the control selects the ‘Serial for EtherCAT’ communication as the active interface towards to the connected driver in EH execution. Speed The control allows the user to select the speed of the serial communication with the connected driver:...

  • Page 92: Main Window - Menu Area [About]

    Contact Us 14.1.1 Atos spa Atos headquarters are located in Sesto Calende, a town close to Alps at shore of Lake Maggiore only 15km far from Milano-Malpensa airport. Use contact us information of this section to: • receive general purpose information •...

  • Page 93: Support

    • Atos Master Catalog: technical tables, advertising and technical articles • E-mail: technical support service of Atos Electronic Division e.g. selecting ele-support@atos.com, will be send to ATOS all the information to provide efficient technical support. Is possible also attach the software (see 12.2).

  • Page 94: 15 Extended Diagnostic Window

    15 Extended Diagnostic Window 15 Extended Diagnostic Window The ‘Extended Diagnostic Window’ allows to verify detailed information about the Access button actual valve/driver working conditions and to perform a complete troubleshooting of possible error/fault conditions. This window is an extension of Main Window’s Diagnostic Area: see 9 – for the description of the common elements (the contents inside the blue box, have been described in previous paragraphs).

  • Page 95: Detailed Errors

    15 Extended Diagnostic Window 15.2 Detailed Errors This part contains the relevant information to verify and solve error and fault conditions. When driver detects an error condition, it is displayed with proper led, alarm/fault pin is set and disable status is obtained. 15.2.1 Fault Acknowledge option1...

  • Page 96: Analog Errors - External Reference - Pressure

    15 Extended Diagnostic Window 15.2.2 Analog Errors – External Reference – Pressure These errors occur when analog reference inputs exceed the allowed maximum range (see 11.1 – high limit low limit settings): dedicated led will indicate which input is out of range. Indicators always display the voltage (standard) or current (selectable by software) values of the analog reference inputs.

  • Page 97: Driver Memories

    Last set parameters stored by the User will be loaded at next power on Restore Preset Parameters Factory set parameters stored by Atos will be loaded at next power on These parameters will be loaded automatically at the next power-on of the driver.

  • Page 98: True/False Conditions

    15 Extended Diagnostic Window 15.4 True/false conditions 15.4.1 Digital OUT led on pin 11 = 0V The led indicates the status of the output fault signal (pin 11 on the led off pin 11 = 24V driver main connector - see 5.2.6). Fault digital output on the main connector always corresponds to the Alarm led of Driver.

  • Page 99: 16 Oscilloscope Window

    16 Oscilloscope Window 16 Oscilloscope Window The ‘Oscilloscope Window’ allows to verify the dynamic response of the valve. Access button While ‘Extended Diagnostic Window’ is intended to verify the valve static working conditions or the presence of errors and fault, ‘Oscilloscope Window’ must be used to analyze fast time depended events.

  • Page 100: Acquisition And Trigger Configuration

    16 Oscilloscope Window 16.1 Acquisition and Trigger Configuration 16.1.1 Acquisition - Sample Time The control allows to set the range time between the acquisition points: to analyzing fast response dynamic, set a low time. 16.1.2 Acquisition - Period The control allows to set how long the signals must be acquired: use higher setting to obtain a more complete acquisition of the machine working cycle.

  • Page 101: Acquisition Process Data

    16 Oscilloscope Window None trigger is not used and the acquisition process start automatically; the acquisition process restart automatically once acquired signals have been displayed. Normal trigger is active and can be configured using Level, Edge, Holding Time, Pre-Trigger; the acquisition process restart automatically once acquired signals have been displayed.

  • Page 102: Cursors

    16 Oscilloscope Window 16.2 Cursors Cursor tools are available to perform a more detailed analysis of the acquired data. 16.2.1 ON/OFF Cursor The buttons allow to switch on/off one or both available cursors. 16.2.2 Position The indicators display the cursors position in the graph (X: time value always in ‘msec’, Y: plot value). Y coordinate will display the cursor position using the same scaling of the selected trace.

  • Page 103: Legend

    16 Oscilloscope Window 16.3 Legend 16.3.1 ON/OFF Legend The button allow to switch on/off the viewing the oscilloscope plots legend. Different colors can be associated at each plots through panel config (see 16.5). E-MAN-RI-AES/E-24 Driver Operating Manual...

  • Page 104: Scale And Grid

    16 Oscilloscope Window 16.4 Scale and Grid 16.4.1 Scale and Grid Configuration The button allow to switch on/off the scale and grid configurations (through these configurations the user can modify the default setting of the oscilloscope visualization). SCALE (Auto) Switch on control : the scales are set at each acquisition.

  • Page 105: Panel Config

    16 Oscilloscope Window 16.5 Panel Config In the Oscilloscope window, press button “Panel Config” (see 16) to customize the oscilloscope visualization (plot color, point style and second scale). Press button to exit the Panel Config. Press button to confirm the changes. The column shows the color of the corresponding plot (the controls allow colors setting).

  • Page 106: 17 Firmware Version - Available Parameters

    17 Firmware version – available parameters 17 Firmware version – available parameters Atos programming software recognises automatically the firmware version of connected driver (see 10.2) and adapts the graphic interface to display the available functions and parameters. Available starting from electronic firmware A4.0...
  • Page 107 17 Firmware version – available parameters Others – Out Monitor Analog Monitor Output 2 (/W) Monitor 2 configuration Others – Diagnostic Power Supply Limits High Limit Low Limit Error Reaction Working Limits Temperature Error Reaction Settings - Configuration CANopen Overrun Error Reaction Network Management CANopen Life Guarding Error Reaction CANopen Bus Off Error Reaction...
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