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Safety Instruction Before using the product … For your safety and effective operation, please read the safety instructions thoroughly before using the product. Safety Instructions should always be observed in order to prevent accident or risk with the safe and proper use the product.
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Safety Instruction Safety Instructions for design process Warning Please install a protection circuit on the exterior of PLC so that the whole system may operate safely regardless of failures from external power or PLC. Any abnormal output or operation from PLC may cause serious problems to safety in whole system. Install protection units on the exterior of PLC like an interlock circuit that deals with opposite operations such as emergency stop, protection circuit, and forward/reverse rotation or install an interlock circuit that deals with high/low limit under its position controls.
Safety Instruction Safety Instructions for design process Caution I/O signal or communication line shall be wired at least 100mm away from a high-voltage cable or power line. Fail to follow this instruction may cause malfunctions from noise Safety Instructions on installation process Caution Use PLC only in the environment specified in PLC manual or general standard of data sheet.
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Safety Instruction Safety Instructions for wiring process Warning Prior to wiring works, make sure that every power is turned off. If not, electric shock or damage on the product may be caused. After wiring process is done, make sure that terminal covers are installed properly before its use.
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Safety Instruction Safety Instructions for test-operation and maintenance Warning Don’t touch the terminal when powered. Electric shock or abnormal operation may occur. Prior to cleaning or tightening the terminal screws, let all the external power off including PLC power. If not, electric shock or abnormal operation may occur. Don’t let the battery recharged, disassembled, heated, short or soldered.
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Safety Instruction Safety Instructions for waste disposal Caution Product or battery waste shall be processed as industrial waste. The waste may discharge toxic materials or explode itself.
Revision History Revision History Version Date Remark Page V1.0 2023.04 First Edition Add Power specifications V1.1 2024.06 Change in warranty period...
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About User’s Manual Thank you for purchasing PLC of LS ELECTRIC Co., Ltd. Before use, make sure to carefully read and understand the User’s Manual about the functions, performances, installation and programming of the product you purchased in order for correct use and importantly, let the end user and maintenance administrator to be provided with the User’s Manual.
Table of Content ◎ Contents ◎ Chapter 1 Overview ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1-1 Guide to use this manual -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-1 Characteristics --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2 1.2.1 Easy installation and access --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2 1.2.2 Flexibility in system configuration --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-2 Names of Part and Function---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-3 1.3.1 XOL-RCPUA ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1-3 1.3.2...
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Table of Content Cautions when connecting to a network------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-9 4.4.1 Use ring network ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4-9 4.4.2 Use line network ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-10 XG5000 Program --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-11 4.5.1 CPU type setting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-11 4.5.2 XOL-RCPUA connection ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-12 4.5.3 RTC setting ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-13 System diagnosis --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4-14 4.6.1 Running the Diagnostics ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4-15...
Chapter 1 Overview Chapter 1 Overview 1.1 Guide to use this manual This user manual provides information on the specifications, performance, operating methods, and usage of various built-in functions for each product necessary for using the PLC system configured using XOL-RCPUA. The structure of the user manual is as follows: Category Item...
Chapter 1 Overview 1.2 Characteristics XOL-RCPUA has the following features: Easy installation and access 1.2.1 (1) The XOL-RCPUA module can be controlled with just the installation of the module on the PC and driver installation. (2) Data can be collected/stored using the protocol provided by XOL-RCPUA through the PC. 1.2.2 Flexibility in system configuration (1) PC can directly participate in the RAPIEnet+ network.
Chapter 1 Overview 1.3 Names of Part and Function 1.3.1 XOL-RCPUA <Name of each part> Name Contents Module State LED Please refer to the contents below. USB Connector This is a connector for XG5000 connection and OS download. These are Port 1 and Port 2 for Ethernet communication. These are P1, P2 connectors for electrical cables used for Ethernet communication with another device.
Chapter 1 Overview 1.3.2 PCB Configuration Name Contents Module State LED Display module operation status USB Connector PC connection and O/S download connector Ethernet port 1 Ports for Ethernet Communication Connections Ethernet port 2 PCIe x 1 PCB Edge PCI Express Switch for using External Power(5V) ※...
Chapter 1 Overview 1.4 Terminology 1.4.1 General term The following table gives definition of terms used in this manual. Terms Definition Remark Example) Expansion A standard element that has a specified function which configures the system. Devices Module module, Special module, such as I/O board, which inserted onto the mother board.
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Chapter 1 Overview Client A user of the network service, or a computer or program (mainly the one requesting services) using other computer’s resource. CSMA/CD(Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection) Each client checks if there is any sign prior to transmission of data to the network (Carrier Sense) and then sends its data when the network is empty.
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Chapter 1 Overview Header Part of the packet including self station number, correspondent station number and error checking area. HTML Hypertext Markup Language, standard language of WWW. In other words, it is a language system to prepare Hypertext documents. The document made of HTML can be viewed through the web browser HTTP Hypertext Transfer Protocol, standard protocol of WWW.
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Chapter 1 Overview A package of data which is the basic unit used to send through the network. Usually the package is made of several tens or hundreds of bytes with the header attached in front to which its destination and other necessary information are added PORT number Used to classify the applications on TCP/UDP.
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Chapter 1 Overview Telnet It means remote login via Internet. To login to remote host via TELNET, account of that host is necessary. But for some hosts providing public service, you can connect without account Token Ring As short-distance network using Token to connect to network having physical ring structure, one of the Node connection methods at network.
RAPIEnet, LS dedicated protocol(XGT), Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP Notes (1) LS Electric continually develops and releases new products. For information on products not listed in this user manual, please contact your nearest sales office. (2) The USB cable should be no longer than 3 meters and we recommend using a Shield cable such as USB-301A.
Chapter 2 System configuration 2.2 XOL-RCPUA System configuration 2.2.1 Overview It is possible to configure a network by connecting our own and other companies' PLCs, PCs, etc. to the network through Open Ethernet. 2.2.2 Example of System Configuration By connecting to the network, it is possible to configure dedicated communication, Modbus TCP/IP, user frame definition , smart expansion, and high-speed link service with our PLCs, other company's PLCs, and inverters, among others.
Chapter 2 System configuration 2.3 Software for XOL-RCPUA It explain the main programming tools and other software used for the XOL-RCPUA module. Please refer to the following content to apply it to the system for more accurate application of the program and communication. 2.3.1 Software Verification Points Software Version...
Chapter 3 Product specifications Chapter 3 Product specifications 3.1 General specifications The general specifications of the XOL-RCPUA are as follows. Related Item Specification specifications Ambient 0 ~ 50 C temperature Storage 25 ~ 70 C − temperature Ambient Humidity 5~ 95%RH , (Non-condensing) Storage humidity 5~ 95%RH , (Non-condensing) Operating...
Chapter 3 Product specifications 3.2 Performance specifications 3.2.1 XOL-RCPUA Performance specifications The performance specifications of the XOL-RCPUA are as follows. Specifications Item Remark XOL-RCPUA Input variables(I) 16KB Output variables(Q) 16KB Direct variables 512KB System Flag Data Area 22KB Link relay Flag Analog Data variables...
Chapter 4 Product Installation and trial operation Chapter 4 Product Installation and trial operation 4.1 Installation 4.1.1 Preparation for operating Confirm the basic components required for system configuration and ensure that the PC has a PCIe slot available for use. Select the cable to be used for the communication unit when configuring the network using the communication unit of the XOL-RCPUA module.
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Chapter 4 Product Installation and trial operation Setting the IP address of the 'LAN7431 PCIe Ethernet 10/100/1000 Adapter' driver. 1) Power on the PC After installing the XOL-RCPUA module onto the PC, and check 'LAN7431 PCIe Ethernet 10/100/1000 Adapter' driver is installed in the device manager. If it is not automatically installed, install the driver using the driver installation file.
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Chapter 4 Product Installation and trial operation 3) After selecting Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) in the properties of LAN7431, set the IP address.
Chapter 4 Product Installation and trial operation 4.2 Installation Method 4.2.1 Installation of XOL-RCPUA on the PC PCI Express (PCIe) is a bus specification used for communication between the central processing unit, memory, and input/output devices inside a computer. XOL-RCPUA can be installed in a PC and connected to a PLC through an Ethernet port to establish a network.
Chapter 4 Product Installation and trial operation 4.2.2 XOL-RCPUA Communication unit Maximum segment length for electric media is 100 m Cables are classified into two types according to the following standards. Between Switch and Pin No. Signal Ethernet module Cross cable Straight cable 1 —...
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Chapter 4 Product Installation and trial operation (3) When removing the cover, peel off the cover only for the length you want to wire and make sure that the insulation is not damaged. (4) The cable connector should be slightly loosened. If you connect too strongly, the characteristics of Category -5 may be deteriorated.
Chapter 4 Product Installation and trial operation 4.3 Test operation After installing the XOL-RCPUA module in the PC, turn on the PC to check the LED operation status of the module. 4.3.1 Precautions for System Configuration The IP addresses for LAN7431, XOL-RCPUA control unit, and communication unit must not same. If there is a duplicate address, communication may not function properly.
Chapter 4 Product Installation and trial operation 4.3.3 Cautions for network configuration (1) Each device should have a unique IP address. If the IP address is duplicated, normal communication is not available. (2) In order to use the RAPIEnet service, set a different station number for each station. (3) A communication cable with specified specifications should be used.
Chapter 4 Product Installation and trial operation 4.4 Cautions when connecting to a network If you connect a node that supports the RAPIEnet protocol and a node that does not support it on the same network, please note the following. 4.4.1 Use ring network When using a ring network, a node supporting the RAPIEnet protocol elects a ring manager for ring control.
Chapter 4 Product Installation and trial operation 4.4.2 Use line network When using a line type network, both last nodes among the nodes that support the RAPIEnet protocol are selected as the Line Manager. At this time, if you connect nodes that do not support the RAPIEnet protocol to the outside of the line managers, the nodes that can communicate with the nodes are determined by the relay option of the line manager.
Chapter 4 Product Installation and trial operation 4.5 XG5000 Program XG5000 is a program tool for XOL-RCPUA module control and management. It provides functions for configuring and managing settings or diagnostics related to the control unit and communication module. The functions related to XOL-RCPUA of XG5000 can be classified as follows. 1) Control unit settings 2) Communication module settings 3) Module and network diagnostic services...
Chapter 4 Product Installation and trial operation 4.5.2 XOL-RCPUA connection (1) How to connect to USB Connect the cable directly to the USB connector of the XOL-RCPUA module. [Online] → [Connection Settings], set the following connection options and click [Connect]. (2) How to connect using LAN7431 In the PC installed XOL-RCPUA module, change the connection options on [Online] →...
Chapter 4 Product Installation and trial operation (3) How to connect using XOL-RCPUA Communication module Connect the cable directly to the Ethernet connector of the XOL-RCPUA module. Change the connection options on [Online] → [Connection Settings] as follows. Then enter the IP address of the device you want in “Settings…”...
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Chapter 4 Product Installation and trial operation 4.6 System diagnosis The system diagnosis function indicates the overall service status and information of XOL-RCPUA module. 4.6.1 Running the Diagnostics When select [Online]->[Communication Module Setting and Diagnosis]->[System Diagnosis], the following screen will be displayed.
Chapter 4 Product Installation and trial operation 4.6.2 Types of diagnostic functions You can see the list of diagnostic functions provided by selecting XOL-RCPUA control unit(right-click of the mouse). Classification Content Module Information It shows basic information of XOL-RCPUA control unit. Provides event / communication history information of XOL-RCPUA control View Module history unit.
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Chapter 4 Product Installation and trial operation 4.7 PC Application PC Card data can be transmitted to a PC application for read/write purposes. 4.7.1 Setting of server (1) Connect to the XOL-RCPUA module using the XG5000. (2) Double-click on the [B0S0 XGL-EFMT(B)(TAG)] in the Network Configuration tab. (3) In the Standard Settings, under Driver Setting, you can select Server Mode.
Chapter 4 Product Installation and trial operation 4.7.2 Setting of client (1) Using the user application that supports the communication of the configured server, you can read/write data by connecting to the PC card. (2) Example of use with wXP (LS PC HMI) 1) Set the protocol to be used in the controller configuration."...
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Chapter 5 Troubleshooting An explanation of how to check the causes of a failure or an error that may occur during system operation and measures. The following procedure can be used to check the status of the Communication device product. In order to judge the abnormal condition of the module, please take the necessary steps in order to solve the problem.
Chapter 6 Troubleshooting 5.2 Module Error by XG5000 5.2.1 Error check in XG5000 By XG5000 program, you can monitor the communication module abnormally. After connecting to XOL-RCPUA, check through [Online] → [Diagnostics] →[PLC History] on [PLC Error/warning] of XG5000. If the module has a hardware error or an interface error, the LED of the communication module itself is abnormal. The above figure is error / warning information that can be checked through [PLC History] of [Online] menu of XG5000.
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting 5.3 Troubleshooting by Error Troubleshooting method is to check the error history of XG5000 and LED status of Communication device module and then take measures. 5.3.1 Troubleshooting (1) LED status abnormal...
Appendix Appendix A.1 Memory device list It is the memory area used for local data transmission and reception. Device 크기 범위 비고 Input variable (I) 16K byte %IW0.0.0 ~ %IW127.15.3 Output variable(Q) 16K byte %QW0.0.0 ~ %QW127.15.3 Direct 1024K byte %MW0 ~ %MW524287 Data variable...
Appendix A.2 List of flags A.2.1 Special Relay(F) List Word Variables Function Description %FD0 _SYS_STATE Mode and state Indicates PLC mode and operation status %FX0 _RUN RUN status. %FX1 _STOP STOP STOP status. %FX2 _ERROR ERROR ERROR status. %FX3 _DEBUG DEBUG DEBUG status.
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Appendix Word Variables Function Description %FW7 _CPU_TYPE CPU Type Indicates information related to the CPU type. %FW8 _CPU_VER CPU version Indicates CPU version. %FD11 _OS_DATE OS date Indicates OS version. %FW194 _SCAN_MAX Max. scan time Indicates the OS distribution date. %FW195 _SCAN_MIN Min.
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Appendix A.2.2 Communication relay(L) list (1) High speed link flag(L)1 High speed link No. 1 ~12 keyword Type Content Description Indicates that all stations operate normally as per the parameter set from the high speed link. It becomes On in the following conditions. When all stations set for the parameter are in RUN mode and All stations of there is no error...
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Appendix (2) High speed link flag(L)2~5 High speed Address in L area Note link number %LX416~%LX767 %LX928~%LX1279 Each block flag can be referenced in the table on the previous page. %LX1344~%LX1679 %LX1744~%LX2079 k is the block number and the information of 64 blocks from 00 to 63 is shown as a total of 4 words, including 1 word for every 16 blocks. For example, in case of mode information (_HS1MOD), the information of block 0 to block 15 is shown in L00006 and the information of block 16~31, 32~47 and 48~63 is shown in L00007, L00008 and L00009 respectively.
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Appendix (4) Link devices (N) list P2P index : 1~6, P2P block : 0~31 keyword Type Content Description Saves the destination station address on No 00 block P2P parameter No. 1 No. 00 of P2P parameter No. 1. N0000 _P1B00SN WORD block destination...
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Appendix keyword Type Content Description P2P parameter No. 1 No. 01 Saves size 4 on No. 01 block area to read of P2P N0061 _P1B01RS4 WORD block area to read size 4 parameter No. 1. N0062~ Device P2P parameter No. 1 No. 01 Saves device 1 on No.
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Appendix (5) ASCII(American National Standard Code for Information Interchange) Code Table ASCII Code ASCII Code ASCII Code ASCII Code Value Value Value Value Decimal Decimal Decimal Decimal € NULL À • Á ‚ Â ƒ Ã „ Ä … Å †...
9) Failures due to reasons that could not be predicted with the scientific and technical standards at the time of our shipment 10) Other failures, damages, or defects recognized as the responsibility of your company Environmental Policy LS ELECTRIC Co., Ltd supports and observes the environmental policy as below. Environmental Management About Disposal LS ELECTRIC considers the environmental LS ELECTRIC’...
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Tel: 1-949-333-3140 E-Mail: america@ls-electric.com Disclaimer of Liability LS ELECTRIC has reviewed the information in this publication to ensure consistency with the hardware and software described. However, LS ELECTRIC cannot guarantee full consistency, nor be responsible for any damages or compensation, since variance cannot be precluded entirely.
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