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ZEF005960701 For Iron and Steel Industry ABSOCODER Converter NCW-3DHPNL8 Specifications & Instruction Manual Applicable sensor: VLS-8SM...
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CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .......................... i COPYRIGHT ..........................i GENERAL SAFETY RULES ....................... ii REVISION HISTORY ........................iii 1. OVERVIEW ..........................1 1-1. Features ................................1 1-2. Limitations ................................2 2. MODEL SELECTION WHEN ORDERING ................3 3. SPECIFICATIONS ........................5 3-1. Converter Specifications ............................ 5 3-2.
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9. PROFINET COMMUNICATION SETUP ................28 9-1. Procedure Before the Operation ........................28 9-2. Preparation ..............................29 9-3. Set the Network Configuration ......................... 30 9-3-1. Installation of the GSDML file........................30 9-3-2. Creation of the network configuration ....................... 31 9-3-3. Set the topology ............................33 9-4.
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INTRODUCTION Thank you very much for purchasing our product. Before operating this product, be sure to carefully read this manual so that you may fully understand the product, safety instructions and precautions. - Please submit this manual to the operators actually involved in operation. - Please keep this manual in a handy place.
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- Be sure to store the converter in designed temperature and humidity 8. Disposal range, and do not exposed to direct sunlight. - Be sure to consult with NSD when the converter is stored for long CAUTION periods. - Be sure to handle the converter and ABSOCODER sensor as...
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REVISION HISTORY The Document No. appears at the upper right of this manual's cover page. Document No. Date Revision Description ZEF005960700 29, Mar., 2018 1st Edition Japanese document: ZEF005960600 ZEF005960701 12, Nov., 2019 2nd Edition Japanese document: ZEF005960601...
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Professional SP1" developed by Siemens AG, Inc.. For the details of the tool, refer to manual of the "STEP7 V14 Professional SP1". If the configuration tool is needed the definition file (GSDML file), download it from NSD website. 1-1. Features...
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1-2. Limitations Cautions concerning power-off and error occurrence NOTES If the sensor moves while the converter power is OFF or an error is present, it mightn’t detect accurate machine positions thereafter. Be sure to correct the position data using the "current position setting" after turning ON the power supply or clearing the error.
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2. MODEL SELECTION WHEN ORDERING The following figure indicates the connection configuration of NCW-3DHPN. Before ordering, refer to the connection configuration and model list. Please prepare by customer except (1) to (4) in the connection configuration. ● Connection configuration (1) NCW-3DHPN (PROFINET device) PROFINET controller.
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[2]: Connector type type Linear type B: Standard connector ABSOCODER (NJW-2012PM8, manufacturer: sensor Nanaboshi Electric Mfg.Co,Ltd.) Flange-mount Contact your NSD representative for VLS-8SM14-[1]FB[2][L] type VLS-8SM14 and VLS-8SM14S. R: Crimping terminals (R1.25-4) Z: No connector Flange-mount VLS-8SM14S-[1]FB[2][L] type [L]: Interconnecting sensor cable length (m): 2, 5,10, 20 ◆Extension sensor cable...
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3. SPECIFICATIONS 3-1. Converter Specifications (1) General specification Items Specifications Power supply voltage 24VDC±10% (including ripple) Power consumption 10W or less 20 M-Ohms or more between external DC power terminals and ground Insulation resistance (by 500 VDC insulation resistance tester) Withstand voltage 500 VAC, 60Hz for 1 minute between external DC power terminals and ground 20m/s...
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(3) Communication specification Items Specifications Physical layer Ethernet 10Base-T, 100Base-TX, ISO/IEC 8802-3 Number of communication ports 2 (connector: RJ45) Communication speed Auto-Negotiation(100Mbit/s) Communication format Auto-Negotiation(Full Duplex) Communication cycle Minimum 2 ms time(Update time) RT Class RT Class 1 Conformance class Class B PROFINET version PN2.3...
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3-2. ABSOCODER Sensor Specification (1) VLS-8SM20 Items Specifications Model VLS-8SM20 Max. detection stroke 350 mm Absolute detection range 8.192 mm Resolution 1μm(8.192mm/8192) Linearity error Customer's Special Specifications Head 4.5+0.15 x [cable length(m)] kg Mass 0.4+0.0025 x [stroke (mm)] kg Sliding resistance 69 N or less (7kgf or less) Permissible mechanical speed 1000 mm/s...
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(2) VLS-8SM14, VLS-8SM14S Items Specifications Model VLS-8SM14 VLS-8SM14S Max. detection stroke 200 mm Absolute detection range 8.192 mm Resolution 1μm(8.192mm/8192) Linearity error Customer's Special Specifications Head 1.1+0.07 x [cable length(m)] kg 0.8+0.07 x [cable length(m)] kg Mass 0.0012 x ([rod length (mm)] kg Sliding resistance 15 N or less (1.5kgf or less) Permissible mechanical speed...
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Color of sheath Dark brown Blue Black Heat treatment and Extensible for long Advantage Superior flexibility; ideal for moving place flexible; ideal for distances moving place [Remark] Contact your NSD representative when the extension cable combines different types of cables.
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4. DIMENSIONS 4-1. Converter Dimension Units: mm Mounting hole DIN rail...
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4-3. Extension Sensor Cable Dimensions (1) 3S-S-0144-[L] / 3S-RBT-0144-[L] / 3S-URT-0144-[L] Units: mm NOTE: [L] is given in terms of meter. (2) 3S-S-4344-[L] / 3S-RBT-4344-[L] / 3S-URT-4344-[L] NOTE: [L] is given in terms of meter. (3) 3S-HRT-5152-[L] NOTE: [L] is given in terms of meter. (4) 3S-S-0190-[L] / 3S-RBT-0190-[L] / 3S-URT-0190-[L] NOTE: [L] is given in terms of meter.
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(5) 3S-S-9044-[L] / 3S-RBT-9044-[L] / 3S-URT-9044-[L] Units: mm NOTE: [L] is given in terms of meter. (6) 3S-HRT-9052-[L] NOTE: [L] is given in terms of meter. (7) 3S-S-9090-[L] / 3S-RBT-9090-[L] / 3S-URT-9090-[L] NOTE: [L] is given in terms of meter. (8) 3S-HRT-9090-[L] NOTE: [L] is given in terms of meter.
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5. CHECKING THE CONTENTS OF THE SHIPPING CASE Open the packing case, and verify that all items are present. When extension sensor cables are ordered, they are packed separately. ① ② ①Converter······································································· 1 unit ②Manual (Simple edition) ···················································· 1 piece...
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6. INSTALLATION 6-1. Converter Installation Conditions and Precautions When installing the converter, the following conditions and precautions should be observed. -Installation Site (1) Avoid sites where the unit is exposed to direct sunlight. (2) The ambient temperature should never exceed a 0 to 55°C range. (3) The ambient humidity should never exceed a 20 to 90% RH range.
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Do not use a floating joint. Floating joint Shielding plate When the cable port is exposed, a shielding plate should be installed as shown in the right figure. Contact your NSD representative for details of the installation conditions and precautions for ABSOCODER sensor.
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7. WIRING 7-1. Connection between Converter and ABSOCODER Sensor The maximum extension sensor cable length varies according to the ABSOCODER sensor and cable model being used. For more details refer to “3-2. ABSOCODER Sensor Specifications". ●Wiring precautions The sensor cable should be clamped as shown in the right figure to prevent excessive tension from being applied to the cable connectors.
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7-1-1. Connection configure example of the sensor cable Indicates the ABSOCODER sensor cable connection example when connecting by the standard connector or the crimping terminal. ● In the case of connecting by using the standard connector ABSOCODER sensor Extension sensor cable Converter...
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ABSOCODER sensor Extension sensor cable Converter Crimping Crimping Crimping terminal (R1.25-4) terminal terminal (R1.25-4) (R1.25-4) ABSOCODER sensor NSD special cable NSD special cable Wire color Wire color Wire color Wire color Signal names Wire color Signal names Wire color Signal names...
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7-2. Power Supply Connection The power supply should be connected as described below: ●Power Supply - Choose the power supply capacity which is more than twice the power consumption of the converter. The power consumption of the converter is 10W or less. Over Power +24VDC...
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8. NOMENCLATURE 8-1. Part Identification Monitor LEDs Selection switch of the Monitor LED display contents Power terminal block (M4 screw) Ethernet port 1 (LINK1) (RJ45) MAC address Ethernet port 2 (LINK2) E8:8E:60 (RJ45) xx:xx:xx Axis-1 sensor connector Axis-2 sensor connector...
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8-2. Function and Name of Indicator and Setting Area Contents on the monitor LEDs are described in this section. Data Converter Communication indicator status status indicator indicator Indicator LED color Description Indicates the operation status of NCW-3DHPN. Green / Red Communication Indicates the EtherNet/IP communication status of NCW-3DHPN.
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8-2-1. Contents of the communication status indicator area Explains the overview of the PROFINET communication status indicator area. For more details, refer to “11. TROUBLE SHOOTING”. Indicator Color Light status Description No power Steady Green Normal operation Green/Red Flashing Red A recoverable fault occurs Steady Red An unrecoverable fault occurs...
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8-2-2. Contents of the data indicator area The data indicator content is changed by the display selection switch (DISP SEL). DISP SEL Display content Data Display Axis-1 position data D0-D23 Axis-2 position data D0-D23 Axis-1 preset data D0-D23 Axis-2 preset data D0-D23 Previous axis-1 preset data D0-D23 Previous axis-2 preset data D0-D23 Reserved...
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*5: Ethernet network transmission setting Full LINK1 Reserved Reserved Duplex Mbps Full LINK2 Reserved Reserved Duplex Mbps IP address IP Host address [IP.ADR] 8-bit - 100Mbps light turns ON when it is normal. Lights turn OFF when an error occurs. *6: Sensor circuit control information Indicates the low-order 8-bit information of Output data (Axis-1 control flag and Axis-2 control flag) for Real-Time communication.
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8-2-3. Ethernet port (LINK1/LINK2) Ethernet communication cables are connected to these ports. Ethernet port 1 (LINK1) (RJ45) E8:8E:60 xx:xx:xx Ethernet port 2 (LINK2) (RJ45)
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Indicates procedure before the operation. Start setup Preparation -------- Refer to section 9-2. Download the GSDML file (XML file) from NSD web site. URL: www.nsdcorp.co.jp -------- Refer to section 9-3. Set the network configuration Set the network configuration of NCW-3DHPN.
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Professional SP1" developed by Siemens AG, Inc.. For the details of the tool, refer to manual of the "STEP7 V14 Professional SP1". ●Preparation of GDSML file If the configuration tool is needed the definition file (GSDML file), download it from NSD website. URL: www.nsdcorp.co.jp File name: GSDML-V***-NSD_Corporation-NCW3D_PN-******** ●Hardware Setup...
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9-3. Set the Network Configuration Set the network configuration of the converter after installing the GSDML file to the configuration tool. 9-3-1. Installation of the GSDML file Install the GSDML file of the converter to the configuration tool. In the "Options" menu of the configuration tool, select the "Manage general station description files (GSD)" command.
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9-3-2. Creation of the network configuration Select the GSDML file of the product which configures the network from "Hardware Catalog" after installing the GSDML file. The GSDML file is stored in the following folders by each category. PLC ····························· Controllers Switching hub ················...
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Set the network configuration of the PLC and switching hub. 1. Select the PLC interface (indicated by green rectangle). Interface 2. Drag the PLC interface to the switching hub interface to connect. A line appears when dragging. 3. PROFINET IO-System is configured between PLC and switching hub after releasing the drag. 4.
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9-3-3. Set the topology Sets the network topology. Display the Topology view from main screen. Set the topology by following the actual network configuration. The setting method is the same as the network configuration in "9-3-2".
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9-4. Set NameOfStation (Device Name) The PROFINET configuration is needed setting each device name which is called "NamaOfStation". The device name is previously set as a default name to the GSDML file. Thus, the default name is displayed on the configuration tool. The configuration tool automatically adjusts the device name if the same product name exists on the network.
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(4) Check the box on "Generate PROFINET device name automatically" when using the default name. Remove the check-mark, and input a new device name on the "PROFINET device name" when changing the device name. (5) Set the device name to the converter. Right click on the converter image, and click "Assign device name".
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(6) "Assign PROFINET device name" window is appears on the screen. Click "Update list" button. The devices which can be changed the name are listed. (7) Select the converter whose device name is changed, and click the "Assign name" button. The device name is changed to the name which is set in procedure (4).
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9-5. Set the IP Address IP address for each device is automatically allocated. IP address of the converter can be changed in the following window when it needs to change. (1) In the "Device view" tab, display "IP protocol" from "General ->PROFINET Interface->Ethernet Address". (2) Change the value of "IP address".
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9-6. Set the Communication Cycle Sets the communication cycle between the PLC and converter. A default value of the communication cycle is set to "2ms (minimum value)". Change the communication cycle in the following window if it needed to change. (1) In the "Device view"...
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9-7. Set Sensor Parameter of NCW-3DHPN Before NCW-3DHPN is used, parameters must be configured. The parameter value set at configuration tool is written to NCW-3DHPN when the communication is established for PROFINET. Note The sensor parameter can be also set from the WRREC of the PLC function. However, a value is change to it set by the configuration tool when communication is reestablished (relinking-up or restarting the power supply).
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9-7-2. Sensor parameters setting procedure Setting procedures of the sensor parameter is indicated below. (1) Select "Device view->Device overview". (2) Right-click "Parameter Access Point", and click "Properties". (3) Set the sensor parameter. Set the parameter when displaying "Module Parameters". (3) 1-axis sensor parameter (3) 2-axis sensor parameter...
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9-8. Create of the NCW-3DHPN Tag Table Create I/O data tag in "Default tag table" in order to use I/O data of NCW-3DHPN in the PLC sequence program. The I/O data tag is created for axis-1 and axis-2; however, a tag of unused axis doesn't need to create. Indicates procedures of the I/O data tag.
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(4) Set the data tag address. On "Operand identifier", "I" indicates the input of the I/O data, and "O" is the output. For more details, refer to the "9-8-1. I/O data format". For each address of the I/O data, check I Address and Q Address in "Device view->Device overview". (5) Create a data tag for either axis-1 or axis-2 by repeating the procedure (2) to (4).
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9-8-1. I/O data format Indicates the I/O data format of NCW-3DHPN. (1) Output (Controller -> Device) Data Format (Size: 16-byte) Offset Address Data Format (Byte) Data type Name Description WORD Axis-1 Control Axis-1 Control Flags Description Reserved ERRCLR (Error Clear Command) Clears an error that is monitored from Axis-1 Status.
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(2) Input (Device -> Controller) Data Format (Size: 28-byte) Offset Address Data Format (Byte) Data type Name Description DWORD System Status NCW-3DHPN Diagnosis Status Description NRDY (Internal Error) Indicates that an internal error of NCW-3DHPN occurred. The hardware might have malfunction if the converter doesn't operate normally after restarting the power supply.
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Offset Address Data Format (Byte) Data type Name Description WORD Axis-1 Control Axis-1 Control Flag Answerback Answerback Description Reserved ERRCLR (Error Clear) Answerback 0: ”ERRCLR” failed. 1: ”ERRCLR” succeeded PRESET Answerback 0: "PRESET" failed 1: "PRESET" succeeded. Reserved 8-15 UDINT Axis-2 Position Axis-2 Position data Shows the Axis-2 Position data.
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(3) Preset procedure Indicates PRESET procedure of the position data which is using the I/O communication data (Output). Preset Value Preset Value 100ms or more 1-cycle or more PRESET 1-cycle or more (Control Flag bit-7) 2-cycle or less Position Data Old Position data PRESET Position data PRESET Answerback...
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9-9. Download the Device Description File Download the device description file to the PLC. (1) Select the device, and Right-click. Select "Compile->Hardware and Software (only changes)" (2) Reselect the device and right-click after the compile is completed. Select "Download to device->Hardware and Software (only changes) ", and download to the PLC.
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(3) The following window is displayed after the download. Search the PLC which is downloaded by clicking “Start search” button. (4) Select target PLC, and click “Load” button. “Download” is executed. Downloadable PLCs are displayed after searching the device.
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9-10. Confirm Position Data of NCW-3DHPN (1) Click "Go online" when PLC is RUN mode. (2) "Default tag table" is displayed by selecting "PLC->PLC Tag->Default tag table". (3) Current I/O data are displayed on "Monitor value" when clicking "Monitor" button. Current I/O data are displayed.
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10. INSPECTION The inspection should be conducted once every 6 months to a year. Any inspected items which do not satisfy the criteria shown below should be repaired Inspection Inspection Description Criteria Remark item Measure the voltage fluctuation at the power Power supply supply terminal block of the converter to Within 21.6V to 26.4VDC range...
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11. TROUBLE SHOOTING Explains each error which is detected by NCW-3DHPN. 11-1.Check Methods during an Error Is Occurred Error details can be checked by the indicator light status of NCW-3DHPN. More over, the error details can be checked by following method with using configuration tool "STEP7 V14 Professional SP1"...
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11-3. NCW-3DHPN Indicator 11-3-1. Status indicator (MS/NS) Error contents can be checked by lighting status of the status indicator (MS/NS) when an error occurs. Check the contents and take appropriate measures. Light status Name Cause and Countermeasure Normal operation Indicates that it is in the normal communication. Green Green Flashing...
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11-3-2. Link status indicator (L/A1・L/A2) The Link Status indicator (L/A1, L/A2) indicates communication state. L/A1: the Ethernet port 1 state. Indicates L/A2: the Ethernet port 2 state. Indicates Light status Name Cause and Countermeasure L/A1, L/A2 No link Indicates Link is not established. Link Indicates Link is established.
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11-4. Device Reset The following parameter of NCW-3DHPN can be reset (factory setting) by using a configuration tool if PROFINET communication is available. A memory error (ME) which is occurred on NCW-3DHPN will be cleared if reset (factory setting) is done. Parameter Description - NameOfStation...
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12. STORE OF MAINTENANCE INFORMATION NCW-3DHPN can store maintenance information. The maintenance information should be store if it is required. Stored information can be checked when doing periodic maintenance NCW-3DHPN or having an error. For more details, refer to "APPENDIX 1-2. Info Maintenance" and "APPENDIX 2. I&M DATA". Name Data Type Description...
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13. ABSOCODER SENSOR CHECK LIST ●Applicable ABSOCODER sensor models VLS-8SM20 VLS-8SM14 VLS-8SM14S ● Connection configuration ABSOCODER sensor Converter Extension sensor cable ● Connector appearance and pin position View View A1, B1 ● Connector pin position and standard coil resistance ranges (at 25℃) Check position Standard coil resistance [Ω] A1, A2, B1, B2...
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*1: If checks are done at Point B, the measurement value is [Standard coil resistance + extension sensor cable resistance]. Extension sensor cable resistance value The resistance value of the NSD special cable is 0.2Ω/m (loop resistance). Consider resistance variations due to temperature, which, relative to the standard temperature C), increases 0.4% when the temperature rises 1 C and decreases 0.4% when the...
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14. CE MARKING This product conforms to the EMC Directive. 14-1. EMC Directives It is necessary to do CE marking in the customer’s responsibility in the state of a final product. Confirm EMC compliance of the machine and the entire device by customer because EMC changes configuration of the control panel, wiring, and layout.
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14-4. Restrictions ●Sensor cable If a 30m or longer sensor cable is to be used, pass the sensor cable through a metal duct or cover the sensor cable with the shielded zippertubing and ground the tube shield. Zippertubing Model Manufacturer ZIPPERTUBING (JAPAN), LTD.
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APPENDIX 1. RECORD DATA The record data used in NCW-3DHPN is written in the GSDML file. APPENDIX 1-1. Sensor Parameter NCW-3DHPN has following sensor parameters. Access Data Index Name Description Read Write Type 0x1000 Axis-1 Sensor Parameter ○ ○ BYTE Bit0 …...
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APPENDIX 1-2. Product Operation & Error History The cumulative energization time, operation, and error history of NCW-3DHPN can be checked. Access Data Index Name Description Read Write Type Power Distribution Time 0x3000 ○ UDINT Indicates the cumulative energization time of NCW-3DHPN. (Unit: sec) Event Log 0x3100...
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●History Message Lists History message code (Hex) History message Message details 0x00000001 Power ON The power was applied. 0x00000002 Power FAIL Low power supply was detected. 0x00000020 LINK1 Port is LinkUP LINK1 Port was Linked up. 0x00000021 LINK1 Port is LinkDOWN LINK1 Port was Linked down 0x00000022 LINK2 Port is LinkUP...
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APPENDIX 1-3. Interface Parameter Indicates the current communication parameter of NCW-3DHPN. Access Data Index Name Description Read Write Type NameOfStation 0x7000 ○ STRING NameOfStation of device (Max. 240 [240] -octet) IP Address 0x7001 ○ BYTE IP Address of device MAC Address MAC Address 0x7002 ○...
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APPENDIX 2. I&M DATA (Identification & Maintenance Data) I &M data indicates the product and maintenance information. These are stored in the nonvolatile memory. Access I&M I&M data Description Read Write VENDER_ID NSD_Corp “0x0417” ORDER_ID Model code of product “NCW-3DHPNL8” SERIAL_NUMBER Serial number of product HARDWARE_REVISION...
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APPENDIX 3. ALARM DATA The alarm data used in NCW-3DHPN is written in GSDML file. The text is displayed on the configuration tool when an alarm occurs. AlarmType Text display Description Process Axis-1 SSE Axis-1 sensor error (Disconnected Sensor Error) was detected. Axis-1 DE Axis-1 sensor error (Sensor Data Error) was detected.
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