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Contents
Table of Contents
Troubleshooting
Bookmarks
Table of Contents
About this Guide
Standards
Warnings Notes and Cautions
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
CHAPTER 1 Introduction
Key Features
Overview
Getting Started
Registering Devices
Configurations and Use Cases
EPC to EPC Configuration
Building an EPC to EPC Configuration
SRC Pro to EPC Configuration
Machine Select
TABLE 2-2. SRC Pro to EPC Configuration
FIGURE 2-2. SRC Pro to EPC Conf I Gur at I O
FIGURE 2-3. Machine Select Supervised Mode
Building an SRC Pro to EPC Configuration
FIGURE 2-4. Input 3 Asserted on EPC Receiver
Hybrid Configuration (SRC Pro and EPC to EPC)
FIGURE 2-5. SRC Pro and EPC Hybrid Configuration
Building a Hybrid Configuration
Loading a Configuration Onto Your Devices
Loading a Configuration Onto an EPC
Loading a Configuration Onto an SRC Pro
Connecting Epcs to a Network
Installation - Wire and Mount Endpoint Controller
I/O Connector Pinout and Cable
FIGURE 3-1. EPC I/O Connector Pinout
Connecting Pins Together
TABLE 3-1. Connector Pinout and Signal Descriptions
Shielding
Grounding
FIGURE 3-2. Examples of Correct and Incorrect Grounding
Engine Cranking
Relationship of Inputs and Outputs
Wiring Inputs on EPC Sender
FIGURE 3-4. Solid State Device Wired to EPC
TABLE 3-2. Requirements for Devices Connected to EPC Inputs
FIGURE 3-5. E-Stop Switch Wired to EPC
Wiring Outputs on EPC Receivers
FIGURE 3-6. Output Diagram
Selecting Automatic or Manual Reset for Relays
Sample EPC-EPC Paired Configuration
Mounting an EPC
FIGURE 3-7. Sample EPC Paired Conf I Gur at I O N W I Th T W O I Nput
Selecting and Placing an Antenna
TABLE 3-4. Antennas
TABLE 3-5. Rules for Using Approved Antennas
Understanding and Using an SRC Pro
SRC Pro Features
FIGURE 4-1. SRC Pro Features
Modes
Pause Mode
Menu Mode
Connecting the SRC Pro to an EPC
Connecting an SRC Pro to a Different EPC
Changing the Mode
Viewing the Connection Status
CAN Application Support
Canopen Implementation
Joystick and Button Data Representation
TABLE 5-1. Canopen
TABLE 5-2. TPDO1 Buttons
TABLE 5-3. TPDO2 Thumbstick Axes
Canopen Limitations
J1939 Implementation
TABLE 5-4. TPDO3 Trigger Axes
Address Claiming
Left Joystick - J1939 Basic Joystick Message
Table 5-5. Can J1939
TABLE 5-6. J1939 Left Joystick Basic Messages
Left Joystick - J1939 Extended Joystick Message 1
Right Joystick - J1939 Basic Joystick Message 2
Right Joystick - J1939 Extended Joystick Message 2
SRC Pro Control Messages
TABLE 5-7. J1939 Left Joystick Extended Message
SRC Pro Settings Message
TABLE 5-8. RPDO1 (0X200 + Node ID) - SRC Pro Settings Message
TABLE 5-9. RPDO2 (0X300 + Node ID) - User Display Text String
TABLE 5-10. CAN J1939 SRC Pro Settings Message
TABLE 5-11. SRC Pro Settings Message Format
SRC Pro User Display Text String Message
Status Messages
TABLE 5-14. User String Keys
TABLE 5-15. TPDO4: (0X480 + Node ID) - EPC Status Messages
TABLE 5-16. J1939 EPC Status Messages
EPC Output Status 1 Message
EPC Connected Device Latency Message
TABLE 5-17. Message Identifiers and Frequencies
TABLE 5-18. EPC Output Status 1 (Formerly EPC Heartbeat Message)
SRC Pro System Status Message
TABLE 5-19. EPC Connected Device Latency
ISM Connection Status Message
TABLE 5-20. SRC Pro System Status
EPC Heartbeat Message
TABLE 5-21. ISM Connection Status
TABLE 5-22. TPDO4: (0X480 + Node ID) - EPC Heartbeat Message
Table 5-23. J1939
TABLE 5-24. EPC Heartbeat Message Format
CHAPTER 6 Security
Tamper-Proofing Devices
Secure Boot on Devices
Secure Device Configuration
Trusted Communication
Secure Device Update
CHAPTER 7 FORT Manager
Logging in for the First Time
Dashboard
FIGURE 7-1. Dashboard
Personal Settings
Devices
Configurations
Firmware
Users
Organization
EPC Mechanical Drawing
FIGURE A-1. EPC-1001 Mechanical Drawing
Recommended and Absolute Maximum Ratings (EPC
Safety Input Specifications
TABLE A-1. Suggested EPC Connector Types
TABLE A-2. EPC Recommended- and Absolute-Maximum
Safety Output Specifications
TABLE A-3. Safety Input Specifications
Wireless Radio Specifications (EPC
North America ISM Radio (EPC
European ISM Radio (EPC
TABLE A-4. Safety Output Specifications
TABLE A-5. (EPC) North America ISM Radio Specifications
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Radio (EPC
Ethernet Specifications
Data Interfaces
TABLE A-6. European ISM Radio Specifications
TABLE A-7. BLE Radio Specifications
TABLE A-8. Ethernet Specifications
TABLE A-9. CAN Bus Specifications
SRC Pro Mechanical Drawing
Recommended and Absolute Maximum Ratings (SRC Pro
FIGURE B-1. SRC Pro Mechanical Drawing
Wireless Radio Specifications (SRC Pro
North America ISM Radio (SRC Pro
TABLE B-1. (SRC Pro) Absolute and Recommended Specifications
European ISM Radio (SRC Pro
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Radio (SRC Pro
TABLE B-2. (SRC Pro) North America ISM Radio Specifications
TABLE B-3. European ISM Radio Specifications
TABLE B-4. BLE Radio Specifications
APPENDIX C Safety
Safety Behavior of an EPC Sender
Safety Behavior of an EPC Receiver
Safety Behavior of an SRC Pro
Compliance with IEC 61508 Requirements as a SIL-2 Device
1Oo2 Safety Architecture
FIGURE C-1. 1Oo2 Safety Architecture
Safety Inputs
Physical Inputs
FIGURE C-2. Command Flow from EPC to EPC
FIGURE C-3. Command Flow from SRC Pro to EPC
Virtual Inputs
Serial Communication with Application Processor (AMCU
FIGURE C-4. Serial Communication
Serial Communication between the Two Safety Processors (SMCU
Timeout Period for Safety Request Message
Safety Processing
Safety Outputs
Physical Outputs
Virtual Outputs
User Selectable Safety Configurations
FIGURE C-5. Serial Communication EPC - EPC
FIGURE C-6. Serial Communication SRC Pro - EPC
Transferring Safety Configurations from Fort Manager to the EPC
Humidity and Dust Restrictions (EPC
Vibration Restrictions (EPC
Drop Restrictions (EPC
Water Restrictions (EPC
Proof Test (EPC
Mechanical and Electrical Safety (SRC Pro
Humidity and Dust Restrictions (SRC Pro
TABLE C-1. Vibration Power Spectral Density (PSD) Results (EPC
Vibration Restrictions (SRC Pro
Drop Restrictions (SRC Pro
Water Restrictions (SRC Pro
Proof Test (SRC Pro
FMEDA Summary (EPC
TABLE C-2. Vibration Power Spectral Density (PSD) Results (SRC Pro
TABLE C-3. EPC Failure Rates (Sender) Good Maintenance Assumptions in FIT @SSI=2
TABLE C-4. EPC Failure Rates (Receiver) Good Maintenance Assumptions FIT @SSI=2
TABLE C-5. EPC Failure Rates Good Maintenance Assumptions in FIT @SSI=2 EEC 61508
FMEDA Summary (SRC Pro
Diagnostic Test Intervals
TABLE C-6. SRC Pro Failure Rates Good Maintenance Assumptions in FIT @SSI=2
TABLE C-7. SRC Pro Failure Rates Good Maintenance Assumptions in FIT @SSI=2 EEC 61508
TABLE C-8. Table 50 Diagnostic Tests
Downloading the Tool
Installing the CLI Configuration Tool
APPENDIX E Recommended Relays
TABLE E-1. Table 51 Recommended and Tested Relays
FIGURE E-1. Allen-Bradley MSR127TP Relay Wiring Diagram
FIGURE E-2. Eaton ESR5-NV3-30 Relay Wiring Diagram
FIGURE E-3. PILZ 7751104 Relay Wiring Diagram
FIGURE E-4. IDEM SCR-3-1P-I Relay Wiring Diagram
FIGURE E-5. OMRON G7SA-3A1B Relay Wiring Diagram
FIGURE E-6. PANASONIC SFS3-L-DC12V-D Relay Wiring Diagram
APPENDIX F Notifications and Certifications
FCC Notifications
IC Notifications
Certifications
APPENDIX G Product Maintenance
Care and Handling
Device Failure
Proof Testing
Wireless Communication Loss
Updating EPC Firmware
Updating SRC Pro Firmware
Calibrating Axis
Troubleshooting
APPENDIX H Revision History
October 2023 Release
September 2023 Release
August 2023 Release
July 2023, Release
June 2023, Release
April 11, 2023, Release
March 1, 2023, Release
Pre-Releases
APPENDIX I Warranty
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