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Fort EPC User Manual (140 pages)
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Table of Contents
About this Guide
3
Standards
3
Warnings Notes and Cautions
3
Table of Contents
5
List of Tables
11
List of Figures
13
CHAPTER 1 Introduction
15
Key Features
16
Overview
17
Getting Started
18
Registering Devices
19
Configurations and Use Cases
21
EPC to EPC Configuration
21
Building an EPC to EPC Configuration
22
SRC Pro to EPC Configuration
25
Machine Select
26
TABLE 2-2. SRC Pro to EPC Configuration
26
FIGURE 2-2. SRC Pro to EPC Conf I Gur at I O
26
FIGURE 2-3. Machine Select Supervised Mode
28
Building an SRC Pro to EPC Configuration
29
FIGURE 2-4. Input 3 Asserted on EPC Receiver
29
Hybrid Configuration (SRC Pro and EPC to EPC)
32
FIGURE 2-5. SRC Pro and EPC Hybrid Configuration
32
Building a Hybrid Configuration
33
Loading a Configuration Onto Your Devices
35
Loading a Configuration Onto an EPC
35
Loading a Configuration Onto an SRC Pro
36
Connecting Epcs to a Network
38
Installation - Wire and Mount Endpoint Controller
39
I/O Connector Pinout and Cable
39
FIGURE 3-1. EPC I/O Connector Pinout
39
Connecting Pins Together
40
TABLE 3-1. Connector Pinout and Signal Descriptions
40
Shielding
41
Grounding
41
FIGURE 3-2. Examples of Correct and Incorrect Grounding
41
Engine Cranking
42
Relationship of Inputs and Outputs
42
Wiring Inputs on EPC Sender
43
FIGURE 3-4. Solid State Device Wired to EPC
44
TABLE 3-2. Requirements for Devices Connected to EPC Inputs
45
FIGURE 3-5. E-Stop Switch Wired to EPC
45
Wiring Outputs on EPC Receivers
46
FIGURE 3-6. Output Diagram
47
Selecting Automatic or Manual Reset for Relays
48
Sample EPC-EPC Paired Configuration
49
Mounting an EPC
49
FIGURE 3-7. Sample EPC Paired Conf I Gur at I O N W I Th T W O I Nput
49
Selecting and Placing an Antenna
50
TABLE 3-4. Antennas
50
TABLE 3-5. Rules for Using Approved Antennas
51
Understanding and Using an SRC Pro
53
SRC Pro Features
53
FIGURE 4-1. SRC Pro Features
53
Modes
54
Pause Mode
54
Menu Mode
54
Connecting the SRC Pro to an EPC
55
Connecting an SRC Pro to a Different EPC
56
Changing the Mode
56
Viewing the Connection Status
58
CAN Application Support
61
Canopen Implementation
61
Joystick and Button Data Representation
62
TABLE 5-1. Canopen
62
TABLE 5-2. TPDO1 Buttons
63
TABLE 5-3. TPDO2 Thumbstick Axes
63
Canopen Limitations
64
J1939 Implementation
64
TABLE 5-4. TPDO3 Trigger Axes
64
Address Claiming
65
Left Joystick - J1939 Basic Joystick Message
65
Table 5-5. Can J1939
65
TABLE 5-6. J1939 Left Joystick Basic Messages
66
Left Joystick - J1939 Extended Joystick Message 1
67
Right Joystick - J1939 Basic Joystick Message 2
68
Right Joystick - J1939 Extended Joystick Message 2
68
SRC Pro Control Messages
68
TABLE 5-7. J1939 Left Joystick Extended Message
68
SRC Pro Settings Message
69
TABLE 5-8. RPDO1 (0X200 + Node ID) - SRC Pro Settings Message
69
TABLE 5-9. RPDO2 (0X300 + Node ID) - User Display Text String
69
TABLE 5-10. CAN J1939 SRC Pro Settings Message
69
TABLE 5-11. SRC Pro Settings Message Format
69
SRC Pro User Display Text String Message
70
Status Messages
71
TABLE 5-14. User String Keys
71
TABLE 5-15. TPDO4: (0X480 + Node ID) - EPC Status Messages
71
TABLE 5-16. J1939 EPC Status Messages
71
EPC Output Status 1 Message
72
EPC Connected Device Latency Message
72
TABLE 5-17. Message Identifiers and Frequencies
72
TABLE 5-18. EPC Output Status 1 (Formerly EPC Heartbeat Message)
72
SRC Pro System Status Message
73
TABLE 5-19. EPC Connected Device Latency
73
ISM Connection Status Message
74
TABLE 5-20. SRC Pro System Status
74
EPC Heartbeat Message
75
TABLE 5-21. ISM Connection Status
75
TABLE 5-22. TPDO4: (0X480 + Node ID) - EPC Heartbeat Message
75
Table 5-23. J1939
75
TABLE 5-24. EPC Heartbeat Message Format
76
CHAPTER 6 Security
77
Tamper-Proofing Devices
77
Secure Boot on Devices
77
Secure Device Configuration
78
Trusted Communication
78
Secure Device Update
78
CHAPTER 7 FORT Manager
81
Logging in for the First Time
81
Dashboard
81
FIGURE 7-1. Dashboard
82
Personal Settings
83
Devices
83
Configurations
84
Firmware
84
Users
85
Organization
86
EPC Mechanical Drawing
88
FIGURE A-1. EPC-1001 Mechanical Drawing
88
Recommended and Absolute Maximum Ratings (EPC
89
Safety Input Specifications
89
TABLE A-1. Suggested EPC Connector Types
89
TABLE A-2. EPC Recommended- and Absolute-Maximum
89
Safety Output Specifications
90
TABLE A-3. Safety Input Specifications
90
Wireless Radio Specifications (EPC
91
North America ISM Radio (EPC
91
European ISM Radio (EPC
91
TABLE A-4. Safety Output Specifications
91
TABLE A-5. (EPC) North America ISM Radio Specifications
91
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Radio (EPC
92
Ethernet Specifications
92
Data Interfaces
92
TABLE A-6. European ISM Radio Specifications
92
TABLE A-7. BLE Radio Specifications
92
TABLE A-8. Ethernet Specifications
92
TABLE A-9. CAN Bus Specifications
93
SRC Pro Mechanical Drawing
96
Recommended and Absolute Maximum Ratings (SRC Pro
96
FIGURE B-1. SRC Pro Mechanical Drawing
96
Wireless Radio Specifications (SRC Pro
97
North America ISM Radio (SRC Pro
97
TABLE B-1. (SRC Pro) Absolute and Recommended Specifications
97
European ISM Radio (SRC Pro
98
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Radio (SRC Pro
98
TABLE B-2. (SRC Pro) North America ISM Radio Specifications
98
TABLE B-3. European ISM Radio Specifications
98
TABLE B-4. BLE Radio Specifications
98
APPENDIX C Safety
99
Safety Behavior of an EPC Sender
99
Safety Behavior of an EPC Receiver
99
Safety Behavior of an SRC Pro
100
Compliance with IEC 61508 Requirements as a SIL-2 Device
100
1Oo2 Safety Architecture
100
FIGURE C-1. 1Oo2 Safety Architecture
101
Safety Inputs
102
Physical Inputs
102
FIGURE C-2. Command Flow from EPC to EPC
102
FIGURE C-3. Command Flow from SRC Pro to EPC
102
Virtual Inputs
103
Serial Communication with Application Processor (AMCU
103
FIGURE C-4. Serial Communication
103
Serial Communication between the Two Safety Processors (SMCU
104
Timeout Period for Safety Request Message
104
Safety Processing
104
Safety Outputs
105
Physical Outputs
105
Virtual Outputs
106
User Selectable Safety Configurations
106
FIGURE C-5. Serial Communication EPC - EPC
106
FIGURE C-6. Serial Communication SRC Pro - EPC
106
Transferring Safety Configurations from Fort Manager to the EPC
107
Humidity and Dust Restrictions (EPC
107
Vibration Restrictions (EPC
107
Drop Restrictions (EPC
108
Water Restrictions (EPC
108
Proof Test (EPC
108
Mechanical and Electrical Safety (SRC Pro
108
Humidity and Dust Restrictions (SRC Pro
108
TABLE C-1. Vibration Power Spectral Density (PSD) Results (EPC
108
Vibration Restrictions (SRC Pro
109
Drop Restrictions (SRC Pro
109
Water Restrictions (SRC Pro
109
Proof Test (SRC Pro
109
FMEDA Summary (EPC
109
TABLE C-2. Vibration Power Spectral Density (PSD) Results (SRC Pro
109
TABLE C-3. EPC Failure Rates (Sender) Good Maintenance Assumptions in FIT @SSI=2
110
TABLE C-4. EPC Failure Rates (Receiver) Good Maintenance Assumptions FIT @SSI=2
110
TABLE C-5. EPC Failure Rates Good Maintenance Assumptions in FIT @SSI=2 EEC 61508
110
FMEDA Summary (SRC Pro
111
Diagnostic Test Intervals
111
TABLE C-6. SRC Pro Failure Rates Good Maintenance Assumptions in FIT @SSI=2
111
TABLE C-7. SRC Pro Failure Rates Good Maintenance Assumptions in FIT @SSI=2 EEC 61508
111
TABLE C-8. Table 50 Diagnostic Tests
113
Downloading the Tool
115
Installing the CLI Configuration Tool
115
APPENDIX E Recommended Relays
117
TABLE E-1. Table 51 Recommended and Tested Relays
117
FIGURE E-1. Allen-Bradley MSR127TP Relay Wiring Diagram
117
FIGURE E-2. Eaton ESR5-NV3-30 Relay Wiring Diagram
118
FIGURE E-3. PILZ 7751104 Relay Wiring Diagram
118
FIGURE E-4. IDEM SCR-3-1P-I Relay Wiring Diagram
119
FIGURE E-5. OMRON G7SA-3A1B Relay Wiring Diagram
120
FIGURE E-6. PANASONIC SFS3-L-DC12V-D Relay Wiring Diagram
121
APPENDIX F Notifications and Certifications
123
FCC Notifications
123
IC Notifications
123
Certifications
123
APPENDIX G Product Maintenance
125
Care and Handling
125
Device Failure
125
Proof Testing
126
Wireless Communication Loss
127
Updating EPC Firmware
128
Updating SRC Pro Firmware
129
Calibrating Axis
131
Troubleshooting
132
APPENDIX H Revision History
135
October 2023 Release
135
September 2023 Release
135
August 2023 Release
135
July 2023, Release
136
June 2023, Release
136
April 11, 2023, Release
136
March 1, 2023, Release
137
Pre-Releases
137
APPENDIX I Warranty
139
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