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ConveyLinx-Ai Family Complete Guide
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1.
About This Manual
2.
Glossary of Terms
3.
Getting Started
4.
Module Hardware
4.1.
Identifying Module Components
4.1.1.
ConveyLinx-Ai2
4.1.2.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-FC
4.1.3.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-RC
4.2.
Mounting Dimensions
4.2.1.
ConveyLinx-Ai2
4.2.2.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-FC
4.2.3.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-RC
4.3.
Motor and Logic Power
4.3.1.
Proper Grounding Practice
4.4.
Module Power Connections
4.4.1.
ConveyLinx-Ai2
4.4.2.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-FC
4.4.3.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-RC
4.4.4.
Assembly Instructions
4.5.
Power Supply Sizing
4.6.
Motor Ports
4.7.
Sensor Ports
4.7.1.
Electrical Connections for Sensor Port Aux I/O
4.8.
Ethernet Ports
4.9.
LED Status Indicators
4.10.
Technical Specifications
5.
Auto-Configuration
5.1.
Device Connections to Modules
5.1.1.
Examples that will generate errors
5.2.
Motor Rotation Definition
5.3.
Node Connections for a Subnet
5.4.
Installing EasyRoll
5.5.
ConveyLinx Ethernet Definition
5.6.
Connecting Your PC to the Network
5.7.
Auto-Configuration Procedure
5.8.
Expected Results
5.9.
What to do if things go wrong
6.
Default Settings and Operation
6.1.
Singulation Release Mode
6.2.
Flex Zone Recognition
6.3.
Jam Conditions
6.3.1.
Arrival Jam
6.3.2.
Sensor Jam
6.4.
Automatic Module Replacement
6.5.
Reset to Factory Default Settings
7.
EasyRoll Software
7.1.
Main Screen
7.1.1.
Node Navigation
7.1.2.
Node Identification
7.1.3.
ZPA Upstream/Downstream Zone Settings
7.1.3.1.
Release Mode
7.1.3.1.1.
Singulation Release
7.1.3.1.2.
Train Release
7.1.3.1.3.
GAP Train Release
7.1.3.2.
T-Zone Settings
7.1.3.3.
ZPA Error and Information
7.1.3.4.
Accumulate Control from Main Screen
7.1.3.5.
Settings Checkboxes
7.1.3.5.1.
Disable Reset Delays
7.1.3.5.2.
Disable Sensor Jam Auto Clear
7.1.3.5.3.
Disable Arrival Timeout
7.1.3.5.4.
Disable Manual Operation
7.1.4.
Motor Settings
7.1.4.1.
Motor Type
7.1.4.2.
Brake Method
7.1.4.3.
Speed
7.1.4.4.
Rotation Direction
7.1.4.5.
Acceleration/Deceleration
7.1.4.6.
Motor Jog and Error Indicators
7.1.5.
Diagnostic Window
7.2.
Advanced Dialog
7.2.1.
Look Ahead and Timing Tab
7.2.1.1.
Look Ahead Slowdown Feature
7.2.1.2.
Jam & Auto Clear Timers
7.2.1.3.
Run After Time/Distance
7.2.1.4.
Induct Forward Time/Distance
7.2.1.5.
Sensor Debounce
7.2.2.
Upgrade Tab
7.2.3.
Connections Tab
7.2.4.
Network Services Tab
7.2.4.1.
Discover & IP Address Set
7.2.4.2.
Backup & Restore
7.2.5.
Special Services Tab
7.2.6.
Flex Zone Tab
7.2.7.
Sensors Tab
7.2.8.
Extensions Tab
7.2.9.
Pin 2 Usage Tab
7.2.9.1.
Most Downstream Zone
7.2.9.2.
Most Upstream Zone
7.2.9.3.
Accumulate Intermediate Zone
7.2.9.4.
Lane Full Interface
7.2.9.5.
Most Upstream Zone Handshake Interlock
7.2.9.6.
Most Downstream Zone Handshake Interlock
7.2.9.7.
Inverting the Pin 2 Signals
8.
ConveyMerge
8.1.
ConveyMerge Prerequisites and Requirements
8.2.
Network Architecture
8.3.
Sensor Placement
8.4.
Merge Zone Module
8.5.
Merging Lines
8.6.
Merge Configurations
8.7.
Merge Priority
8.8.
T-Merge Settings
8.9.
Configuring Dynamic Priority Release
8.10.
Enabling ConveyMerge from EasyRoll
8.11.
Conventional Spur Merge Example
8.12.
T-Merge Example
8.13.
Merge Line Full Example
9.
IOX Interface Module
9.1.
Wake up and/or Lane Full Interface
9.2.
Wake up/Lane Full with Wired Terminals
9.3.
Wake up/Lane Full with Discrete Signals
9.4.
Wake up/Product on Zone Handshake Interlock
9.5.
Downstream/Product on Zone Handshake Interlock
9.6.
Pin 2 Output on Aux I/O M8
9.7.
Pin 2 Output on Wired Terminals
10.
PLC Developers Guide
10.1.
Network Architecture
10.2.
Understanding Assemblies
10.2.1.
Modbus Assembly Instance Structure
10.2.2.
Ethernet I/P Assembly Instance Structure
10.2.3.
Profinet IO Assembly Instance Structrure
10.2.4.
Assembly Register Chart Legend
10.3.
ZPA Mode Control
10.3.1.
PLC Inputs for ZPA Mode
10.3.1.1.
Local Zone Status
10.3.1.2.
Arrival/Departure Counts
10.3.1.3.
Module Status
10.3.1.4.
Tracking and Release Counts
10.3.1.5.
Forward and Reverse Tracking
10.3.1.6.
Port Inputs and ConveyStop Status
10.3.2.
PLC Outputs for ZPA Mode
10.3.2.1.
Set Local Tracking
10.3.2.2.
Accumulation Control
10.3.2.3.
Speed Control
10.3.2.4.
Release and Status
10.3.2.5.
Induct Tracking Forward and Reverse
10.3.2.6.
Set Outputs and Motor Clear
10.3.2.7.
ConveyStop and Clear Jams
10.3.2.8.
Direction and Accumulation Mode
10.3.2.9.
ConveyMerge Interface
10.3.3.
ZPA Examples
10.3.3.1.
Basic Accumulate and Release with Tracking Data
10.3.3.2.
Conveyor Setup for Simple Bar Code Reader
10.3.3.3.
Upstream Accept Interface
10.3.3.4.
Downstream Discharge Interface
10.3.3.5.
Simple Divert Example
10.3.3.6.
Merge onto ZPA Main Line
10.3.4.
Reduced Size ZPA Mode Assemblies
10.4.
PLC I/O Mode Control
10.4.1.
Setting PLC I/O Mode in EasyRoll
10.4.2.
Optional Clear Connections Choice
10.4.3.
Configuring Action for Loss of Communication
10.4.4.
PLC Inputs for PLC I/O Mode
10.4.4.1.
ConveyStop Status
10.4.4.2.
Sensor Ports
10.4.4.3.
Left Motor Status
10.4.4.4.
Right Motor Status
10.4.4.5.
Motor Ports Digital Status
10.4.4.6.
Upstream / Downstream Status & Tracking
10.4.4.7.
Servo Control Status
10.4.5.
PLC Outputs for PLC I/O Mode
10.4.5.1.
ConveyStop Command & Clear Motor Error
10.4.5.2.
Motor & Control Port Digital Output
10.4.5.3.
Left Motor Control
10.4.5.4.
Right Motor Control
10.4.5.5.
Set Status & Tracking
10.4.5.6.
Set Sensor Port Input Mask
10.4.5.7.
Servo Control
10.4.5.7.1.
Servo Control Example
10.4.6.
Reduced Size PLC I/O Mode Assemblies
10.5.
ConveyLogix Interface
10.5.1.
ConveyLogix Assembly Inputs to PLC
10.5.2.
ConveyLogix Assembly Outputs from PLC
10.6.
Assemblies with Reset Protection
10.6.1.
ZPA Mode Assembly Inputs with Reset Protection
10.6.2.
ZPA Mode Assembly Outputs with Reset Protection
10.6.3.
Reduced Size ZPA Mode Assemblies with Reset Protection
10.6.4.
PLC I/O Mode Assembly Inputs with Reset Protection
10.6.5.
PLC I/O Mode Assembly Outputs with Reset Protection
10.6.6.
Reduced Size PLC I/O Mode Assemblies with Reset Protection
10.6.7.
How to use Assemblies with Reset Protection
10.7.
Motor Port as Digital I/O
11.
Setting Up Dual Motor Zones
11.1.
Two Ai MDRs Mechanically Coupled
11.1.1.
ZPA Mode
11.1.2.
PLC I/O Mode
11.1.3.
ConveyLogix Program
11.2.
Two Ai Motors in One Roller Tube (Dual Drive)
11.3.
Two Motor Rollers in One Logical Zone Not Coupled
12.
Connecting to Rockwell PLCs with Ethernet I/P
12.1.
Selecting Your Connection Method based upon Assembly
12.2.
Using Generic Ethernet Module Method
12.3.
Procedure for Connecting using Generic Ethernet Module
12.3.1.
Parameters for Each Assembly
12.4.
Procedure for using EDS Method
12.5.
Using Add On Instructions (AOI) with RSLogix 5000
12.5.1.
AOI Tag Descriptions
12.5.1.1.
ZPA Mode Inputs
12.5.1.2.
ZPA Mode Outputs
12.5.1.3.
PLC I/O Mode Inputs
12.5.1.4.
PLC I/O Mode Outputs
12.6.
Using Logix 5000 MSG Instruction
12.6.1.
Read MSG Instruction
12.6.2.
Write MSG Instruction
12.6.3.
Reading an Input Assembly with MSG Instruction
12.7.
EDS Module Data Type Cross Reference
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4.4.2.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-FC
4.4.1.
ConveyLinx-Ai2
4.4.3.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-RC
AS-I Cable for Powering Both Logic and Motors with One Cable
One AS-I Cable Each for Separate Motor and Logic Power
4.4.1.
ConveyLinx-Ai2
4.4.3.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-RC
