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ConveyLinx-Ai Family Complete Guide
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Table of Contents
ConveyLinx-Ai Family Complete Guide
3.1
ConveyLinx-Ai Family Complete Guide — 3.1
ConveyLinx-Ai Family Complete Guide — 3.0
ConveyLinx-Ai Family Complete Guide — 2.1
ConveyLinx-Ai Family Complete Guide — 2.0
ConveyLinx-Ai Family Complete Guide — 1.7
1.
ConveyLinx-Ai Family Controllers
1.1.
About This Manual
1.2.
Glossary of Terms
2.
Getting Started
3.
Module Hardware
3.1.
Module Hardware Revisions
3.2.
Identifying Module Components
3.2.1.
ConveyLinx-Ai2 / ConveyLinx-Ai2-48
3.2.2.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-FC / ConveyLinx-Ai3-48-FC
3.2.3.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-RC
3.3.
Mounting Dimensions
3.3.1.
ConveyLinx-Ai2 / ConveyLinx-Ai2-48
3.3.2.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-FC / ConveyLinx-Ai3-48-FC
3.3.3.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-RC
3.3.4.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-FCM / ConveyLinx-Ai3-48-FCM
3.4.
Module Power Connections
3.4.1.
ConveyLinx-Ai2 / ConveyLinx-Ai2-48
3.4.2.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-FC & FCM
3.4.3.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-48-FC & FCM
3.4.4.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-RC
3.4.5.
Assembly Instructions
3.5.
Motor and Logic Power Distribution
3.5.1.
ConveyLinx-Ai2
3.5.2.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-FC & FCM
3.5.3.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-RC
3.5.4.
ConveyLinx-Ai2-48
3.5.5.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-48-FC & FCM
3.6.
Proper Motor Grounding Practice
3.7.
Power Supply Sizing
3.7.1.
Motor Power for 24V Models
3.7.2.
Motor Power for 48V Models
3.7.3.
Logic Only Power
3.8.
Motor Ports
3.8.1.
Motor Ports as Digital Outputs
3.9.
Sensor Ports
3.9.1.
Electrical Connections for Sensor Port Aux I/O
3.10.
Ethernet Ports
3.10.1.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-FCM / ConveyLinx-Ai3-48-FCM
3.11.
LED Status Indicators
3.12.
Technical Specifications
3.12.1.
Certifications & Standards
4.
Auto-Configuration
4.1.
Device Connections to Modules
4.1.1.
Examples that will generate errors
4.2.
Motor Rotation Definition
4.3.
Node Connections for a Subnet
4.4.
ConveyLinx Ethernet Definition
4.5.
Connecting Your PC to the Network
4.6.
Auto-Configuration Procedure
4.7.
Expected Results
4.8.
What to do if things go wrong
5.
Default Settings and Operation
5.1.
Singulation Release Mode
5.2.
Flex Zone Recognition
5.3.
Jam Conditions
5.3.1.
Arrival Jam
5.3.2.
Sensor Jam
5.4.
Automatic Module Replacement
5.5.
Reset to Factory Default Settings
6.
EasyRoll Software
6.1.
Installing EasyRoll
6.2.
Main Screen
6.2.1.
Node Navigation
6.2.2.
Node Identification
6.2.3.
ZPA Upstream/Downstream Zone Settings
6.2.3.1.
Release Mode
6.2.3.1.1.
Singulation Release
6.2.3.1.2.
Train Release
6.2.3.1.3.
GAP Train Release
6.2.3.2.
T-Zone Settings
6.2.3.3.
ZPA Error and Information
6.2.3.4.
Accumulate Control from Main Screen
6.2.3.5.
Settings Checkboxes
6.2.3.5.1.
Disable Reset Delays
6.2.3.5.2.
Disable Sensor Jam Auto Clear
6.2.3.5.3.
Disable Arrival Timeout
6.2.3.5.4.
Disable Manual Operation
6.2.3.5.5.
Last Zone Recommendation
6.2.4.
Motor Settings
6.2.4.1.
Motor Type
6.2.4.2.
Brake Method
6.2.4.3.
Speed
6.2.4.4.
Rotation Direction
6.2.4.5.
Acceleration/Deceleration
6.2.4.6.
Motor Jog and Error Indicators
6.2.4.7.
PGD Motor Pulse Distance Calculation
6.2.5.
Diagnostic Window
6.3.
Advanced Dialog
6.3.1.
Look Ahead and Timing Tab
6.3.1.1.
Look Ahead Slowdown Feature
6.3.1.2.
Jam & Auto Clear Timers
6.3.1.3.
Run After Time/Distance
6.3.1.4.
Induct Forward Time/Distance
6.3.1.5.
Sensor Debounce
6.3.2.
Upgrade Tab
6.3.3.
Connections Tab
6.3.4.
Network Services Tab
6.3.4.1.
Discover & IP Address Set
6.3.4.2.
Backup & Restore
6.3.5.
Special Services Tab
6.3.6.
Flex Zone Tab
6.3.7.
Sensors Tab
6.3.8.
Extensions Tab
6.3.9.
Pin 2 Usage Tab
6.3.9.1.
Most Downstream Zone
6.3.9.2.
Most Upstream Zone
6.3.9.3.
Accumulate Intermediate Zone
6.3.9.4.
Lane Full Interface
6.3.9.5.
Most Upstream Zone Handshake Interlock
6.3.9.6.
Most Downstream Zone Handshake Interlock
6.3.9.7.
Inverting the Pin 2 Signals
7.
EasyRoll+ Software
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.
Setting Up Dual Motor Zones
10.1.
Two Ai MDRs Mechanically Coupled
10.1.1.
ZPA Mode
10.1.2.
PLC I/O Mode
10.1.3.
ConveyLogix Program
10.2.
Two Ai Motors in One Roller Tube (Dual Drive)
10.3.
Two Motor Rollers in One Logical Zone Not Coupled
11.
PLC Developers Guide
11.1.
Network Architecture
11.2.
Understanding Assemblies
11.2.1.
Modbus Assembly Instance Structure
11.2.2.
Ethernet I/P Assembly Instance Structure
11.2.3.
Profinet IO Assembly Instance Structrure
11.2.4.
Assembly Register Chart Legend
11.3.
ZPA Mode Control
11.3.1.
PLC Inputs for ZPA Mode
11.3.1.1.
Local Zone Status
11.3.1.2.
Arrival/Departure Counts
11.3.1.3.
Module Status
11.3.1.4.
Tracking and Release Counts
11.3.1.5.
Forward and Reverse Tracking
11.3.1.6.
Port Inputs and ConveyStop Status
11.3.2.
PLC Outputs for ZPA Mode
11.3.2.1.
Set Local Tracking
11.3.2.2.
Accumulation Control
11.3.2.3.
Speed Control
11.3.2.4.
Release and Status
11.3.2.5.
Induct Tracking Forward and Reverse
11.3.2.6.
Set Outputs and Motor Clear
11.3.2.7.
ConveyStop and Clear Jams
11.3.2.8.
Direction and Accumulation Mode
11.3.2.9.
ConveyMerge Interface
11.3.3.
ZPA Examples
11.3.3.1.
Basic Accumulate and Release with Tracking Data
11.3.3.2.
Conveyor Setup for Simple Bar Code Reader
11.3.3.3.
Upstream Accept Interface
11.3.3.4.
Downstream Discharge Interface
11.3.3.5.
Simple Divert Example
11.3.3.6.
Merge onto ZPA Main Line
11.3.4.
Reduced Size ZPA Mode Assemblies
11.4.
PLC I/O Mode Control
11.4.1.
Setting PLC I/O Mode in EasyRoll
11.4.2.
Optional Clear Connections Choice
11.4.3.
Configuring Action for Loss of Communication
11.4.4.
PLC Inputs for PLC I/O Mode
11.4.4.1.
ConveyStop Status
11.4.4.2.
Sensor Ports
11.4.4.3.
Left Motor Status
11.4.4.4.
Right Motor Status
11.4.4.5.
Motor Ports Digital Status
11.4.4.6.
Upstream / Downstream Status & Tracking
11.4.4.7.
Servo Control Status
11.4.5.
PLC Outputs for PLC I/O Mode
11.4.5.1.
ConveyStop Command & Clear Motor Error
11.4.5.2.
Motor & Sensor Port Digital Output
11.4.5.3.
Left Motor Control
11.4.5.4.
Right Motor Control
11.4.5.5.
Set Status & Tracking
11.4.5.6.
Set Sensor Port Input Mask
11.4.5.7.
Servo Control
11.4.5.7.1.
Servo Control Example
11.4.6.
Reduced Size PLC I/O Mode Assemblies
11.5.
ConveyLogix Interface
11.5.1.
ConveyLogix Assembly Inputs to PLC
11.5.2.
ConveyLogix Assembly Outputs from PLC
11.6.
Assemblies with Reset Protection
11.6.1.
ZPA Mode Assembly Inputs with Reset Protection
11.6.2.
ZPA Mode Assembly Outputs with Reset Protection
11.6.3.
Reduced Size ZPA Mode Assemblies with Reset Protection
11.6.4.
PLC I/O Mode Assembly Inputs with Reset Protection
11.6.5.
PLC I/O Mode Assembly Outputs with Reset Protection
11.6.6.
Reduced Size PLC I/O Mode Assemblies with Reset Protection
11.6.7.
How to use Assemblies with Reset Protection
11.7.
Motor Port as Digital I/O
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
13.
Connecting to Siemens PLC with Profinet IO
13.1.
Preparing Your Programming Environment
13.2.
Modes of Operation
13.3.
Understanding the Two Configuration Methods
13.4.
Separate ConveyLinx Auto-Configuration
13.4.1.
Profinet Name
13.4.2.
Examples of Adding Modules
13.4.2.1.
Full ZPA
13.4.2.2.
Full PLC Controlled
13.4.2.3.
Reduced ZPA
13.4.2.4.
Reduced PLC
13.4.2.5.
Merger Mode
13.4.2.6.
PLC Controlled with ConveyLogix Interface
13.5.
Integrated PLC Topology Configuration
13.5.1.
Profinet Name
13.5.2.
Adding Modules
13.5.3.
Topology Example
13.5.3.1.
Connecting 1st Subnet of Modules
13.5.3.2.
Connecting 2nd Subnet of Modules
13.5.4.
Module Configuration
13.5.4.1.
ZPA/Reduced ZPA Modes
13.5.4.1.1.
Upstream/Downstream Zones
13.5.4.1.2.
Upstream/Downstream Zone Timing
13.5.4.1.3.
Sensor Port Pin 2 Usage
13.5.4.1.4.
Connection to Merger Module
13.5.4.2.
PLC/Reduced PLC Mode
13.5.4.3.
Merger Mode
13.5.4.4.
ConveyLogix Mode
13.6.
Accessing Data from ConveyLinx Modules
13.6.1.
Raw Unmapped Data Direct from Module
13.6.2.
Module Data Elements Mapped to Tags
13.6.3.
Module Data Instances Mapped to User Defined Types (UDTs)
13.6.3.1.
Installing UDTs into Programming Environment
13.6.3.2.
Selecting the correct UDT for the Module’s Assigned DAP
13.6.3.3.
UDT Assignment Example
13.6.3.3.1.
Add feeder Module
13.6.3.3.2.
Add workstation Module
13.6.3.3.3.
Add remaining Modules
13.7.
User Data Types (UDTs)
13.7.1.
UDTs for Ai2 Family
13.7.1.1.
Full ZPA Mode Inputs
13.7.1.2.
Full ZPA Mode Outputs
13.7.1.3.
Reduced ZPA Mode Inputs
13.7.1.4.
Reduced ZPA Mode Outputs
13.7.1.5.
Full PLC Mode Inputs
13.7.1.6.
Full PLC Mode Outputs
13.7.1.7.
Reduced PLC Mode Inputs
13.7.1.8.
Reduced PLC Mode Outputs
13.8.
Troubleshooting
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3.4.3.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-48-FC & FCM
3.4.2.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-FC & FCM
3.4.4.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-RC
Module Hardware
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Module Power Connections
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ConveyLinx-Ai3-48-FC & FCM
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Please note that for ConveyLinx-Ai3-48-FC, the Logic Power can be +24V or +48V
3.4.2.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-FC & FCM
3.4.4.
ConveyLinx-Ai3-24-RC
