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ConveyLinx ERSC Family Complete Guide
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Table of Contents
ConveyLinx ERSC Family Complete Guide
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GrabGrab
GrabGrab
  • 1. About This Manual
  • 2. Glossary of Terms
  • 3. Getting Started
  • 4. Module Hardware
    • 4.1. Identifying Module Components
    • 4.2. Mounting Dimensions
    • 4.3. Motor Ports
    • 4.4. Sensor & Control Ports
    • 4.5. Ethernet Ports
    • 4.6. Module Internal Fusing
    • 4.7. Over-Voltage Protection
    • 4.8. LED Status Indicators
    • 4.9. Power and Network Connections
    • 4.10. Power Supply Sizing
    • 4.11. Technical Specifications
  • 5. Auto-Configuration
    • 5.1. Linear Conveyor
      • 5.1.1. Device Connections to Modules
      • 5.1.2. Examples that will generate errors
      • 5.1.3. Motor Rotation Definition
    • 5.2. Procedure
    • 5.3. Auto-Configuration Examples
    • 5.4. Expected Results
    • 5.5. 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. Hard-Wired Interlocks
      • 6.4.1. Upstream Interlock (Wake Up)
      • 6.4.2. Downstream Interlock (Lane Full)
      • 6.4.3. Local Zone Accumulate
      • 6.4.4. Interlocks with Single Zone Module
      • 6.4.5. Interlock Input versus Local Accumulate Input
      • 6.4.6. Using a Photoeye for Wake-Up
      • 6.4.7. Using a Photoeye for Lane Full
      • 6.4.8. SE Breakout Module
    • 6.5. Automatic Module Replacement
    • 6.6. Reset to Factory Default Settings
  • 7. SE Breakout Module
    • 7.1. Typical Output Connection
    • 7.2. Typical Input Connections
    • 7.3. Input Circuit Blocking Diode Jumpers
    • 7.4. Notes on SE Module Revisions
  • 8. EasyRoll Software
    • 8.1. Installing EasyRoll on your PC
    • 8.2. ConveyLinx Ethernet Definition
    • 8.3. Connecting your PC to ConveyLinx
    • 8.4. Using Discover Function
    • 8.5. Main Screen
      • 8.5.1. Node Navigation
      • 8.5.2. Node Identification
      • 8.5.3. ZPA Upstream/Downstream Zone Settings
        • 8.5.3.1. ZPA Release Mode
          • 8.5.3.1.1. Singulation Release
          • 8.5.3.1.2. Train Release
          • 8.5.3.1.3. GAP Train Release
        • 8.5.3.2. T-Zone Settings
        • 8.5.3.3. ZPA Error and Information
        • 8.5.3.4. Accumulate Control from Main Screen
        • 8.5.3.5. Settings Checkboxes
          • 8.5.3.5.1. Disable Reset Delays
          • 8.5.3.5.2. Disable Sensor Jam Auto Clear
          • 8.5.3.5.3. Disable Arrival Timeout
          • 8.5.3.5.4. Disable Manual Operation
          • 8.5.3.5.5. Dynamic Release
      • 8.5.4. Motor Settings
        • 8.5.4.1. Motor Type
        • 8.5.4.2. Brake Method
        • 8.5.4.3. Speed Control Method
        • 8.5.4.4. Speed
        • 8.5.4.5. Rotation Direction
        • 8.5.4.6. Acceleration/Deceleration
        • 8.5.4.7. Motor Jog and Error Indicators
        • 8.5.4.8. Motor Pulse to Distance Calculation
      • 8.5.5. Diagnostic Window
    • 8.6. Advanced Dialog
      • 8.6.1. Look Ahead and Timing Tab
        • 8.6.1.1. Look Ahead Slowdown Feature
        • 8.6.1.2. Jam Auto Clear Timers
        • 8.6.1.3. Run After Time/Distance
        • 8.6.1.4. Induct Forward Time/Distance
        • 8.6.1.5. Induct Reverse Time/Distance
        • 8.6.1.6. Sensor Debounce
        • 8.6.1.7. Reversing Control in ZPA Mode
      • 8.6.2. Upgrade Tab
      • 8.6.3. Connections Tab
      • 8.6.4. Network Services Tab
        • 8.6.4.1. Discover and IP Address Set
        • 8.6.4.2. Position and DHCP
        • 8.6.4.3. Network Lock Feature
        • 8.6.4.4. Backup and Restore
      • 8.6.5. Special Services Tab
      • 8.6.6. Control Ports Tab
        • 8.6.6.1. Control Port Inputs
        • 8.6.6.2. Control Port Outputs
        • 8.6.6.3. Upstream/Downstream Accumulation
        • 8.6.6.4. Lane Full Interface
        • 8.6.6.5. PLC Control of Control Ports
      • 8.6.7. Flex Zone Tab
      • 8.6.8. Sensors Tab
      • 8.6.9. Extensions Tab
  • 9. ConveyMerge
    • 9.1. ConveyMerge Prerequisites and Requirements
    • 9.2. Network Architecture
    • 9.3. Sensor Placement
    • 9.4. Merge Zone Module
    • 9.5. Merging Lines
    • 9.6. Merge Configurations
    • 9.7. Merge Priority
    • 9.8. T-Merge Settings
    • 9.9. Configuring Dynamic Priority Release
    • 9.10. Enabling ConveyMerge from EasyRoll
    • 9.11. Conventional Spur Merge Example
    • 9.12. T-Merge Example
    • 9.13. Merge Line Full Example
  • 10. ConveyStop
    • 10.1. Benefits of ConveyStop
    • 10.2. Using ConveyStop in an Integrated Stop System
    • 10.3. ConveyStop Architecture
    • 10.4. ConveyStop Software
      • 10.4.1. User Accounts
      • 10.4.2. Creating a New Project
      • 10.4.3. Discovering Modules
      • 10.4.4. Creating Stop Groups
      • 10.4.5. Add Stop and Start Buttons
      • 10.4.6. Commit All Button
      • 10.4.7. Status Monitoring
    • 10.5. Issuing a Stop Command
      • 10.5.1. Other Conditions that cause Stop
      • 10.5.2. Indications a Stop is Active
      • 10.5.3. ERSC Functions Affected by Stop Command
      • 10.5.4. CNIP Functions Affected by Stop Command
    • 10.6. ConveyLinx Function at Stop Group Boundaries
    • 10.7. Issuing a Start Command
      • 10.7.1. Indications Start is Active
    • 10.8. Using a PLC with ConveyStop
      • 10.8.1. ConveyStop Status Register
      • 10.8.2. ConveyStop Command Register
    • 10.9. Wiring Examples
      • 10.9.1. ERSC with Stop Button
      • 10.9.2. ERSC with Start Button
      • 10.9.3. CNIP with Stop Button
      • 10.9.4. CNIP with Start Button
  • 11. ERSC 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 & Control 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 & Control 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 & Control 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
    • 11.8. ODVA Compliant Cross-Reference
      • 11.8.1. ZPA Mode Assembly Inputs
      • 11.8.2. ZPA Mode Assembly Outputs
      • 11.8.3. ZPA Mode Reduced Size
      • 11.8.4. PLC I/O Mode Assembly Inputs
      • 11.8.5. PLC I/O Mode Assembly Outputs
      • 11.8.6. PLC I/O Mode Reduced Size
      • 11.8.7. Reset Protection for ZPA Mode Assembly Inputs
      • 11.8.8. Reset Protection for ZPA Mode Assembly Outputs
      • 11.8.9. Reset Protection for Reduced Size ZPA Assemblies
      • 11.8.10. Reset Protection for PLC I/O Mode Assembly Inputs
      • 11.8.11. Reset Protection for PLC I/O Mode Assembly Outputs
      • 11.8.12. Reset Protection for PLC I/O Mode Reduced Size
  • 12. Setting Up Dual Motor Zones
    • 12.1. 2 MDRs Mechanically Coupled
      • 12.1.1. ZPA Mode
      • 12.1.2. PLC I/O Mode
      • 12.1.3. ConveyLogix Program
    • 12.2. Two Motors in One Roller Tube
      • 12.2.1. ZPA Mode
      • 12.2.2. PLC I/O Mode
      • 12.2.3. ConveyLogix Program
    • 12.3. Two Motor Rollers in One Logical Zone Not Coupled
  • 13. Connecting to Rockwell PLCs with Ethernet I/P
    • 13.1. Selecting Your Connection Method based upon Assembly
    • 13.2. Using Generic Ethernet Module Method
    • 13.3. Procedure for Connecting using Generic Ethernet Module
      • 13.3.1. Parameters for Each Assembly
    • 13.4. Procedure for using EDS Method
    • 13.5. Using ERSC Add On Instructions (AOI) with RSLogix 5000
      • 13.5.1. AOI Tag Descriptions
        • 13.5.1.1. ZPA Mode Inputs
        • 13.5.1.2. ZPA Mode Outputs
        • 13.5.1.3. PLC I/O Mode Inputs
        • 13.5.1.4. PLC I/O Mode Outputs
    • 13.6. Using Logix 5000 MSG Instruction
      • 13.6.1. Read MSG Instruction
      • 13.6.2. Write MSG Instruction
      • 13.6.3. Reading ERSC Input Assembly with MSG Instruction
    • 13.7. EDS Module Data Type Cross Reference
  • 14. Connecting to Siemens PLC with Profinet IO
    • 14.1. Preparing Your Programming Environment
    • 14.2. Modes of Operation
    • 14.3. Understanding the Two Configuration Methods
    • 14.4. Separate ConveyLinx Auto-Configuration
      • 14.4.1. Profinet Name
      • 14.4.2. Examples of Adding Modules
        • 14.4.2.1. Full ZPA
        • 14.4.2.2. Full PLC Controlled
        • 14.4.2.3. Reduced ZPA
        • 14.4.2.4. Reduced PLC
        • 14.4.2.5. Merger Mode
        • 14.4.2.6. PLC Controlled with ConveyLogix Interface
    • 14.5. Integrated PLC Topology Configuration
      • 14.5.1. Profinet Name
      • 14.5.2. Adding Modules
      • 14.5.3. Topology Example
        • 14.5.3.1. Connecting 1st Subnet of Modules
        • 14.5.3.2. Connecting 2nd Subnet of Modules
      • 14.5.4. Module Configuration
        • 14.5.4.1. ZPA/Reduced ZPA Modes
          • 14.5.4.1.1. Upstream/Downstream Zones
          • 14.5.4.1.2. Upstream/Downstream Zone Timing
          • 14.5.4.1.3. Sensor Port Pin 2 Usage
          • 14.5.4.1.4. Connection to Merger Module
        • 14.5.4.2. PLC/Reduced PLC Mode
        • 14.5.4.3. Merger Mode
        • 14.5.4.4. ConveyLogix Mode
    • 14.6. Accessing Data from ConveyLinx Modules
      • 14.6.1. Raw Unmapped Data Direct from Module
      • 14.6.2. Module Data Elements Mapped to Tags
      • 14.6.3. Module Data Instances Mapped to User Defined Types (UDTs)
        • 14.6.3.1. Installing UDTs into Programming Environment
        • 14.6.3.2. Selecting the correct UDT for the Module’s Assigned DAP
        • 14.6.3.3. UDT Assignment Example
          • 14.6.3.3.1. Add feeder Module
          • 14.6.3.3.2. Add workstation Module
          • 14.6.3.3.3. Add remaining Modules
    • 14.7. User Data Types (UDTs)
      • 14.7.1. UDTs for ConveyLinx-ERSC Family
        • 14.7.1.1. Full ZPA Mode Inputs
        • 14.7.1.2. Full ZPA Mode Outputs
        • 14.7.1.3. Reduced ZPA Mode Inputs
        • 14.7.1.4. Reduced ZPA Mode Outputs
        • 14.7.1.5. Full PLC I/O Mode Inputs
        • 14.7.1.6. Full PLC I/O Mode Outputs
        • 14.7.1.7. Reduced PLC I/O Mode Inputs
        • 14.7.1.8. Reduced PLC I/O Mode Outputs
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10.9. Wiring Examples

10.8.2. ConveyStop Command Register
10.9.1. ERSC with Stop Button
10.8.2. ConveyStop Command Register
10.9.1. ERSC with Stop Button
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