When an ConveyLinx-ERSC Module is in PLC I/O mode, all automatic functions of detecting loads and running motors are suspended by the local ConveyLinx-ERSC Module’s on-board logic and the external controller must explicitly read inputs and write data output to cause motors to run. The following items are available for external controller when the ConveyLinx-ERSC Module is in PLC I/O Mode:
- Status of all available digital inputs on Sensor and Control ports (8 total inputs)
- Module voltage reading
- Left and Right motor status of frequency, current, and calculated temperature
- Left and Right motor diagnostic error status word
- Control of Control Port digital outputs
- Ability to independently run both Left and Right motors
- Ability to set speed, acceleration, deceleration, PI Mode, and Braking method for Left and Right motors
- Ability to configure one or both motor ports to digital output mode
- Ability to remotely clear fatal motor error condition
- Ability to instruct module to stop motor outputs
- Ability to interface with upstream and downstream ZPA modules for status and tracking