ConveyLinx PLC Developers Guide
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ConveyLinx PLC Developers Guide
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ConveyLinx PLC Developers Guide
About This Manual
Glossary of Terms
PLC Assemblies
Network Architecture
Understanding Assemblies
Modbus Assembly Instance Structure
Ethernet I/P Assembly Instance Structure
Profinet IO Assembly Instance Structrure
Assembly Register Chart Legend
ZPA Mode Control
PLC Inputs for ZPA Mode
Local Zone Status
Arrival/Departure Counts
Module Status
Tracking and Release Counts
Forward and Reverse Tracking
ConveyStop Status
Port Inputs
ConveyLinx-Ai Family
Conveylinx-ERSC Family
Conveylinx-ECO
Complete List of ZPA Input Assembly
ConveyLinx-Ai Family
ConveyLinx-ERSC Family
ConveyLinx-ECO
PLC Outputs for ZPA Mode
Set Local Tracking
Accumulation Control
Speed Control
ConveyLinx-Ai Family
Conveylinx-ERSC Family
Conveylinx-ECO
Release and Status
Induct Tracking Forward and Reverse
Clear Motor Error
Set Outputs
ConveyLinx-Ai Family
ConveyLinx-ERSC Family
ConveyStop and Clear Jams
Direction and Accumulation Mode
ConveyMerge Interface
Complete List of ZPA Output Assembly
ConveyLinx-Ai Family
ConveyLinx-ERSC Family
ConveyLinx-ECO
ZPA Examples
Basic Accumulate and Release with Tracking Data
Conveyor Setup for Simple Bar Code Reader
Upstream Accept Interface
Downstream Discharge Interface
Simple Divert Example
Merge onto ZPA Main Line
Reduced Size ZPA Mode Assemblies
ConveyLinx-Ai Family
ConveyLinx-ERSC Family
Conveylinx-ECO
PLC I/O Mode Control
Setting PLC I/O Mode in EasyRoll
Optional Clear Connections Choice
Configuring Action for Loss of Communication
PLC Inputs for PLC I/O Mode
ConveyStop Status
Port Inputs
ConveyLinx-Ai Family
ConveyLinx-ERSC Family
ConveyLinx-ECO
Input Status
Left Motor Status
Right Motor Status
Motor Ports Digital Status
Upstream / Downstream Status & Tracking
Servo Control Status
Complete List of PLC IO Input Assembly
ConveyLinx-Ai Family
ERSC Family
ConveyLinx-ECO
PLC Outputs for PLC I/O Mode
ConveyStop Command & Clear Motor Error
Motor & Sensor Port Digital Output
ConveyLinx-Ai Family
ConveyLinx-ERSC Family
ConveyLinx-ECO
Left Motor Control
ConveyLinx-Ai Family
ConveyLinx-ERSC Family
ConveyLinx-ECO
Right Motor Control
ConveyLinx-Ai Family
ConveyLinx-ERSC Family
ConveyLinx-ECO
Set Status & Tracking
Set Port Input Mask
ConveyLinx-Ai Family
ConveyLinx-ERSC Family
ConveyLinx-ECO
Servo Control
Complete List of PLC IO Output Assembly
ConveyLinx-Ai Family
ConveyLinx-ERSC Family
ConveyLinx-ECO
Reduced Size PLC I/O Mode Assemblies
ConveyLogix Interface
ConveyLogix Assembly Inputs to PLC
ConveyLogix Assembly Outputs from PLC
Assemblies with Reset Protection
How to use Assemblies with Reset Protection
ZPA Mode Assembly Inputs with Reset Protection
ZPA Mode Assembly Outputs with Reset Protection
Reduced Size ZPA Mode Assemblies with Reset Protection
PLC I/O Mode Assembly Inputs with Reset Protection
PLC I/O Mode Assembly Outputs with Reset Protection
Reduced Size PLC I/O Mode Assemblies with Reset Protection
Connecting to Rockwell PLCs with Ethernet I/P
Selecting Your Connection Method based upon Assembly
Using Generic Ethernet Module Method
Procedure for Connecting using Generic Ethernet Module
Parameters for Each Assembly
Procedure for using EDS Method
Using Add On Instructions (AOI) with RSLogix 5000
AOI Tag Descriptions
ZPA Mode Inputs
ZPA Mode Outputs
PLC I/O Mode Inputs
PLC I/O Mode Outputs
Using Logix 5000 MSG Instruction
Read MSG Instruction
Write MSG Instruction
Reading an Input Assembly with MSG Instruction
EDS Module Data Type Cross Reference
Connecting to Siemens PLC with Profinet IO
Preparing Your Programming Environment
Modes of Operation
Understanding the Two Configuration Methods
Separate ConveyLinx Auto-Configuration
Profinet Name
Examples of Adding Modules
Full ZPA
Full PLC Controlled
Reduced ZPA
Reduced PLC
Merger Mode
PLC Controlled with ConveyLogix Interface
Integrated PLC Topology Configuration
Profinet Name
Adding Modules
Topology Example
Connecting 1st Subnet of Modules
Connecting 2nd Subnet of Modules
Module Configuration
ZPA/Reduced ZPA Modes
Upstream/Downstream Zones
Upstream/Downstream Zone Timing
Sensor Port Pin 2 Usage
Connection to Merger Module
PLC/Reduced PLC Mode
Merger Mode
ConveyLogix Mode
Accessing Data from ConveyLinx Modules
Raw Unmapped Data Direct from Module
Module Data Elements Mapped to Tags
Module Data Instances Mapped to User Defined Types (UDTs)
Installing UDTs into Programming Environment
Selecting the correct UDT for the Module’s Assigned DAP
UDT Assignment Example
Add feeder Module
Add workstation Module
Add remaining Modules
User Data Types (UDTs)
UDTs for Ai2 Family
Full ZPA Mode Inputs
Full ZPA Mode Outputs
Reduced ZPA Mode Inputs
Reduced ZPA Mode Outputs
Full PLC Mode Inputs
Full PLC Mode Outputs
Reduced PLC Mode Inputs
Reduced PLC Mode Outputs
Troubleshooting
Complete List of ZPA Output Assembly
ConveyMerge Interface
ConveyLinx-Ai Family
PLC Developers Guide
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ZPA Mode Control
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PLC Outputs for ZPA Mode
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Complete List of ZPA Output Assembly
Select Specific Controller Family to Learn More:
ConveyLinx-Ai2/Ai2 24/48V Family
ConveyLinx-ERSC Family
ConveyLinx-ECO
ConveyMerge Interface
ConveyLinx-Ai Family
