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Custom Functions |
ConveyLinx ERSC ❌ | ConveyLinx-Ai 24V ✅ | ConveyLinx-Ai 48V ✅ |
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| ConveyLinx-ECO ❌ | ZPA Mode ✅ | PLC I/O Mode ✅ | |
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The “Custom Functions” tab is now accessible with version 6.7.0 or later of the module’s firmware. Available functions listed below may vary with firmware and module type.
| Function | Description |
| Reserved Function | ● Should not be activated as they are not applicable to customer use |
| Undervoltage Control | ● This function will alter the behavior of the controller when the voltage starts to drop. The standard behavior is to maintain full motor operation until 18V and then to brake. The recovery is at 21V. ● When the undervoltage control is activated, the module will begin to decrease the current limit when the voltage falls below 21V. The decrease is gradual. If the logic voltage is stable, the motor will run with some capacity down to 11V. The function is patented. The idea is that the current is limited proportionally the voltage drop in order to try and not go into hard stop. ● While this functionality was available in earlier firmware versions, it was added to the Custom Functions tab in firmware v6.7.0 |
| Reserved Function Checkbox |
● Should not be activated as it is not applicable to customer use |
| Overvoltage Control | ● Modifies the behavior of the module when the voltage rises more than 1.2V over the voltage level recorded at the motor run command. When such an event is registered, the motor commutation will switch to a special one. The controller will inject current into the current motor coil, that is “at rest” in the current phase. This alters the force vector and dissipates energy in the motor. Slightly more heat goes in the motor, but the voltage is very well controlled without the need of a VC2. We have measured the temperature saturation for ECO mode, 2 motors together stopping with 20kg equivalents and run – stop cycles of 3 seconds on/1 seconds off. When the Overvoltage control was active, the saturation temp was 3 degrees Celsius higher. This function eliminates the need for an external energy absorbing device like VC2. ● While this functionality was available in earlier firmware versions, it was added to the Custom Functions tab in firmware v6.7.0 |
| Left MFR G-Force (Same for Right) |
● Switches the Acceleration and Deceleration from distance (mm) to g-force(mm/s2). Due to fluctuations of the real speed, using G-force deceleration may result in different total deceleration distances. ● Added in firmware v6.7.0 |
| Left MDR Add Diameter (Same for Right) |
● Allows the setting of additional diameter of the tube to cover the cases, where a sleeve of some kind is used. This extra diameter is then used by the controller in its calculation of the tube surface speed. ● Added in firmware v6.7.0 |
| EthIP SW rev major | ● Low BYTE ● Specifies if a different version than the actual software version should be reported to EthernetIP PLCs. refers to the x position of the version: x.7.3 ● This setting is useful for new replacement controllers for an already running system. The PLC may refuse a connection if the firmware revision is too new/different. The backward compatibility of the ConveyLinx firmware allows the new firmware revisions to work with old systems without issues. ● Supported since firmware v6.7.3. |
| EthIP SW rev minor | ● High BYTE ● Same as EthIP SW rev major, but refers to the x position of the version: v6.x.3 |
| Accum on PLC disc UP (Same for DOWN) |
● If activated, when the module wakes up, it will accumulate a product on its upstream/downstream zone. Also, the ConveyLinx will accumulate immediately upon PLC disconnect. This function is only useful for systems configured by EasyRoll or EasyRoll+. This accumulation is immediately removed, when a PLC connects. ● Supported since firmware v6.7.9 |
| Disable LLDP Tx P1 (Same for Port 2) |
● When no managed switches are used in a system, the LLDP messages should be disabled on the ports, which are connected to the system switches. ● Supported since firmware v6.8.0 |
| LeftPin2 brake ctrl (Same for Right) |
● Non-MDR rollers with a built-in mechanical brake can be attached to empty motor ports and will be controlled automatically. Note – this wastes a free motor port. It is also possible to provide the control signal for the brake roller from the Pin2 output. ● A separate device must be connected between the Pin2 output and the brake roller with the following parameters: Must have one Input for an NPN output (Pin2 signal), Must control the brake roller with a PNP 24V output, Must be separately powered and be able to provide at least 200mA of current to the brake roller, Must have a quick reaction time to ensure the brake is released when the motor is started ● Supported since firmware v6.8.0 |
| SensorJAM causes Estop | ● When the ConveyLinx is part of a ConveyStop group, this function allows addition of the Sensor (FullRun) JAM error to the list of triggers that activate the ConveyStop. As long as the zone sensor on which the JAM has occurred is blocked, the stop mode cannot be cleared ● Supported since firmware v6.9.0 |
The tab will be empty when controllers have firmware that is too old and the below message will be displayed
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