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1. AUTOMATION TM EZ Multiplexer Hardware Manual Manual Part Number EZ MULTIDROP M WARNING Programmable control devices such as Multiplexers must not be used as stand alone protection in any application Unless proper safeguards are used unwanted start ups could result in equip ment damage or personal injury The operator must be made aware of this hazard and appropriate precautions must be taken In addition consideration must be given to the use of an emergency stop function that is indepen dent of the programmable controller The diagrams and examples in this user manual are included for illustrative purposes only The manufacturer cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the diagrams and examples Trademarks This publication may contain references to products produced and or offered by other companies The product and company names may be trademarked and are the sole property of their respective owners AVG disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others Manual P N EZ MULTIDROP M Revision 1 Copyright 2002 2003 AVG Automation All Rights Reserved No part of this manual shall be copied reproduced or transmitted in any way without the prior written consent of AVG Automation AVG Automation retains the exclusive rights to all information included in this document MANUFACTURED by AVG AUTOMATION ave 4140 Utica Ridge Rd Bettendorf IA 52722 1327 Auetegv Viton MARKE2. EZ MULTIDROP M Revision 1 5 Outline Dimensions Side View All dimensions are provided in inches and millimeters mm are in 4 265 108 331 1 544 39 210 6 EZ MULTIDROP M Revision 1 HARDWARE EMI Noise Filter Installation EZText Panels and the EZ Multiplexer are supplied with two ferrite cores that should be attached to the cables prior to installation of the EZText Panel These cores are required to suppress EMI emissions that are conducted through the Power Cable and the Communications Cable The figure below shows the ferrite cores properly installed Attach the cores within one inch of the EZText connector The cable should be snugly wrapped once around the core providing two passes through the core The Power Cable Core is a solid ferrite cylinder The Power Cable should pass once through the core be looped around and pass through a second time Pull the excess cable so that it rests snugly against the outside of the core The Communications Cable Core is a snap together split ferrite core This core can be installed on a finished cable Lift the latch to open the core Wrap the wire through the core center snugly around the outside and again through the center Close the core until the latch snaps Ensure that the cable jacket is not pinched between the two halves of the core The finished cable should look similar to the drawing shown below eee POWER PLUG Communications Cable Power Cable
3. pl Power Terminal Power Connector It is recommended you use a regulated P4 Phoenix Spin Header 0 2 entr power source isolated from relays valves etc Connect on the unit to the lead of your power source Connect on the unit to the lead 24VDC 20 30 VDC and chassis GND on the unit is connected to the chassis ground of the cabinet Connection PLC or Programming Computer Port PLC PROG There is one 15 position female D Sub Connector operating in RS 232C RS 422A or RS 485A modes at a fixed Baud Rate This port PLC Programming is used for connection to either a PLC or a programming computer A switch on the front of the unit see MODE Switch below allows you to select Program setup Mode or Multiplexer run Mode You will use Program Mode when programming connected to a computer and Multiplexer Mode when connected to a PLC You will use one of the PLC cables listed in the table below to connect to your type PLC For programming use cable P N EZTEXT PGMCBL PLC PROG Port LEDs TXD and RXD PLC Cable Part Numbers xsi Part Number Cable Description EZ 2CBL Direct Logic PLC RJ12 port DL05 DL105 DL205 DL350 amp DL450 RS 232C EZ 2CBL 1 Direct Logic VGA Style 15 pin port DL250 RS 232C EZ 3CBL Direct Logic PLC RJ11 port DL340 RS 232C EZ 4CBL 1 Direct Logic PLC 15 Pin Dsub port DL405 RS 232C EZ 4CBL 2 Direct Logic PLC 25 Pin Dsub port DL405 DL350 DL305 DCU and all DCM s
4. RS 232C EZ MULTIDROP M Revision 1 11 i HARDWARE 12 Above the PLC PROG port are two LEDs that indicate communication between the Multiplexer and PLC or between the Multiplexer and a programming computer 1 TXD Transmit Green LED when illuminated indicates that the port is sending data 1 RXD Receive Red LED when illuminated indicates that the port is receiving data EZText Panel Ports COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 and COM5 There are five 9 position male D Sub Connectors operating in RS 422A mode at a fixed Baud Rate These ports are used for connection for up to five of any EZText Panel including the Set Point Panel EZ 220 EZ 220L EZ 420 EZ 220P EZ SP Use Belden 9729 or equivalent one per panel to connect panels to COM ports A wiring diagram for the cable is shown below EZ MULTIPLEXER EZText Panel 9 RD 1 CHASSIS 9 Pin Female D Sub 15 Pin Male D Sub COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 and COM5 Port LEDs TXD and RXD Above each EZText Panel port COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 and COMS are two LEDs that indicate communication between the PLC and the EZText Panels 5 TXD Transmit Green LED when illuminated indicates that the port is sending data 5 RXD Receive Red LED when illuminated indicates that the port is receiving data ERROR LED The ERROR LED indicates an error with the PLC when in Multiplexer run Mode or it indicates an error with the Multiplexer s internal firmware EXEC when in
5. on the network set the switch to ON to prevent signal distortion Set to ON the RS 422 RS 485 signal is terminated EZ MULTIDROP M Revision 1 13 L MAINTENANCE Maintenance Fuse Reset The EZ Multiplexer features an AUTO RESET fuse 0 65 Amp polyfuse Itis reset by removing power for 5 minutes and then reapplying power to the unit 14 EZ MULTIDROP M Revision 1 i TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting In this section we will explain how to isolate potential problems If you cannot isolate and remedy the problem using the procedures we have outlined below call technical support For a list of EZText Panel EZText Programming Software and PLC Driver Error Messages see Appendix C in your EZText Panel User Manual Problem Multiplexer doesn t have power Check the green Power LED on the front of the panel It will illuminate when power is applied to the unit If it is not illuminated check to make sure power is applied to the unit Check power supply or replace Ensure that the power terminal connections on the front panel of the multiplexer are wired correctly 1 Problem Multiplexer is not communicating with programming computer Ensure that the MODE Switch on the front panel of the multiplexer is set to PROGRAM ON Check cable ensure that it is the correct cable and that it is properly connected at both ends Check multiplexer for power Check to ensure the correct PC COM port is selected in the EZT
6. there is an error with the internal firmware applied to the EZ to OFF when AUTOMATION DIRECT ERROR LED POWER LED Illuminates in PROGRAM mode when Illuminates when power is EXEC Illuminates in MULTIPLEXER Multiplexer See page 13 network the RS 422 connected to a PLC run Mode when there is a PLC error See RS 485 signal is terminated See page 13 See page 13 page 12 f ff O njen ERROR POWER EZ MULTIPLEXER Onernocnan Puc PROG coma comz coms f coma coms OFF MULTIPFLEXER PLC TERMINATOR RS 232 RS 422 RESISTOR RS 485 ON TERMINATED OFF NOT TERMINALS Power Terminals Connect on the unit to the lead of your power source Connect on the unit to the lead and chassis GND on the unit is connected to the chassis ground of the cabinet See page 11 10 o000 00000 oo00 00000 O O PLC PROG Port 15 position Male D Sub Connector Connect programming PC to this port using cable P N EZTEXT PGMCBL or connect to PLC using the PLC cable appropriate for your Five 9 position Male D Sub con type PLC See PLC Cable table nectors Connect up to 5 any page 11 model EZText Panels using cable as shown on page 12 COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 and COM5 Ports TXD and RXD LEDs Twelve LEDs that illuminate to show transmit and receive data ac tivity for the port directly below See page 12 EZ MULTIDROP M Revision 1
7. Program setup Mode It also flashes when switching between modes e When the EZ Multiplexer enters the Multiplexer Mode the ERROR LED will blink on for 100 Msec and off for 100 Msec 5 times EZ MULTIDROP M Revision 1 HARDWARE e When the EZ Multiplexer enters the Program Mode the ERROR LED will blink on for 400 Msec and off for 100 Msec 2 times While the EZ Multiplexer is in Multiplexer Mode Run Mode the red ERROR LED will illuminate to indicate an error with the PLC The ERROR LED will illuminate for 2 seconds and then turn off while the PLC driver tries to communicate with the PLC again If there was an error with the PLC the PLC message will be displayed on all of the EZText Panels that are connected and communicating with the EZ Multiplexer e When the Multiplexer Panel is in Program Mode either because the EZText Programming Software is sending new firmware or because on power up the Boot found that there is an invalid EXEC the ERROR LED will blink on for 1 second and off for 200 Msec continuously YOU MUST reload the firmware ensuring you have the correct firmware hex file POWER LED The Power LED illuminates when power is applied to the unit Mode Switch This switch allows you to switch the EZ Multiplexer between Programming setup Mode and Multiplexer run Mode PLC Terminator Resistor Switch Used to switch the RS 422 RS 485 termination resistor ON or OFF If the EZ Multiplexer is the first or last node
8. RROR LED is illuminated The ERROR LED indicates an error with the PLC when in Multiplexer run Mode or it indicates an error with the Multiplexer s internal firmware EXEC when in Program setup Mode It also flashes when switching between modes e When the EZ Multiplexer enters the Multiplexer Mode the ERROR LED will blink on for 100 Msec and off for 100 Msec 5 times This is normal e When the EZ Multiplexer enters the Program Mode the ERROR LED will blink on for 400 Msec and off for 100 Msec 2 times This is normal e While the EZ Multiplexer is in Multiplexer Mode Run Mode the red ERROR LED will illuminate to indicate an error with the PLC The ERROR LED will illuminate for 2 seconds and then turn off while the PLC driver tries to communicate with the PLC again If there was an error with the PLC the PLC message will be displayed on all of the EZText Panels that are connected and communicating with the EZ Multiplexer See Problem Multiplexer is not communicating with PLC When the Multiplexer Panel is in Program Mode either because the EZText Programming Software is sending new firmware or because on power up the Boot found that there is an invalid EXEC the ERROR LED will blink on for 1 second and off for 200 Msec continuously YOU MUST reload the firmware ensuring you have the correct firmware hex file See section on installation of new firmware this manual 16 EZ MULTIDROP M Revision 1 TROUBLESHOOTING Still n
9. TED by AUTOMATIONDIRECT COM 3505 Hutchinson Road Cumming GA 30040 Phone 1 770 844 4200 or 1 770 889 2858 Fax 1 770 889 7876 www Automationdirect com MAN EZMUX 001 Revision 1 02 2003 WARNING Caution 0 00 0 cece ceecceecceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeneeaees inside cover Table of CO CMM seeriana RR EA EEE ea Eae AEREE i Manual Revisions senecs E ji INTRODUCTION Introduction to the EZ Multilplexer 2 0 0 cccccecsseeeeeeeeseesseeeeeeesseeseeeeees 1 Multi Panel System Diagram cccccccccscsssesseeeeeeeeeeeessesaeeseseeeeeeeeeees 2 What you need to get started ccccccccsssseeceeeeceseeeeeeeeeceuaeeeeeessaaaaeees 3 HardWare ac cb ett asia ote eremneccepencemncdaenasatesdusinanermanect nE T 3 OY SS ee E E E EEA 3 Need Help peice etecesecsostnatecondccetaccdneneseecacecedsascanecedaisavitensereancaegecseeeciees 3 Onscreen HELP ou eee eeecceecceeccceceeececececeeeaceneeeceeeneeeeneeeeeeaeeeaness 3 BA A a care eee eee rere tenn ae nee veneer ene etn eee 3 Technical Support cexeccastecsysdececncouncsicetannesatensasccddoeaedexstieatesmencueosaians 4 HARDWARE Connections Switches LEDs and Outline Dimensions 5 Outline Dimensions Front VieW ccc cece cceceeeeceeeeeeseeeeueeeeneees 5 Outline Dimensions Rear VieW ou eeccc cess sees esseeeeeeeeeeees 6 EMI Noise Filter Installation 0 ec cecseseeceeseeseeeeseeeeeeeeeneeeeens 7 PLCs Supported by EZ Multiplexer cc
10. a 1 00 MAX yo FERRITE CYLINDER 1 00 MAX Po SNAP ON Lift up on latch to open core FERRITE CORE EZ MULTIDROP M Revision 1 7 HARDWARE AUTOMATION DIRECT PLCs Supported by EZ Multiplexer Below is a list of various PLCs and their protocols supported by the EZ Multiplexer and by EZText Panels Please note that we continue to add new drivers to this list If you don t see your PLC listed here please contact Automationdirect com or visit our web site DF1 Half Duplex DF1 Full Duplex Allen Bradley Micrologix 1000 1200 and 1500 SLC5 03 04 05 with DF1 General Electric 90 30 and 90 70 SNPX Modicon 984 CPU Quantum 113 CPU AEG Modicon Micro Series 110 CPU Modbus RTU 311 xx 411 xx 512 xx 612 xx DirectLogic DLO5 DLO6 DL105 Siemens 7 MPI Adapter K Sequence DirectNet ModBus Koyo addressing D2 240 K Sequence DirectNet K Sequence DirectNet ModBus Koyo addressing DirectNet D3 330 330P DirectNet D3 340 DirectNet K Sequence DirectNet ModBus Koyo addressing D3 350 DCM DirectNet D4 430 K Sequence DirectNet D4 440 K Sequence DirectNet K Sequence DirectNet ModBus Koyo addressing DirectNet 3964R D2 250 D2 250 1 260 D2 240 250 DCM D3 350 D4 450 All with DOM Other H2 WinPLC Think N Do V5 2 check Modbus RTU serial port for version compatability EZ MULTIDROP M Revision 1 HARDWARE Specifications Power Supply Operatin
11. ation master unit and was designed to allow up to 5 EZText Panels to communicate with a single PLC You may connect 5 of any combination of EZText Panels including the EZ SP Set Point Panel You will program each panel separately in your EZText Programming Software Version 2 0 Multi Panel System project After you select Multi Panel System in the programming software you will select an EZText Panel connected to Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 or Port 5 and configure it individually Each EZText Panel in a Multi Panel System may have a unique configuration Only the PLC settings are common to all five panels When creating a Multi Panel Project you can import a panel configuration from an existing project file or export it to another project file It is important to note that the EZ Multiplexer will only read and write to PLC registers that the panels are currently monitoring This significantly increases the speed and performance of a Multi Panel System The same port PLC Programming Port is used for connection to either the PLC or a programming computer A MODE switch on the front of the unit see figure on page 10 allows you to select PROGRAM setup Mode or MULTIPLEXER run Mode You will use PROGRAM Mode MODE switch is ON when Programming connected to a computer and MULTIPLEXER Mode MODE switch is OFF when connected to a PLC You will use cable P N EZTEXT PGMCBL to connect the Multiplexer to a programming computer Abov
12. cccccecesseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeees 8 Specifications sooooooannnnnneneensenennnnnennnnsrsrrnrrrrrrerrnsrnnrnrrrrrrensennnnnnnn 9 Front Panel Features accccsccccoucsnsrecomesestccancaboiietncerbchestceicbrenaeecnnes 10 Power Terminal c cccccccccsececeeeceeeeeceeeeeceesueseeeueeeeeeeeeeeeeeaees 11 PLC or Programming Computer Port PLC PROG 11 EZText Panel Ports COM1 COM2 COM3 CGOMA4 and COMS oases AEAEE 12 ERROR LED sicatsiesmecemictanecdaisieenatidiodcenotmasiaviaiaustiatedcaianett 12 POWER LED arate gee ear n E irra aiii 13 ModE UC sienirnsnire seon ndcestecanc an cantneocarecmeatatdensncteasespacnsats 13 PLC Terminator Resistor Switch c cece c eee eeseeeseeeeeees 13 MAINTENANCE FUSE ROSEI cect eet eet eth ete teen sea EEES 14 TROUBLESHOOTING TTOUDIE SOO WAG speserei iii i eai 15 l TABLE OF CONTENTS DIRECT Manual Revisions Manual Part Number EZ MULTIDROP M Manual Title EZ Multiplexer Hardware Manual The following table provides you with update information If you call technical support with a question about this manual please be aware of the revision number Revision BEL Effective Pages Description of Changes Original 09 2002 Cover Original Release of Manual Release Warning Copyright i ii Revision 1 02 2003 Pages i and 7 Revision 1 adds EMI Noise Filter Installation Instructions i INTRODUCTION Introduction to the EZ Multiplexer The EZ Multiplexer is a communic
13. e the PLC PROG port are two LEDs that indicate communication between the Multiplexer and PLC or between the Multiplexer and a programming computer There are 5 panel ports used to connect to any of the EZText Panel models Above each EZText Panel port COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 and COMB5 are two LEDs that indicate communication between the Multiplexer and the EZText Panels The PLC Attribute settings are the same for each Panel The baud rate to each of the panels is fixed The Multiplexer supports the same PLCs as the EZText Panel All of the EZText Panels in a project are configured to use the same PLC driver to communicate with the Multiplexer this is done automatically by EZText Programming Software Version 2 0 Version 2 0 of the software will support downloading the PLC driver retrieving information from the Multiplexer revision and PLC attributes and setting the PLC Attributes For information about Multi Panel configuration see the EZText Programming Software Getting Started Manual Version 2 0 that ships with the software CD P N EZ TEXTEDIT EZ MULTIDROP M Revision 1 1 INTRODUCTION An EZText Panel will request read the values of the PLC Addresses stored in the EZ Multiplexer and will write new values to the EZ Multiplexer The EZ Multiplexer will constantly monitor the PLCs for all of the active stored programmed addresses By doing so the EZ Multiplexer will always have updated information for an EZText Panel request Plea
14. eed Help Check the EZText Panel User Manuals and or EZText Programming Software Manual Help Topics for additional troubleshooting information You also have two additional sources for more information other than this manual Visit our web site at www automationdirect com Our web site contains all of this information any new feature releases technical support plus much more Call our Technical Support Group Monday Friday at 1 770 844 4200 or FAX us at 1 770 886 3199 If you have any questions that you can t find an answer to give us a call from 9 a m to 6 p m EST at the number above and we will be glad to assist you EZ MULTIDROP M Revision 1 17 18 This page intentionally left blank AUTOMATION DIRECT EZ MULTIDROP M Revision 1
15. ext Programming Software and that it is available in the PC Check to ensure that EZText Panels are in SETUP Mode Press the UP Arrow Pushbutton and hold while simultaneously pressing the DOWN Arrow Pushbutton The panels MUST be in setup mode to communicate with the programming computer through the Multiplexer Check the COM1 setting in Setup Mode on the EZText Panel 1 2 3 6 Problem Multiplexer is not communicating with PLC Ensure that the MODE switch on the front panel of the multiplexer is set to MULTIPLEXER OFF Check to ensure cable from PLC to Multiplexer is the right cable and connected properly If Multiplexer is the first or last node on a network check to make sure that the PLC TERMINATOR RESISTOR switch on the front panel of the multiplexer is set to TERMINATED ON Check PLC settings 1 2 3 EZ MULTIDROP M Revision 1 a b C Is PLC system powered Is PLC COM Port properly configured If there is a RUN switch on PLC is it in the term remote mode 15 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Multiplexer is not communicating with one or more EZText Panels 1 Check to ensure that cable from Multiplexer to EZText Panel is the correct cable see page 11 and connected properly 2 Check to ensure that the MODE switch is set properly To program the panels the MODE switch must be ON in the PROGRAM Mode To run the panels the MODE switch must be OFF in the MULTIPLEXER Mode Problem E
16. g Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity LED Indicators Ports Switches External Dimensions Weight EZ MULTIDROP M Revision 1 20 30 VDC lt 2 5 Watts 0 to 60 C 20 to 70 C 0 95 R H noncondensing 1 Green Power LED Illuminates when power is applied to unit 1 Red Error LED Illuminates when there is an error with PLC when in Multiplexer Run Mode or illuminates in Program Setup Mode when there is an error with the internal EXEC firmware 6 Green Transmit Data IIluminates when port is transmitting data 6 Red Receive Data Illuminates when port is receiving data 1 PLC Programming Port 15 position female D sub connector to PLC or Programming Computer Operates in RS 232C RS 422A or RS 485A modes Communicates at a fixed Baud 5 EZText Panel Ports 9 position male D sub connector to any model EZText Panel Operates in RS 422A mode Communicates at a fixed Baud 1 Mode Switch Used to switch panel between Program Setup Mode and Multiplexer Run Mode 1 PLC Terminator Resistor Should be turned ON if the Multiplexer is the first or last node on the network Set to ON the RS 422 RS 485 signal is terminated 6 5 x 5 0 x 0 901 165 097 x 126 995 x 22 885 mm Depth including connector 1 544 39 210 mm 0 9 Ibs HARDWARE Front Panel Features PLC TERMINATOR RESISTOR Switch Set to ON when unit is first or last node on MODE Switch Set to ON when programming and set
17. se note that the more PLC register addresses that are active the slower the update time will be Multi Panel System Diagram PROGRAMMING COMPUTER te OR ie EZ MULTIPLEXER EZ Text Panel Ports 2 EZ MULTIDROP M Revision 1 INTRODUCTION What you need to get started Hardware 1 EZ Multiplexer P N EZ MULTIDROP master communication unit e 1 5 EZText Panels choose from models EZ 220 EZ 220L EZ 420 EZ 220P EZ SP e 24 Volt DC Power Supply FA 24PS recommended e RS 232C Programming Cable P N EZTEXT PGMCBL and set MODE switch to ON to select Program setup Mode e RS 422A Multiplexer to EZText Panel Cable Belden 9729 or equivalent one per panel e RS 232C or RS 422A 485A PLC Cable see page 10 for part numbers e Programmable Logic Controller PLC e PC requirements IBM or compatible PC 486 or better with a mouse and separate serial port VGA display with at least 800 x 600 resolution 1024 x 768 recommended Standard Windows 95 98 Second Edition NT4 0 2000 requirements CDROM Drive Software e EZText Programming Software P N EZ TEXTEDIT Version 2 0 Need HELP Bi PLEASE NOTE The section on Troubleshooting at the end of this manual should help you with most problems you might encounter Onscreen HELP One of the most important features of the EZText Panel Programming Software is the availability of context sensitive onscreen help To access the Help windows
18. simply press the F1 function key while on the topic where you need help For example if you need help while working with panel configuration hit the F1 function key when that dialog box is open and a pop up HELP window will be displayed PLC HELP If you need help with the PLC to EZText Panel Interface consult the EZText Panel Programming Software Help Each PLC Driver has a Help Topic that lists the error messages and provides an explanation for each Also provided are PLC to EZText Panel wiring diagrams EZ MULTIDROP M Revision 1 3 INTRODUCTION AUTOMATION DIRECT gt Technical Support Although most questions can be answered with EZText Programming Software Version 2 0 HELP or the manuals if you are still having difficulty with a particular aspect of installation or system design technical support is available at 1 770 844 4200 Monday through Friday 9 a m to 6 p m EST or FAX us at 1 770 886 3199 Visit our website at www Automationdirect com Z MULTIPLEXE 4 EZ MULTIDROP M Revision 1 HARDWARE Connections Switches LEDs and Outline Dimensions Outline Dimensions Front View All dimensions are provided in inches and millimeters mm are in See the following page for side view and depth dimensions 6 500 165 097 5 000 127 000 750 19 050 201 5 105 DIA TYP 2 187 4 750 EZ MULTIPLEXER 5 117 475 126 995 a is fe 201 5 105 TYP 2
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