User Manual for EZ-Multiplexer - EZAutomation
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1. Select Panel Cielete Farel Import Conhguration Expott Configuration Information Upgrade F imete The Port currently selected for configuration will appear in yellow Those ports not yet configured or without an EZText Enhanced Panel associ ated with it will appear in gray Ports with an EZText Enhanced Panel associated with it that is not selected for configuration will appear in green The six menu items available on the Multi Panel System s Right Click Menu are described below Select Panel The Select Panel menu item allows you to select an EZText Enhanced Panel _ to assign to the port you have clicked on You may clickona paelTye IEPER port to reassign the panel type at any time If the Panel Port has already been configured and you choose another type panel you may lose information when switching if the panel types Panel Attributes are not compatible You may 2y20ttD erVFD wih Susercetned buttons and LED s Scroll data also open this screen by double uk in Menu Sy clicking in the Port Panel box under Step 1a Select Panel or a Cancel aks click on the Select Panel button eee under Step 1 Bult in Monu Syctom EMI fiteted Power Supply to reduce communication problems EZ EZMULTIDROP M CONFIGURATION Delete Panel Click in the Panel Port box that you want to select on the Main Configuration Screen Right click to bring up the menu and then click on the Delete Panel menu item T2. Designed and built in USA by av EZAutomation The Most Sensible Automation Products Direct From the Factory www avg net EZ Multiplexer User Manual Manual Part Number EZ MULTIDROP M WARNING Programmable control devices such as EZMultiplexer are not fail safe devices and as such must not be used for stand alone protection in any application Unless proper safeguards are used unwanted start ups could result in equipment 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 independent 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 EZAutomation disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others Manual P N EZ MULTIDROP M Copyright 2005 EZAutomation All Rights Reserved No part of this manual shall be copied reproduced or transmitted in any way without the prior writ ten consent of EZAutomation EZAutomation retains the exclusive rights to all information inc
3. 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 EZText Enhanced Programming Software and that it is available in the PC Check to ensure that EZText Enhanced 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 Enhanced Panel Problem Multiplexer is not communicating with PLC 1 2 J 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 a Is PLC system powered b Is PLC COM Port properly configured c If there is a RUN switch on PLC is it in the term remote mode 25 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 Problem Multiplexer is not communicating with one or more EZText Enhanced Panels 1 2 Check to ensure that the cable from the Multiplexer to the EZT
4. NUM panel connected to Port 1 2 3 4 or 5 in any order They do not have to be configured sequentially Right Click Menu 9 b The Select Panel dialog box will open Under Panel Type click on the panel type that is connected to that port A picture of the panel will appear under Panel Preview and key features of the panel Delete Panel are displayed under Panel Attributes Import Configuration Export Configuration c Click on the OK button to select and close the dialog box The Panel Information type you have selected will appear above Port 1 2 etc Upgrade Firmware 4 You may also import a panel configuration from another project Click on the Port Panel that you want to copy the project to Right click 14 EZ EZMULTIDROP M CONFIGURATION your mouse button to bring up the Right Click Menu Select Import Configuration Panel Type Panel Preview Panel Attributes 2 20 LCD of VFD with 5 user defined buttons and LED s Scroll data entry Built in Menu System EMI filtered Power Supply to reduce communication problems Cancel Help 5 The Open project dialog will open You may select either a Single Panel or a Multi Panel project Click oele on the project you want to import to highlight it and pare then click on the Open button Export Configuration 6 Ifyou have selected a Multi Panel project to import the Infomation dialog box to your right will open allowing you to select Pa s2Eumste
5. on Export Configuration The Save As screen will appear Type in the name of the project where you want to save the selected panel configuration Click on the Save button to export m EZT ert Demo Project ezx aa EZT ext Muki Panel Demo Project ezx val kdkdkdk ez jaa new project 1 ezx m new Broecker j Fleneme Enpo Proper te SS Save as lype EZTen Fies ezg z e na 19 CONFIGURATION 20 Information Click on the panel you wish to receive information on and then click on Information to access the Panel Status window for the Panel Port you have selected Apicture of the panel type key features of the current panel and Panel and PLC information is provided panel model Firmware Revision Memory Size PLC Driver and PLC Driver Revision number are displayed Upgrade Firmware Consult your EZText Enhanced Panel User Manual that came with your unit before you upgrade your panel firmware Click on the panel you wish to upgrade right click your mouse for the menu and then click on Upgrade Firmware The following window will appear Select the correct firmware and click on the OK button Upgrade firmware Ea Select firmware file The firmware upgrade file usually named as EZxxxy d hex i d being the firmware revision and xxx being the panel type Le E222041 hex Please select EZxxyy d hex or the file under which you have saved the finware upgrade file __ CAUTION Loading the finmware will
6. 475 126 995 201 5 105 TYP 2 EZ EZMULTIDROP M 5 HARDWARE Outline Dimensions Side View 901 22 885 375 9 525 4 265 108 331 1 544 39 210 EZ EZMULTIDROP M HARDWARE PLCs Supported by EZMultiplexer MicroLogix 1000 1200 1500 SLC500 DF1 Half Duplex DF1 Full PLCS DF1 Control Technology Corporation CTC CTC 2600 2700 and 5100 CTC Binary EZAutomation EZPLC EZ Protocol General Electric 90 30 and 90 70 Versamax SNPX Mitsubishi FX Series all FX Direct 984 CPU Quantum 113 CPU AEG Modicon Modicon Micro Series 110 CPU 311 xx Modbus RTU 411 xx 512 xx 612 xx Omron C200 C500 CQM1 CPM1 Host Link K Sequence DirectNet rei EUG Modbus Koyo addressing DL105 K Sequence D2 230 K Sequence D2 240 K Sequence DirectNet DL205 K Sequence DirectNet Pec UiDe coe W200 ieapiis Koyo addressing D2 240 250 260 w DCM_ DirectNet D3 330 330P DirectNet Direct Logic D3 340 DirectNet DL305 i Di D3 350 K Sequence DirectNet Modbus Koyo addressing D3 350 w DCM DirectNet D4 430 K Sequence DirectNet D4 440 K Sequence DirectNet K Sequence DirectNet SR ee Modbus Koyo addressing All with DCM DirectNet Entivity Think n Do Modbus RTU Siemens Siemens S7300 400 PLCs MPI Adaptor 3964R TBP Transparent Byte Protocol Texas Instruments TI5x5 series T1505 T1545 1102 T1545 1104 or NITP Non Intelligent Terminal Protocol EZ EZMULTIDROP M 7 HARDWA
7. enters the Multiplexer Mode the ERROR LED will blink on for 100 Msec and off for 100 Msec 5 times e When the EZMultiplexer enters the Program Mode the ERROR LED will blink on for 400 Msec and off for 100 Msec 2 times e While the EZMultiplexer 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 Enhanced Panels that are connected and communicating with the EZMultiplexer e When the Multiplexer Panel is in Program Mode either because the EZText Enhanced 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 EZMultiplexer between Programming setup Mode and Multiplexer run Mode PLC Terminator Resistor Switch Used to switch the RS 422 termination resistor ON or OFF If the EZMultiplexer is the first or last node on the network set the switch to ON to prevent signal distortion Set to ON the RS 422 signal is terminated 12 EZ EZMULTIDR
8. replace the current finmevare in the panel and the user program in the panel will be lost when the firmware ts updated Press OK to continue EZ EZMULTIDROP M CONFIGURATION Main Menu Items Unique to Multi Panel System Configuration Panel Write Project Read Project Verify Clear Memory Information Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Mux Firmware EZ EZMULTIDROP M There are some differences in the Panel Menu in the Main Menu Bar when you are configuring a Multi Panel System Write Project Read Project Verify The Write Project will write the current project to the EZMultiplexer and all defined EZText Enhanced Panels and Read Project will read the project from the EZMultiplexer and save it to your current project Verify will compare the current open project with the program loaded in the EZMultiplexer The Reading from Panel Panel in this instance refers to the EZMultiplexer window will appear showing the progress of the verification When complete a message will appear telling you if they are the same or if they are different You can also Write to Multiplexer and Read from Multiplexor by clicking on the buttons so named at the bottom of the Main Configuration Screen Heb ue ce Verniy NUM 4 Clear Memory This will clear the entire project stored in the EZMultiplexer memory and all connected EZText Enhanced Panels Q this oonanerd wall olea tha pened Da you enka conin Memory Please be a
9. 3 pin Header 0 2 cntr 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 a cabinet EE Chassis Ground 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 DI CIDDAG Dart I CMe TYN and DYN Part Number Cable Description EZP 2CBL Direct Logic PLC RJ12 port DLO5 DL105 DL205 DL350 amp DL450 RS 232C EZP 2CBL 1 Direct Logic VGA Style 15 pin port DL250 RS 232C EZP 3CBL Direct Logic PLC RJ11 port DL340 RS 232C EZP 4CBL 1 Direct Logic PLC 15 pin Dsub port DL405 RS 232C craters T Dsub port DL405 DL350 DL305 DCU and all 10 EZ EZMULTIDROP M Connection EZ EZMULTIDROP M HARDWARE Above the PLC PROG port are two LEDs that indicate communication be
10. OP M CONFIGURATION Create the EZMultiplexer Project using EZText Enhanced Programming Software With the programming software installed connect the EZMultiplexer to your PC using the P N EZTEXT PGMCBL cable Set the MODE Switch on the front panel of the Multiplexer to PROGRAM ON Connect from 1 to 5 EZText Enhanced Panels to the COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 and or COM5 ports on the front panel of the EZMultiplexer Apply 24 VDC to the EZText Enhanced Panels and EZMultiplexer power connectors Click on the EZText Enhanced Programming Software icon to start the program 1 From the Welcome screen click on the New System button 2 The Create Project window will appear Type in the name of your project in the File name field Click on Save If you don t want your project saved to the default Project folder navigate to the directory and or folder where you want it to reside 3 In Step 1 select Multi Panel System When Multi Panel System is selected Step 1a on the right hand side of the screen will become available You will also notice that two buttons at the bottom of the screen will change to Write to Multiplexer and Read from Multiplexer You may program up to 5 panels connected to a Multiplexer Click on the Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 or Port 5 button QEZText Enhanced Programming Sollware EZText Enhanced Configuration Screen Manufactured by AVG for Aulomationdirect com With he Automationdirect com e
11. RE Specifications Power Supply Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity LED Indicators Ports Switches External Dimensions Weight 20 30 VDC lt 2 5 Watts 0 to 60 C 20 to 60 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 Illuminates when port is transmitting data 6 Red Receive Data Iluminates 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 modes Communicates at a fixed Baud 5 EZText Enhanced Panel Ports 9 position male D sub connector to any model EZText Enhanced 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 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 EZ EZMULTIDROP M HARDWARE Front Panel Features PLC TERMINATOR MODE Switch RESISTOR Switch Set to ON when pro Set to ON when unit is first g
12. es stored in the EZMultiplexer and will write new values to the EZMultiplexer The EZMultiplexer will constantly monitor the PLCs for all of the active stored programmed addresses By doing so the EZMultiplexer will always have updated information for an EZText Enhanced Panel request Please note that the more PLC register addresses that are active the slower the update time will be Multi Panel System Diagram Pee AL Al dc oF us EZ MULTIPLEXER HH D i Wt EZ EZMULTIDROP M INTRODUCTION What you need to get started Hardware e 1 EZMultiplexer P N EZ MULTIDROP master communication unit e 1 5 EZText Enhanced Panels choose from models EZ 220 EZ 220L EZ 420 EZ 220P EZ SP EZ 220V amp EZ 220PV 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 232C or RS 422A 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 Enhanced Programming Software P N EZ TEXTEDIT E Need HELP Bs PLEASE NOTE The section on Troubleshooting at the end of this manual should help you with most problems you might encoun
13. ext Enhanced Panel is the correct cable and connected properly 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 ERROR 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 When the EZMultiplexer enters the Multiplexer Mode the ERROR LED will blink on for 100 Msec and off for 100 Msec 5 times This is normal When the EZMultiplexer enters the Program Mode the ERROR LED will blink on for 400 Msec and off for 100 Msec 2 times This is normal While the EZMultiplexer 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 Enhanced Panels that are connected and communicating with the EZMultiplexer See Problem Multiplexer is not communicating with PLC When the Multiplexer Panel is in Program Mode either because the EZText Enhanced Programming Software is sending new firmware or because on power up the Boot found that there is an
14. he message to the right will appear Click on Yes to Delete the Panel configuration for that Port or No to abort the operation This operation will delete all the messages and addresses configured in the current panel Continue Import Configuration If you have an existing Single Panel or Multi Panel project that has the panel configuration that Lookin Si Proiect e Al cs a EZT est Demo Proje ezx i d la EZT ext Muhi Panel Demo Project ezx click on Import Configuration you want for your current project kikddk az The window to the right will appear i new project Click on the EZText Enhanced ja tete Project where the configuration that you want to import resides File name hew project Tex If you select a Multi Panel project Mmerdure feztesries tex Cancel the window shown to the right will appear allowing you to select the sq particular Panel Port to import Click OK to import The following warning will appear Import From Multipanel Project Port 1 E2220 C Port 2 EZ220L 2 This command will clear the panel s Do you want to continue Port 3 EZ220P Port 4 E2420 Port 5 EZSP C Port 6 EZ220V C Port 7 EZ220PV Cancel Click on Yes to continue No to abort the import AE Savai aP A aA eal pa Export Project 1 ezx a berbez Export Configuration You may also export a Single Panel EZ EZMULTIDROP M or Multi Panel Configuration Click
15. ill appear for the PLC you have selected Set the appropriate attributes and Click on the OK button During configuration ensure that your address and communications parameters match the PLC port settings There will be a selection for PLC timeout When the panel sends a message to the PLC and does not receive a response or does not understand the response it will wait the timeout period before sending the message again EZ EZMULTIDROP M EZ EZMULTIDROP M CONFIGURATION For Step 3 click on the Configure Panel System PLC Addresses button The Panel System PLC Address Setup window will appear Step 3 is the same whether you have a Single Panel System or a Multi Panel System For each Port Panel you have connected follow the instructions in the EZText Enhanced Panel User Manual that came with your unit or consult the EZText Enhanced Programming Software Help Topics 17 CONFIGURATION Right Click Menu Items Unique to Multi Panel System Configuration Select Panel Delete Panel Import Configuration Export Configuration Information Upgrade Firmware 18 To access the right click menu put your cursor arrow in the Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 or Port 5 box on the Main Configuration Screen and right click your mouse as shown below The Right Click Menu will appear If you have not yet selected a panel type to associate with the port some menu items will not be available they will appear as grayed out
16. 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 EZ EZMULTIDROP M EZ EZMULTIDROP M TROUBLESHOOTING Still need Help Check the EZText Enhanced Panel Hardware Manual and or EZText Enhanced Programming Software Manual Help Topics for additional troubleshooting information You also have two additional sources for more information other than this manual Visit our website at www EZAutomation net Our web site contains all of this information any new feature releases technical support plus much more Call our Technical Support Group Monday Friday 6 a m to Midnight at 1 877 774 EASY or FAX us at 1 877 775 EASY If you have any questions that you can t find an answer to give us a call at the number above and we will be glad to assist you 27 28 This page intentionally left blank EZ EZMULTIDROP M
17. luded in this document MANUFACTURED by AVG AUTOMATION 4140 Utica Ridge Rd Bettendorf IA 52722 1327 i2 EAutomation E i F 3 MARKETED by EZAUTOMATION 4140 Utica Ridge Road Bettendorf IA 52722 1327 Phone 1 877 774 EASY Fax 1 877 775 EASY www EZAutomation net EZ MULTIDROP M INTRODUCTION Introduction to the EZMultiplexer EZ EZMULTIDROP M The EZMultiplexer is a communication master unit and was designed to allow up to 5 EZText Enhanced Panels to communicate with a single PLC You may connect 5 of any combination of EZText Enhanced Panels including the EZ SP Set Point Panel You will program each panel separately in your EZText Enhanced Programming Software Multi Panel System project After you select Multi Panel System in the programming software you will select an EZText Enhanced Panel connected to Port 1 Port 2 Port 3 Port 4 or Port 5 and configure it individually Each EZText Enhanced 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 EZMultiplexer 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 P
18. odo so set the MODE Switch on the front panel of the EZMultiplexer to PROGRAM ON 2 Under the Panel Menu click on Upgrade Mux Firmware The following screen will appear Select firmware file The emise uporede fhe Ueda namaa me Ee ares rn being the firmware revision the panel type Le EZ22041 hen Plies aoloet EEP n tthe Re under which you have saved the firmware upgrade file A wil be stored under EZT enma decon iaai CAUTION Loading the firmware will replace the current firmware in the panel and the user program in the panel will be lost when the firmware is updated Press OK to continue 3 Click on the Browse button A window will open to the default folder Firmware located in the EZText Enhanced Program directory If the firmware file has been downloaded from the EZAutomation website to another location navigate to the new firmware file hex file There is a specific file name for the EZMultiplexer firmware Don t confuse it with EZText Enhanced Panel firmware hex files Look for the file named EZMUXxy hex The x represents the major revision of the firmware e g A y represents the minor revision e g 1 EZ EZMULTIDROP M EZ EZMULTIDROP M CONFIGURATION Make sure that you select the correct firmware hex file for your the EZMultiplexer and send the upgrade to the panel 4 Select the appropriate COM port under Port Selected if necessary and click on the Star
19. ort 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 xx 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 toa PLC You will use cable P N EZTEXT PGMCBL to connect the Multiplexer to a programming computer Above 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 Enhanced Panel models Above each EZText Enhanced Panel port COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 and COMS5 are two LEDs that indicate communication between the Multiplexer and the EZText Enhanced 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 Enhanced Panel All of the EZText Enhanced Panels in a project are configured to use the same PLC driver to communicate with the Multiplexer this is done automatically by EZText Enhanced Programming Software The software will support downloading the PLC driver retrieving information from the Multiplexer revision and PLC attributes and setting the PLC Attributes INTRODUCTION An EZText Enhanced Panel will request read the values of the PLC Address
20. ramming and set to ERROR LED IIluminates in PROGRAM mode when there is an error with the internal firmware POWER LED Illuminates when power is applied to the EZMulti or last node on network OFF when connected the RS 422 RS 485 signal is terminated See 12 page 12 to a PLC See page See page 11 EXEC Illuminates in MULTIPLEXER run Mode when there is a PLC error plexer See page 12 A f F GFF RULTIPLOACR PLC TEHHIHATOE BESS CEA s Pe f ERROR power 3 EZ MULTIPLEXER ousPROGaan a e B Sz Sz 8 Beh 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 10 EZ EZMULTIDROP M y or CY 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 type PLC See PLC Cable table page 10 COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 and COM5 Ports Five 9 position Male D Sub con nectors Connect up to 5 any model EZText Enhanced Panels using cable P N EZ MULTI CBL See page 11 TXD and RXD LEDs Twelve LEDs that illuminate to show transmit and receive data activity for the port directly below See page 11 HARDWARE Power Terminal Power Connector It is recommended you use a regulated P4 Phoenix
21. t button to begin downloading the firmware to the EZMultiplexer A status bar will let you Know when the upgrade is complete Click on Close when complete If the red ERROR LED is flashing you have loaded an invalid EXEC firmware hex file 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 23 MAINTENANCE Maintenance Fuse Reset The EZMultiplexer features an AUTO RESET fuse 0 65 Amp polyfuse It is reset by removing power for 5 minutes and then reapplying power to the unit 24 EZ EZMULTIDROP M EZ EZMULTIDROP M 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 Enhanced Panel EZText Enhanced Programming Software and PLC Driver Error Messages see Appendix C in your EZ Text Enhanced Panel User Manual Problem Multiplexer doesn t have power 1 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 Problem Multiplexer is not communicating with programming 1 computer
22. ter EZ EZMULTIDROP M Onscreen HELP One of the most important features of the EZText Enhanced Panel Programming Software is the availability of context sensitive onscreen help To access the Help windows 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 Enhanced Panel Interface consult the EZText Enhanced 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 Enhanced Panel wiring diagrams INTRODUCTION Technical Support Although most questions can be answered with EZText Enhanced HELP or the manuals if you are still having difficulty with a particular aspect of installation or system design technical support is available at 1 877 774 EASY Monday through Friday 6 a m to Midnight CST or FAX us at 1 877 775 EASY Visit our website at www EZAutomation net EZ EZMULTIDROP M HARDWARE Connections Switches LEDs and Outline Dimensions Outline Dimensions Front View see 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 O rror Power O EZ MULTIPLEXER 4 625 5 000 117
23. the particular Port Panel configuration that you want to import into your current project Click OK In a Multi Panel EZText Enhanced project you may only import one Port Panel configuration from an existing project into one Port Panel in the current project with each Import Configuration command Look jn a Project gt amp gl cl a EZT ext Demo Project ezx a kdkdkdk ezx a new project 1 ezx a new project ezx a test ezx peome FO Files of type EZText Files ezx x Cancel EZ EZMULTIDROP M 15 CONFIGURATION 16 Import From Multipanel Project x In Step 2 Select PLC you will choose Patt the type PLC you are using You will only C Pot2 EZ220L be able to select one PLC type per project C Pot3 EZ220P whether it is a Single Panel System or a Multi Panel System If you need more information on PLC configuration Pets EZ5p consult your EZText Enhanced Panel Cancel User Manual or your EZText Enhanced Programming Software Help Topics or your PLC Manual C Pot4 2420 a Click on the DOWN arrow next to the Select PLC field to view the drop down menu of available PLCs Click on the PLC Type to select b Click on the Press for communication configuration for Selected PLC button DirectLogic Seguente fig Heie r re irra Mote Ifthe DirectLogie PLC pou are uting has a mode swibeh it must ieman in the TERM position c The PLC Communications Attributes window w
24. tween 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 Enhanced 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 Enhanced Panel including the Set Point Panel EZ 220 EZ 220V EZ 220L EZ 420 EZ 220P EZ 220PV amp EZ SP You will need a cable to connect panels to COM ports A wiring diagram for the cable is shown below COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 and COM5 Port LEDs TXD and RXD Above each EZText Enhanced Panel port COM1 COM2 COM3 COM4 and EZ MULTIPLEXER EZText Panel 11 SD 9 RD 9 Pin Female D Sub 15 Pin Male D Sub COM5 are two LEDs that indicate communication between the PLC and the EZText Enhanced 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 Program setup Mode It also flashes when switching between modes 11 HARDWARE e When the EZMultiplexer
25. ware that this means that you will clear all EZText Enhanced Panel configuration In a Multi Panel project the information for all EZText Enhanced Panels is stored in the Multiplexer i EEE 6 hlhlhlS Information i If you click on Information from the Panel Menu in a Multi Panel Project the Panel Status window will open You will receive information about the Multiplexer instead of a particular panel in the project If you want Feiste information on a panel use the right click menu Information option Tou Prel Modet Miihe Meng Se ore Fsg Alvis a2 Picts Reve Pie Crrver Ceectlege ESequence Aleyv d 21 CONFIGURATION 22 Upgrade Firmware Not available in a Multi Panel Project To upgrade EZMultiplexer firmware see paragraph below To upgrade the firmware in an EZText Enhanced Panel connected to the EZMultiplexer use the Right Click Menu and click on Upgrade Firmware see Right Click Menu descriptions previously discussed in this manual Upgrade Mux Firmware There may be occasional upgrades to the EZMultiplexer s internal software also referred to as the Exec or Firmware Check the EZAutomation website periodically for information about software and firmware upgrades Click on Upgrade Mux Firmware to begin the upgrade process Mux stands for Multiplexer Click on Browse to find for the EZMUXxy hex file Click on OK To Upgrade Mux Firmware 1 Place the EZMultiplexer in PROGRAM Mode T
26. xclusive EZ a6 1 2 7 programming systems Welcome to EZText Enhanced Programming Sotware Version 2 0 Connect to Panel View panel status Ext Enhanced EZT ext ett fap EIE men s 0000 CS Bl ee Click here to open this window Se a EZ EZMULTIDROP M 13 choose Select Panel CONFIGURATION a Under Step 1a Select a Panel you will choose the first panel that you want to configure There are three ways that you can choose the panel type for each port Click on Port 1 and then click on the Select Panel Type button under Step 1 or double click on Port 1 or click on Port 1 and then right click your mouse to open the popup menu and choose Select Panel You may configure the EZEZ2Text Enhanced Programming Software test2 ezx 10 x Ei File Panel View Port Window Help l x DSUs reja n Oy EZText Enhanced Configuration Screen Singe Panel System Step 1 Muylti Panel System 1 Multi Panel System Step a Select Panel Type EE Select Panel EDD VED DOIN _ ee Select PLC DirectLogic K Sequence Rev D x r Step EZ Multi Drop 4 Serial q Press for communication Multiplexer fe Select PLC configuration for Selected PLC Buttons LEDs Step 3 fi y i for Your Configure Panel System Selected 7 PLC Addresses PLC i G Exit Panel PLC Hel Write to Read from Verif s Address Database Help Panel Panel zeny Ready
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