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1. Lower Upper Normal Output Pulsed Output Timed Output Output Output Function Function Function Word Word 2 21 Output Setup Bits See description below 3 22 On Advance 0 to 99 9 in 0 1ms increments 4 23 Off Advance 0 to 99 9 in 0 1ms increments On position 5 24 On Setpoint 1 0 to SF 1 leading edge of On Setpoint 1 pulse Off Position 6 25 Off Setpoint 1 0 to SF 1 trailing edge of Off Setpoint last pulse 7 26 On Setpoint 2 0 to SF 1 TO Numberof Dwell Time Pulses 8 27 Off Setpoint 2 0 to SF 1 Pulse Duration 0 9 28 On Setpoint 3 0 to SF 1 0 0 10 29 Off Setpoint 3 0 to SF 1 0 0 11 30 On Setpoint 4 0 to SF 1 0 0 12 31 Off Setpoint 4 0 to SF 1 0 0 13 32 On Setpoint 5 0 to SF 1 0 0 14 33 Off Setpoint 5 0 to SF 1 0 0 15 34 On Setpoint 6 0 to SF 1 0 0 16 35 Off Setpoint 6 0 to SF 1 0 0 17 36 On Setpoint 7 0 to SF 1 0 0 18 37 Off Setpoint 7 0 to SF 1 0 0 19 38 On Setpoint 8 0 to SF 1 0 0 20 39 Off Setpoint 8 0 to SF 1 0 0 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 25 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module OUTPUT SETUP WORDS The first word of each of the two output programming blocks words 2 and 21 contain the Output Setup Word These words define the type of output normal timed or pulsed and if any ANDing will be used The d
2. 11 Click on NX3A1D_r01 eds file so that it is highlighted 12 Click on Next gt to assign an icon to the device 13 Click on the NX3A1D and then click on Change icon to select the icon for the Nexus unit You can choose one of the built in icons from Rockwell Automation or click on the Browse button and select the NX3A1D_r01 ico icon file 14 Click on Next gt and then click on Finish to complete the installation of the AMCI NX3A1D EDS file to the RSNetWorx system Once the EDS file is added to your system add the NX3A1D to your network as you would any other device including adding it to the scanlist configuration of the scanner module 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 33 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module NX3A1E Hardware Overview Resolver Input Power Connector Resolver Status Address DIP LED Status LEDs switches Switch 1 RJ45 Ethernet Connector Network Update Time The NX3A1E has a minimum network update time of Sms Changing the Ethernet IP Address The NX3A1E has a default IP address of 192 168 000 XXX where XXX can be any number between 1 and 254 and is set by the dip switches located on the front of the module Use the following procedure if you want your IP address to be something other than 192 168 000 XXX 1 Remove power from the Nexus Unit Set all of the unit s
3. Limit switch type ANDing type on off advances 8 on off setpoints Two Output outputs can be programmed with each programming cycle requiring 8 programming cycles to program all 16 outputs Increment Select increment decrement type limit switch to be adjusted and setpoint to be adjusted Only one output can be changed with each programming Decrement cycle Force outputs and inputs on or off Sending this programming block Force places the module in a Force Mode in which any changes to the appropriate output registers will be acted on without a programming cycle Word 0 Control Word This Command word will be used to select which programming block is to be sent to the NX3A1X Setting more than one of the bits 1 to 5 or setting bits 6 to 12 during a programming cycle will generate a command error Input register 0 bit 12 Bit 0 Apply Preset Value to Machine Position Bit 1 Program Setup Bit 2 Program Groups Bit 3 Program Outputs Bit 4 Program Increment Decrement Function Bit 5 Place Output Registers in Force mode Bits 6 to 12 Reserved must be equal to zero Bit 13 Set to disable all outputs reset to enable all outputs This parameter is not saved on power down Bit 14 Clear Errors Bit 15 Transmit bit Note If the PLC is powered and the transmit bit is set when the Nexus unit is powered up then the Nexus unit will act on any valid data contained in the output registers However if
4. In no event shall AMCI be liable for incidental or consequential damages or for delay in performance of this warranty Returns Policy All equipment being returned to AMCI for repair or replacement regardless of warranty status must have a Return Merchandise Authorization number issued by AMCI Call 860 585 1254 with the model and serial numbers along with a description of the problem A RMA number will be issued Equipment must be shipped to AMCI with transportation charges prepaid Title and risk of loss or damage remains with the customer until shipment is received by AMCI 24 Hour Technical Support Number Technical Support in the form of documents FAQs and sample programs is available from our website www amci com 24 Hour technical support is also available on this product For technical support call 860 583 7271 Your call will be answered at the factory during regular business hours Monday through Friday 8AM 5PM EST During non business hours an automated system will ask you to leave a detailed message and the telephone number where you can be reached The system will page an engineer on call Please have your product model number and a description of the problem ready before you call 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 3 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com m VP i ei 1 NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Chapter 1 Hardware Overv
5. Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 31 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Node Address and Baud Rate Selection The NX3A1D uses eight DIP switches to select the Node Address and the Baud Rate Switches 1 and 2 set the Baud rate and switches 3 to 8 set the node with switch 8 being the least significant bit The following table shows the possible switch setting combinations The DIP switch package is mounted so that the numbers are upside down However 1 or ON is still in the up position and 0 or OFF is in the down position Baud Rate Switches 1 amp 2 Node Address Switches 3 to 8 12 345678 125k 00 0 000000 250k 01 1 000001 500k 10 2 000010 Reserved 11 3 000011 61 111101 62 111110 Example For a Baud Rate 250K and the Node Address 5 switches 2 6 and 8 would be ON up towards the top of the module and switches 1 3 4 5 and 7 would be OFF down towards the bottom of the module Note The state of the switch settings is only taken into account at power up DeviceNet Status LEDs The following table describes the function of the four network status LEDs LED Name LED Pattern Description Number Module Steady Off No Power Steady Red Unrecoverable Fault Network Status Steady Green Device Operational Flashing Red Minor Fault Res
6. address while power is applied to the Nexus module will generate a minor fault Profibus Status LEDs ee eae The module is Online Green Module is Online and data exchange is possible jor emoguetsonine PE Flashing Red 1Hz Error in configuration IN and or OUT length set during initialization of the module is not equal to the length set during the configuration of the network Flashing Red 2Hz Error in User Parameter data The length contents of the user parameter data set during initialization of the module is not equal to the length contents set during configuration of the network Flashing Red 4Hz Error in initialization of the Profibus communication ASIC Off No diagnostic present 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 37 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Network Baud Rate The NX1F2P supports the following network baud rates 9 6 kbits sec 19 2 kbits sec 93 75 kbits sec 187 5 kbits sec 500 kbits sec 1 5 Mbits sec 3 Mbits sec 6 Mbits sec and 12 Mbits sec Quick Start Guide AMCI Nexus to SST PFB SLC Profibus interface module 1 30 20S ON ON If it is not already present install the SST PFB SLC module in the SLC rack and configure the rack the ID code is 13635 for the module Place the PLC in program mode Connect a serial cable from the computer s COM port to the RS232 po
7. an external relay board The inputs can be programmed to be used either high true or low true and provide ANDing functions and group control The inputs are divided into two groups of eight and can be used as either sinking or sourcing inputs The status of the 16 inputs is also reported over the Network Each of the outputs has 8 On Off setpoints and can be programmed to operate in normal timed or pulse mode The outputs can be ANDed with an input or with a motion detector and can also be forced ON or OFF from the PLC The outputs will turn off when there is a transducer fault condition even if it is a clearable transducer fault The status of the 16 outputs is reported to the PLC over The Network Outputs should not be programmed on the fly The module contains a non volatile memory so all of the setup data and On Off setpoints will be saved on power down Because the non volatile memory is a battery backed RAM all of the parameters can be changed often without damaging the module 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 1 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com m VP i ei 1 NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Table of Contents General Information 3 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 4 Status LED Function 4 Power Requirements 4 Dimensions 4 Resolver Wiring 5 Mounting 6 Specifications 7 Input Functions 8 Relay Board Connections 8 Programmable Parameters Cha
8. are stored in the PLC s memory are not changed by the Increment Decrement function Output Forces You can force any output on or off by setting the appropriate bit in the output registers A Force OFF bit takes precedence over the corresponding Force ON bit That is if both the Force Off and Force On bits are set at the same time than the output will be Off not On Input Forces You can force any Physical Input on or off by setting the appropriate bit in the output registers A Force OFF bit take precedence over the corresponding Force ON bit That is if both the Force Off and Force On bits are set at the same time than the input will be Off not On 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 10 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Module Setup Parameters Tachometer Response A bit value that sets how often the NX3A1X module updates the tachometer data to the processor The two choices are 120 mSec and 504 mSec The default value is 504 mSec The NX3A1X modules have two motion detectors that can be used to disable outputs when the machine speed is outside of the motion detectors programmed range These motion detectors are also updated at the programmed Tachometer Response time Internally the tachometer is updated every 24 mSec This update time is used when calculating the limit output advance values The Tachometer Res
9. backplane They only affect the position value used by the group when calculating the on off status of the limit switch outputs assigned to the group Chapter 3 INDEPENDENT MODE OPERATIONS When To Use Independent Mode You should use Independent Mode when your only requirement is for resolver position based limit switches Group Mode adds powerful functionality to the NX3A1X that can decrease the operations performed by the PLC by off loading a substantial amount of logic to the NX3A1X However if you do not need this functionality operating the NX3A1X module in Independent Mode eliminates all of the Group Mode programming which simplifies module setup When in Independent Mode the Enable ANDing Parameter and all of the Group Setup Parameters are not used Independent Mode Features The following limit switch features are available while in Independent Mode Limit Switch Output Type You can program the type of limit switch the output channel will be Normal Pulse or Timed Normal outputs turn on and off based on position Pulse outputs generate a pulse train between two position values Timed outputs are position on and either time off or position off whichever occurs first Speed Compensation Separate ON OFF advances for each limit switch are still available to compensate for fixed delays in the system The maximum compensation is 99 9mSec Setting the Advance to a positive value will force the output to turn on earlier in the cycle S
10. dip switches to the OFF Down position This will set the unit s address to 0000 0000 3 Start and configure your BootP server Any DHCP BootP server running on a computer which is connected to the same network may be used for this purpose Please note that the Nexus Unit s MAC ID address is located on a label on the module s cover 4 Apply power to the Nexus Unit 5 At power up the module will attempt to get an IP address by sending several BootP requests This operation will require approximately 30 seconds At this point LED2 will be flashing green If retrieved the IP configuration will be used and stored in the Nexus Unit s Flash Memory overwriting older IP settings 6 The Nexus Unit will now join the network with the newly set IP configuration 7 Ifa BootP server is not found the Nexus Unit will use the IP configuration that had been previously stored in its flash memory 8 Cycle power to the NX3A1E The changes to the IP address will not be permanent until power has been cycle 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 34 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com m VP i ei 1 NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Ethernet Address Selection using the DIP switches The NX3A1E uses an IP address of 192 168 000 XXX where XXX can be any number between 1 and 254 Eight dip switches on the NX3A1E are used to set the XXX portion of the addre
11. in the setup data Its default is zero and it is programmable to any value between zero and Scale Factor 1 The Machine Position is the position that the NX3A1X module reports to the processor As you will see later when operating the NX3A1X in Group Mode you can offset the position that the group uses when determining the on off state of its outputs When this happens the manual will use the term Group Position to distinguish this position count from the Machine Position Limit Switch Parameters Limit Switch Type Parameter Programs the type of limit switch the output channel will be The three choices are Normal Pulse and Timed Normal outputs turn on and off based only on resolver s position Pulse outputs generate a pulse train between two position values Timed outputs are position on time off or position off whichever occurs first outputs Motion ANDing Parameter You can disable a limit switch output by ANDing it with one of the two motion detectors This prevents the output from firing until the machine is running at a speed within the programmed motion detector range This parameter give you the choice of no Motion ANDing or ANDing it with either MD1 or MD2 Enable ANDing Parameter When in Group Mode you can disable a limit switch output by ANDing it with an input Use this bit value to attach the LS Enable Input to the limit switch output This parameter is not used when in Independent Mode because each output has a corresp
12. limit switch that has not been assigned to a group Word 15 Output Number where output programming error occurred range of 1 to 16 Word 16 Setpoint Number where output programming error occurred range of 1 to 8 Words 17 to 19 Reserved set to zero 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 21 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Chapter 6 Output Registers The NX3A1X module is programmed through 40 sixteen bit output registers Because of the amount of data that is required to totally program the module and to limit the number of words transferred over the Network five different programming blocks are used to program the module Output register 0 always has the same function and the function of registers 1 to 39 will vary depending on the data contained in register 0 Because of this programming method a maximum of 10 programming cycles will be required to completely program the module The following table outlines the five programming blocks Programming Block Function Count Direction Tachometer Response Module type Transducer Fault Setup Latch Transducer Input Type Scale Factor Preset Value Motion Detect Values and Input Active State Number of outputs assigned to group group mode group channel on and Group off setpoints group preset offset value All six groups are programmed with one cycle
13. the PLC is powered up with the transmit bit on then the Nexus unit will ignore any valid data in the output registers 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 22 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Setup Programming Block Words 1 to 39 Note Programming the Setup Block with valid data clears both the Group and Limit Switch Output Programming Word Function 1 Bit Level Setup Parameters See description below 2 Scale Factor 2 to 8192 3 Preset Value 0 to SF 1 4 Motion Detect 1 Low RPM 0 to 32 767 5 Motion Detect 1 High RPM 0 to 32 767 6 Motion Detect 2 Low RPM 0 to 32 767 7 Motion Detect 2 High RPM 0 to 32 767 g Real Input Active State Reset if the input is active low set if the input is active high bit 0 input 1 bit 1 input 2 bit 15 input 3 9 Tachometer Multiplier 0 to 1100 10 Tachometer Divisor 0 to 63 0 only if Tachometer Multiplier is 0 11 Tachometer Decimal Point 0 to 3 12 Reserved must be set to zero 13 to 39 Not used These words should be don t cares Word 1 Bit Level Setup Parameters Bit 0 Count Direction 0 CW 1 CCW Bit 1 Tachometer Response 0 504ms 1 120ms update time The update time applies to the tachometer data reported over The Network and the ON OFF status of the motion detectors The
14. the programmed Group On and Off Channel Setpoints The outputs are enabled for one cycle The Group Input is typically tied to a sensor that detects the presence of material The outputs will then only fire when material is present Outputs in the group can be further conditioned by tying them to the LS Enable Input and or either of the two motion detectors In Mode 5 the outputs are disabled within the programmed update time of the Tach Response if the machine stops for any reason In gluing applications this shuts off the glue gun if the machine stops while glue is being applied The First Cycle Input can be used to re enable the outputs once the machine has started again The group has a Group Offset that can be used to make the Group Position different from the Machine Position If the Group Offset equals zero then the Group Position will equal the Machine Position Mode 6 Mode 6 is similar to mode 5 except that the outputs will be disabled when the group s position data rolls over to zero 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 18 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Chapter 5 Input Registers The NX3A1X module reports the resolver position and velocity data as well as module status and programming errors to the PLC using 20 sixteen bit input registers These registers have the following function Input Wo
15. 0010 3 Enter the address on the dip switches Continuing the above example switches 8 6 5 2 and 1 will be off down and switches 7 4 and 3 will be on up Modbus TCP IP Ethernet Status LEDs LED Name LED Pattern Function Number Flashing Green with This LED indicates the number of established Modbus TCP Network 2 Seconds interval connections to the module The number of connections is equal Status to the number of flashes on this LED Flashing Green Red Power on self test Steady Off No Power Steady Green The module is operating correctly 5 Module Flashing Green The module has not been initialized Status Flashing Red Minor recoverable fault Steady Red Major internal error Flashing Green Red Power on self test This LED flashes green each time a packet is received or Steady Green indicates that the module is connected to an Ethernet networ 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 41 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Setup Example AMCI NX3AI1T to Group Schneider s 140 NOE 771 01 module This setup example assumes that the 140 NOE 771 01 module has already been installed in the PLC system 1 With power removed use the dip switches to set the IP address of the NX3A1T 2 Open an existing or create a new Unity program 3 Open the Project Browser and click on the H symbol next to Commu
16. 4 Byte plus 32 e Click on OK to accept 12 Save the network file 13 Right click on the Master Module and select Connect from the menu that appears 14 Click on Yes if asked to retain the configuration 15 Again right click on the Master Module and then select Load Configuration from the menu that appears 16 Place the PLC in Run mode 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 39 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module NX3A1T Modbus TCP IP Hardware Overview Resolver Input LED Resolver Status Power Connector Ethernet Address DIP Status LEDs switches Switch 1 RJ45 Ethernet Connector Changing the Modbus TCP IP Address The NX3AI1T has a default IP address of 192 168 000 XXX where XXX can be any number between 1 and 254 and is set by the dip switches located on the front of the module Use the following procedure if you want your IP address to be something other than 192 168 000 XXX 1 Remove power from the Nexus Unit Set all of the unit s dip switches to the OFF Down position This will set the unit s address to 0000 0000 3 Start and configure your BootP server Any DHCP BootP server running on a computer which is connected to the same network may be used for this purpose Please note that the Nexus Unit s MAC ID address is located on a label on the module s cover 4
17. Apply power to the Nexus Unit 5 At power up the module will attempt to get an IP address by sending several BootP requests This operation will require approximately 30 seconds At this point LED2 will be flashing green If retrieved the IP configuration will be used and stored in the Nexus Unit s Flash Memory overwriting older IP settings 6 The Nexus Unit will now join the network with the newly set IP configuration 7 Ifa BootP server is not found the Nexus Unit will use the IP configuration that had been previously stored in its flash memory 8 Cycle power to the NX3A1T The changes to the IP address will not be permanent until power has been cycle 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 40 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com m VP i ei 1 NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Modbus TCP IP Address Selection using the DIP switches The NX3AI1T uses an IP address of 192 168 000 XXX where XXX can be any number between 1 and 254 Eight dip switches on the NX3A1X are used to set the XXX portion of the address Switch 8 the left most switch is the least significant bit and switch 1 the right most switch is the most significant bit The address is programmed using the following procedure 1 Determine the address of the NX3A1T It can be any unused address between 1 and 254 Convert the address to a binary number A value of 50 will be 0011
18. Bit 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 Ol 00 O ra The mode used The number of limit switch outputs S 2 Z 0 0 0 0 in the group 0 0 assigned to the group range of 1 to b range of 0 to 6 16 A 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 24 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com m VP i ei 1 NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Output Programming Block Words 1 to 39 Word 1 Outputs Programmed This word controls which two outputs are programmed in output registers 2 to 39 Each bit in this word corresponds to an output that is bit 0 output 1 bit 1 output 2 bit 15 output 16 Any two bits can be set during an output programming cycle The output assigned to the least significant bit of the two will be programmed in words 2 through 20 and is called the Lower Output The most significant bit of the two will be programmed in words 21 through 39 and is called the Upper Output If only one bit is set only registers 2 through 20 will be used and the data in words 21 through 39 will be ignored Setting more than two bits will generate an Output Quantity Error which is indicated by input word 14 bit 6 Any errors in the output programming data will cause even valid changes to be ignored The function of Output Programming Words 2 through 39 is shown in the following table
19. NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Module Overview This AMCI Nexus module is a single resolver input programmable limit switch module that communicates on a network The available networks along with the corresponding AMCI part numbers are shown in the following table Network Part Number ControlNet NX3AI1C DeviceNet NX3A1D Ethernet NX3AI1E Profibus NX3AI1P Modbus TCP IP NX3A1T Each module accepts a brushless resolver based transducer for position feedback and generates up to 16 limit switch outputs based on the transducers position and velocity The NX3A1X module has several modes of operation that allow you to enable or disable the outputs based on discrete inputs and the speed of the machine The NX3A1X module has two modes of operation Independent Mode and Group Mode While in Independent Mode each output is independent of the others and has a corresponding input that is ANDed with the output When in Group Mode the outputs are combined into groups The NX3A1X module has a maximum of six groups Each group is assigned an Operating Mode that controls how the outputs fire At this time there are a total of seven Operating Modes These Operating Modes are geared towards high speed packaging and assembly machines This unit has sixteen I O points Eight of the outputs and all sixteen inputs are located on the Nexus module itself and the remaining eight outputs can be located on
20. NX3AI1T uses 20 16 bit input words Last Value input Status of the input registers either last state or zero in the event of an error The data from the NX3A1T will remain in the registers if communications are lost WR Master Object First source address register location where the data sent from the PLC to the NX3A1T is located WR Slave Index Must be set to 1024 WR Length Must be set to 40 The NX3A1T uses 40 16 bit output words Description Your choice of text or leave blank 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 43 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com 10 Click on Yes when asked Do you want to save your modifications 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Close the network Click on Yes when asked Do you Confirm the Modification On the Project Tree expand the I O configuration by clicking on the H symbol to the left of Configuration Further expand the I O configuration by clicking on symbol to the left of the Local Bus Continue to expand the I O configuration by clicking on the H symbol to the left of the Local Quantum Drop Continue to expand the I O configuration by clicking on H symbol to the left of the rack that contains the 140 NOE 771 01 module Expand the networks attached to the NOE module by clicking on the H symbol to the left of the 140 NOE 771 01 module Rig
21. RB 8 relay board can be connected to the NX3A1X if more than the eight built in outputs are required Interconnections between the NX3A1X and relay board is made with a CRP x cables where x is the length in feet Presently two six and twelve foot cables are available from AMCI CRP cables are shielded fine pitch ribbon cables with drain lugs at both ends Due to their complexity AMCI strongly recommends that you purchase pre assembled and tested CRP cables instead of making them yourself Connections are made by inserting the blue IDC connector into the proper socket and connecting the drain wire to the screw terminal Note that the IDC connector is keyed and can only be inserted in one way The retaining clips on the IDC socket snap over the top of the connector to secure it in place The drain wire on the CRP cable must be connected to the screw terminals next to the IDC sockets The screw terminal on the NX3A1X module is connected to Earth Ground The two screw terminals on the RB 8 relay boards are connected together e The CRP cable from the NX3A1X must be connected to the socket labeled CN2 of the RB 8 relay board e The additional RB 8 relay board does not require any external power connections Chassis Ground When a relay board is DIN rail mounted the case is isolated from the panel by the plastic DIN rail adapters You MUST run a heavy gauge wire from the Chassis GND terminal of the TB2 terminal block to your ground bus to grou
22. Setup Programming Bits See description below 6 Group 2 Channel On Point 0 to Scale Factor 1 7 Group 2 Channel Off Point 0 to Scale Factor 1 8 Group 2 Offset or Preset Value mode dependent 0 to Scale Factor 1 9 Group 3 Setup Programming Bits See description below 10 Group 3 Channel On Point 0 to Scale Factor 1 11 Group 3 Channel Off Point 0 to Scale Factor 1 12 Group 3 Offset or Preset Value mode dependent 0 to Scale Factor 1 13 Group 4Setup Programming Bits See description below 14 Group 4 Channel On Point 0 to Scale Factor 1 15 Group 4 Channel Off Point 0 to Scale Factor 1 16 Group 4 Offset or Preset Value mode dependent 0 to Scale Factor 1 17 Group 5Setup Programming Bits See description below 18 Group 5 Channel On Point 0 to Scale Factor 1 19 Group 5 Channel Off Point 0 to Scale Factor 1 20 Group 5 Offset or Preset Value mode dependent 0 to Scale Factor 1 21 Group 6Setup Programming Bits See description below 22 Group 6 Channel On Point 0 to Scale Factor 1 23 Group 6 Channel Off Point 0 to Scale Factor 1 24 Group 6 Offset or Preset Value mode dependent 0 to Scale Factor 1 25 to 39 Not used These words should be don t cares The Setup Programming bits of all six groups has the following layout Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit
23. Tachometer Response does not affect the update time of the resolver s position data Bit 2 Module Type 0 Independent Mode 1 Group Mode Bit 3 Reserved must be set to zero Bit 4 Transducer fault latch 0 fault latched 1 fault cleared Default value is latched Bit 5 Resolver Type 0 AMCI 1 Autotech default is AMCI Bit 6 Reserved must be set to zero Bit 7 Reset to disable the outputs when there is no network connection Set to have the outputs remain enabled when there is no network connection If set the outputs will turn on and off based on the resolver s position Please note that forced outputs are always disabled when the network connection is removed regardless of the state of this bit Bits 8 to 15 Reserved must be equal to zero 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 23 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com m VP i ei 1 NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Group Programming Block Words 1 to 39 Note Programming the Group Setup clears the Limit Switch Output programming Word Function 1 Group 1Setup Programming Bits See description below 2 Group 1 Channel On Point 0 to Scale Factor 1 3 Group 1 Channel Off Point 0 to Scale Factor 1 4 Group 1 Offset or Preset Value mode dependent 0 to Scale Factor 1 5 Group 2
24. X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Environmental Conditions Operating Temperature 0 to 60 C Relative Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Storage Temperature 40 to 85 C Throughput Time The NX3A1X has a typical throughput time of 100s from input to output The maximum throughput time from input to output is 200us Data Transfer Data updated automatically during the normal update of the Network Programming the module is accomplished with a Programming Cycle which uses two handshaking bits Transmit and Acknowledge Data Available to Processor Status Bits Resolver Position Data Tachometer Data default units of RPM Limit Switch Output Status Input Status and Group Position group mode only Programmable Parameters Apply Preset Transducer Fault Latch Scale Factor Module Type Independent or Group Mode Preset Value Resolver Type AMCI or Autotech Two Motion Detect Ranges Limit Switch Type Normal Timed or Pulsed Input Active State Limit Switch Output On Off setpoints Tachometer Scalars Limit Switch Output Speed Compensation Advances Count Direction Group Setup Programming Tachometer Response Program Storage Non volatile memory battery backed RAM 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 7 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com m VP i ei 1 NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Input Function The inputs
25. a timed output 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 13 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com m VP i ei 1 NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Limit Switch ON OFF Advances Two parameters that allow the limit switch channel to compensate for fixed delays in the system The maximum compensation is 99 9 mSec Setting the Advance to a positive value will cause the output to turn on earlier in the cycle Setting the Advance to a negative value will cause the output to turn on later in the cycle Because most PLCs do not support numbers with decimal points in them the Speed Compensation value entered will appear to be ten times the desired value For example a Speed Compensation value of 5 2ms would be entered as 52 Group Setup Parameters The Group Setup Parameters must also be programmed if you are using the NX3A1X module in Group Mode There are a maximum of six groups available Output Quantity This parameter sets the number of limit switch outputs in the group Outputs are assigned to a group in consecutive order As an example assume that Group 1 is assigned six outputs and Group 2 assigned eight outputs Then limit switch outputs 1 to 6 are assigned to Group 1 and limit switch outputs 7 to 14 are assigned to Group 2 This leaves two outputs for another group If you try to assign more than two outputs to another group the NX3A1X will respond with an er
26. at program the range of the two motion detectors gt Transducer Setup Parameters Parameters that affect the resolver position data gt Limit Switch Parameters Parameters that program the type of limit switch any ANDing functions that are to be used the On Off setpoints and the speed compensation advance parameters gt Group Setup Parameters If you configure the module to operate in Group Mode then you also have to program the Group Setup Parameters These parameters assign the number of limit switch outputs in the group the Operating Mode of the group the setpoints of the Group Channel the Group Offset Preset value and the inputs that are used to enable the group outputs Module Operation Parameters Output State without Network Connection This setup parameter allows you to choose if the outputs will be disabled or remain enabled when the Network Connection is lost By default the outputs will be disabled when there is no network connection Please note that forced outputs will always be disabled when the network connection is removed Increment Decrement This feature allows the PLC to either increase or decrease the On or Off setpoint of a Limit Switch output by one count at a time It is possible to change just the On setpoint just the Off setpoint or both at the same time Please note that the Increment Decrement function only changes the On Off setpoints in the NX3A1X module s memory The On Off setpoints that
27. ation of the 140 NOE 771 01 module IP Address The TCP IP address of the 140 NOE 771 01 module Subnet Mask 255 255 255 000 8 Click on the I O scanning tab The following screen will appear H Ethernet_1 Model Family Module Address Module Utilities Rack Module Messaging Prem morniemae P 7 10 Scanning Module IP Address Global Data IP Address Subnetwork Mask Gateway Address SNMP Address Server IP Configuration 1 10 Scanning Bandwiat RO Scanner configuration Health Block x1 iw szw Device Control Block 4MD 4 Health Repetitive RD RD WR WR Slave IP Last value WR Fee Unit ID Timeout rate Master Slave Master Slave Description pekus y ms Object Indez length oem Object Indez lagih 10 qmm ZMW 0 Hold last yl x30 1024 a l zil S 5 X 9 Enter the following parameters Slave IP Address IP Address of the NX3A1T module Unit ID Not necessary for the NX3A1T module The default value of 255 can remain Health Timeout Timeout value measured in ms Can be any value for the NX3A1T module Repetitive Rate Update time of the NX3A1T in ms A value of zero will result in the fastest transfer of data between the NX3A1T and the NOE module A value other than zero must be in a multiple of 16 RD Master Object First destination address register where the data transmitted from the NX3AI1T will be located RD Slave Index Must be 0 RD Length Must be set to 20 The
28. ave and download the program to the ControlLogix rack 16 While online with the PLC right click on the Ethernet Bridge module and select Properties Click on the Port Configuration tab and modify the following fields Enable Bootp Unselected This will allow the data to be manually entered in the IP address and Domain Name fields IP Address 192 168 000 XXX must be the same as step 7 above Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 The Gateway Address Domain Name Primary DNS Server Address and Secondary DNS Server Addresses all remain unchanged 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 36 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module NX3A1P Hardware Overview Resolver Input Power Connector Resolver Status LED Profibus Selects Station Profibus Status LEDs Address Female Connector Profibus Connector The Nexus module uses a 9 pin female D sub connector to communicate with the Profibus network Station Address Selection The Nexus module has two rotary switches used to set the module s address on the network Any station from 0 to 99 can be selected Switch 1 sets the one digit and switch 2 sets the 10s digit of the address For example if the Nexus is to be installed at station 46 switch 1 would be set to 6 and switch 2 would be set to 4 Note changing the station address only takes affect at power up Changing the
29. can be selected Switch 1 sets the one digit and switch 2 sets the 10s digit of the address For example if the Nexus is to be installed at node 46 switch 1 would be set to 6 and switch 2 would be set to 4 Note changing the node address only takes affect at power up Changing the address while power is applied to the Nexus module will generate a minor fault Throughput Time The NX3A1C has a typical throughput time of 100us from input to output The maximum throughput time from input to output is 200us Network Update Time The NX3AI1C has a minimum network update time of Sms Note A ControlLogix system using ControlNet will require 22 input words The first two words will always be zero and the module Status Word will be located in word 2 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 28 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module ControlNet Status LEDs The following table describes the function of the four network status LEDs LED Number Name LED Pattern Function Channel Solid Green Channel Operating Correctly B status Flashing Red Off Channel Disconnected from Network Channel A status Solid Off Solid Green Flashing Red Off Solid Off Channel Disabled Channel Operating Correctly Channel Disconnected from Network Channel Disabled Network Card is communicating with Nexus Network Card is not commun
30. cer cable it must be done in a grounded junction box When splicing treat the shield as a signal carrying conductor Do not connect the shield to earth ground at the junction box or transducer If your transducer cable has individually shielded pairs then ideally the shields in the cable are also kept isolated from each other in the junction box as well 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 5 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com m VP i ei 1 NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Compatible Transducers This unit is compatible with any AMCI single resolver based transducer including the HT 20 series the H25 XX series and the HT 20 X series The use of other transducers may also be supported with the use of AMCI RM reference modules Please visit our website www amci com for more information on these resolver transducers Click on www amci com resolvers asp for a direct link to the page containing the resolver information Mounting The NX3A1X can be panel mounted in two ways either on a DIN rail or panel mounted The mounting kit included with the unit contains two DIN brackets two panel brackets and four 8 screws needed to attach your choice of brackets to the NX3A1X Note that the enclosure is not sealed and the NX3A1X must be installed in an adequate enclosure to protect it from environmental contaminates Attaching the DIN Brackets The f
31. ch 67 7 1 0 When programming the Tach Decimal Point you enter 0 1 2 or 3 into your programming data This corresponds to a Tach Decimal Point Value of 1 10 100 or 1000 Physical Input Active State These sixteen bit values program the active state of the Physical Inputs When an Active State bit is set to its default value of zero the corresponding input works like a normally closed relay The input must have current flowing through it to be deactivated When an Active State bits is set to one the corresponding input works like a normally open contact The input must have current flowing through it to be activated Motion Detector ON OFF setpoints The NX3A1X has two motion detectors MD and MD2 which function as speed based limit switches You program a low speed setpoint and a high speed setpoint for each motion detector If the low speed setpoint is less than the high speed setpoint then the output will be on when the velocity is between the two setpoints and off at all other speeds If the low speed setpoint is greater than the high speed setpoint 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 11 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com m VP i ei 1 NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module then the output will be off when the velocity is between the two setpoints and on at all other speeds You can logically AND any limit switch output with the state of
32. ct an AMCI single resolver transducer to an NX3A1X module If you order a CTL x cable from AMCTI that is less than 100 feet long we ship a cable that is made from a Belden 9873 or equivalent If you order a CTL x cable that is over 100 feet we ship a cable made from a Belden 9730 or equivalent One end of the CTL x has a Bendix MS connector that mates with all AMCI single resolver transducers that have a connector The other end is pigtailed at the factory for easy connection to the MS 8 connector included with the NX3A1X The following table and wiring diagram show how to connect an AMCI resolver to a NX3A1X Function Shields S1 amp S2 RI R2 S4 S3 w Transducer d Connector i AMCI Part MS 46 BELDEN 9873 Cable Bandix For cable lengths greater than MS3106A16S 1S 100 30 meters use BELDEN 9730 e Transducer signals are low voltage and low power If you are using A B guidelines for cabling installation treat the transducer cable as a Category 2 cable The transducer cable can be installed in conduit along with other low power cabling such as communication cables and low power ac dc I O lines It cannot be installed in conduit with ac power lines or high power ac dc VO lines e The shield of the cable must be attached only to the NX3A1X To properly drain the noise away from the unit the chassis ground terminal of the three pin power terminal must be connected to your earth ground bus If you must splice the transdu
33. e CT 06786 page 35 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Setup Example AMCI NX3AI1E to Rockwell Automation 1756 ENET B module ea l NM p 11 With power removed use the dip switches to set the address of the NX3A1E Open an existing or create a new ControlLogix program From the project tree right click on I O configuration and select New Module From the Module Type list that appears select 1756 ENET B the 1756 Ethernet Bridge module Type a name for the Bridge module which must begin with a letter in the Name field Enter the slot number where the 1756 ENET B module is located in the ControlLogix rack In the Address Host Name field select the IP Address and enter the address 192 168 000 XXX where XXX can be a unique number between 1 and 254 Click the Finish button From the project tree right click on the 1756 ENET B module and select New Module Select ETHERNET MODULE Generic Ethernet Module from the list that appears and click on OK In the module properties that appear enter the following parameters Name Your Choice must begin with a letter Comm Format Data INT must be Data INT IP Address 192 168 000 X XX where XXX is the number entered on the DIP switches Assembly Instance Size Input 100 20 Output 150 40 Configuration 110 0 Click on Next Select the RPI time minimum 3ms Click on Finish S
34. e to reverse the count direction by switching the S2 S4 signal pair in the transducer cable Transducer Fault Latch A bit value that determines if a detected transducer fault is self clearing or latched Transducer faults can be caused by improper wiring electrical noise or a damaged transducer When the module detects a transducer fault it sets an error bit in the data it transmits over the network By default the NX3A1X latches the fault until it sees a clear error command It is also possible to program the NX3A1X to clear the fault message as soon as a working transducer has been attached The Limit Switch Outputs are always disabled when there is a transducer fault Resolver Type A bit value that determines if the NX3A1X will interface with either AMCI or Autotech resolvers By default the NX3A1X will interface with AMCI resolvers that have a transformation ratio of 0 95 Setting this bit will allow the NX3A1X to interface with Autotech resolvers that have a transformation ratio of 1 40 Scale Factor Sets the position resolution of the NX3A1X module It is programmable to any value between 2 and 8192 counts per turn 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 12 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Preset Value This parameter sets the value that the Machine Position will be set to when the Apply Preset command bit is set
35. e used to highlight important points WARNINGS tell you when people may be hurt or equipment may be damaged if the procedure is not followed properly CAUTIONS tell you when equipment may be damaged if the procedure is not followed properly No patent liability is assumed by AMCI with respect to use of information circuits equipment or software described in this manual The information contained within this manual is subject to change without notice UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL ADVANCED MICRO CONTROLS INC BE RESPONSIBLE OR LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OR LOSSES INCLUDING INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES ARISING FROM THE USE OF ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED WITHIN THIS MANUAL OR THE USE OF ANY PRODUCTS OR SERVICES REFERENCED HEREIN Standard Warranty ADVANCED MICRO CONTROLS INC warrants that all equipment manufactured by it will be free from defects under normal use in materials and workmanship for a period of 18 months Within this warranty period AMCI shall at its option repair or replace free of charge any equipment covered by this warranty which is returned shipping charges prepaid within one year from date of invoice and which upon examination proves to be defective in material or workmanship and not caused by accident misuse neglect alteration improper installation or improper testing The provisions of the STANDARD WARRANTY are the sole obligations of AMCI and excludes all other warranties expressed or implied
36. ecessary to use a programming cycle to change the force values Input register 0 bit 11 will be set to indicate that the module is in force mode Word 1 Force Outputs On Word 2 Force Outputs Off Word 3 Force Inputs On Word 4 Force Inputs Off Words 5 to 39 Not used should be considered don t cares Note 1 Force Off takes priority over Force On That is if both the Force Off and Force On bits are set than the output will be Off not On Note 2 It is not necessary to program the outputs before the force will take affect Note 3 Cycling power to the unit takes the module out of force mode Note 4 Transmitting any of the other programming blocks to the Nexus will take the unit out of force mode Note 5 Outputs that have been forced on will remain on even if the unit is in transducer fault 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 27 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Chapter 7 Network Connections ControlNet Hardware Overview Resolver Input 10 O3 Power 20 04 Connector Resolver Status LED Control Net Selects Node Control Net Connectors Status LEDs Address ControlNet Connectors The Nexus module has two BNC network connections labeled A and B Node Address Selection The Nexus module has two rotary switches used to set the module s address on the network Any node from 0 to 99
37. either motion detector but not both at the same time This disables the limit switch output unless the machine is running at a speed that is within the programmed range The motion detector setpoints are always programmed in RPM regardless of the values of the Tachometer Scalars The setpoints have a range of zero to 32 767 RPM How often the ON OFF state of the motion detectors are updated is based on the Tachometer Response parameter Like the tachometer they will update either every 120 mSec or 504 mSec Note If you are using the motion detectors to disable limit switch outputs and your machine accelerates to its final speed quickly you may have to change the Tachometer Response from its default of 504 mSec to 120 mSec This insures that the limit switches will be enabled as quickly as possible once the machine is running at operating speed Transducer Setup Parameters Apply Preset Setting the Apply Preset bit while programming the NX3A1X module will cause the Machine Position data to be changed to the Preset value that was previously programmed with the setup data The result of the Apply Preset operation is saved through power down Note Programming the setup data will undo the result of an Apply Preset operation Count Direction A bit value that sets the direction the transducer shaft must rotate to increment the position count It can be set to clockwise or counter clockwise with a default of clockwise Note that it is also possibl
38. erved O Reserved P O Network Update Time Steady Off Not Powered Not On Line Network Steady Red Critical link failure 2 Status Steady Green Link OK On Line Connected Flashing Red Connection Time Out Flashing Green On Line not connected The NX3A1D has a minimum network update time of 5ms 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 32 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Adding the NX3A1D to your network Before the NX3A1D can be attached to a network it must be added to the RSNetWorx for DeviceNet software The EDS and icon files are available in the Driver File Download section of our website www amci com The following procedure to add the EDS file to RSNetWorx assumes that you have already downloaded these files and un zipped them 1 With the power off use the dip switches on the front of the NX3A1D to set the node address and the baud rate 2 Start RSNetWorx for DeviceNet 3 Inthe RSNetWorx program click on Tools in the menu bar 4 Click on EDS Wizard from the pull down menu that appears 5 Click on Next gt in the window that appears 6 Select Register an EDS file s and click on Next gt 7 Select Register and EDS file 8 Click on Choose File and navigate to the folder where you placed the un zipped EDS and icon files 9 Double click on NX3A1D_r01 eds file 10 Click on Next gt
39. escription of these output setup words is shown below Bit 15 Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit Bit 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 Ol 00 SUIGNV ALUA apow dnoip Motion ANDing Output Control Type Bits Output Type Bit 1 Bit 0 Function 0 0 Output not used 0 1 Pulse Output Timed Output 1 0 Starts timing only after the input is active This does not include the group mode enable bit 1 1 Normal Output Motion ANDing Bit 14 Bit 13 Function 0 0 No Motion ANDing 0 1 Motion ANDing 1 1 0 Motion ANDing 2 1 1 Reserved for future use bit 15 In Group Mode only this bit is set for Output Enable ANDing by input and reset for no ANDing In group mode enable ANDed timed outputs start timing regardless of the state of the enable input This bit is a don t care in independent mode Output Programming Notes Because most PLCs do not support numbers with decimal points in them the Speed Compensation value entered will appear to be ten times the desired value For example a Speed Compensation value of 5 2ms would be entered as 52 When programming a Timed Output the dwell time has a range of 1 to 9999 for 1ms to 9999ms and the On Off setpoints have a range of 0 to Scale Factor 1 Pulsed outputs have two additional parameters The T
40. etting the Advance to a negative value will force the output to turn on later in the cycle Because most PLCs do not support numbers with decimal points in them the Speed Compensation value entered will appear to be ten times the desired value For example a Speed Compensation value of 5 2ms would be entered as 52 Motion ANDing Both motion detectors are available in Independent Mode You can disable a limit switch output by ANDing it with either of the two motion detectors This prevents the output from firing until the machine is running within the speed range programmed into the motion detector 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 15 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Physical Limit Switch Disable Inputs A feature not available in Group Mode is the Physical LS Disable Inputs While in Independent Mode each output can be disabled by the corresponding Physical input That is each Output is ANDed with each Input Output 1 is attached to Input 1 Output 2 to Input 2 etc The outputs will not fire unless the corresponding Physical input is active By default this feature is automatically disabled If you leave the Physical Input Active State parameters to their default values of zero the inputs will act like normally closed relays If you do not use the input the outputs will then fire normally While in Group Mode a si
41. every output tied to the corresponding LS Enable Input will only fire if the LS Enable Input is active The second of the inputs is the First Cycle Input This input only applies to groups operating in Modes 5 or 6 The purpose of the First Cycle Input is to enable the group outputs to fire on the first machine cycle if other conditions are also met Its use is fully described below in the Mode 5 section of this chapter Note In group modes 4 5 and 6 the inputs will be acted on only if the position data is scanned between the programmed group channel s On and Off points If the resolver position data passes through the group channel in less than 1ms the input may not be detected 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 16 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com m VP i ei 1 NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Each Group has its own dedicated input That is Group 1 is always controlled by Input 1 Group 2 by Input 2 etc The table below lists the input numbers for all of the Groups LS Enable and First Cycle Inputs Physical Input Group 1 Input 1 Group 2 Input 2 Group 3 Input 3 Group 4 Input 4 Group 5 Input 5 Group 6 Input 6 LS Enable Input 7 First Cycle Input 8 Not used in 9 to 16 Group Mode Mode 0 When a group is placed in Mode 0 its outputs will function as normal limit switches Inputs assigned to the gr
42. ht click on the network associated with the 140 NOE 771 01 module and select OPEN from the window that appears Click on the down arrow on the field just below where it asks you to Please choose a Network Select the network that was created above Save and build the project and download it to the PLC If the NX3A1T is powered up and attached to the network network LED 3 the upper right network status LED should now be flashing and network LED 4 the lower right network status LED should now be on solid Specification Revision History Version 0 0 was released on 10 29 04 This version combined all four of the network options into one document Expanded descriptions of the various programmable parameters were also added Version 0 1 was released on 4 28 05 This version added a note to the functionality of ControlNet LED 3 Version 1 0 was released on 7 14 06 This version added mounting information module specifications relay output wiring and Modbus TCP IP connections File NX3A1X_rev_1 0 Date 7 14 06 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 44 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com
43. icating with Nexus Incorrectly Configured Network Possible causes are incorrect Node Number of I O words or Comm format Network Card is waiting for initialization Module is initialized and operating correctly Minor Fault For example Node address changed Major Fault module must be restarted Solid Green Off Module 3 Owned Solid Red Flashing Green 4 Module Solid Green Status Flashing Red Solid Red Note If the Nexus module is removed from the Network than both LEDs 1 and 2 will flash RED Quick Start Guide AMCI Nexus to ControlLogix With the power off use the rotary switches on the Nexus to select the desired node address Connect the Nexus to the ControlNet using a ControlNet Tap to coax media Either the A or B port can be used depending on how your network is configured Apply power to the Nexus unit Start RSLogix 5000 Start RSLinx and establish communications to the ControlLogix system Configure the ControlLogix hardware system processor and discrete I O If it is not already present also add the ControlNet adapter 1756 CNB R module to the system Right click on the 1756 CNB R module and Click on New Module 8 Define the NX3A1X as a generic CONTROLNET MODULE Click on OK and define the properties as follows Ne DN GiB Ge Name Your Choice Description Your Choice Comm Format Data INT must be Data_INT Node Set it to the same value as the Node address on the NX3A1X Assemb
44. iew Input poe 8 Relay Outputs Connection to additional Connector Relay Board ge Input Status Resolver LEDs Input Power Connector Resolver Status LED Network Status and Interface See the Network installation guides at the end of the specifications not used Resolver Status LED LED Pattern Resolver OK flashing green Clearable Transducer Fault flashing red Non Clearable Transducer Fault Module Fault Power Requirements Power Connector Pin Function 10 to 30Vdc Note The Chassis Ground Pin is connected to the NX3A1X s body and MUST be connected to your earth ground bus for proper module operation The Nexus Module requires exactly 200mA 24Vdc to operate If the reference voltage pins are shorted together the unit will draw 300mA 24Vdc Even though the unit will operate within a voltage range of 10 to 30Vdc it is recommended that the unit be powered with a supply that is within the operating range of the relays The Opto 22 ODC 24 have an operating range of 18 to 30Vdc Dimensions Length 10 inches Width 4 inches not including Network Connectors and Height 4 75 inches including relays 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 4 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com AMC NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Wiring A CTL x cable where x is the length in feet is used to conne
45. ly Instance 100 Input 22 for the NX3A1C Assembly Instance 150 Output 40 for the NX3A1C Assembly Instance 110 Config 0 for the NX3A1C 9 Click on Next gt 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com page 29 m VP i ei 1 NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module 10 Define the RPI The minimum value is 5 0ms however the value may be set higher 11 Click Finish 12 Save and Download the file to the Processor 13 Start RSNetworx for ControlNet and either open an existing project or create a new one 14 If this is the first time using the NX3AI1C register the appropriate EDS and icon files These files are available from AMCI s website www AMCI com 15 Go Online RSNetWorx will scan the ControlNet network and should discover the NX3A1C 16 Click on the Enable Edits checkbox and then save the project At this point the 1756 CNB R should be communicating steady green LED and the top right LED ControlNet Status LED 3 for the NEXUS communication should be on Go online to the ControlLogix processor Select the Logic menu followed by Monitor Tags The data associated with the NX3A1X is available under the name you chose when configuring it Quick Start Guide AMCI Nexus to PLC 5 1 With the power off use the rotary switches on the Nexus to select the desired node address Connect the Nexus to the Contr
46. lymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 30 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module 12 If needed set the Output Size and Output Address of the Data Output File This file resides in the PLC 5 and is used by all of the ControlNet Nodes Therefore it must be large enough to hold all of the output data on the network The number of words that the NX3AI1C receives from the PLC S is shown below 40 Output words for the NX3A1C 13 Set the Request Packet Interval time This has a minimum acceptable value of five milliseconds but can be set higher 14 Click OK to close the Connection Properties window In the Scanlist Configuration window save the changes and close the window 15 Go Online 16 Verify that the PLC is in Program Mode 17 Click on Network in the toolbar select Download to Network from the pull down menu that appears After the download is complete the Nexus unit should be communicating with the PLC NX3A1D Hardware Overview Resolver Input Power Connector Resolver Status DeviceNet LED Network Switches for Node Switch 1 Connector Status LEDs Address and Baud Rate DeviceNet Connector The 5 pin DeviceNet Connector has the following wiring Pin Number Function Standard Wire Color 1 24Vdc Red 2 Can High White 3 Shields Bare 4 Can Low Blue 5 Common Black 20 Gear Drive
47. nd the metal relay board case When a relay board is panel mounted the case is usually connected to chassis ground through the mounting hardware If you believe that the ground is insufficient then run a heavy gauge wire from the Chassis GND terminal to your ground bus RB 8 Sink Source Inputs The inputs on the additional RB 8 relay board do not have any function Compatible Relays Every output requires a solid state relay These relays are fused protected and have a retaining screw and indicator LED These relays are available from AMCI under the following part numbers Output Voltage Rated Current KD 6 3 to 60Vdc 3Adc KA 3 120Vac 3Aac 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 9 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com m VP i ei 1 NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Chapter 2 Programmable Parameters The NX3A1X module is programmed from the Output Registers assigned to the network The module is setup by setting its Programmable Parameters The programmable parameters are broken down as follows gt Module Operation Parameters These functions allow the PLC to directly control the functions of the Groups and the Limit Switch Outputs gt Module Setup Parameters Parameters that set the modules mode of operation such as the active state of the physical inputs parameters that scale the tachometer data and parameters th
48. ne cycle only when the group s input is active in the range between the group channel s On and Off points The outputs will be active only when the resolver s shaft is turning or if the first cycle input is active The outputs will turn off after there is no change in position for either 504ms or 120ms depending on how the tachometer response parameter is set The cycle ends when either the group channel On or Off setpoint is reached at which point the outputs turn off Mode 6 Mode 6 is similar to mode 5 except that the outputs will be disabled when the group s position data rolls over to zero 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 14 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com m VP i ei 1 NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Group Channel ON OFF Setpoints Each Group has an internal limit switch called the Group Channel Its use is dependent on the groups Operating Mode It is typically used either to enable or disable the group s inputs and outputs The state of the Group Channel is only used internally by the group Group Offset Preset Value Each group has an offset preset value to adjust the machine position for the group In Operating Modes 0 3 4 5 and 6 this value acts as a position offset In Operating Modes 1 and 2 this value acts as a preset These values do not affect the Machine Offset that adjusts the position value reported over the
49. ngle input per group can be used to disable the outputs assigned to the group Chapter 4 GROUP MODE OPERATIONS When To Use Group Mode You should use Group Mode when you want to control multiple Limit Switch outputs from a single input The Group Mode functions allow you to fire the outputs only after a product has been detected or only if a product has been detected while it is in the correct location In addition to all of the features available in Independent Mode Limit Switch Output Type Speed Compensation and Motion ANDing the following features are also available in Group mode Assigning Limit Outputs to Groups Each Group has an Output Quantity parameter This parameter defines the number of outputs assigned to the group Outputs are assigned in consecutive order The maximum number of outputs per group is sixteen When operating the NX3A1X module in Group Mode you must assign an output to a group before using it The module will give you an error if you try to program Limit Switch Parameters for a limit switch output that is not assigned to a group Group Inputs Each of the six groups has a dedicated input The Operating Mode assigned to the group defines the function of the input When the NX3A1X module is in Group Mode there are also two additional inputs available The first is the LS Enable Input Any output can be tied to the LS Enable Input The output is tied to the LS Enable Input with an ANDing function That is to say
50. nication 4 Click on the H symbol next to Networks to show the available networks 5 If you are creating a new network for the NX3AIT right click on Networks and select New Network from the window that appears If you are adding the NX3A IT to an existing network ignore this step Click on the down arrow to the right of the List of available Networks field and select Ethernet from the drop down menu that appears Type the new networks name in the Change Name field Click on OK to create the new network 6 Right click on the existing network and select open from the window that appears The following window will appear w Ethernet_1 Module Address Module Utilities Rack Module juno Messacing a YES X 10 Scanning Module IP Address NO X Global Data IP Address Subnetwork Mask Gateway Address NO SNMP Model Family NO v Address Server IP Configuration 10 Scanning Bandwidth IP Address Configuration IP address 192 68 0 2 Subnetwork mask 255 255 255 0 Gateway address 0 0 0 0 From aserver WEB Configuration Ethernet configuration Ethernet Il 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 42 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com m VP i ei 1 NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module 7 Enter the following parameters Module Family TCP IP 10 100 Regular Connection Module Address Loc
51. olNet using a ControlNet Tap to coax media Either the A or B port can be used depending on how your network is configured 3 Apply power to the Nexus unit 4 Start RSNetworx If this is the first time using the NX3A1X register the appropriate EDS and icon files These files are available from AMCI s website www AMCLcom 5 From RSNetworx for ControlNet go Online After browsing the network the NX3A1C will appear as an Extra Device at the node selected by the Nexus rotary switches 6 Click the Enable Edits checkbox and choose Use online data upload Click OK At this point you can right click on the NX3A1C icon and select Properties from the pop up menu In the properties window you can change the name associated with the unit and add a description Go Offline Click the Enable Edits checkbox Right Click on the PLC 5 icon and click on Scanlist Configuration in the pop up menu 0 In the Device Name column right click on the name of the Nexus unit and click on Insert Connection in the pop up menu The Connection Properties window will appear on the screen 11 If needed set the Input Size and Input Address of the Data Input File This file resides in the PLC 5 and is used by all of the ControlNet nodes Therefore it must be large enough to hold all of the input data on the network The number of words that the NX3AI1C transfers to the PLC 5 is shown below Ee OCR 20 Input words for the NX3A1C 20 Gear Drive P
52. ollowing figure shows how to install the DIN brackets so that the NX3A1X can be mounted on EN 50 022 or EN 50 035 rail Note that the bottom view of the unit is shown The rear view is similar and the brackets are installed in the same fashion 1 Remove a DIN bracket two 8 screws and two 3 lock washers trom the mounting kit bag 2 Slide the DIN bracket onto the unit 3 3 install the two 28 screws and lock washers to secure the bracket on the unit 4 Repeat on the other side BOTTOM VEW OF Nx2440 INCOMPLETE BACK VIEW IS SIMILAR DIN Bractet 5 Screws and Lochwashers 2 pisces Attaching the Panel Brackets The following figure shows how to install the panel brackets so that the NX3A1X can be securely mounted to an enclosure Note that the bottom view of the unit is shown The rear view is similar and the brackets are installed in the same fashion 1 Remove a panel bracket two 3 screws and two 6 lock washers from the mounting kit bag 2 Position the panel bracket onto the unit r 3 Install the two S6 screws and lock washers to eee secure the bracket to the unit BOTTOM VIEW OF NX2AAC INCOMPLETE 4 Repeat on the omer skie BACK VIEW IS SIMILIAR SIDE EW OF PANEL BRACKET INSTALLATION i Pane Sractet 8 Screws and Loctwashers 2 pisces 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 6 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com m VP i ei 1 NX3A1
53. onding dedicated input that can be used to disable the output Limit Switch ON OFF Setpoints Limit Switch Setpoints are a pair of position values at which the outputs turns on and off The limit switch is on when the position value is between the two setpoints Setpoints can be programmed to any value between 0 and Scale Factor 1 Normal Limit Switch Eight pairs of ON OFF setpoints that give you the ability to turn the output on and off eight times per cycle Pulse Limit Switch One ON OFF setpoint pair that sets the leading edge of the pulse train and the trailing edge of the pulse train Two additional parameters Total Number of Pulses and Pulse Duration must also be programmed The Total Number of Pulses is the number of pulses in the train The Pulse Duration is the number of counts that each pulse is On The difference between the ON and OFF setpoints must be greater than or equal to Total Number of Pulses Pulse Duration Total Number of Pulses 1 Timed Limit Switch One ON OFF setpoint pair that sets the ON position and OFF position of the limit A third parameter sets the amount of time the output is on Usually the output will turn on at the ON setpoint and remain on for the specified length of time However if the OFF setpoint is reached before the timer times out the output turns off immediately The maximum length of time an output can be on is 9 999 seconds All 16 outputs of the NX3A1X can be programmed as
54. otal Number of Pulses is the number of pulses in the train The Pulse Duration is the number of counts that each pulse is On When programming a Pulsed Output the difference between the On and Off setpoints must be greater than or equal to Total Number of Pulses Pulse Duration Total Number of Pulses 1 Also the range of the On and Off setpoints is 0 to Scale Factor 1 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 26 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Increment Decrement Programming Block Words 1 to 39 Word 1 control bits Bit 0 set to change on setpoint Bit 1 set to change off setpoint Bit 2 reset to increment setpoint set to decrement setpoint Bits 3 to 15 reserved must be reset to zero Word 2 Increment Decrement Limit Switch Number range 1 to 16 Word 3 Increment Decrement Setpoint Number range 1 to 9 if the value equals 9 than all of the on off setpoints will be incremented or decremented Words 4 to 39 Not used These words should be don t cares Note The Increment Decrement function cannot be used on outputs that have not been programmed Force Function Programming Block Words 1 to 39 The force function works differently than the other programming blocks Once the output registers are in force mode any changes to the data will be acted on immediately That is it will not be n
55. oup are not used and the Group Channel need not be programmed Outputs in the group can still be conditioned by tying them to the LS Enable Input and or either of the two motion detectors The outputs assigned to the group will cycle their outputs once per transducer rotation The group also has a Group Offset parameter that can be used to make the Group Position different from the Machine Position If the Group Offset equals zero then the Group Position will equal the Machine Position Mode 1 When a group is placed in Mode 1 its outputs will function as normal limit switches Outputs in the group can be conditioned by tying them to the LS Enable Input and or either of the two motion detectors The difference between Mode 1 and Mode 0 is that you can use the Group Input to Apply a Preset to the Group Position Typically the Group Input is tied to a sensor that detects a registration mark on the machine or a product When the mark is sensed the Group Position is preset to the value programmed in the Group Preset parameter This synchronizes the outputs in the group to the registration mark or the product The position can be preset to any value between zero and Scale Factor 1 Any transitions of the Group Input are ignored until either of the Group Channel s On Off setpoints are reached Mode 2 Mode 2 is very similar in operation to Mode 1 The only difference between the two Operating Modes is that the outputs in Mode 2 are normally disabled The G
56. ponse does not affect the update time of the resolver s position data Module Type A bit value that sets whether the NX3A1X will be used in Independent Mode or in Group Mode While in Independent Mode each output is independent of the others and has a corresponding input that is ANDed with the output When in Group Mode the outputs are combined into groups The NX3A1X module has a maximum of six groups Each group is assigned an Operating Mode and an Input that controls how the outputs fire Tachometer Scalars The NX3A1X module allows you to scale the tachometer value reported to the processor Therefore you can have the NX3A1X report a tachometer value scaled to boxes per minute inches per minute or any other meaningful value instead of the default revolutions per minute The tachometer is scaled with three values Tach Multiplier Tach Divisor and Tach Decimal Point The tachometer reports the rounded off integer value of the equation Speed RPM Tach Multiplier Tach Divisor Tach Decimal Point The Tach Multiplier can be any integer between 0 and 1 100 The Tach Divisor can be any integer between and 63 The Tach Decimal Point can be 1 10 100 or 1000 As an example assume a speed of 100 RPM a multiplier of 2 a divisor of 3 The table below shows the different Tachometer values based on the Tach Decimal Point value Decimal Point Value 1 10 100 1000 Calculated Tach 66 67 6 67 0 67 0 067 Reported Ta
57. pter 2 10 Module Operation Parameters 10 Module Setup Parameters 11 Transducer Setup Parameters 12 Limit Switch Parameters 13 Group Setup Parameters 14 Independent Mode Operations Chapter 3 15 Group Mode Operations Chapter 4 16 Group Inputs 16 Group Modes 17 Input Registers amp Data Chapter 5 19 Output Registers amp Data Chapter 6 22 Setup Programming Block 23 Group Programming Block 24 Output Programming Block 25 Increment Decrement Programming Block 27 Force Programming Block 27 Network Connections Chapter 7 28 NX3A 1C ControlNet Connections 28 NX3A1D DeviceNet Connections 31 NX3A1E Ethernet Connections 34 NX3AI1P Profibus Connections 37 NX31AT Modbus TCP IP 40 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 2 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com m VP i ei 1 NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module General Information Important User Information The products and application data described in this manual are useful in a wide variety of different applications Therefore the user and others responsible for applying these products described herein are responsible for determining the acceptability for each application While efforts have been made to provide accurate information within this manual AMCI assumes no responsibility for the application or the completeness of the information contained herein Throughout this manual the following two notices ar
58. r Bit 2 set when Limit Switch data is invalid see input registers 14 to 16 for a detailed description of the error Bit 3 set when Increment Decrement Output Number is invalid range 1 to 16 Also set if any of the unused bits are set in the control word are set if neither the increment or decrement setpoint bits are selected or if you try to increment or decrement an output that has not yet been programmed Bit 4 set when the Increment Decrement Setpoint Number is invalid range 1 to 9 9 programs all of the on off setpoints if you try to increment an on setpoint past the off setpoint or vice versa or if you try to increment or decrement a setpoint that has not been programmed 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 19 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com Word 1 Word 2 Word 3 Word 4 Word 5 Word 6 NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Bit 5 set when Message Ignored Error generated by trying to program the module when a programming error exists This bit will also be set when Setup Word 12 is not equal to zero Bit 6 set when Module Fault generated if the NX3A1X fails its power up test This bit will also be set if there is no reference voltage present Bit 7 set when Transducer Fault If the fault is clearable the position data will be updated the velocity data will be zero and the outputs will be disabled Bit 8 MD1 bit
59. r Set if the Scale Factor is outside of the range of 2 to 8192 Bit 1 Preset Value Error Set if the Preset Value is outside of the range of 0 to SF 1 Bit 2 reserved will always be zero Bit 3 Motion Detect 1 Error Set if one or both Motion Detector 1 setpoints are outside the range of 0 to 32 767 or if the setpoints are equal but not zero Bit 4 Motion Detect 2 Error Set if one or both Motion Detector 2 setpoints are outside the range of 0 to 32 767 or if the setpoints are equal but not zero Bit 5 Tachometer Scalars Errors Set if the Tachometer Multiplier Tachometer Divisor or Tachometer Decimal Point parameters are outside of their programmable ranges The bit will also be set if the Tachometer Multiplier 0 and the Tachometer Divisor 0 Bits 6 to 14 Reserved will always set to zero Bit 15 Setup Command Word Error Set if one or more of the reserved bits in the setup command word are set to 1 during a setup programming cycle Group Programming Errors Bit 0 Group Offset Preset Error Set if the Group Offset Preset value is outside of the range of 0 to SF 1 Bit 1 Group Programming Error Set if the output quantity or operating mode parameter is invalid Bit 2 Group Channel Setpoint Error Set when one or both of the group channel setpoints are outside of the range of 0 to SF 1 or if both setpoints are equal but not zero Bits 3 to 14 Reserved will always be set to zero 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Indus
60. rd Function 0 Module Status see description below 1 Machine Position Data Note A ControlLogix system using ControlNet will require Resolver Velocity Data default units of RPM The 22 input words The first two 2 Velocity Data will be zero if there is a clearable transducer words will always be zero fault and the Module Status Word Limit Switch Output Status will be located in word 2 bit 0 output 1 bit 1 output 2 bit 15 output 16 Input Status bit 0 input 1 bit 1 input 2 bit 15 input 16 Setup Programming Errors see description below Group Number with error 4 5 6 Group Programming Errors see description below 7 8 Group 1 position data Zero if the group is not used 9 Group 2position data Zero if the group is not used 10 Group 3position data Zero if the group is not used 11 Group 4position data Zero if the group is not used 12 Group 5position data Zero if the group is not used 13 Group 6position data Zero if the group is not used 14 Output Programming Errors see description below 15 Output Number with error 16 Output Setpoint Number with error 17 Reserved 18 Reserved 19 Reserved Word 0 Module Status Bit 0 set when setup data is invalid see input register 5 for a detailed description of the error Bit 1 set when group data is invalid see input registers 6 and 7 for a detailed description of the erro
61. ror message Group Operating Mode This parameter specifies the groups Operating Mode Seven different modes are presently available Mode 0 Outputs operating in Mode 0 function as a simple limit switch and are not affected by the input terminal or group channel Mode 1 Outputs operating in Mode 1 are always enabled to turn on at their programmed setpoints When the group input is activated the group s position is preset to the group s preset value The input is ignored until the group control position is reached The input must transition from 0 to 1 after the group control position is reached Mode 2 Outputs operating in Mode 2 are disabled until the group input is activated at which time the group s position is preset to the preset value The outputs will be active until the group control position is reached The input is ignored until the group control position is reached The input must transition from 0 to 1 after the group control position is reached Mode 3 Outputs operating in Mode 3 can be active only when the group control input is active The group channel On Off points are not used in mode 3 Mode 4 Outputs operating in Mode 4 will be active for one cycle only when the group s input transitions from 0 to 1 between the group channel s On and Off points The cycle ends when either the group channel On or Off point is reached at which point the outputs turn off Mode 5 Outputs operating in Mode 5 will be active for o
62. roup Input is used to preset the Group Position to the value stored in the Group Preset parameter As in mode 1 the group position can be preset to any value between zero and Scale Factor 1 When the Group Position is preset the outputs are enabled and the Group Input disabled until the dwell in the Group Channel is reached Outputs in the group can be further conditioned by tying them to the LS Enable Input and or either of the two motion detectors Typically the Group Input is tied to a sensor that detects the presence of product When the product is sensed the group outputs are synchronized to the product and are allowed to fire If a product is not present on the next transducer rotation the outputs will not fire again 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 17 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com IEVP i n AMI NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Mode 3 When a group is placed in Mode 3 the Group Input is used to enable the outputs in the group The Group Channel has no affect and need not be programmed The Group Input is typically tied to a sensor that detects the presence of material The outputs will only fire when material is present Outputs in the group can be further conditioned by tying them to the LS Enable Input and or either of the two motion detectors The outputs assigned to the group will cycle their outputs once per transducer rotation The g
63. roup has a Group Offset that can be used to make the Group Position different from the Machine Position If the Group Offset equals zero then the Group Position will equal the Machine Position Mode 4 When a group is placed in Mode 4 the Group Input is used to enable the outputs for one cycle The positive transition inactive state to active on the Group Input must occur between the programmed Group On and Off Channel Setpoints in order for the outputs to be enabled The outputs are enabled until the dwell on the Group Channel is again reached The Group Input is typically tied to a sensor that detects the presence of material The outputs will then only fire when material is present and correctly positioned Outputs in the group can be further conditioned by tying them to the LS Enable Input and or either of the two motion detectors The outputs assigned to the group will cycle their outputs once per transducer rotation The group has a Group Offset that can be used to make the Group Position different from the Machine Position If the Group Offset equals zero then the Group Position will equal the Machine Position Mode 5 When a group is placed in Mode 5 the Group Input is used to enable the outputs for one cycle In Mode 4 a positive transition on the Group Input must occur between the Group Channels On and Off setpoints in order for the outputs to be enabled In Mode 5 the outputs are enabled if the Group Input is active at any time between
64. rt of the SST PFB SLC module With the power off use the rotary switches on the Nexus unit to select the desired station address The left switch sets the 1s digit and the right switch sets the 10s digit of the station address Attach the Nexus unit to the Profibus network Apply power to the Nexus unit Start the SST Profibus Configuration software Current Version 1 9 Either create a new or open an existing network If it has not already present register the Nexus units GSD file Click on Library in the toolbar and then select Add GSD file Choose the directory where the GSD file is located and then select the AnyBPRfB file When registered this module will appear under Slaves as HMS Fieldbus Systems AB ANYBUS S PDP 10 If SST PBF SLC module is not already present click on Masters Click and drag the Master Rev 1 4 into the network Right click on it and configure it according to your system s requirements 11 Under slaves click and drag the ANYBUS S PDP module into the network The setup window will appear e Under the General tab set the station number to match the station number set by the rotary switches on the Nexus unit e Click on the Modules tab and then click on Add The NX3A1P must be set for 20 input words and 40 output words If a different number of words is programmed Network LED 3 will flash indicating an Error in Configuration The input words can be located in either the Input Image table or in
65. set when the transducer s velocity in RPM is within the range programmed into Motion Detector 1 Bit 9 MD2 bit set when the transducer s velocity in RPM is within the range programmed into Motion Detector 2 Bit 10 Tachometer Overflow set when the scaled tachometer value in input register 2 exceeds 32 767 Bit 11 Set when the output registers are being used to force the outputs and inputs on and off Bit 12 Command Error Set when more than one of the bits 1 to 5 are set if reserved bits 6 to 12 are set during a programming cycle or if you try to program groups when the module is operating in independent mode Bit 13 reserved always equal to zero Bit 14 Mode status bit 0 independent mode 1 group mode Bit 15 Acknowledge bit Set when the NX3A1X module sees that the Transmit bit in output register 0 is set Machine Position The position data is reported if there is a clearable transducer fault Scaled Resolver Velocity Data The velocity data will be zero if there is a clearable transducer fault Limit Switch Output Status bit 0 output 1 bit 1 output 2 bit 15 output 16 Input Status bit 0 input 1 bit 1 input 2 bit 15 input 16 If the input is configured to be active high than these bits will be on when the input is receiving power If the input is configured to be active low than these bits will be on when the input is not receiving power Setup Programming Errors Bit 0 Scale Factor Erro
66. ss Switch 8 the left most switch is the least significant bit and switch 1 the right most switch is the most significant bit The address is programmed using the following procedure 1 Determine the address of the NX3A1E It can be any unused address between 1 and 254 Convert the address to a binary number A value of 50 will be 0011 0010 3 Enter the address on the dip switches Continuing the above example switches 8 6 5 2 and 1 will be off down and switches 7 4 and 3 will be on up Ethernet Status LEDs LED Name LED Pattern Function Number Steady Off The module has no power or no IP address has been assigned Steady Green The module has at least one established Ethernet IP connection Network Flashing Green There are no Ethernet IP connections established to the module Status Flashing Red One or more of the connections in which this module is the target has timed out Steady Red The module has detected that its IP address is already in use Flashing Green Red The module is performing a power on self test Steady Off No Power Steady Green The module is operating correctly 2 Module Flashing Green The module has not been initialized Status Flashing Red A minor recoverable fault has been detected Steady Red A major internal error has been detected Flashing Green Red The module is performing a power on self test ed a LED transmitted Se eee network 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryvill
67. the M1 file however all 20 input words must be located in one file The 40 output words must be located in the MO file e Click on Input 32 Byte 16 word and then on OK e Click on the SLC Address tab and then select the Input Type either I or M1 and the offset value that is where in the I or M1 table the data begins It is important not to leave gaps between an existing Profibus module and the data used by the Nexus unit 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 38 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com AMC NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Again click on the Modules tab and click on Add e Click on Input 8 Byte 4 word and then on OK e Click on the SLC Address tab and then select the Input Type to be the same as was selected above Set the offset value to the value assigned to the value assigned above plus 16 e Again click on the Modules tab and click on Add e Click on Output 64 Byte 32 word and then on OK e Click on the SLC Address tab and then select the Output Type to be MO and then select an offset value As before it is important not to leave gaps between an existing Profibus module and the data used by the Nexus unit e Again click on the Modules tab and click on Add e Click on Output 16 Byte 8 word and then on OK e Click on the SLC Address tab and then select the Output Type to be MO Set the offset value to the value assigned to the 6
68. timed output are outside of the range of 0 to SF 1 Reserved will always be equal to zero Pulsed Output Error Set if there is an error with one or more of the pulsed output parameter The difference between the leading and trailing edge setpoints must be greater than Pulse Quantity On count Pulse Quantity 1 This bit will also be set if the on off setpoints of the pulsed outputs are outside of the range of 0 to SF 1 Output Quantity Programming Error This bit will be set if you try to program more than two outputs at a time in Output Programming Block word 1 if no outputs are selected in word 1 or if you try to program outputs not assigned to a group Reserved will always be equal to zero Limit Switch Disabled Set to 1 when the outputs are disabled because the outputs have not been programmed if there is a transducer fault or if the outputs have been disabled by the disable output command The outputs will also be disabled and this bit set after either the Setup or the Group data have been programmed Bits 9 to 14 Reserved will always be equal to zero Bit 15 Limit Switch Command Word Error Set under the following three conditions 1 Set when one or more of the reserved bits in the output command word are set to 1 during a group programming cycle 2 Set if you try to use both motion detect ANDing on a single output 3 When the module is used in group mode this bit is set if you attempt to program a
69. to the NX3A1X have a debounce time of Oms and are scanned every Ims However if the inputs will be scanned every 100ps if the NX3A1X is operating in Group Modes 1 or 2 In Independent Mode each input is ANDed with each output That is input lis ANDed with output 1 input 2 is ANDed with output 2 input 16 is ANDed with output 16 In group mode the inputs have the following functions Input Function 1 Group 1 Control 2 Group 2 Control 3 Group 3 Control 4 Group 4 Control 5 Group 5 Control 6 Group 6 Control 7 Limit Switch Enable Input 8 First Cycle Input 9 to 16 Not used in Group Mode Input Status LEDs The Nexus unit has 16 inputs that are divided into two groups each with its own common Depending on what is connected to the common the inputs can be either sinking or sourcing Common Connection Input Type LED color when e active DC voltage Relay Output Wiring Each Relay output on both the NX2A1X and the external RB 8 relay board has two terminals One is labeled and the other that is unlabeled Connect your power supply to the terminal and your load to the unlabeled terminal 1 2 lt Output Number Power Load Supply COM 20 Gear Drive Plymouth Industrial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 8 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Relay Board Connections An additional
70. trial Park Terryville CT 06786 page 20 Tel 860 585 1254 Fax 860 584 1973 E mail sales amci com NX3A1X Specifications Rev 1 0 Networked Resolver PLS Module Bit 15 Group Command Word Error Set when one or more of the reserved bits in the group command word are set to 1 during a group programming cycle Word 7 Group Number with error If any of the bits 0 to 2 are set in input register 6 than this word will indicate which group 1 to 6 has the programming error Word 8 Group 1 position data Word 9 Group 2 position data Word 10 Group 3 position data Word 11 Group 4 position data Word 12 Group 5 position data Word 13 Group 6 position data Word 14 Output Programming Errors Bit 0 Bit 1 Bit 2 Bit 3 Bit 4 Bit 5 Bit 6 Bit 7 Bit 8 On Setpoint Error Set when a Limit Switch ON Setpoint is outside of the range of 0 to SF 1 Input registers 15 and 16 will report which output and setpoint have the error Off Setpoint Error Set when a Limit Switch OFF Setpoint is outside of the range of 0 to SF 1 or if the on and off setpoints are equal but not zero Input registers 15 and 16 will report which output and setpoint have the error Advance Error Set when an advance value is outside of the range of 999 Input register 15 will report which output has the error Timed Output Error Set when a timed output range is outside of the range of 1 to 9999 or if the on off setpoints of a

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