Afag aflex 150 qc Product guide

Flexible feeding system
aflex 150 qc / aflex 200 qc
Operating or assembly instructions
Copyright by Afag GmbH

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This operating manual is valid for:
Type
Order number
aflex 150 qc
Basis with red back light
50473402
Basis with white back light
50473403
White POM FDA plate for transported material
50473406
Black POM FDA plate for transported material
50473407
aflex 200 qc
Basis with red back light
50473404
Basis with white back light
50473405
White POM FDA plate for transported material
50473410
Black POM FDA plate for transported material
50473411
Type
Order number
aflex
Control
Standard Digital I/O
50473414
Profibus extension
50441875
Ethercat extension
50473417
Profinet extension
50473418

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Version of this documentation BA_aflex150-200 qc_R01.43_EN.docx
Release: R01.43
Date: 22.10.2019
History
version
changes
R01.2
Documentation of aflex 150 qc and aflex 200 qc. Documentation of the EtherCAT inter-
face
R01.3
Documentation of the Profinet interface
R01.4
Documentation of ControlUnit Firmware v1.40. Improved “direction” control when using
digital inputs.
Changes the user authorization of the MAC filter on the connection page.
R01.41
Minor additions of Profinet description
R01.42
Minor additions of technical plan
R01.43
Warning notice of point 1.3 intended use modified.
Temperature range: 45° instead of 50

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Content:
1Safety instructions............................................................................................ 6
Explanation of symbols and instructions .................................................................................................. 6
Basic safety instructions ........................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.1 Electrical Connection....................................................................................................................... 7
1.2.2 Danger zones................................................................................................................................... 8
Intended use ............................................................................................................................................. 8
Obligations of the operator ...................................................................................................................... 8
2Description of the device................................................................................ 11
General ................................................................................................................................................... 11
Function description................................................................................................................................ 11
Technical data......................................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.1 Maximum size of the parts............................................................................................................ 16
2.3.2 Maximum part weight................................................................................................................... 16
Electrical/Control Components ............................................................................................................... 17
3Installation instructions.................................................................................. 18
Transport ................................................................................................................................................ 18
Assembly of the device............................................................................................................................ 19
3.2.1 Drilling picture for assembly ......................................................................................................... 19
3.2.2 Dimensions of the base plate........................................................................................................ 19
3.2.3 Assembly on base plate................................................................................................................. 20
3.2.4 Dismantling the funnel plate......................................................................................................... 20
3.2.5 Tighten Flex sockets ...................................................................................................................... 21
3.2.6 Remove transport safety............................................................................................................... 22
3.2.7 Install funnel plate......................................................................................................................... 22
Connection of the device......................................................................................................................... 23
Power supply........................................................................................................................................... 24
Connection of the control ....................................................................................................................... 24
3.5.1 Building the control module.......................................................................................................... 25
3.5.2 Electrical Connection..................................................................................................................... 26
4Software description....................................................................................... 28
Installation of the Software .................................................................................................................... 28
User groups............................................................................................................................................. 28
Start page ............................................................................................................................................... 31
4.3.1 Control unit States ........................................................................................................................ 32
4.3.2 Advanced display for Advanced and Administrator user .............................................................. 35
4.3.3 Connection set-up ......................................................................................................................... 37
Main menu.............................................................................................................................................. 37
Control interface ..................................................................................................................................... 41
4.5.1 Aflex control panel ........................................................................................................................ 41

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4.5.2 Aflex configurations ...................................................................................................................... 44
4.5.3 Backlight........................................................................................................................................ 46
4.5.4 Simulation of the external control ................................................................................................ 47
Sub menu controller................................................................................................................................ 50
Sub menu clients ..................................................................................................................................... 56
4.7.1 Client Nodes Functions.................................................................................................................. 59
4.7.2 T4X Client Node............................................................................................................................. 61
4.7.3 Backlight Node .............................................................................................................................. 64
4.7.4 Profibus Module............................................................................................................................ 66
4.7.5 EtherCAT Module .......................................................................................................................... 67
4.7.6 Profinet Modul .............................................................................................................................. 69
4.7.7 Webserver Profinet ....................................................................................................................... 72
Sub menu Fieldbus configuration............................................................................................................ 74
Sub menu aflex module........................................................................................................................... 78
4.9.1 Test electrical Connection ............................................................................................................. 82
4.9.2 Soft Release Mode ........................................................................................................................ 83
Software update................................................................................................................................. 84
4.10.1 The Bootloader ......................................................................................................................... 84
4.10.2 Software update ControlUnit ................................................................................................... 84
4.10.3 Software update Client Node ................................................................................................... 87
5First commissioning ....................................................................................... 89
Assembly of the system........................................................................................................................... 89
Connect to control unit ........................................................................................................................... 89
Configure ControlUnit ............................................................................................................................. 89
Configure client nodes ............................................................................................................................ 89
Configure software modules ................................................................................................................... 90
Integration with higher control............................................................................................................... 90
5.6.1 Development of transfer values.................................................................................................... 92
5.6.2 Digital input/output ...................................................................................................................... 93
5.6.3 Telnet-Server............................................................................................................................... 101
5.6.4 Profibus module .......................................................................................................................... 104
5.6.5 EtherCAT Module ........................................................................................................................ 107
5.6.6 Profinet Modul ............................................................................................................................ 109
5.6.7 Input commands ......................................................................................................................... 111
5.6.8 Output commands ...................................................................................................................... 113
6Operating manual.......................................................................................... 115
Safety instructions for operation .......................................................................................................... 115
LED Display ........................................................................................................................................... 115
7Maintenance instructions ............................................................................. 118
8Order address................................................................................................ 119
9Disposal ......................................................................................................... 119

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1 Safety instructions
Explanation of symbols and instructions
Symbols: Installation and commissioning shall be done only by qualified personnel
according to operating manual.
Please observe the importance of following explanation symbols and instructions.They
are divided and classified in danger levels according to ISO 3864-2.
DANGER
Indicates a direct potential danger.
When the information is not followed, it can lead to death or sever
body injuries (disability).
WARNING
Indicates a possible threatening situation.
When the information is not followed, it can lead to death or sever
body injuries (disability).
CAUTION
Indicates a possible dangerous situation.
When the information is not followed, it can lead to property dam-
age and mild or indirect body injuries.
INSTRUCTION
Indicated general instructions, useful application-tips and opera-
tion recommendations which however have no impact on the
safety or health of personnel.

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Basic safety instructions
This operating manual serves as the base to start the flexible feeding device aflex and
to operate it. This operating manual, in particular the safety instructions must be ob-
served which work on or with aflex. Furthermore, the respective valid rules and regu-
lations for accident prevention must be observed for the operation site. The operating
instructions must always be kept at the operation site of the aflex.
The device may only be operated by technically qualified personnel. Qualified person-
nel are persons that are responsible and authorized for the safety of the system due
to their training, experience and teaching, as well as their knowledge of relevant norms,
regulations, accident prevention rules and operating conditions, who carry out the re-
spective required activities and thus identify possible dangers and can avoid them
(Definition for specialists according to IEC 364).
Disturbances that impair the safety of personnel, of aflex or other material assets must
be eliminated immediately.
The following instructions serve not only for the personal safety of the operating per-
sonnel, as well as the safety of the described products and the devices connected to
them:
1.2.1 Electrical Connection
INSTRUCTION
▪Disconnect the voltage supply before assembly or disman-
tling, as well as structural changes.
▪Observe valid accident prevention rules and safety regula-
tions in specific application cases.
▪Check if the working voltage of the device complies with
the local working voltage before commissioning.
▪EMERGENCY-STOP-Equipment must remain effective in all
operating conditions. Unlocking the EMERGENCY-STOP-
Equipment may not ensure uncontrolled restart.
▪The electrical connections must be covered!
▪Protective earth connections must be checked for proper
functioning after assembly.

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1.2.2 Danger zones
INSTRUCTION
The flexible feeding devices from Afag are built according to EG
machine guidelines, state of the art and the recognized technical
safety regulations. Nevertheless during use, danger to life and
limb of the operators or third parties or impairments to aflex or
other material assets can arise.
Intended use
The aflex serves for the excitation of conveyed goods, in particular piece goods through me-
chanical vibrations. With regard to the maximum permissible dimensions and weights of con-
veyed goods, the instructions in chapter 2.3
Table 1: Technical data
Table 1: Technical data must be observed. Proper use also includes observing all
instructions in the operating manual, as well as observing all safety instructions.
WARNING
The aflex must not be used:
a) In humid and wet areas.
b) At temperatures below 10°C or above 45°C
c) In areas with easily flammable media
d) In areas with explosive media
e) In heavily polluted or dusty environments
f) In an aggressive environment (e.g., saline atmosphere)
Obligations of the operator
A safety-related condition and use of the aflex is the prerequisite for safe operation.
Therefore the operator is obligated to ensure that the following points are complied
with:
Ensure that the aflex is operated by authorized personnel only.
Prohibit hazardous and dangerous work. Check the handling by the staff.
Have the personnel confirm with a signature that the operating instructions have
been understood.
Ensure that a copy of the complete operating manual is permanently accessible at
the aflex.
Check the operating manual regularly for a complete and legible condition.

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Prescribe appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for activities with in-
creased risk of injury.
Pinpoint the responsibilities according to the various tasks, installation, commission-
ing and operation.
You must immediately notify your supervisor personally of any occurring and recog-
nizable malfunctions.

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INSTRUCTION
All persons working at the aflex as well as persons who are em-
ployed under the Temporary Employment Act have a duty to co-
operate for safety and health protection at the workplace. You
must be instructed about using the aflex.
INSTRUCTION
Reasonably foreseeable misuse, the dangers for the user, third parties
or for the
aflex can bring along with it:
a) The feeding of components whose size and geometry differs
from the size and geometry provided for the aflex
b) Operating the aflex outside the physical application limits de-
scribed in chapter "Commissioning / Operation"
c) Improper assembly, commissioning and operation of the aflex.
d) Changing the control software without prior consultation with
the manufacturer
e) Operating the aflex at or with obvious faults and / or defects.
f) Cleaning work without observing the safety precautions for
aflex work on site.
g) Improper assembly, commissioning and operation of the aflex.
INSTRUCTION
No modifications or alterations to the aflex or the aflex control
may be carried out without the manufacturer's approval.
INSTRUCTION
Any further use or constructional alteration is deemed to be inap-
propriate and will lead to the termination of the warranty claim.