Bucher JetControl 960EXT User manual

User Manual
JetControl 960EXT
Controller
60887748_00

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Translation of the german original User Manual
Revision 1.00
Date of issue 10/10/2023

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Table of contents
1 Introduction........................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1 Information on this document ................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Typographical conventions..................................................................................................................... 7
2 Safety..................................................................................................................................................... 8
2.1 General Information................................................................................................................................ 8
2.2 Purpose .................................................................................................................................................. 8
2.2.1 Intended use........................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2.2 Usage other than intended ..................................................................................................................... 8
2.3 Warnings used in this document ............................................................................................................ 9
3 Product description.............................................................................................................................. 10
3.1 JC-96xEXT-xxx product family overview ................................................................................................ 10
3.2 System overview .................................................................................................................................... 11
3.3 Design .................................................................................................................................................... 12
3.4 Product features ..................................................................................................................................... 13
3.5 Status indication ..................................................................................................................................... 13
3.5.1 LED states during the boot process ....................................................................................................... 14
3.5.2 PWR and RSQ LED ............................................................................................................................... 15
3.6 Nameplate .............................................................................................................................................. 15
3.7 Scope of delivery .................................................................................................................................... 15
4 Technical data....................................................................................................................................... 16
4.1 Dimensions............................................................................................................................................. 16
4.2 Mechanical specifications....................................................................................................................... 17
4.3 Electrical properties ................................................................................................................................ 17
4.4 Real-time clock ....................................................................................................................................... 19
4.5 Environmental conditions ....................................................................................................................... 19
4.6 EMI values.............................................................................................................................................. 20
4.6.1 Housing .................................................................................................................................................. 20
4.6.2 Shielded data and I/O lines .................................................................................................................... 20
4.6.3 DC power supply inputs and outputs...................................................................................................... 21
5 Mechanical installation ........................................................................................................................ 22
5.1 Installing the controller............................................................................................................................ 22
5.2 Removing the controller.......................................................................................................................... 22
5.3 Replacing the fastening lugs .................................................................................................................. 23
6 Electrical connection ........................................................................................................................... 25
6.1 Improving noise immunity....................................................................................................................... 25
6.2 Jack X101 – power supply...................................................................................................................... 26

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6.3 Jack X102 – Ethernet ............................................................................................................................. 26
6.4 Jacks X103, X104 – Ethernet ................................................................................................................. 26
6.5 Jack X105-X108 – USB.......................................................................................................................... 27
7 Control elements .................................................................................................................................. 28
7.1 Mode selector S11.................................................................................................................................. 28
7.2 PWR button ............................................................................................................................................ 29
7.3 RSQ button............................................................................................................................................. 29
8 Identification ......................................................................................................................................... 30
8.1 Electronic Data Sheet (EDS) .................................................................................................................. 30
8.1.1 EDS file "eds.ini"..................................................................................................................................... 30
8.1.2 EDS registers ......................................................................................................................................... 32
8.2 Version registers..................................................................................................................................... 33
8.2.1 Hardware revisions................................................................................................................................. 33
8.2.2 Operating system version....................................................................................................................... 33
9 Configuration ........................................................................................................................................ 34
9.1 Default values......................................................................................................................................... 35
9.2 Configuration file "config.ini"................................................................................................................... 36
9.2.1 Changing the configuration using the configuration file.......................................................................... 37
9.2.2 Section [IP] ............................................................................................................................................. 37
9.2.3 Section [HOSTNAME] ............................................................................................................................ 39
9.2.4 Section [PORTS] .................................................................................................................................... 40
9.2.5 Section [FILES]....................................................................................................................................... 40
9.3 Non-volatile configuration settings via registers ..................................................................................... 41
9.4 Setting the IP address automatically via USB flash drive....................................................................... 42
9.5 Setting the IP address during runtime .................................................................................................... 43
9.6 Changing the IP address using the JetIPScan command line tool......................................................... 44
10 Operating system ................................................................................................................................. 47
10.1 Operating system update of the controller.............................................................................................. 47
10.1.1 Operating system update using the programming tool........................................................................... 47
10.1.2 Updating the operating system by means of FTP .................................................................................. 47
10.1.3 OS update from a USB flash drive ......................................................................................................... 48
10.1.4 Updating the OS from within the application program ............................................................................ 48
11 File System............................................................................................................................................ 50
11.1 Properties ............................................................................................................................................... 50
11.1.1 Flash disk - Properties............................................................................................................................ 51
11.1.2 USB flash drive - Properties ................................................................................................................... 51
12 Programming ........................................................................................................................................ 52
12.1 Abbreviations, module register properties and formats .......................................................................... 52

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12.2 Storage options - Overview .................................................................................................................... 53
12.2.1 Operating system memory ..................................................................................................................... 53
12.2.2 File system memory ............................................................................................................................... 53
12.2.3 Application Program Memory ................................................................................................................. 53
12.2.4 Memory for volatile application program variables ................................................................................. 54
12.2.5 Memory for non-volatile application program registers........................................................................... 55
12.2.6 Special registers ..................................................................................................................................... 56
12.2.7 Registers on I/O modules ....................................................................................................................... 56
12.2.8 Flag......................................................................................................................................................... 57
12.2.9 Digital inputs and outputs ....................................................................................................................... 57
12.3 Saving and loading an application program ........................................................................................... 58
12.4 Addressing JX3-IO expansion modules on the Ethernet system bus..................................................... 58
12.4.1 Numbering registers and I/Os................................................................................................................. 59
12.4.2 Expansion modules connected to an Ethernet bus node ....................................................................... 59
12.5 Addressing JM-2xx-ETH servo amplifiers on the Ethernet system bus.................................................. 61
12.6 Option model .......................................................................................................................................... 62
12.6.1 Available firmware functions................................................................................................................... 62
12.6.2 License File ............................................................................................................................................ 63
12.7 System commands ................................................................................................................................. 65
12.8 Real-time clock ....................................................................................................................................... 65
12.9 Startup delay time................................................................................................................................... 65
12.10 System runtime registers........................................................................................................................ 66
12.11 Monitoring interface activities ................................................................................................................. 66
12.12 Ethernet system bus............................................................................................................................... 66
12.13 JCF-SV1 "simple servo function"............................................................................................................ 67
12.14 E-mail feature ......................................................................................................................................... 67
12.15 Modbus/TCP........................................................................................................................................... 68
12.15.1 Modbus/TCP server................................................................................................................................ 69
12.15.2 Modbus/TCP client with STX functions .................................................................................................. 72
12.16 User-programmable IP interface ............................................................................................................ 73
12.17 Motion control ......................................................................................................................................... 73
12.18 MQTT client ............................................................................................................................................ 75
12.19 OPC UA server....................................................................................................................................... 75
12.20 OPC UA client ........................................................................................................................................ 76
13 FTP server ............................................................................................................................................. 77
14 HTTP server .......................................................................................................................................... 78
15 Device Dashboard ................................................................................................................................ 79
16 FTP client .............................................................................................................................................. 81

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17 Automatic copying of controller data (AutoCopy) ............................................................................ 82
18 Registers - Overview ............................................................................................................................ 83
19 Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................104
19.1 Repairs ...................................................................................................................................................104
19.2 Storage and shipment ............................................................................................................................104
19.3 Return and disposal................................................................................................................................105
20 Service...................................................................................................................................................106
20.1 Customer service....................................................................................................................................106
21 Spare parts and accessories...............................................................................................................107
21.1 Accessories ............................................................................................................................................107
21.1.1 Ethernet Cable........................................................................................................................................107
21.1.2 USB flash drives .....................................................................................................................................107
21.1.3 Fastening lugs for upgrading from JC-94x to JC-96x .............................................................................107

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1 Introduction
1.1 Information on this document
This document forms an integral part of the product and must be read and understood
prior to using it. It contains important and safety-related information for the proper use
of the product as intended.
Target groups This document is intended for specialists with appropriate qualifications.
Only competent and trained personnel is allowed to put this device into operation.
During the whole product life cycle, safe handling and operation of the device must be
ensured. In the case of missing or inadequate technical knowledge or knowledge of this
document any liability is excluded.
Availability of
information
Make sure this document is kept at the ready in the vicinity of the product throughout its
service life.
For information on new revisions of this document, visit the download area on our web-
site. This document is not subject to any updating service.
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For further information refer to the following information products:
– JetSym software Online Help
Detailed description of software functions with application examples
– Application-oriented manuals
Cross-product documentation
– Version updates
Information about new versions of software products or of the operating system of
your device
1.2 Typographical conventions
This manual uses different typographical effects to support you in finding and classify-
ing information. Below, there is an example of a step-by-step instruction:
üThis symbol indicates requirements which have to be met before executing the fol-
lowing action.
►This sign or a numbering at the beginning of a paragraph marks an action instruc-
tion that must be executed by the user. Execute the instructions one after the
other.
ðThe target after a list of instructions indicates reactions to, or results of these ac-
tions.
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2 Safety
2.1 General Information
When placed on the market, this product corresponds to the current state of science
and technology.
In addition to the operating instructions, the laws, regulations and guidelines of the
country of operation or the EU apply to the operation of the product. The operator is re-
sponsible for compliance with the relevant accident prevention regulations and gener-
ally accepted safety rules.
2.2 Purpose
2.2.1 Intended use
This device has been designed to control machinery, such as conveyors, production
machines, and handling machines.
Operate the device only in accordance with the intended conditions of use, and within
the limits set forth in the technical specifications.
Intended use of the product includes its operation in accordance with this manual.
SELV The operating voltage of this device is classified as Safety Extra Low Voltage and is
therefore not subject to the European Low Voltage Directive. The device may only be
operated from a SELV source.
2.2.2 Usage other than intended
This device must not be used in technical systems which to a high degree have to be
fail-safe.
Machinery Directive This device is no safety-related part as per Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, and must,
therefore, not be used for safety-relevant applications. This device is NOT intended for
the purpose of personal safety, and must, therefore, not be used to protect persons.

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2.3 Warnings used in this document
DANGER
High risk
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Medium risk
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Low risk
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Material damage
Indicates a situation which, if not avoided, could result in malfunc-
tions or material damage.

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3 Product description
The JC-960EXT control system has been designed to deliver upper-range perfor-
mance. Offering extensive scalability options, it is suited to all areas of industrial auto-
mation.
Besides traditional controller functions, the JC-960EXT offers an optional motion con-
trol feature allowing for the programming of servo drives in a point-to-point (PtP), axis
group and complex path control setup.
Thanks to the option model, users are flexible to extend the range of functions even at
a later date.
3.1 JC-96xEXT-xxx product family overview
The following provides a summary of the features offered by individual models of the
JC-96xEXT-xxx family:
JC-960EXT JC-960EXT-
E03-2
JC-965EXT JC-965EXT-
E03-2
Item number 10002329 10002331 10002330 10002332
JI-PCIE-Exx ex-
tension
No Yes No Yes
EtherCAT® No No Yes Yes
Extension via
JCF9 software
licenses
Yes Yes Yes Yes
Tab.1: Product family overview