CKD ECG Series User manual

CKD Corporation
Controller for Electric Actuators
ECG Series
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
•Be sure to read this instruction manual before using the product.
•Pay especially close attention to the safety-related information contained within.
•Keep this instruction manual in a safe place so that it is readily available when needed.
SM-A27751-A/3
MSV-484083

SM-A27751-A/3 PREFACE
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PREFACE
Thank you for purchasing this CKD “ECG” controller for electric actuators.
This Instruction Manual contains basic matters such as installation and usage instructions in order to
ensure optimal performance of the product. Please read this Instruction Manual thoroughly and use the
product properly.
Keep this Instruction Manual in a safe place and be careful not to lose it.
Product specifications and appearances presented in this Instruction Manual are subject to change
without notice.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
When designing and manufacturing equipment using this product, you are obligated to manufacture
safe equipment. Therefore, confirm that the safety of the equipment's mechanisms and the system that
runs the electrical controls can be ensured.
It is important to select, use, handle and maintain CKD products appropriately to ensure their safe
usage.
Be sure to observe the warnings and precautions listed in this instruction manual to ensure equipment
safety.
This product is equipped with various safety measures. Even so, mishandling could cause an accident.
To prevent such an accident from occurring...
Make sure that you read this instruction manual thoroughly and understand its
content before use.
There are three levels of precautions to indicate the level and potential for danger or damage:
“DANGER,” “WARNING,” and “CAUTION.”
DANGER
Mishandling could likely cause death or serious injury.
WARNING
Mishandling could cause death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Mishandling could cause injury or physical damage.
Note that some items indicated with “CAUTION” may lead to serious results depending on the
conditions.
All items contain important information and must be observed.
The following icon is used to indicate other general precautions and usage hints.
Indicates a general precaution or usage hint.

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Product precautions
DANGER
Do not use this product for the following applications.
•Medical devices involved in maintaining or managing human life or health
•Mechanisms or machines meant to transfer or transport people
•Important security parts in machines
WARNING
The product must be handled by the person who has sufficient knowledge and experience.
This product was designed and manufactured as equipment and parts for general industrial
machinery.
Use this product in accordance with specifications.
It cannot be used outside of product-specific specifications. Never modify or additionally process
the product.
Since this product is intended for use in general industrial machinery equipment and parts, it is not
applicable to be used outdoors or in the following conditions and environments.
(It will be applicable if you consult with our company at the time of its adoption and understand the
specifications of our company's product. However, even in such a case, take safety measures to
avoid danger in case of failure. )
•Use in equipment and applications that come into direct contact with nuclear power, railways,
aviation, ships, vehicles, medical equipment, beverages and food.
•Use in applications requiring safety, such as recreational equipment, emergency shut off
circuits, press machines, brake circuits, and safety measures.
•Use in applications that are expected to have a significant impact on people and property and
require special safety.
Never handle the product or remove the equipment until safety is confirmed.
•Check and maintain the machinery and equipment only after confirming that all systems
related to the product are safe. Turn off the power supply of the equipment and the
corresponding equipment to prevent a short circuit.
•Even when the operation is stopped, there may be a high-temperature part or a charging part.
Handle the product and remove the equipment carefully.
Regarding the safety related to the equipment design, observe the group standards, laws,
etc.
Disposal precautions
CAUTION
When disposing of the product, follow laws and regulations related to processing and
cleaning waste. Request a specialized waste processing vendor to dispose of waste.

SM-A27751-A/3 CONTENTS
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CONTENTS
PREFACE........................................................................................................................... i
SAFETY INFORMATION .................................................................................................. ii
Product precautions.......................................................................................................iii
Disposal precautions .....................................................................................................iii
CONTENTS...................................................................................................................... iv
1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................. 1
1.1 System Overview ................................................................................................ 1
System Structure and Workflow (ECG-A Series)......................................... 1
System Structure and Workflow (ECG-B Series)......................................... 3
1.2 Instruction Manuals Related to This Product...................................................... 6
1.3 Names of Parts ...................................................................................................7
1.4 Model Number Indication....................................................................................8
1.5 Specifications......................................................................................................9
Basic specifications ...................................................................................... 9
1.6 Dimensions ........................................................................................................11
ECG-A (Parallel I/O specifications) .............................................................11
ECG-B (Parallel I/O specifications)............................................................ 12
2. INSTALLATION ....................................................................................................... 13
2.1 Installation precautions ..................................................................................... 16
2.2 Unpacking .........................................................................................................16
2.3 Connection........................................................................................................17
Power supply wiring ................................................................................... 18
Actuator wiring............................................................................................ 21
I/O cable wiring........................................................................................... 26
S Tools setting software wiring................................................................... 33
3. USAGE..................................................................................................................... 34
3.1 Setting actuator information..............................................................................35
3.2 PARAMETERS DATA CONFIGURATION ........................................................ 36
Parameters List .......................................................................................... 36
Soft limit...................................................................................................... 39
Zone output ................................................................................................ 40
Adjusting the gains ..................................................................................... 42
3.3 POINT DATA CONFIGURATION ...................................................................... 47
Positioning point ......................................................................................... 47
Point data list.............................................................................................. 48
Selecting the position specification method............................................... 49
Selecting the operation method ................................................................. 50
Setting the position..................................................................................... 51
Setting the positioning width ...................................................................... 52
Setting the speed ....................................................................................... 53
Setting the acceleration.............................................................................. 56
Setting the deceleration.............................................................................. 56
Selecting the acceleration/deceleration method ........................................ 57
Selecting the stop method.......................................................................... 57
Selecting the rotation direction................................................................... 58
Setting the gain magnification.................................................................... 59
Setting the point zone................................................................................. 59
Setting the pressing rate ............................................................................ 60
Setting the pressing speed......................................................................... 61
Setting the pressing distance ..................................................................... 61

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3.4 OPERATION ..................................................................................................... 62
Emergency stop and release ..................................................................... 62
Force brake release ................................................................................... 63
Servo ON/OFF............................................................................................ 64
From power-on to home position return..................................................... 65
Home position return operation.................................................................. 66
Positioning operation.................................................................................. 76
Other output signals ................................................................................... 87
Pressing operation ..................................................................................... 88
Operation when a new operation signal is input during operation............. 90
Stop signal input......................................................................................... 91
Holding operation after travel complete ..................................................... 92
4. Maintenance and inspection................................................................................. 93
5. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 94
5.1 Alarm Indications and Countermeasures ......................................................... 94
5.2 What to Check when Trouble Occurs...............................................................97
5.3 Problems, Causes, and Solutions ....................................................................98
6. PRODUCT COMPLIANCE ....................................................................................100
6.1 EU Directives/European standards ................................................................100
6.2 Precautions when used in Europe (EU) ......................................................... 100
Suitable actuators.....................................................................................100
Working environment ...............................................................................100
System structures.....................................................................................101
7. WARRANTY PROVISIONS................................................................................... 104
7.1 Warranty Conditions .......................................................................................104
7.2 Warranty Period ..............................................................................................104

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1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW
1.1 System Overview
Check “1.1.1 System Structure and Workflow (ECG-A Series)” if you have purchased the ECG-A Series
and “1.1.2 System Structure and Workflow (ECG-B Series)” if you have purchased the ECG-B Series.
System Structure and Workflow (ECG-A Series)
◼System structure

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System components that can be purchased from CKD are listed below.
Component
Product name/Model no.
This product
Controller
ECG-A Series
Accessories
Power supply connector
DFMC 1,5/ 3-STF-3,5 (PHOENIX CONTACT)
I/O cable
EA-CBLNP2- *
Sold separately
Actuator
EBS-G/EBR-G Series
Motor cable
EA-CBLM2- * Note1
Encoder cable
EA-CBLE2- * Note1
24 VDC power supply
EA-PWR-KHNA240F-24
Noise filter
AX-NSF-NF2015A-OD
Provided for free
PC setting software
S-Tools
Note 1: For the P4 Series, the motor cable model No. is "EA-CBLM3-*" and the encoder cable model No. is "EA-CBLE3-*".
To use this product as a product conforming to the European standards, refer to “6 PRODUCT
COMPLIANCE” and follow the instructions.
◼Workflow
Follow the steps below to wire and set the controller so that it can be operated from the PLC.
1 Unpacking
Take the product out of the box. Refer to “2.2 Unpacking” for more information.
2 Wiring the power supply
Wire the power supply for the controller. Refer to “2.3.1 Power supply wiring” for more information.
3 Wiring the actuator
Connect the controller and the actuator. Refer to “2.3.2 Actuator wiring” for more information.
4 Wiring I/O cable
Wire the controller and the PLC. Refer to “2.3.3 I/O cable wiring” for more information.
5 Wiring S-Tools
Connect the controller and the PC. Refer to “2.3.4 S Tools setting software wiring” for more
information.
6 Setting parameters and point data
Determine the controller setting. Refer to “3.2 PARAMETERS DATA CONFIGURATION” and “3.3
POINT DATA CONFIGURATION” for more information.
7 Operation
Operate the actuator using the PLC. Refer to “3.4 OPERATION” for more information.
•The work in steps 3 to 6 are not placed in order: adjust the order according to your
requirement.
•When using a parallel I/O controller, use S-Tools for setting parameters and point data,
because they cannot be set from a PLC.

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System Structure and Workflow (ECG-B Series)
◼System structure

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System components that can be purchased from CKD are listed below.
Component
Product name/Model no.
This product
Controller
ECG-B Series
Accessories
Power supply connector
DFMC 1,5/ 3-STF-3,5 (PHOENIX CONTACT)
I/O cable
EA-CBLNP2-*
Sold separately
Actuator
FLSH-G/FLCR-G/FGRC-G Series
Motor and encoder relay cable
EA-CBLME2-*
24 VDC power supply
EA-PWR-KHNA240F-24
Surge protector
AX-NSF-RAV-781BXZ-4
Noise filter
AX-NSF-NF2015A-OD
Provided for free
PC setting software
S-Tools
To use this product as a product conforming to the European standards, refer to “6 PRODUCT
COMPLIANCE” and follow the instructions.