Eaton easyE4 series User manual

Manual 11/18 MN050009 EN
easyE4 Manual

Imprint
All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective own-
ers.
Break-Down Service
Please contact your local office:
http://www.eaton.eu/aftersales
or the After Sales Service
Hotline After Sales Service:
[phone] (de,en)
[e-mail]
Original Operating Instructions
is the German-language edition of this document
Publication date
11/18 MN050009 EN 1st Edition, Build 007
Copyright
© 2018 by Eaton Industries GmbH, 53105 Bonn
Author: Electrical Sector, Business Unit MOC
Editor:
Eaton Industries GmbH, Hein-Moeller-Straße 7-11, D-53115 Bonn
All rights, including those of translation, reserved.
No part of this manual may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any
form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, micro-filming, recording,
or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Eaton Industries GmbH, Bonn.
Subject to alteration.

Before starting with the installation
I
lInstallation requires qualified electrician
lDisconnect the power supply of the device.
lSecure against retriggering
lVerify isolation from the supply
lGround and short-circuit
lCover or enclose any
neighboring live parts.
lFollow the engineering instructions (IL) of the device
concerned.
lOnly suitably qualified personnel in accordance with
EN 50110-1/-2 (VDE 0105 part 100) may work on this
device/system.
lBefore installation and before touching the device
ensure that you are free of electrostatic charge.
lThe functional earth (FE) must be connected to the
protective earth (PE) or to the equipotential bonding.
The system installer is responsible for implementing
this connection.
lConnecting cables and signal lines should be
installed so that inductive or capacitive interference
does not impair the automation functions.
lInstall automation devices and related operating ele-
ments in such a way that they are well protected
against unintentional operation.
lSuitable safety hardware and software measures
should be implemented for the I/O interface so that a
line or wire breakage on the signal side does not res-
ult in undefined states in the automation devices.
lDeviations of the mains voltage from the nominal
value must not exceed the tolerance limits given in
the specifications, otherwise this may result in mal-
function and hazardous states.
lEmergency-Stop devices complying with IEC/EN
60204-1 must be effective in all operating modes of
the automation devices. Unlatching the emergency
stop devices must not result in an automatic restart.
lBuilt-in devices for enclosures or cabinets must only
be run and operated in an installed state; desktop
devices and portable devices only when the housing
is closed.
lMeasures should be taken to ensure the proper
restarting of programs interrupted after a voltage dip
or outage. This should not result in dangerous oper-
ating states even for a short time. If necessary, emer-
gency stop devices should be implemented.
lWherever faults in the automation system may
cause damage to persons or property, external meas-
ures must be implemented to ensure a safe oper-
ating state in the event of a fault or malfunction (for
example, by means of separate limit switches, mech-
anical interlocks, etc.).
DANGER!
Dangerous electrical voltage!

Table of Contents
easyE4 Manual 1
Imprint 2
Before starting with the installation 3
Table of Contents 1
0.1 About this manual 13
0.1.1 List of revisions 13
0.1.2 Target group 13
0.1.3 Legal disclaimer 14
0.1.4 Short designations 15
0.1.5 Writing conventions 16
0.1.5.1 Warning labels 16
0.1.5.2 Documents with additional information 17
1. easyE4 control relays description 19
1.1 Use as intended 19
1.2 Function 19
1.2.1 Features 20
1.3 Device models - versions and part nos. 21
1.3.1 Basic features 21
1.3.2 Base device versions 22
1.3.3 I/O expansion versions EASY-E4-...-...E1 23
1.4 Accessory devices 24
1.5 What the different parts of the part number mean 25
1.6 Nameplate 25
1.7 Support 26
1.8 Overview of devices 27
1.9 Programming software easySoft 7 28
1.10 Safety regulations 29
1.10.1 Basics 29
1.10.2 Mandatory requirements, personnel requirements 29
1.10.2.1 Occupational safety 29
1.10.2.2 Personnel qualifications 29
easyE4 11/18 MN050009 EN www.eaton.com 1

1.10.2.3 Device documentation 30
1.10.2.4 Installation, maintenance, and disposal 30
1.10.2.5 Prerequisites for proper operation 31
1.10.3 Device-specific hazards 32
2. Installation 37
2.1 Prerequisites for the location of use 38
2.1.1 Installation position 38
2.1.1.1 Temperatures 38
2.1.1.2 Aeration and de-aeration 39
2.2 Unpacking and checking the equipment supplied 40
2.3 Mounting 41
2.3.1 Mounting easyE4 control relays 41
2.3.1.1 Installation on mounting rail 44
2.3.1.2 Screw mounting 46
2.3.1.3 Removing a device 47
2.4 Connection terminals 48
2.4.1 Cable cross-sections 48
2.4.2 Connecting the power supply 49
2.4.3 Connect digital inputs 50
2.4.3.1 Connect digital counter inputs 51
2.4.4 Connecting analog inputs 52
2.4.5 Connecting relay outputs 54
2.4.6 Connecting transistor outputs 55
2.4.6.1 Transistor output behavior in the event of a short circuit/overload57
2.4.6.2 Connecting outputs in parallel 57
2.4.7 Analog I/O expansion device 58
2.4.8 Terminal configurations for individual devices 60
2.5 External connections 61
2.5.1 External connection layouts 61
2.5.2 Memory card 62
2.5.3 Ethernet 64
2.5.3.1 Connecting the Ethernet cable 65
2.6 Programming software license 66
2easyE4 11/18 MN050009 EN www.eaton.com

2.6.1 Licensing 67
2.6.1.1 Getting a license key 68
2.6.2 Adding a license key later on 69
2.6.3 Software updates and hardware changes 70
2.6.4 Installation instructions 71
3. Commissioning 75
3.1 Initial commissioning 75
3.2 Daily operation 75
3.3 Switch on 76
3.3.1 Startup behavior of easyE4 control relays with LED indicators 76
3.3.2 Startup behavior of easyE4 control relays with a display and
keypad 78
3.3.2.1 Changing the menu language 79
3.3.3 Startup behavior of base devices with connected expansion
devices 80
3.3.4 Status display on easyE4 control relays with display and keypad 81
3.3.5 Commissioning the Ethernet network 83
3.3.5.1 Network operation 83
3.3.6 Remote operation 84
3.4 Overview of switch-on behavior 85
4. Operation 87
4.1 Base device with display and buttons 87
4.1.1 LCD Display 87
4.1.1.1 Display color backlight 88
4.1.2 Keyboard 88
4.1.3 Selecting menus and entering values 89
4.1.4 Cursor display 90
4.1.5 Entering of values 90
4.2 Operating modes of the easyE4 91
4.2.1 RUN mode 91
4.2.2 STOP mode 91
4.3 Operation of the menu selection and value entry 93
4.3.1 How to navigate the device menus 93
easyE4 11/18 MN050009 EN www.eaton.com 3

4.3.2 Operating principle in the circuit diagram and function block
editor 93
4.3.3 Selecting a device menu 94
4.4 Overview of the menus on the device 95
4.4.1 Main menu 95
4.4.2 STOP RUN operating mode menu 95
4.4.3 Menu Parameter 96
4.4.4 Set clock menu 97
4.4.5 Menu Card 98
4.4.6 Menu Information 99
4.4.7 System options menu 100
4.4.8 Program menu 102
4.5 Your first EDP program 104
4.5.1 Draw a wiring diagram 106
4.5.2 Testing the circuit diagram 110
4.5.3 Control options in RUN mode 111
4.5.4 Delete program 113
4.6 Transfer program to the easyE4 device 114
4.6.1 Transfer with a microSD memory card 114
4.6.2 Establish Ethernet connection 119
5. Programming on the device 121
5.1 Program 121
5.2 Circuit diagram display 122
5.3 Circuit diagram elements 124
5.3.1 Function blocks 124
5.3.2 Relays 124
5.3.3 Contacts 125
5.3.4 Coils 126
5.3.5 Markers and analog operands 131
5.4 Working with contacts and coils 133
5.4.1 Entering and modifying contacts 134
5.4.2 Changing an N/O contact to an N/C contact 135
5.4.3 Entering and modifying coils 136
5.4.4 Deleting contacts and coils 137
4easyE4 11/18 MN050009 EN www.eaton.com

5.4.5 Creating and modifying connections 138
5.4.6 Deleting connections 139
5.4.7 Adding a rung 139
5.4.8 Deleting a rung 139
5.4.9 Got to a rung 140
5.4.10 Saving the circuit diagram 140
5.4.11 Exiting the circuit diagram without saving 141
5.4.12 Searching for contacts and coils 141
5.4.13 Switching with the cursor buttons 142
5.4.14 Checking the circuit diagram 143
5.4.15 Jumps 144
5.4.16 Wiring NET operands in the circuit diagram 146
5.5 Transferring programs from and to a memory card 150
5.5.1 Configuration on base devices with a display 151
5.5.1.1 PROGRAMS submenu 152
5.6 Working with function blocks 154
5.6.1 Adding function blocks to the circuit diagram for the first time 154
5.6.2 Function block list 156
5.6.3 Configuring parameters in the function block editor 157
5.6.4 PARAMETERS menu 160
5.6.5 Deleting function blocks 160
5.7 Organizing marker ranges 163
6. Function blocks 166
6.1 Manufacturer function blocks 168
6.1.1 Timer modules 168
6.1.1.1 HW - Weekly timer (Hour Week) 168
6.1.1.2 HY - Year time switch (Hora Year) 178
6.1.1.3 OT - Operating hours counter 188
6.1.1.4 RC - Real-time clock 192
6.1.1.5 T - Timing relay 195
6.1.1.6 YT - Year time switch (Year Table) 209
6.1.1.7 WT - Weekly timer (WeekTable) 215
6.1.2 Counter function blocks 218
easyE4 11/18 MN050009 EN www.eaton.com 5

6.1.2.1 C - Counter relay 218
6.1.2.2 CF - Frequency counter 224
6.1.2.3 CH - High-speed counter 230
6.1.2.4 CI - Incremental counter 237
6.1.3 Arithmetic and analog function blocks 244
6.1.3.1 A - Analog value comparator 244
6.1.3.2 AR - Arithmetic 250
6.1.3.3 CP – Comparator 255
6.1.3.4 LS - Value scaling 259
6.1.3.5 MM - Min-/Max function 264
6.1.3.6 PW - Pulse width modulation 267
6.1.4 Open-loop and closed-loop function blocks 272
6.1.4.1 DC - PID controller 272
6.1.4.2 FT - PT1-Signal smoothing filter 279
6.1.4.3 PO - Pulse output 284
6.1.4.4 TC - Three step controller 297
6.1.4.5 VC - Value limitation 302
6.1.5 Data and register function blocks 306
6.1.5.1 BC - Block compare 306
6.1.5.2 BT - Block transfer 311
6.1.5.3 DB - Data function block 317
6.1.5.4 MX - Data multiplexer 322
6.1.5.5 SR - Shift register 326
6.1.5.6 TB - Table function 334
6.1.6 NET function blocks 339
6.1.6.1 GT - Get values from NET 339
6.1.6.2 PT - Put values to NET 342
6.1.6.3 SC - Synchronizing clock via NET 346
6.1.7 Other function blocks 349
6.1.7.1 AL - Alarm function block 349
6.1.7.2 BV - Boolean operation 353
6.1.7.3 D - Text display 357
6.1.7.4 D - Text display editor 366
6.1.7.5 DL - Data logger 380
6easyE4 11/18 MN050009 EN www.eaton.com

6.1.7.6 JC - Conditional jump 386
6.1.7.7 LB - Jump label 391
6.1.7.8 MR - Master reset 393
6.1.7.9 NC - Numerical converter 397
6.1.7.10 ST - SET cycle time 403
6.2 Interrupt function blocks 405
6.2.1 IC - Counter-controlled interrupt function block 405
6.2.1.1 General 405
6.2.1.2 Operating principle 406
6.2.1.3 The function block and its parameters 407
6.2.1.4 Other 410
6.2.2 IE - Edge-controlled interrupt function block 418
6.2.2.1 General 418
6.2.2.2 Operating principle 419
6.2.2.3 The function block and its parameters 420
6.2.2.4 Other 422
6.2.3 IT - Time-controlled interrupt function block 424
6.2.3.1 General 424
6.2.3.2 Operating principle 424
6.2.3.3 The function block and its parameters 426
6.2.3.4 Other 428
6.3 UF - User function block 432
6.3.1 General 432
6.3.1.1 General information on user function blocks 433
6.3.2 Creating a user function block 433
6.3.3 Configuring a user function block 435
6.3.4 Programming a user function block 439
6.3.5 Calling a user function block in the main program 440
6.3.5.1 User function blocks in an ST main program 444
6.3.6 Saving a user function block 445
6.3.6.1 Programming view tabs 447
6.3.7 Exporting a user function block 447
6.3.7.1 Plausibility check 448
6.3.8 Importing a user function block 449
easyE4 11/18 MN050009 EN www.eaton.com 7

6.3.9 Replacing a user function block 450
6.3.10 Deleting a user function block 451
6.3.11 Comparing user function blocks 451
6.3.12 Printing a user function block 453
6.4 Timing and counter relay example 454
7. System settings 459
7.1 System options - Base device with display and buttons 460
7.2 View 461
7.3 Device ID 461
7.4 Boot logo 462
7.4.1 Image as on the display 462
7.5 NET 463
7.6 Ethernet 464
7.7 Switch languages 465
7.7.1 Selecting a menu language on a base device with a display 465
7.7.2 Setting the menu language in the easySoft 7 465
7.8 Setting the startup behavior 466
7.8.1 Enabling / disabling the RUN START option 466
7.8.1.1 Configuration on a base device with a display 466
7.8.2 Enabling / disabling the CARD START option 467
7.8.2.1 Configuration on a base device with a display 467
7.8.2.2 Configuring the easySoft 7 467
7.9 Debounce 469
7.9.1 Configuring input debouncing on a base device with a display 469
7.9.2 Configuring input debouncing in easySoft 7 469
7.10 Download comments 470
7.11 P buttons 471
7.11.1 Configuring the P buttons on a base device with a display 471
7.11.2 Configuring the P buttons in easySoft 7 471
7.12 Define program name 472
7.13 Retention function 473
7.13.1 Retention in the easySoft 7 474
7.14 Security – password protection 476
8easyE4 11/18 MN050009 EN www.eaton.com

7.14.1 Configuring the password on a base device with a display 476
7.14.1.1 What happens if you forget your password or enter the wrong
password? 478
7.14.2 Configuring the password in easySoft 7 479
7.15 Configuring the memory card and device ID 481
7.16 Time and Date setting 482
7.16.1 Time and date on a base device with a display 482
7.16.2 Setting time and date in the easySoft 7 484
8. microSD memory card 487
8.1 Automatic booting from the card 488
8.1.1 Preparing the card in the PC for booting with easySoft 7 488
8.1.2 Preparing the card in the easyE4 device for booting with
easySoft 7 491
8.1.3 Preparing the card for booting on the easyE4 device itself 495
8.2 Reset – resetting the device to factory settings 497
8.3 Loading new operating system 498
8.4 Setting a splash screen for the EASY-E4-...-12...C1 display 500
9. easyE4 inside 501
9.1 Program execution 501
9.2 Transfering an existing circuit diagram 504
9.3 Timing characteristics of expansion devices 505
9.4 Time behavior of the inputs and outputs 506
9.4.1 Delay time on EASY-E4-DC-... devices 507
9.4.1.1 Delay time with DEBOUNCE activated 507
9.4.1.2 Delay time with DEBOUNCE deactivated 508
9.4.2 Delay time on EASY-E4-UC-... devices 509
9.4.2.1 Delay time with DEBOUNCE activated 509
9.4.2.2 Additional delay time due to bouncing pushbuttons 510
9.5 Device information 511
9.6 Operating states 512
9.7 NET network 513
10. Diagnostics messages of the operating system 517
10.1 Transistor outputs (overload / short circuit) 518
easyE4 11/18 MN050009 EN www.eaton.com 9

10.2 Diagnostics buffer 518
11. Connection to other devices 521
11.1 Functions offline 522
11.1.1 Circuit diagram window in communication view 528
11.1.2 Status display on 530
11.1.3 Wiring test 531
11.1.4 Group diagnostic alarms 531
11.2 Establishing an Ethernet connection 532
11.3 Setting up a NET 537
11.3.1 Access on the NET 539
11.3.2 Communication via NET 539
11.3.3 NET settings 541
11.4 Modbus TCP 545
11.4.1 General 545
11.4.2 Programming communication with Modbus TCP 546
11.4.2.1 Read Coils 0x01: 547
11.4.2.2 Read Discrete Inputs 0x02: 548
11.4.2.3 Read Holding Registers 0x03: 548
11.4.2.4 Read Input Registers 0x04: 549
11.4.2.5 Write Single Registers 0x06: 550
11.4.2.6 Write Multiple Registers 0x10: 551
11.4.3 Modbus TCP error handling 553
11.4.4 Modbus map 557
11.5 Setting up a web server 560
11.5.1 Configuring the web server function in easySoft 7 560
11.6 E-mail function 562
11.6.1 Configuring the easySoft 7 563
11.6.2 Programming an alarm function block to trigger notifications 565
12. Faults 567
12.1 Messages from the operating system 568
12.2 Possible situations when creating programs 569
12.3 Event 570
12.4 Functionality of the NET faulty 571
10 easyE4 11/18 MN050009 EN www.eaton.com

12.4.1 Monitoring based on diagnostic bits 571
12.4.2 Replacing a NET station 572
12.4.3 Station with NET-ID 1 fails 573
13. Maintenance 575
13.1 Cleaning and maintenance 575
13.2 Repairs 575
13.3 Storage, transport and disposal 576
13.3.1 Storage and transport 576
13.3.2 Disposal 577
Appendix 579
A.1 Dimension and weight specifications 580
A.2 Approvals and declarations 583
A.3 Technical data 584
A.3.1 Data sheets 584
A.3.1.1 Base devices 584
A.3.1.2 Expansions 584
A.3.1.3 Accessory devices 584
A.4 Further reading 587
A.5 Sample Projects 588
Alphabetical index 591
List of Figures 601
Glossary 611
easyE4 11/18 MN050009 EN www.eaton.com 11

12 easyE4 11/18 MN050009 EN www.eaton.com

0.1 About this manual
0.1 About this manual
This manual contains all the information you will need in order to use the easyE4 safely
and effectively.
The Manual easyE4 manual is considered an integral part of the devices and must
always be readily available in the device's close proximity so that users have access
to it.
As an integrated part, the easySoft 7 Help groups together the relevant sections in the
easySoft 7.
This Manual describes all of the devices' lifecycle stages: transportation, installation,
commissioning, operation, maintenance, storage, and disposal.
It assumes you have electrical engineering knowledge and skills.
Make sure to always use the latest documentation for your device.
Manual easyE4 MN050009_EN
The latest version of this documentation, as well as additional references, is available
for download on the Internet.
http://www.eaton.eu/doc
Please send any comments, recommendations, or suggestions regarding this doc-
ument to: [e-mail]
0.1.1 List of revisions
The following significant amendments have been introduced since previous issues:
Publication
date
Page Keyword New Modification Deleted
11/2018 New edi-
tion
✓
0.1.2 Target group
This manual is intended for electricians and electrical engineers, as well as for the
people who will be in charge of performing the electrical installation and people who
will be using the control relays as operating and monitoring devices or as integrated
operating and control devices in their own applications.
This manual is intended for people who:
lWant to use an easyE4 control relay
lDevelop an application with easySoft 7.
lWant to test or commission a developed application
easyE4 11/18 MN050009 EN www.eaton.com 13

0.1 About this manual
lMaintain an application with easySoft 7.
lWant to diagnose faults in an application
easyE4 devices must be installed and connected exclusively by electricians and people
who are familiar with electrical installation work.
CAUTION
Installation requires qualified electrician
Follow the safety instructions for the easyE4!
The section on safety instructions must be read and understood by
everyone who will be working with the easyE4 before the actual work is
performed.
WARNING
Incomplete operator manual copies
Working with individual pages taken out from the operator manual may
lead to bodily injury and property damage due to missing safety inform-
ation.
Always work with the latest and full document.
0.1.3 Legal disclaimer
All the information in this manual has been prepared to the best of our knowledge and in
accordance with the state of the art. However, this does not exclude the possibility of
there being errors or inaccuracies. We assume no liability for the correctness and com-
pleteness of this information. In particular, this information does not guarantee any par-
ticular properties.
Do not use the easyE4 before reading and understanding this manual.
It is assumed that the user of this manual is thoroughly familiar with the information
found in the manuals for incorporating the control relay into automation processes.
Hazards posed by the control relay cannot be ruled out if the safety instructions are not
observed – especially if the control relay is installed and commissioned by inadequately
qualified personnel or if it is used improperly. Eaton assumes no liability for any dam-
ages resulting from cases such as these.
The use of sample programs and of the easySoft 7 programming software is subject to
the following instructions and rules of use:
14 easyE4 11/18 MN050009 EN www.eaton.com

0.1 About this manual
1. The program examples provided were created to the best of our knowledge and
belief and in accordance with the current state-of-the-art. The program
examples provided were created to the best of our knowledge and belief and in
accordance with the current state-of-the-art. However, errors cannot be totally
excluded, and the example programs do not cover all function blocks and applic-
ations that are available for the control relays.
2. Electrical engineering skills and know-how are required in order to be able to pro-
gram and commission control relays. An incorrectly wired or incorrectly con-
figured control relay will pose a property damage risk and an injury hazard when
active components such as motors and pressure cylinders are being driven.
3. When using the provided sample programs and generating a program with
SWDeasySoft 7, the user has the sole responsibility to observe the following:
lAll relevant rules and practices for preparing circuit diagrams for the circuit
relays as specified in the latest documents for these relays.
lAll occupational health and safety and accident prevention directives, stand-
ards, and regulations applicable to the commissioning, circuit diagram cre-
ation for, and use of the control relays for your planned application, in
particular those imposed byemployers' liability insurance associations
(Berufsgenossenschaften).
lAcknowledged rule of technology and state of science.
lAll other general due diligence regarding the prevention of damages to life
and physical condition of persons as well as material damage.
4. The manufacturer cannot accept any liability for any damages that are caused
by customers not using the program examples provided in accordance with the
conditions of use specified here under points 1 to 3.
0.1.4 Short designations
The following general terms are used throughout this manual:
Short designation Explanation
easyE4 Entire series, used to refer to all the devices in the product family
EASY-E4-... Used to refer to the devices in the series
EASY-E4-...-12...CX1 Base devices from the product family without a keypad
EASY-E4-...-12...C1
Base devices from the product family with an LCD display and a keypad
Expansions
EASY-E4-...-...E1
All input and output expansions as devices in the product family
For the exact designation for your easyE4, please refer to the inscription on
the device.
easyE4 11/18 MN050009 EN www.eaton.com 15

0.1 About this manual
0.1.5 Writing conventions
Award Description
Monospaced
Font Used for displays, elements at the file level, source code command lines
Button Used for the button labels on the device and in easySoft 7
Menu path\submenu\...\item Used for paths to views and dialog boxes in easySoft 7
Menu/command Used for commands found in the menu
<name> Angle brackets are used to indicate variable values
that you must replace with your own values
13:08 Flashing values on the display are shown in gray in this manual
Table 1: Format conventions used throughout this manual
0.1.5.1 Warning labels
Danger! Risk of personal injury.
DANGER
Warns of hazardous situations that result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
Warns of the possibility of hazardous situations that could result in ser-
ious injury or even death.
DANGER!
Dangerous Electrical Voltage!
CAUTION
Warns of the possibility of hazardous situations that can cause injury.
Property damage warning
NOTICE
Warns about the possibility of material damage.
Prohibited use
Prohibited uses, actions, etc.
Explanation
16 easyE4 11/18 MN050009 EN www.eaton.com