HBM ClipX User manual
Operating Manual | Bedienungsanleitung
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ClipX
Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH
Im Tiefen See 45
64239 Darmstadt
Tel. +49 6151 803-0
Fax +49 6151 803-9100
www.hbm.com
Mat.: 7-2001.4643
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03.2018
© Hottinger Baldwin Messtechnik GmbH.
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They are not to be understood as a guarantee of quality or
durability.
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Operating Manual | Bedienungsanleitung
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Contents Page
1 Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2 Symbols on the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 ClipX device types, scope of supply. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.1 Device types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.2 Scope of supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.3 Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
5 Mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.1 Mounting on a support rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.2 Dismounting from a support rail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5.3 Other mounting options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
6 Electrical connections, LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.1 Functionality (block diagram) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
6.2 Shielding and grounding design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
6.3 Available connections and LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
6.4 Health monitoring, LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.5 Connecting the supply voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
6.6 Connecting transducers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
6.6.1 Strain gage full and half bridge, voltage-fed piezo-resistive sensors . 34
6.6.2 Strain gage full bridge for applications in areas with potentially
explosive atmospheres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
6.6.3 Potentiometric transducer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
6.6.4 Temperature measurement by Pt100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
6.6.5 Voltage source (±10V) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
6.6.6 Current source (±20mA or 4 … 20mA). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6.6.7 Current drain (4 … 20mA) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.7 Connecting the digital inputs and outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
6.8 Connecting the analog output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.9 Using multiple ClipX devices, ClipX bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
6.10 Synchronizing multiple ClipX CF amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6.11 Signal propagation times within the ClipX and over the ClipX bus . . . 53
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7 Starting up the ClipX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7.1 Power-up and operating behavior. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
7.2 Connecting via Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
7.2.1 No device found? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
7.2.2 Possible cases and their effects when connected via Ethernet . . . . . 62
7.2.3 Set Ethernet address of PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
7.2.4 Resetting Ethernet network settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
7.3 Setting the ClipX using a web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.4 Ethernet API . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
7.5 Using parameter sets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
8 Operation via fieldbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8.1 Connecting the fieldbus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
8.2 Data types used by the ClipX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8.3 Data transfer from the controller to the ClipX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8.4 Data transfer from the ClipX to the controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8.5 Settings for the fieldbuses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8.5.1 Settings for PROFINET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
8.5.2 Settings for EtherCAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
8.5.3 Settings for EtherNet/IP™. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
8.5.4 Settings for PROFIBUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
8.6 Flags and status bits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
8.6.1 Measured value status: List of status bits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
8.6.2 System status: List of status bits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
8.6.3 Flags: List of possible I/O flags (I/O status) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
8.6.4 The control word . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
9 Calibration certificates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
10 Diagnostics and error rectification, FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
10.1 Possible errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
10.2 FAQs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
11 Technical support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
12 Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
13 Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
14 Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
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Safety instructions
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1 Safety instructions
Read this operating manual before operating the device for the first time. Any
persons assigned to install, commission, operate or maintain the device must
have read at least the sections of the operating manual of relevance to them.
The operating manual forms part of the product. Keep it in a safe place so that it
is permanently accessible to all users. If you pass the device on to a third party,
always pass it on together with the relevant documents.
Intended use
The ClipX amplifier system is to be used exclusively for measurement tasks and
directly related control tasks (automation systems). Use for any purpose other
than the above is deemed to be non-designated use. In the interests of safety,
the device should only be operated as described in the operating manual.
The device may only be powered by a safety extra low voltage (DIN EN 61558
or VDE 0570, Safety of transformers, reactors, power supply units and combina-
tions thereof). The supply voltage must be between 10V and 30V (DC).
Conditions at the place of installation
• Protect the device from direct contact with water.
• Protect the ClipX from moisture and dampness or weather such as rain,
snow, etc.
• Do not expose the device to direct sunlight.
• Please observe the permissible maximum ambient temperatures stated in
the specifications.
• The permissible relative humidity at 31°C is 95% (non condensing); linear
reduction up to 50% at 40°C.
• It is safe to operate the ClipX up to an altitude of 2000 meters.
Conversions and modifications
The device must not be modified from the design or safety engineering point of
view except with our express agreement. In particular, any repair or soldering
work on motherboards is prohibited. The device must not be opened. The
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product is delivered from the factory with a fixed hardware and software configu-
ration. Changes can only be made within the possibilities documented in the
operating manual.
Qualified personnel
This device is only to be installed and used by qualified personnel (electricians
or persons trained in electrical engineering), strictly in accordance with the
safety regulations listed here. This includes personnel who meet at least one of
the three following requirements, depending on their assigned tasks:
• Knowledge of the safety concepts of measurement and automation tech-
nology is a requirement and as project personnel, they must be familiar with
these concepts.
• As measurement or automation system operating personnel, they have
been instructed how to use the equipment. They are familiar with the opera-
tion of the equipment and technologies described in this document.
• As commissioning engineers or service engineers, you have successfully
completed the training to repair the automation systems. You are also
authorized to operate, ground and label circuits and equipment in accor-
dance with safety engineering standards.
Residual dangers
The ClipX system is a state-of-the art unit and as such is reliable. The scope of
supply and performance of the ClipX system covers only a small area of mea-
surement technology however. In addition, equipment planners, installers and
operators should plan, implement and respond to the safety engineering consid-
erations of measurement technology in such a way as to minimize residual dan-
gers. For example, automation equipment and devices must be designed in
such a way that adequate protection or locking against unintentional actuation is
provided (e.g. access controls, password protection, etc.). When devices are
working in a network, these networks must be designed in such a way that mal-
functions in individual nodes can be detected and shut down. Safety precau-
tions must be taken both in terms of hardware and software, so that a line break
or other interruptions to signal transmission do not cause undefined states or
loss of data in the automation device.
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Safety notice used in this document
This symbol draws your attention to a situation in which failure to comply with
safety requirements may result in damage to property.
Note
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Symbols on the instrument
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2 Symbols on the instrument
Symbol Meaning
Statutory waste disposal mark, see Disposal.
Statutory mark of compliance with emission limits in electronic equipment
supplied to China
Marking certifying approval for sale of the device in the Russian Federa-
tion.
CE mark
The CE mark enables the manufacturer to guarantee that the product
complies with the requirements of the relevant EC directives. The decla-
ration of conformity can be found on the HBM website
https://www.hbm.com under HBMdoc.
Read and note the information given in this manual.
Symbols on the instrument
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Overview
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3 Overview
Make sure you always have, and are using, the documentation version
matching your device. After a firmware update, for example, you can download
the current version of the full documentation from the HBM website:
https://www.hbm.com/ClipX. To read this documentation you need the Adobe
Acrobat Reader. You can download the Acrobat Reader free of charge from the
Adobe website.
About ClipX
By buying a ClipX measuring amplifier, you have chosen a high-quality HBM
measurement system that is compact, powerful and variable. You can connect
the ClipX via the standard Ethernet port to a PC, and parameterize and control
the device via its internal web server. You can connect to an automation system
via the digital and analog inputs/outputs and/or via one of the fieldbus interfaces
PROFIBUS®, PROFINET®, EtherNet/IP™1) or EtherCAT2) (depending on
device type). One input per device is provided for different sensors (strain gage,
voltage, current, potentiometer or Pt100), and you can connect sensors with
zero-wire TEDS or 1-wire TEDS. The device additionally features a peak value
memory, instantaneous value memory, limit value switches, and six calculated
channels, as well as offering the facility to display one signal from each of up to
five additional devices and forward the signals to the interfaces. The ClipX is
normally mounted on a support rail; the mounting materials are supplied.
The ClipX documentation
• Quick Start Guide (supplied)
• This manual in PDF format
• Data sheet listing the technical data
• Online help on the device's internal web server
1) EtherNet/IP™ is a trademark of ODVA Inc. For more information regarding ODVA, visit
www.odva.org.
2) EtherCAT®is registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff
Automation GmbH, Germany.
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Contents of this manual
This manual has a table of contents at the beginning. The index at the end of the
manual enables you to search for specific terms. The most frequently asked
questions are summarized in the FAQs section.
All the marks mentioned in this manual are the property of their respective
owners.
Symbols used in this manual
See also Safety instructions.
Important: This symbol indicates an important detail or a special fea-
ture.
Paragraphs with this symbol provide a tip or explain an interesting fea-
ture.
Paragraphs marked by this symbol contain additional information.
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4 ClipX device types, scope of supply
The ClipX is mounted directly on a support rail, though other mounting methods
are also possible. The ClipX is supplied as standard with easy-fit push-in type
plug terminals. You can also use screw-type plug terminals from Phoenix Con-
tact – see Electrical connections, LEDs.
You can connect strain gage full or half bridges, voltage-fed piezo-resistive sen-
sors, current or voltage sensors and currents or voltages, potentiometer trans-
ducers or Pt100s to the transducer connector. Two freely configurable digital
input/outputs and an analog output for current or voltage are additionally avail-
able.
4.1 Device types
The ClipX comes in three different design versions. All the design versions fea-
ture the same sensor inputs, two freely configurable digital input/outputs, and an
analog output switchable for current (4 … 20mA) or voltage (±10V):
1. BM40
This version does not include a fieldbus.
2. BM40PB
This version includes a PROFIBUS®interface.
3. BM40IE
You can operate this version with a PROFINET®, EtherNet/IP™1) or
EtherCAT®2) interface. The interfaces can be switched using the software.
Important: All basic settings are made via the web server integrated
into the ClipX and your web browser. The web server includes its own
help, which explains all the ClipX settings. Depending on the design,
you can also connect the ClipX to various fieldbuses.
1) EtherNet/IP™ is a trademark of ODVA Inc. For more information regarding ODVA, visit
www.odva.org.
2) EtherCAT®is registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff
Automation GmbH, Germany.
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4.2 Scope of supply
• ClipX with mounted support rail holder.
• Bag containing three plug terminals, ordering number 1-CON-S1019 for
sensor connection (13-pin), supply, digital I/O and ClipX bus (12-pin) as well
as the analog output (3-pin). You can also order this plug terminal set sepa-
rately.
• A Quick Start Guide with safety instructions (a4838).
You can download a full operating manual as well as additional infor-
mation resources from the HBM website:
https://www.hbm.com/ClipX. Pre-compiled ePLAN macros (license-
free) and 3D-STEP files to aid the design process are also available
to download. To read this documentation you need the Adobe Acro-
bat Reader. You can download the Acrobat Reader free of charge
from the Adobe website.
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4.3 Dimensions
Fig. 2: ClipX dimensions when mounted on support rail (DIN rail 35mm to DIN
EN 60715) with 16mm depth, all measures in mm
25
35
132.6
111.7
127.7
118.6
100
To aid the design process, pre-compiled ePLAN macros (license-
free) and 3D-STEP files are available free of charge at
https://www.hbm.com/ClipX.
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5 Mounting
The ClipX is designed for mounting on a support rail (35mm DIN rail to DIN
EN 60715). You can choose different mounting methods if you want though. The
support rail on which you mount the ClipX may be 8.5 or 16mm deep.
5.1 Mounting on a support rail
Fig. 3: Mounting on a support rail
1. Hang the ClipX from the top edge of the support rail.
2. Push the ClipX onto the support rail in the direction of the arrow as shown in
the picture.
The clip at the bottom secures the ClipX by a spring.
Important: You must ground the support rail.
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5.2 Dismounting from a support rail
Fig. 4: Dismounting from a support rail
1. Push the ClipX up.
The spring mechanism allows you to release it from the top locator on the
support rail.
2. Tilt the ClipX forward, rotating it as you do so.
3. Detach the ClipX downwards.
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