IFM AC1433 Application guide

>
>
7391117 / 02 09 / 2018
Device Manual
SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
AC1433
AC1434
Master profile: M4
Firmware: 4.3.1 or higher
English

SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
2
Contents
1Preliminary note 5
1.1 Legal and copyright information...........................................................................................5
1.2 Purpose of the document.....................................................................................................5
1.3 Explanation of Symbols .......................................................................................................6
1.4 Overview: User documentation for AC1433/34 ...................................................................7
1.5 Modification history ..............................................................................................................7
2Safety instructions 8
2.1 General safety instructions ..................................................................................................8
2.2 Required background knowledge ........................................................................................8
2.3 Tampering with the unit........................................................................................................8
3System description 9
3.1 Intended use ......................................................................................................................10
3.1.1 Permitted use.............................................................................................................................10
3.1.2 Prohibited use ............................................................................................................................10
3.2 Information concerning the device.....................................................................................11
3.2.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................11
3.2.2 Operating elements....................................................................................................................12
3.2.3 Display elements........................................................................................................................12
3.2.4 CODESYS PLC..........................................................................................................................12
3.2.5 Interfaces....................................................................................................................................13
3.2.6 Required accessories.................................................................................................................13
4Operation 14
4.1 Control of the graphical user interface...............................................................................14
4.1.1 Function keys.............................................................................................................................15
4.1.2 Arrow keys..................................................................................................................................15
4.2 Menu view..........................................................................................................................16
4.2.1 Menu navigation.........................................................................................................................16
4.2.2 Navigation aids...........................................................................................................................17
4.3 Page view...........................................................................................................................19
4.3.1 Navigate on a page....................................................................................................................19
4.3.2 Use navigation aids....................................................................................................................19
4.3.3 Description of the control elements ............................................................................................20
4.4 Remote access ..................................................................................................................32
4.4.1 General.......................................................................................................................................32
4.4.2 Recommended browsers............................................................................................................32
4.4.3 Operating instructions ................................................................................................................33
5Menu 36
5.1 Start screen........................................................................................................................36
5.2 Menu functions...................................................................................................................37
5.2.1 Additional functions ....................................................................................................................37
5.3 Quick setup........................................................................................................................38
5.3.1 Quick setup: Project AS-i networks............................................................................................39
5.3.2 Quick setup: Configure the operating mode of the AS-i masters................................................40
5.3.3 Quick setup: Configure the output access..................................................................................41
5.3.4 Quick setup: Access the device via QR code.............................................................................41
5.3.5 Quick setup: Configure the EtherCAT interface..........................................................................41
5.3.6 Quick setup: Set the Configuration interface 1...........................................................................43
5.3.7 Quick setup: Set the configuration interface 2............................................................................45

SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
3
5.3.8 Quick setup: Address the AS-i slaves connected to AS-i Master 1 ............................................46
5.3.9 Quick setup: Address the AS-i slaves connected to AS-i Master 2 ............................................47
5.4 AS-i 1 / AS-i 2.....................................................................................................................48
5.4.1 AS-i 1 / AS-i 2: Master setup......................................................................................................49
5.4.2 AS-i 1 / AS-i 2: Diagnosis...........................................................................................................52
5.4.3 AS-i 1 / AS-i 2: AS-i slaves.........................................................................................................54
5.5 System ...............................................................................................................................60
5.5.1 System: Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)..........................................................................61
5.5.2 System: Information ...................................................................................................................67
5.5.3 System: Setup............................................................................................................................68
5.5.4 System: Diagnosis......................................................................................................................81
5.6 Interfaces ...........................................................................................................................82
5.6.1 Interfaces: Configuration interface 1...........................................................................................83
5.6.2 Interfaces: Configuration interface 2...........................................................................................86
5.6.3 Interfaces: EtherCAT interface...................................................................................................87
5.7 ifm system solutions...........................................................................................................92
5.7.1 Notes on ifm system solutions....................................................................................................93
5.7.2 Show information about installed ifm apps.................................................................................94
5.7.3 Install single/basic app ...............................................................................................................95
5.7.4 Install multi app ..........................................................................................................................96
5.7.5 Update ifm apps.........................................................................................................................97
5.7.6 Uninstall ifm apps.......................................................................................................................97
6Setup 98
6.1 Connect the device to the periphery..................................................................................98
6.1.1 EtherCAT interface.....................................................................................................................98
6.1.2 Ethernet configuration interfaces................................................................................................98
6.2 Start screen 'Basic settings'...............................................................................................99
6.2.1 Change the basic settings of the device.....................................................................................99
6.3 Update the firmware of the device...................................................................................101
6.3.1 Behaviour of the settings upon firmware update ......................................................................101
6.3.2 Firmware update from SD card ................................................................................................102
6.3.3 Firmware update via the web interface.....................................................................................103
6.4 Connect and address AS-i slaves....................................................................................105
6.5 Configure EtherCAT interface..........................................................................................105
6.6 Set Ethernet configuration interfaces...............................................................................105
6.7 Exchange AS-i slave........................................................................................................105
7Troubleshooting 107
7.1 Status LED.......................................................................................................................107
7.1.1 Status LED: Basic device.........................................................................................................107
7.1.2 Status LED: Fieldbus EtherCAT...............................................................................................107
7.1.3 Status LED: Configuration interface 2 (X8)...............................................................................108
7.2 Start screen: Status LEDs................................................................................................109
7.2.1 Status of the web interface.......................................................................................................109
7.2.2 Operating mode of the AS-i master..........................................................................................109
7.2.3 Control instance of the AS-i outputs.........................................................................................109
7.2.4 EtherCAT: fieldbus status.........................................................................................................109
7.2.5 EtherCAT: Error status.............................................................................................................110
7.3 Online diagnosis function.................................................................................................111
7.3.1 Message types.........................................................................................................................111
7.3.2 Locate error sources ................................................................................................................111
7.4 Online Support Center (OSC)..........................................................................................112
7.4.1 OSC: View current error messages..........................................................................................113
7.4.2 OSC: Show message history....................................................................................................114

SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
4
8Appendix 115
8.1 Approval tests / certifications...........................................................................................115
8.2 Technical data..................................................................................................................116
8.2.1 Housing....................................................................................................................................116
8.2.2 Display elements......................................................................................................................116
8.2.3 Operation..................................................................................................................................116
8.2.4 Power supply connections........................................................................................................116
8.2.5 Interface ...................................................................................................................................117
8.2.6 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) .....................................................................................117
8.3 Address assignment in Ethernet networks ......................................................................118
8.4 Configuration interfaces: Connection concepts ...............................................................119
8.4.1 Direct connection......................................................................................................................119
8.4.2 Connection via Ethernet network..............................................................................................120
8.5 AS-i master ......................................................................................................................121
8.5.1 Operating modes of the AS-i master........................................................................................122
8.5.2 Master flags..............................................................................................................................124
8.6 AS-i slaves.......................................................................................................................125
8.6.1 Profiles of AS-i slaves...............................................................................................................126
8.7 Fieldbus EtherCAT...........................................................................................................135
8.7.1 Parameter data.........................................................................................................................136
8.7.2 Cyclic data................................................................................................................................138
8.7.3 Acyclic data..............................................................................................................................151
8.7.4 EtherCAT projection software: Programmers' notes.................................................................156
8.8 OSC messages................................................................................................................164
8.8.1 OSC messages: System ..........................................................................................................164
8.8.2 OSC messages: AS-i 1 / AS-i 2................................................................................................165
9Index 166

SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
5
1Preliminary note
Content
Legal and copyright information ...............................................................................................................5
Purpose of the document .........................................................................................................................5
Explanation of Symbols............................................................................................................................6
Overview: User documentation for AC1433/34........................................................................................7
Modification history...................................................................................................................................7
33203
>
1.1 Legal and copyright information
33117
© All rights reserved by ifm electronic gmbh. No part of this manual may be reproduced and used
without the consent of ifm electronic gmbh.
All product names, pictures, companies or other brands used on our pages are the property of the
respective rights owners:
AS-i is the property of the AS-International Association, (→www.as-interface.net)
CAN is the property of the CiA (CAN in Automation e.V.), Germany (→www.can-cia.org)
CODESYS™ is the property of the 3S – Smart Software Solutions GmbH, Germany
(→www.codesys.com)
DeviceNet™ is the property of the ODVA™ (Open DeviceNet Vendor Association), USA
(→www.odva.org)
EtherNet/IP® is the property of the →ODVA™
EtherCAT®is a registered trade mark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation
GmbH, Germany
IO-Link®(→www.io-link.com) is the property of the →PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation e.V.,
Germany
ISOBUS is the property of the AEF –Agricultural Industry Electronics Foundation e.V.,
Deutschland (→www.aef-online.org)
Microsoft®is the property of the Microsoft Corporation, USA (→www.microsoft.com)
PROFIBUS®is the property of the PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation e.V., Germany
(→www.profibus.com)
PROFINET®is the property of the →PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation e.V., Germany
Windows®is the property of the →Microsoft Corporation, USA
>
1.2 Purpose of the document
41760
This document applies to devices of the type "SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface (art.
no.: AC1433/34)
It is part of the device and contains information about the correct handling of the product.
►Read this document before using the device.
►Keep this document during the service life of the device.

SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
6
>
1.3 Explanation of Symbols
34171
WARNING!
Death or serious irreversible injuries may result.
CAUTION!
Slight reversible injuries may result.
NOTICE!
Property damage is to be expected or may result.
Important note
Non-compliance can result in malfunction or interference
Information
Supplementary note
►...
Request for action
>...
Reaction, result
→...
"see"
abc
Cross-reference
123
0x123
0b010
Decimal number
Hexadecimal number
Binary number
[...]
Designation of pushbuttons, buttons or indications

SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
7
>
1.4 Overview: User documentation for AC1433/34
41793
ifm electronic provides the following user documentation for the models of the device class "SmartPLC
DataLine mit EtherCAT-Slave-Schnittstelle":
Document
Content / Description
Data sheet
Technical data of the device as a table
Operating instructions *
Notes on mounting and electrical installation of the device
Set-up, description of the operating and display elements, maintenance information, scale
drawing
Device manual
Notes on operation of the device via GUI and web interface
Error elimination
Description of the fieldbus data
Supplement device manual
Description of the acyclic data sets and the command interface
Programming manual
Creation of a project with the device using CODESYS
Configuration of the device using CODESYS
Programming of the PLC of the device
Description of the device-specific CODESYS function libraries
*... The operating instructions are supplied with the device.
The user can download all documents from the ifm website.
>
1.5 Modification history
34492
Version
Topic
Date
00
New creation of document
xx/201x
01
05 / 2018
02
Update to firmware 4.3.1
Changed: Restrore device configuration
09 / 2018

SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
8
2Safety instructions
Content
General safety instructions.......................................................................................................................8
Required background knowledge.............................................................................................................8
Tampering with the unit............................................................................................................................8
28333
>
2.1 General safety instructions
41415
Read this document before setting up the product and keep it during the entire service life.
Only use the product for its intended purpose.
If the operating instructions or the technical data are not adhered to, personal injury and/or damage to
property may occur.
Improper or non-intended use may lead to malfunctions of the device, to unwanted effects in the
application or to a loss of the warranty claims.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any consequences caused by tampering with the device or
incorrect use by the operator.
►Observe these operating instructions.
►Adhere to the warning notes on the product.
>
2.2 Required background knowledge
41648
This document is intended for specialists. Specialists are people who, based on their relevant training
and experience, are capable of identifying risks and avoiding potential hazards that may be caused
during operation or maintenance of the product.
For programming these people should also have knowledge of control technology experience in PLC
programming to IEC 61131-3.
The document contains information about the correct handling of the product.
>
2.3 Tampering with the unit
33190
WARNING!
Tampering with the unit.
>In case of non-compliance:
Possible affects on safety of operators and machinery
Expiration of liability and warranty
►Do not open the devices!
►Do not insert any objects into the devices!
►Prevent metal foreign bodies from penetrating!

SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
9
3System description
Content
Intended use...........................................................................................................................................10
Information concerning the device .........................................................................................................11
28392

SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
10
>
3.1 Intended use
Content
Permitted use .........................................................................................................................................10
Prohibited use.........................................................................................................................................10
36928
>
3.1.1 Permitted use
36762
The device is designed for operation in the control cabinet.
The device may only be used for the following purposes:
as AS-i master in 1 or 2 AS-i networks to control the data exchange to the sensor/actuator level
as gateway between the AS-i network and a higher-level controller (EtherCAT-Controller = Host;
e.g. PLC) via the fieldbus interface
as Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for program-based parameter setting, control and
regulation of the AS-i slaves connected to the device
as EtherCAT master (software extension)
as fieldbus slave (software extension)
>
3.1.2 Prohibited use
34228
The device may not be used beyond the limits of the technical data (→Technical data (→S. 116))!

SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
11
>
3.2 Information concerning the device
Content
Overview.................................................................................................................................................11
Operating elements................................................................................................................................12
Display elements....................................................................................................................................12
CODESYS PLC......................................................................................................................................12
Interfaces................................................................................................................................................13
Required accessories.............................................................................................................................13
36905
>
3.2.1 Overview
36757
Legend:
Display
Status LED (H1)
2 function keys
4 arrow keys
Connector (X1) for
AS-i 1, AS-i 2, functional earth
Connector (X2) for AUX
(here with AUX jumper)
Front flap
Slot for SD card (behind the front
flap)
Ethernet configuration interface 1
(X3) (behind the front flap)
Ethernet configuration interface 2
(X8) with status LED (H6, H7)
EtherCAT interface 2 (X7) with
status LED (H4, H5)
EtherCAT interface 1 (X6) with
status LED (H2, H3)

SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
12
>
3.2.2 Operating elements
36790
The device provides the following operating elements.
>
Arrow and function keys
36959
Below the display is the key panel with two function keys and four arrow keys. The operator controls
the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the device with the keys.
Operating notes: →Operation (→S. 14)
>
3.2.3 Display elements
36917
The device provides the following display elements:
>
Display
36894
The display is used to display the Graphical User Interface (GUI) of the device.
Operating notes: →Operation (→S. 14)
Technical data: →Technical data (→S. 116)
>
Status LEDs
36784
The device features the following status LEDs which display the current status of system components.
Meaning of the LED colours and flashing frequencies: →Status LED (→S. 107)
>
3.2.4 CODESYS PLC
36953
The device features a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The PLC can run the following
application types:
Applications that have been created with the IEC 61131-3 compliant programming software
"CODESYS Development System" (from version 3.5 SP9 Patch 7 Hotfix 3)
System solutions that have been provided by ifm electronic
Technical data: →Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (→S. 117)
For information about the programming of the device-internal PLC with CODESYS, please
refer to the programming manual:
→www.ifm.com > product page > [Downloads]

SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
13
>
3.2.5 Interfaces
36927
The device provides the following interfaces:
>
Ethernet configuration interfaces
36913
The configuration interface 1 (X3) is behind the front flap of the device.
The configuration interface 2 (X8) is underneath the EtherCAT interface (X6/X7).
The user can access the following functions via both interfaces:
web interface for device configuration and diagnostics
Programming of the device-internal PLC and the fail-safe PLC with CODESYS
Operation as additional fieldbus interface
Possible network topologies: →Configuration interfaces: Connection concepts (→S. 119)
Technical data: →Technical data (→S. 116)
>
EtherCAT fieldbus interface
36925
The device communicates with the higher-level control instance of the EtherCAT network via the
EtherCAT interface (X6/X7).
Notes regarding connetion concepts: →Configuration interfaces: Connection concepts (→S. 119)
Technical data: →Technical data (→S. 116)
>
SD card slot
36761
The SD card slot (X5) is located behind the front flap of the device. The following actions can be
performed with an SD card:
update the firmware of the device
save/restore the device configuration
Technical data: →Technical data (→S. 116)
>
3.2.6 Required accessories
36764
To be able to operate the device in a sensible way you need the following accessories (not supplied
with the device):
Depending on the selected voltage supply (Operating instructions) you need:
a power supply for the 24 V power supply (e.g. art. no. DN3011)
for each AS-i master one AS-i power supply each (e.g. art. no. AC1236)
a data decoupling module AC1250 (accessory, optional)
AS-i slaves.

SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
14
4Operation
Content
Control of the graphical user interface ...................................................................................................14
Menu view...............................................................................................................................................16
Page view...............................................................................................................................................19
Remote access.......................................................................................................................................32
41713
>
4.1 Control of the graphical user interface
41568
Below the display is the key panel with six membrane keys. The operator controls the graphical user
interface of the device with these keys. The key panel is closely linked to the navigation status bar.
Legend:
Label left function key
Navigation compass
Label right function key
Right function key
Left function key
[] arrow key
[] arrow key
[] arrow key
[] arrow key

SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
15
>
4.1.1 Function keys
41476
The two function keys allow the operator to trigger specified
actions (e.g. tick a checkbox). The function of the function keys
changes depending on the context.
The two text fields in the navigation status bar are
associated with the function keys located directly below the
display. They indicate the action that will be triggered if the
function key is pressed in the current work step. If the function
key is not labelled, it means that it has no function in the
present situation.
Example (→figure):
►The left function key triggers the action [Select].
►The right function key triggers the action [Back].
>
4.1.2 Arrow keys
7091
The fourarrow keys [], [], [] and [] can be used for
navigation and selection.
The navigation compass shows which of the four arrow keys
can be used in the respective work step.
Examples:
All arrow keys are active and will trigger a device
response when pressed.
Only the arrow keys [] and [] are active and will
trigger a device response when pressed.

SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
16
>
4.2 Menu view
41755
The menu view allows the user to select the menu page with the required control or display function.
Legend:
Info bar
Main navigation bar
Subnavigation bar 1
Subnavigation bar 2
Selected menu item (focus)
Navigation status bar with
labelling of the function keys
navigation compass
Long texts are displayed as scrolling text in the info bar.
>
4.2.1 Menu navigation
41756
The central operating elements in the menu view are the three navigation bars. They reflect the
menu structure of the device software. Each navigation bar represents a menu level. The symbols in a
navigation bar represent the submenus and menu items.
Rules for menu navigation:
►Use [] / [] to navigate within a menu level.
>The selected symbol has the focus (= orange frame).
>If the selected symbol has a submenu, the corresponding subnavigation bar will automatically
appear.
►Use [] to go one menu level down.
►Use [] to go one menu level up.
At the lowest menu level:
►Press [Select] function key to go to the page of the selected menu item (→Page view (→S. 19)).
In the main navigation bar:
►Press [Back] function key to return to the start screen (→Start screen (→S. 36)).

SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
17
>
4.2.2 Navigation aids
41748
The following screen elements help you navigate through the menu:
>The info bar shows the navigation path of the selected menu symbol.
>The navigation compass shows which navigation steps are possible from the current position.
Legend:
Info bar
Navigation path to the focused menu element:
[System] > [PLC] > [Setup]
Menu element with focus
Navigation path to the focused menu element:
> >
>
Example
41499
To access the menu page containing the setting options for the device-internal PLC:
1.
>Initial position when accessing the menu screen
2.
►Use [] to select the [System] menu symbol.
>The focus is on the [System] menu symbol.
>The first subnavigation bar appears.
3.
►Use [] to change to the first subnavigation barh.
>The focus is on the [Diagnosis] menu symbol.
4.
►Use [] to select the [PLC] menu symbol.
>The focus is on the [PLC] menu symbol.
>The second subnavigation bar appears.
5.
►Use [] to change to the second subnavigation bar.
>The focus is on the [Information] menu symbol.

SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
18
6.
►Use [] to select the [Settings] menu symbol.
>The focus is on the [Settings] menu symbol.
►Press the [Select] function key to go to the page view
of the [Settings] menu item.
>The page shows the setting options for the
device-internal PLC.

SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
19
>
4.3 Page view
41786
The page view allows the user to select and execute a requested function.
Legend:
Info bar
Main navigation bar
Page
Scroll bar
Tab menu
Page element with focus
Navigation status bar with
labelling of function keys
navigation compass
>
4.3.1 Navigate on a page
41749
The page contains elements, that allow the operator to control the device or access information.
For page navigation, the following basic rules apply:
►Use the arrow keys [] / [] to change between the different page elements.
>The selected element is marked (= orange frame).
►Use the [Back] function key to return to the tab menu / menu view.
Rules for using the different control elements: →Description of the control elements (→S. 20)
>
4.3.2 Use navigation aids
41678
The following aids offer navigation users additional orientation:
>The info bar shows detailed information about the selected element (focus).
Long texts are displayed as scrolling text in the info bar.
>The active menu symbol in the main navigation bar has a dark background.
>A scroll bar appears on the right side of the screen if the elements do not fit on the page.
>The navigation compass shows the navigation options in the active work step.
>The text fields in the navigation status bar show the current assignment of the function keys.

SmartPLC DataLine with EtherCAT slave interface
20
>
4.3.3 Description of the control elements
Content
Tab menu/Tab ........................................................................................................................................21
Button .....................................................................................................................................................22
Checkbox................................................................................................................................................22
List..........................................................................................................................................................23
Slave selector.........................................................................................................................................24
Confirmation message............................................................................................................................29
Numerical field........................................................................................................................................30
Binary field..............................................................................................................................................31
41586
A page consists of different control elements.