IFM AE1300 User manual

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Operating instructions
edgeController
AE1300
English

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Contents
1Preliminary note 4
1.1 Legal and copyright information...........................................................................................4
1.2 Symbols used.......................................................................................................................5
1.3 Warnings used.....................................................................................................................5
1.4 Change history.....................................................................................................................5
2Safety instructions 6
2.1 Electromagnetic compatibility ..............................................................................................6
2.2 Cyber security......................................................................................................................6
3Functions and features 8
3.1 Application example.............................................................................................................8
4Mounting 9
4.1 Mounting accessories ..........................................................................................................9
4.2 General installation instructions...........................................................................................9
4.2.1 Location for mounting accessories.............................................................................................10
4.2.2 Light sensor and status LED ......................................................................................................11
4.2.3 Device temperature....................................................................................................................12
4.3 Panel mounting / control cabinet installation .....................................................................13
4.3.1 Safety instructions for panel mounting / control cabinet installation ...........................................13
4.3.2 Installation with installation kit ....................................................................................................14
4.3.3 Panel cutout ...............................................................................................................................15
4.3.4 Mounting steps...........................................................................................................................15
4.4 Surface mounting with RAM® mount system....................................................................17
4.4.1 Mounting steps...........................................................................................................................17
4.5 Other installation types ......................................................................................................18
5Electrical connection 19
5.1 General wiring information.................................................................................................20
5.2 Wiring.................................................................................................................................21
5.3 Connection accessories.....................................................................................................21
5.4 Connection technology ......................................................................................................21
5.5 Operating voltage and circuit breakers..............................................................................22
5.6 Shield connection...............................................................................................................23
5.7 Ethernet interfaces.............................................................................................................24
5.8 USB interfaces...................................................................................................................24
5.8.1 Short-circuit protection................................................................................................................25
6Set-up 26
6.1 Getting started....................................................................................................................26
6.2 Required documentation....................................................................................................26
7Settings 27
7.1 Recovery mode..................................................................................................................28
7.1.1 Starting the recovery mode ........................................................................................................28
7.1.2 Updating the runtime system......................................................................................................28
7.1.3 Restoring the data backup..........................................................................................................29

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7.1.4 Configuring the Ethernet interfaces............................................................................................30
7.1.5 Quitting the recovery mode ........................................................................................................31
7.2 Set-up mode.......................................................................................................................32
7.2.1 Starting the set-up mode............................................................................................................32
7.2.2 Start application..........................................................................................................................33
7.2.3 Show the main set-up menu.......................................................................................................34
7.2.4 Configuring the connections.......................................................................................................35
7.2.5 Creating a data backup ..............................................................................................................36
7.2.6 Configuring the system...............................................................................................................37
7.2.7 Displaying the device information...............................................................................................42
7.2.8 Removing the USB stick safely ..................................................................................................42
7.2.9 Leaving the main set-up menu...................................................................................................43
7.2.10 Starting the recovery mode ........................................................................................................43
7.2.11 Rebooting the device..................................................................................................................43
8Factory settings 44
9Maintenance, repair and disposal 45
9.1 System update...................................................................................................................45
9.2 Battery change...................................................................................................................46
9.3 Cleaning the display surface..............................................................................................47
9.4 Cleaning the housing surface ............................................................................................47
9.5 Repair.................................................................................................................................47
9.6 Disposal .............................................................................................................................47

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1 Preliminary note
Content
Legal and copyright information ...............................................................................................................4
Symbols used...........................................................................................................................................5
Warnings used..........................................................................................................................................5
Change history .........................................................................................................................................5
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You will find instructions, technical data, approvals and further information using the QR code on the
unit / packaging or at →www.ifm.com
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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 CODESYS 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®is the property of the →PROFIBUS Nutzerorganisation e.V., Germany
(→www.io-link.com)
•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)
•Modbus® is the property of the Schneider Electric SE, France (→www.schneider-electric.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

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1.2 Symbols used 58277
Important note
Non-compliance can result in malfunction or interference
Information
Supplementary note
►...
Request for action
>...
Reaction, result
→...
"see"
abc
Cross-reference
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0x123
0b010
Decimal number
Hexadecimal number
Binary number
[...]
Designation of pushbuttons, buttons or indications
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1.3 Warnings used 58278
WARNING
Warning of serious personal injury.
Death or serious irreversible injuries may result.
CAUTION
Warning of personaly injury.
Slight reversible injuries may result.
NOTICE!
Warning of damage to property
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1.4 Change history 61266
Version
Topic
Date
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New creation of the document
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2 Safety instructions
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Electromagnetic compatibility...................................................................................................................6
Cyber security...........................................................................................................................................6
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•The unit described is a subcomponent for integration into a system. The system architect is
responsible for the safety of the system. The system creator undertakes to perform a risk
assessment and to create documentation in accordance with legal and normative requirements to
be provided to the operator and user of the system. This documentation must contain all
necessary information and safety instructions for the operator, the user and, if applicable, for any
service personnel authorised by the architect of the system.
•Read this document before setting up the product and keep it during the entire service life.
•The product must be suitable for the corresponding applications and environmental conditions
without any restrictions.
•Only use the product for its intended purpose (→ Functions and features (→p. 8)).
•If the operating instructions or the technical data are not adhered to, personal injury and/or
damage to property may occur.
•In case of malfunctions of the unit, please contact the manufacturer. Tampering with the unit is not
allowed.
•Installation, electrical connection, set-up, programming, configuration, operation and maintenance
of the product must be carried out by personnel qualified and authorised for the respective activity.
•Protect units, connectors and cables against damage.
•Replace damaged units, otherwise the technical data and safety will be impaired.
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2.1 Electromagnetic compatibility 61268
This is a class A product. It can cause radio interference in domestic areas. In this case, the operator
is requested to take appropriate measures.
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2.2 Cyber security 61269
The edgeController offers the following safety functions:
Design:
•Hardened Yocto-Linux distribution
Integrity:
•Convenient update of the complete system (recovery system)
•Backup & restoring the system configuration
Authentication:
•User administration via CODESYS
•Individual rights management for both the programming system and the runtime system via
CODESYS
•Authentication with external cloud
Confidentiality:
•Browser-based access to web visualisation via TLS-secured connection
•Cloud communication only via TLS-secured connection

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•Identification of data sources in the cloud according to a readable name scheme
Restricted data flow:
•Separation of IT and OT networks using separate network connections
•Communication of the software components via standard protocols (Messaging/REST)

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3 Functions and features
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Application example .................................................................................................................................8
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The device serves as a gateway between the Operational Technology (OT) and Information
Technology (IT) levels.
The device is designed for use outside of a control cabinet.
It is suited for use at an operating altitude of 3000 m above sea level even under severe conditions,
such as an extended temperature range and mechanical stress, see (→ Data sheet) and indicated
standards.
Permitted use:
•in an industrial environment as a permanently installed unit with supply from SELV/PELV
according to the technical data
•even in wet environments
•also outdoors, if necessary with additional UV protection and protection against direct sunlight
Communication with other system components on the OT level and the IT level takes place via
Ethernet and USB interfaces.
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3.1 Application example 61271
Networking

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4 Mounting
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Mounting accessories...............................................................................................................................9
General installation instructions ...............................................................................................................9
Panel mounting / control cabinet installation..........................................................................................13
Surface mounting with RAM® mount system.........................................................................................17
Other installation types...........................................................................................................................18
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4.1 Mounting accessories 61272
The unit is supplied without mounting accessories.
Depending on the intended installation location and type of mounting, the following mounting
accessories are available:
•EC0733, installation kit for panel mounting
•EC1410...EC1414, RAM® mount system for surface mounting
You can find more information about the available accessories at: →www.ifm.com
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4.2 General installation instructions 61273
The following applies to all types of mounting:
The responsibility for the compliance with the requirements concerning mounting of the device
in the application lies with the system architect.
The unit front withstands shock up to IK07 without damage.
NOTICE!
Higher shock > IK07
>Damage possible
Protection rating and electrical protection might be impaired
►If necessary, the system creator must take external measures to protect the device
depending on the requirements of the corresponding application.
►Replace damaged units, otherwise the technical data and safety will be impaired.
On the back, the pressure compensation element, the service cover and the connector areas
are to be protected by taking external measures, if necessary.
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4.2.1 Location for mounting accessories 61274
The back of the unit has been prepared for fixing the mounting accessories.
1 2
38,1
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M5 M5
30
140
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1: 4 x M5 threaded hole for the fixing profiles of the installation kit
2: 4 x M5 threaded hole for RAM ® mount system
3: pressure compensation element
NOTICE!
The device is equipped with a pressure compensation element. Sealing or closing the
corresponding ventilation ducts with elastic materials may damage the device.
►Do not use any sealing materials in the area around the pressure compensation
elements.
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4.2.2 Light sensor and status LED 61978
The device is equipped with a light sensor. This sensor is used for automatic brightness adaptation of
the display and the operating elements to the ambient brightness.
1 2
1: Light sensor
2: Status LED
►Do not cover up the light sensor by construction measures.
The status LED shows the operating states of the device.

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4.2.3 Device temperature 61276
The internal temperature sensor and the light sensor of the device can be read out with the software.
The device primarily heats up due to the following factors:
•Solar radiation
•Ambient temperature
•Installation conditions
•External heating
•Current consumption (display illumination etc.)
The device heats up considerably under demanding operating conditions. The device temperature
must not exceed the maximum permissible value of 80°C.
The values provided by the internal temperature sensor can e.g. be used for the following actions:
►Comply with the maximum permissible ambient temperature
►Reducing the display brightness to decrease the self-heating
►Protect the unit from external heat (e.g. from other units).
►Warning the operator about heating and an upcoming switch-off of the display
►Switch-off of the display
NOTICE!
Internal temperature exceeds the permissible value (→ Data sheet)
>Malfunction or damage to the device possible
►Reduce device temperature.
►Take appropriate measures to prevent further heating up of the device.

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4.3 Panel mounting / control cabinet installation 61277
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4.3.1 Safety instructions for panel mounting / control cabinet installation 61278
The specifications for the operating temperature apply in front of and behind the installation
surface.
The dimensions for the control panel cut-out are a basic prerequisite for the requirements
concerning electrical protection, fire protection and protection rating of the device / system.
However, this alone does not ensure compliance with the requirements. See the following
safety instructions. They must be complied with for the risk assessment by the system creator
(→ Safety instructions (→p. 6)).
WARNING
The housing does not meet the requirements concerning protective earth. Only functional
grounding is possible.
>Risk of electrical shock in case of hazardous active voltages in the control cabinet behind
the installation surface.
►The system creator must separate hazardous active voltages / parts behind the
installation surface from the housing of the device and its circuits by means of double /
reinforced insulation (air creepage distances, solid insulation).
►Take single-fault safety into account (e.g. individual core detached from the terminal ►
use cable ties).
►The responsibility for the electrical protection of the system lies with the system creator.
When installing the device in a control cabinet, the following requirements concerning fire protection
apply:
If installed according to the information given in 4.3, the device itself complies with the requirements of
the IEC (or DIN EN) 61010-2-201 for a closed device to prevent fire from spreading.
WARNING
The damping strip (installation kit) has no flammability rating and thus presents no fire
obstacle.
>Fire protection for the system might not be given or might be restricted.
►The system creator has to ensure the fire protection depending on the requirements of
his/her application, if necessary by means of external precautions.
►The responsibility for the fire protection of the system lies with the system creator.
Using the installation kit does not ensure the protection rating of the system with the installed
device. The protection rating depends on the properties of the control panel / control cabinet
(e.g. thickness, material, surface characteristics, torsional stiffness).

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CAUTION
The use of the installation kit does not ensure the requirements concerning the protection
rating of the system with the installed device.
>Protection rating and electrical protection might be impaired
►The system creator has to ensure the protection rating depending on the requirements of
his application, if necessary by means of external precautions.
►The responsibility for the protection of the system with the installed device lies with the
system creator.
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4.3.2 Installation with installation kit 61279
The installation kit enables horizontal or overhead mounting of the device in a panel cut-out.
This type of mounting is suited for materials with a thickness from 1 to 10 mm.
The fixing profiles, M5 hexagon nuts, washers, M5 set screws and damping strips are supplied with
the installation kit.
Fixing profiles of the installation kit
Device with mounted installation kit
Only insert the fixing profiles from the installation kit in combination with the damping strips.
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4.3.3 Panel cutout 61280
►Make a cut-out.
149,5
328
4 x R5
Panel cutout
Tolerances: ± 0.5 mm
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4.3.4 Mounting steps 61281
►Screw the set screws into the M5 thread on the back of the device. (→ Location for mounting
accessories (→p. 10)
►Attach damping strips to the device.
Damping strips
►Insert the device into the cut-out.
►Screw the fixing profiles to the back of the device. Tightening torque of the hexagon nuts: 5 ±0.5 Nm
NOTICE!
Contact corrosion between the mounting screws and the housing.
>Damage to the device
►Do not use copper or nickel-plated materials for the bolting elements.
►Use zinc-plated screws.
►In very corrosive environments such as extremely salty air, use screws with surface
finishing on a zinc/nickel basis with thick-film passivation and sealing.

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Mounting principle
1: M5 hexagon nuts and fixing profiles
2: Panel cutout
3: Damping strips
4: Device with tightened set screws
A
Installation depth A = device depth (approx. 54 mm)
Installation depth with the attached connector: approx. 78 mm
The fixing profiles and set screws from the installation kit do not protrude from the device.

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4.4 Surface mounting with RAM® mount system 61282
Using the RAM® mount components, available as accessories, the unit can be used as a firmly
mounted desktop unit. Two ball heads allow variable orientation of the unit.
RAM® mount components
1: Mounting arm with fastening screw
2: Mounting plate with ball head
Device with mounted RAM® mount system
You will find more information about the available RAM® mount components at: →www.ifm.com
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4.4.1 Mounting steps 61283
►Screw the mounting plate to the back of the device.
▪Usable M5 thread depth: ≤ 8 mm
▪tightening torque M5: 5 ±0.5 Nm
►Screw second mounting plate / ball of the selected RAM® Mount component on suitable surface
according to RAM® Mount indications.
38,1
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5,3
Mounting plate with ball head

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38 (1,5")
56
62
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Hole dimensions
Tightening torque: 5 ±0.5 Nm
►Slightly loosen the fastening screw of the mounting arm.
►Place the mounting arm onto the ball heads and tighten the fastening screw.
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4.5 Other installation types 61284
Permissible installation types:
•Panel mounting / control cabinet installation (→p. 13)
•Surface mounting with RAM® mount system (→p. 17)
All other installation types are in the sole responsibility of the system creator.

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5 Electrical connection
Content
General wiring information......................................................................................................................20
Wiring......................................................................................................................................................21
Connection accessories .........................................................................................................................21
Connection technology...........................................................................................................................21
Operating voltage and circuit breakers...................................................................................................22
Shield connection ...................................................................................................................................23
Ethernet interfaces .................................................................................................................................24
USB interfaces........................................................................................................................................24
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►Disconnect the plant from the mains supply before installation. This also applies to the
M12 connectors.
►Observe the national and international regulations for the installation of electrical
equipment.
Accessible surfaces of the device are insulated from the circuits with basic insulation to IEC 61010-1
(secondary circuit with max. 32 V DC, supplied from the mains circuit up to 300 V of overvoltage
category II).
GND of the supply is connected via EMC suppression capacitors on the shield connection (metal
housing) of the device.
The external wiring has to be carried out in a way that ensures the required separation from other
circuits.

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5.1 General wiring information 61286
Wiring of the connectors (→ Data sheet).
1 2 3
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4
Connectors (back of the device)
1: Supply
2: USB0
3: USB1
4: ETH0 (interface for information technology)
5: ETH1 (interface for operational technology)
NOTICE!
Wrong connection may cause damage to the unit.
►Observe the safety instructions.
NOTICE!
The short-circuit / reverse polarity protection of the unit applies to the operating voltage
connections. A short circuit between operating voltage VBB+ and USB might cause damage
to the device.
►Lay supply and signal cables away from the device using the shortest possible route.
►Provide all outgoing cables with a strain relief 200 mm behind the cable entry.
Maximum cable lengths:
•USB ≤ 1.8 m
•Ethernet ≤ 25 m
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