IFM EC2121 User guide

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System Manual
Starter kit for ecomatController
EC2121
CODESYS Version 3.5 or higher
English

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Contents
1About this manual 4
1.1 Legal and copyright information...........................................................................................4
1.2 Explanation of Symbols .......................................................................................................5
1.3 Purpose of the document.....................................................................................................5
1.4 Required previous knowledge..............................................................................................5
1.5 Required software................................................................................................................6
1.6 Overview: User documentation for EC2121 ........................................................................6
1.7 Overview: documentation for CODESYS 3.n ......................................................................7
1.8 Change history.....................................................................................................................7
2Prepare the controller 8
2.1 Hardware installation ...........................................................................................................8
2.2 Install UpdateTool on the PC...............................................................................................8
2.3 Establish a connection between the controller and the PC via Ethernet.............................9
2.3.1 Connect the controller and the PC ...............................................................................................9
2.3.2 Check and set the network settings of the PC..............................................................................9
2.3.3 Test connection between the controller and PC.........................................................................11
2.4 Check and update OS version...........................................................................................12
3Installation 15
3.1 Prepare installation ............................................................................................................15
3.2 Carry out installation ..........................................................................................................17
3.2.1 Install the programming software CODESYS 3.5.......................................................................17
3.3 Start CODESYS 3.5...........................................................................................................19
3.4 Install packages .................................................................................................................20
3.4.1 Start the package manager........................................................................................................20
3.4.2 Install packages with the package manager...............................................................................20
4Features of a PLC 22
4.1 Cyclical program processing..............................................................................................22
4.2 Time response ...................................................................................................................23
4.2.1 Cycle time...................................................................................................................................23
4.2.2 Watchdog...................................................................................................................................23
4.2.3 Response time ...........................................................................................................................23
5A first program 24
5.1 Device tree.........................................................................................................................26
5.2 Connect to the device ........................................................................................................27
5.3 Create the program............................................................................................................30
5.3.1 Suppress SafetyPLC in the device tree......................................................................................30
5.3.2 Cyclical program processing ......................................................................................................30
5.3.3 Structured programming.............................................................................................................31
5.3.4 Create new block........................................................................................................................31
5.3.5 Function block diagram (FBD)....................................................................................................32
5.3.6 Program linking ..........................................................................................................................33
5.3.7 Address binary inputs and outputs.............................................................................................34
5.3.8 Call in PLC_PRG........................................................................................................................35
5.3.9 Structured text (ST)....................................................................................................................36
5.4 Transfer and test the program ...........................................................................................37
5.4.1 Transfer program........................................................................................................................37
5.4.2 Test program..............................................................................................................................38

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6Annex 39
6.1 The I/O simulator box.........................................................................................................39
6.1.1 Inputs..........................................................................................................................................39
6.1.2 Outputs.......................................................................................................................................40
6.1.3 Communication reset .................................................................................................................40
7Index 41

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1 About this manual
Content
Legal and copyright information ...............................................................................................................4
Explanation of Symbols............................................................................................................................5
Purpose of the document .........................................................................................................................5
Required previous knowledge..................................................................................................................5
Required software ....................................................................................................................................6
Overview: User documentation for EC2121.............................................................................................6
Overview: documentation for CODESYS 3.n...........................................................................................7
Change history .........................................................................................................................................7
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1.1 Legal and copyright information 39648
© 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)
• 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 Explanation of Symbols 34171
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
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 Purpose of the document 57252
These instructions describe how to prepare and program a controller of the device family for mobile
applications, ecomatmobile from ifm electronic gmbh, using the CR711S controller as example.
These instructions are intended for the operation in conjunction with the starter kit EC2121; it can,
however, also be used independently.
This document will be continuously updated.
The current version is available for download on the ifm website: →www.ifm.com
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1.4 Required previous knowledge 57253
This manual addresses people with basic knowledge in automation technology. Experience in PLC
technology and basic knowledge in Ethernet networks are useful.
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1.5 Required software 57254
To reproduce the descriptions in this manual, the following software components are required:
UpdateTool
Programming software CODESYS 3.5
Controller-specific packages for CODESYS 3.5
The software versions referred to in this manual are on the USB flash drive supplied with the starter
kit.
The current software versions are available for download on the ifm website: →www.ifm.com
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1.6 Overview: User documentation for EC2121 57255
The documentation of the starter kit consists of the following modules:
Document
Content/Description
Data sheet EC2121
Technical data of the starter kit
Data sheet CR711S
Technical data of the controller
System manual starter kit for
ecomatController
Step-by-step explanations how to prepare and program a PLC CR711S
Original operating instructions
Instructions for installation, electrical installation and commissioning
Technical data
Programming manual
Functions of the set-up menu of the device
Creation of a CODESYS project with this device
Target system configuration with CODESYS
Programming the device-internal PLC using CODESYS
Description of the device-specific CODESYS function libraries
If any documents are not available, they can be requested from ifm or can be downloaded from the ifm
website: →www.ifm.com

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1.7 Overview: documentation for CODESYS 3.n 54178
3S-Smart Software Solutions GmbH (→www.codesys.com) offers the following user documentation to
program the device using CODESYS:
Document
Content / Description
Online help
Context-sensitive help
Description of the CODESYS programming system
After the programming system is installed, the following is stored and accessible on the hard disk of
the PC/laptop:
...\Programme (x86)\3S CODESYS\CODESYS\Online Help
The online help is for programming the standard PLC. The CODESYS online help only applies
to the safety PLC with restrictions.
►Please read this programming manual when programming the safety PLC.
CODESYS installation
and first steps
Remarks about the installation of the programming system CODESYS
First steps for handling the CODESYS programming system
After the installation of the programming system stored and accessible on the hard disk of the
PC/laptop:
...\Programme (x86)\3S CODESYS\CODESYS\Documentation
CODESYS user manual
Safety SIL2
[H2] CODESYS Safety SIL2 - IEC Programming Guidelines.pdf
This document is for programmers who program safety-related controllers.
The CODESYS user manual only applies to the safety PLC with restrictions.
►Please observe this programming manual when programming the safety PLC.
If any documents are not available, they can be requested from ifm or can be downloaded from the ifm
website:
→www.ifm.com
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1.8 Change history 57256
Date
State
Change
11 / 2019
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Creation of the document.

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2 Prepare the controller
Content
Hardware installation................................................................................................................................8
Install UpdateTool on the PC....................................................................................................................8
Establish a connection between the controller and the PC via Ethernet. ................................................9
Check and update OS version ...............................................................................................................12
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2.1 Hardware installation 57258
Connect the 81-pole AMP connector to the controller:
►Pull out the locking slide on the connector until the end stop.
►Attach the connector to the controller and click home.
►Insert the slide to lock the connector on the controller.
>The AMP connector is connected to the controller.
Connect the voltage supply via an external voltage source 24 V DC (not supplied):
►Connect the voltage source to both 4 mm lab sockets on the prewired connection cable:
plus pole - red
minus pole - black
>The LEDs SYS0 and SYS1 are on or flash green.
If one of the LEDs SYS0 or SYS1 is permanently on in red, there is a hardware fault or system
fault (→Data sheet CR711S > Operating states of the system).
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2.2 Install UpdateTool on the PC 57259
To install the UpdateTool_Vn.n.n.n on the PC:
►Copy the folder x:\ecomatController\UpdateTool_Vn.n.n.n from the supplied USB flash
drive to the PC.
The user must have write access in the target directory.
The directory path must not contain any blanks.
Recommendation: Copy the UpdateTool to the desktop or the project folder.

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2.3 Establish a connection between the controller and the PC
via Ethernet. 57260
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2.3.1 Connect the controller and the PC 57261
To connect the controller to the PC:
►Connect the supplied network cable (Ethernet cable) to:
the interface ETH0 of the controller
the Ethernet interface of the PC
>The controller and PC are connected to the network cable.
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2.3.2 Check and set the network settings of the PC 57262
Changes in the network settings of the PC require extended user rights.
Contact your system administrator.
To check and, if necessary, set the network settings of the PC:
►Switch on the PC.

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►Activate the Windows menu [Internet Protocol Properties Version 4 (TCP/IPv4:
for example [Start] > right click > [Network Connections] > [Ethernet] > [Change adapter settings]
> [Ethernet] > right click > [Properties]
(→ Figure below)
►Click the [Properties] button.
►Select the menu item [Use the following IP address].
►Check the IP address on 192.168.82.xxx and set, if necessary.
The following addresses are already used and must not be used for the PC:
192.168.82.21 (gateway), 192.168.82.247 (controller)
►Enter the subnet mask (255.255.255.0).
►Enter the default gateway (192.168.82.21) (→ Figure below).
►Confirm the settings with [OK].

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>The network settings were changed.
Summary of the network settings:
Setting
Value
Internet protocol
TCP/IP
IP address
192.168.82.xxx (except .21 and .247)
Subnet mask
255.255.255.0
Gateway IP address
192.168.82.21
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2.3.3 Test connection between the controller and PC 57263
The connection can be tested with the UpdateTool.
NOTE!
If the instructions on the screen are not complied with,
>the controller may be damaged.
►Strictly follow the instructions on the screen during the entire update process.
►Start Update.bat in the folder of the UpdateTool.

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►Confirm with [Enter] twice.
>The menu appears.
►Select menu item [Ping device] by entering [2] and confirming with [Enter].
>The ping replies are displayed. When the ping replies are displayed as shown in the figure, the
connection is OK.
►Return to the menu with [Enter].
From the menu, the next step can be taken: →Check and update OS version (→ p. 12)
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The OS version of the device can be checked and updated with the UpdateTool.

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Check OS version:
►In the menu of the UpdateTool, select the menu item [Continue update process] by entering [4]
and confirming with [ENTER].
>After a short time, information about the current controller and the update menu (→ figure) appear
in the window.
The figure shows that OS version 2.9.0.2 is on the controller. Now an update to version 3.0.0.3 is to be
made
NOTE!
If the instructions on the screen are not complied with,
>the controller may be damaged.
►Strictly follow the instructions on the screen during the entire update process.
Update OS version:
►To start the update process, select menu item update V3.0.0.3 by entering [13] and confirming
with [Enter].

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>The update process starts. During the update process, various messages appear; to conclude, the
following success message is displayed:
►Exit the UpdateTool with [Enter] and twice [q].

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3 Installation
Content
Prepare installation.................................................................................................................................15
Carry out installation...............................................................................................................................17
Start CODESYS 3.5 ...............................................................................................................................19
Install packages......................................................................................................................................20
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The major part of the required software is on the supplied USB flash drive.
Since the used controller can also be used for applications with functional safety, it is
necessary for legal reasons that you download the controller-specific packages directly from
ifm's website.
In this way, you are registered as customer of this controller and will be automatically informed
in the event of changes (e.g. to the firmware or documentation).
Download the packages from ifm's website:
►→www.ifm.com > selection of your country > CR711S [Search] > select product page of CR711S
from the search results

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►Open tab [Downloads] > click [Target and documentation package] under [Software Download]
>Login page for my ifm appears
►Log in to my ifm.

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If you do not have your my ifm-access data, you have to register as customer beforehand.
>The website to download safety operating systems is displayed.
►Download the package for [CR711S (Version V3.0.0.3)] and save it on your PC.
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The CODESYS Development System (short: CODESYS) is a platform for the creation of PLC
applications according to the standard IEC 61131-3.
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3.2.1 Install the programming software CODESYS 3.5 57269
Administrator rights are required for the installation on the PC.
On the supplied USB flash drive you find the 32-bit version of CODESYS since its use is
compulsory.
To install the programming software CODESYS 3.5:
►Start the installation program Setup_CODESYS<Version>.exe in the main directory on the
supplied USB flash drive.
>The window to select the installation directory [Choose Destination Location] appears.
For parallel installation of several different CODESYS versions on the PC, the installation
directory has to be adapted accordingly.
>Click the [Browse…] button.
>The window to enter the installation directory [Choose Folder] appears.

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►Change the installation path in C:\Program Files (x86)\3S CODESYS V3.5 SP11 and confirm with
[OK].
►Activate the [Next >] button to continue the installation.
>The installation wizard will guide you through the installation. It is recommended to apply the
default settings during further installation.

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3.3 Start CODESYS 3.5 57270
Administrator rights are required to install the packages on the PC.
After the first program start, the packages belonging to the controller have to be installed.
►Start CODESYS as admin with: desktop symbol [CODESYS V3.5 SP11] > (right click) > [Run as
administrator].
>CODESYS starts.
>CODESYS user interface appears.

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3.4 Install packages 57271
►Install the following packages in the indicated order:
1. Package of the controller (ifm_R360-3_Vn.n.n.n.package)
2. Safety SIL2 package from 3S (3S_CODESYS_Safety_SIL2_Vn.n.n.n.package)
3. Safety SIL2 extension package from ifm
(ifm_R360-3_CODESYS_Safety_SIL2_Extensions_V0.0.0.6.package)
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3.4.1 Start the package manager 57272
►Select [Tools] > [Package Manager] to start the package manager.
>Package manager appears.
>Window shows installed packages.
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3.4.2 Install packages with the package manager
Install packages:
►Click [Install...].
>The file explorer appears.
►Select the file ifm_R360-3_Vn.n.n.n.package from the directory
x:\ifm_CR711S_Vn.n.n.n\CODESYS_Package of the supplied USB flash drive and [Open].
►Acknowledge the licence agreement.
►Select [Complete Setup].
►Confirm the message [The package has been successfully installed. […]] with [Exit].
>The [Package Manager] window shows the installed package.
►Repeat the installation process for the packages 3S_CODESYS_Safety_SIL2_Vn.n.n.n.package
and ifm_R360-3_CODESYS_Safety_SIL2_Extensions_V0.0.0.6.package in the directory
x:\ifm_CR711S_Vn.n.n.n\CODESYS_Package\PlugIn.