IFM SmartPLC DataLine AC1423 Application guide

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Device Manual
SmartPLC DataLine with EtherNet/IP device interface
AC1423
AC1424
Master profile: M4
Firmware: 4.3.1 or higher
English

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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 AC1423/24 ...................................................................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 EtherNet/IP interface.......................................................................42
5.3.6 Quick setup: Set the configuration mode....................................................................................43
5.3.7 Quick setup: Set the Configuration interface 1...........................................................................44

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5.3.8 Quick setup: Set the configuration interface 2............................................................................45
5.3.9 Quick setup: Address the AS-i slaves connected to AS-i Master 1 ............................................46
5.3.10 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...........................................................................................85
5.6.3 Interfaces: EtherNet/IP interface ................................................................................................86
5.7 ifm system solutions...........................................................................................................97
5.7.1 Notes on ifm system solutions....................................................................................................98
5.7.2 Show information about installed ifm apps.................................................................................99
5.7.3 Install single/basic app .............................................................................................................100
5.7.4 Install multi app ........................................................................................................................101
5.7.5 Update ifm apps.......................................................................................................................102
5.7.6 Uninstall ifm apps.....................................................................................................................102
6Setup 103
6.1 Connect the device to the periphery................................................................................103
6.1.1 EtherNet/IP interface................................................................................................................103
6.1.2 Ethernet configuration interfaces..............................................................................................103
6.2 Start screen 'Basic settings'.............................................................................................104
6.2.1 Change the basic settings of the device...................................................................................104
6.3 Update the firmware of the device...................................................................................106
6.3.1 Behaviour of the settings upon firmware update ......................................................................106
6.3.2 Firmware update from SD card ................................................................................................107
6.3.3 Firmware update via the web interface.....................................................................................108
6.4 Connect and address AS-i slaves....................................................................................110
6.5 Setup of EtherNet/IP........................................................................................................110
6.6 Set Ethernet configuration interfaces...............................................................................111
6.7 Exchange AS-i slave........................................................................................................111
7Troubleshooting 112
7.1 Status LED.......................................................................................................................112
7.1.1 Status LED: Basic device.........................................................................................................112
7.1.2 Status LED: Fieldbus EtherNet/IP............................................................................................112
7.2 Start screen: Status LEDs................................................................................................113
7.2.1 Status of the web interface.......................................................................................................113
7.2.2 Operating mode of the AS-i master..........................................................................................113
7.2.3 Control instance of the AS-i outputs.........................................................................................113
7.2.4 Fieldbus status .........................................................................................................................113
7.3 Online diagnosis function.................................................................................................114
7.3.1 Message types.........................................................................................................................114
7.3.2 Locate error sources ................................................................................................................114
7.4 Online Support Center (OSC)..........................................................................................115
7.4.1 OSC: View current error messages..........................................................................................116
7.4.2 OSC: Show message history....................................................................................................117
8Appendix 118
8.1 Approval tests / certifications ...........................................................................................118
8.2 Technical data..................................................................................................................119
8.2.1 Housing....................................................................................................................................119

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8.2.2 Display elements......................................................................................................................119
8.2.3 Operation..................................................................................................................................119
8.2.4 Power supply connections........................................................................................................119
8.2.5 Interfaces..................................................................................................................................120
8.2.6 Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) .....................................................................................120
8.3 Address assignment in Ethernet networks ......................................................................121
8.4 Configuration interfaces: Connection concepts ...............................................................122
8.4.1 Direct connection......................................................................................................................122
8.4.2 Connection via Ethernet network..............................................................................................123
8.5 AS-i master ......................................................................................................................124
8.5.1 Operating modes of the AS-i master........................................................................................125
8.5.2 Master flags..............................................................................................................................127
8.6 AS-i slaves.......................................................................................................................128
8.6.1 Profiles of AS-i slaves...............................................................................................................129
8.7 Fieldbus EtherNet/IP........................................................................................................138
8.7.1 Fieldbus objects .......................................................................................................................138
8.7.2 Fieldbus parameters.................................................................................................................139
8.7.3 Device-specific parameters......................................................................................................140
8.7.4 Cyclic data................................................................................................................................160
8.7.5 Acyclic data..............................................................................................................................185
8.7.6 EtherNet/IP projection software: Programmers' notes..............................................................191
8.8 OSC messages................................................................................................................196
8.8.1 OSC messages: System ..........................................................................................................196
8.8.2 OSC messages: AS-i 1 / AS-i 2................................................................................................197
9Index 198

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1Preliminary note
Content
Legal and copyright information ...............................................................................................................5
Purpose of the document .........................................................................................................................5
Explanation of Symbols............................................................................................................................6
Overview: User documentation for AC1423/24........................................................................................7
Modification history...................................................................................................................................7
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1.1 Legal and copyright information
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© 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
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1.2 Purpose of the document
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This document applies to devices of the type "SmartPLC DataLine mit
EtherNet/IP-Device-Schnittstelle (art. no.: AC1423/24)
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.

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1.3 Explanation of Symbols
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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
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Reaction, result
→...
"see"
abc
Cross-reference
123
0x123
0b010
Decimal number
Hexadecimal number
Binary number
[...]
Designation of pushbuttons, buttons or indications

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1.4 Overview: User documentation for AC1423/24
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ifm electronic provides the following user documentation for the models of the device class "SmartPLC
DataLine mit EtherNet/IP-Device-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.
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1.5 Modification history
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Version
Topic
Date
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New creation of document
12 / 2017
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Update to Firmware 4.3.1
Chenged: Restore device configuration
09 / 2018

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2Safety instructions
Content
General safety instructions.......................................................................................................................8
Required background knowledge.............................................................................................................8
Tampering with the unit............................................................................................................................8
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2.1 General safety instructions
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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.
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2.2 Required background knowledge
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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.
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2.3 Tampering with the unit
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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!

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3System description
Content
Intended use...........................................................................................................................................10
Information concerning the device .........................................................................................................11
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3.1 Intended use
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Permitted use .........................................................................................................................................10
Prohibited use.........................................................................................................................................10
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3.1.1 Permitted use
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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 (EtherNet/IP-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)
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3.1.2 Prohibited use
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The device may not be used beyond the limits of the technical data (→Technical data (→S. 119))!