Magnescale MG80-EI User manual

MG80-EI
Operating Manual
EtherNet/IP Interface Module
Read all the instructions in the manual carefully before use and strictly follow them.
Keep the manual for future references.

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Contents
Contents ................................................................................................................................... 1
Revision history....................................................................................................................... 3
1. Overview ............................................................................................................................ 4
2. Basic information ............................................................................................................ 5
2.1. System configuration.................................................................................................. 5
3. Setting ................................................................................................................................ 6
3.1. Download setting application and EDS file ............................................................. 6
3.2. About IO data .............................................................................................................. 6
3.3. Setting various parameters ....................................................................................... 6
3.3.1. Connecting MG80-EI with PC ............................................................................. 7
3.3.2. Parameter Setting ................................................................................................... 8
3.3.3. Restart MG80-EI ................................................................................................... 15
4. Specifications.................................................................................................................. 16
4.1. Interface specifications ............................................................................................ 16
4.2. LED indicator.............................................................................................................. 17
5. Function ........................................................................................................................... 19
5.1. Function list................................................................................................................ 19
5.2. Frame definition ........................................................................................................ 20
5.3. Detail of function....................................................................................................... 21
5.3.1. Peak hold............................................................................................................. 21
5.3.2. Pause.................................................................................................................... 22
5.3.3. Start ..................................................................................................................... 22
5.3.4. Reset .................................................................................................................... 22
5.3.5. Preset................................................................................................................... 22
5.3.6. Master preset...................................................................................................... 22
5.3.7. Comparator......................................................................................................... 23
5.3.8. Addition/Subtraction ......................................................................................... 23
5.3.9. I/O module control ............................................................................................ 24
6. Communication.............................................................................................................. 25
6.1. Communication with EtherNet/IP device (Scanner) ........................................... 25
6.1.1. Tag data link（Implicit message） .................................................................. 25
6.1.2. CIP communication (Explicit message) .......................................................... 35
6.1.3. CIP communication command list................................................................... 37
6.2. CIP object................................................................................................................... 58
6.2.1. Supported CIP object ........................................................................................ 58

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6.2.2. CIP Class 0x01 Identity object .......................................................................... 58
6.2.3. CIP Class 0x04 Assembly object...................................................................... 59
6.2.4. CIP Class 0x06 Connection Manager object .................................................... 60
6.2.5. CIP Class 0xF5 TCP/IP Interface object........................................................... 61
6.2.6. CIP Class 0xF6 Ethernet Link object............................................................... 62
6.2.7. CIP Class 0x64 Vendor Specific Class(Bus controller）................................... 63
6.2.8. CIP Class 0x65 Vendor Specific Class(I/O module）........................................ 65
7. Appendix.......................................................................................................................... 67
7.1. Parameter list............................................................................................................. 67
7.2. Status code ................................................................................................................ 70

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Revision history
Revision
Date
Description
Pages
1.00
2020/04/16
All
1.01
2020/05/18
Corrections of errors and additions
All
1.02
2020/10/12
Corrections of errors
All
1.03
2020/11/16
Add Status code table
71
1.04
2021/05/25
Add Status code table
All

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1. Overview
MG80-EI is an interface unit main module which enables acquisition of the multi-axis
measurement data by connecting with a PC or PLC via EtherNet/IP communication
protocol. This manual explains the setup procedure and detail of the functions.
For specification of MG80-EI, MG80-CM and LZ80, refer to the instruction manual of
each product. For detail of EtherNet/IP communication with PC or PLC, refer to the
manual of the each manufacturer.

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2. Basic informaion
EtherNet/IP uses the terms “scanner” and “adapter” in place of “master” and “slave”,
respectively. MG80-EI is the adapter.
This section shows the adapter (MG80-EI) side components and its configuration,
which names and terms also appear in other sections of this manual.
2.1. System configuration
The following diagram shows the example of maximum configuration using MG80
series lineup. A counter module MG80-CM is necessary for a connecting a measuring
unit, and I/O module LZ80-K1/K2 which enables control of the units with external
signal, are available for configuration with MG80-EI.
Scanner
PC, PLC
EtherNet/IP or
Ethernet cable
(MG80-EI side
RJ-45 connector)
Measuring unit
Maximum configuration(1unit)※:
MG80-EI×1, MG80-CM×16, LZ80-K1/K2×2
※Up to 255 units(4080axis) can be connected
Measuring unit No. １・・・・・・・・・・・15 16
・Up to 16 counter module MG80-CM can be connected to one MG80-EI.
・Connect the measuring unit DK series to MG80-CM.
・Measuring unit numbers are automatically assigned in order from 1 closest to MG80-EI.
・For EtherNet/IP or Ethernet connection, prepare a shielded cable with RJ-45(8P8C) connector.
(Both straight and cross cables can be used.)
・The number of connectable unit depend on the available lower 1byte of the IP address.
If the available IP address is 1 (0x01) to 255(0xFF), maximum of 255units of MG80-EI
(4,080 axes of measuring units) can be connected.

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3. Setting
3.1. Download setting application and EDS file
1. Access Magnescale Website and download the necessary files.
(https://www.magnescale.com）
Application for Windows PC “MG80SettingTool.exe”
「Products」
→「Digital Gauge」
→「MG80-NE/EI/PN MG80-CM」
→「Software」
Click 「Download」 under “Setting application for Windows PC*2”.
EDS file for EtherNet/IP communication
「Products」
→「Digital Gauge」
→「MG80-NE/EI/PN MG80-CM」
→「Software」
Click 「Download」 under “Setting file*1”.
EDS file can be used regardless of the PLC manufacture and the number of
axes used.
2. Save the files and extract with decompression software.
3.2. About IO data
When EDS file is imported to the development environment, the IO data is
handled as Byte array data. Refer “6. Communication” in this manual for IO data
mapping.
3.3. Setting various parameters
Setting for MG80-EI can be changed with the application for Windows PC
“MG80SettingTool.exe”.

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3.3.1. Connecting MG80-EI with PC
1. Place the downloaded files in the suitable location of the PC.
2. Set IP address of the PC as shown below.
IP address ：192.168.100. xxx※
Subnet mask ：255.255.255.0
※Values to avoid in XXX
- “1” (It will be used by MG80-EI in setting mode)
- Same address with other connecting devices.
3. Set MG80-EI IP address switches to “0x00”. This will activate the setting
mode. In this mode, IP address will be fixed as shown below.
IP address ：192.168.100.1
Subnet mask ：255.255.255.0
4. Connect PC and MG80-EI directly with the Ethernet cable.
Then connect power supply to turn on the MG80-EI.
5. Click “MG80SettingTool.exe” in the PC and start the application.
IP address
Lower 1 byte setting switch: 0x00
LAN (100base-TX)
TCP/IP

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3.3.2. Parameter Setting
Various parameters can be set with MG80SettingTool.
Following display will show when the software is opened.
Network settings
Connection
Parameter settings

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Follow the steps below to connect with the MG80-EI.
1. Click the Start button at the top right corner.
2. Click the Connect button.
3. If the connection is successful, “Network settings” and “Parameter” field will
become valid.
If the connection fails, turn off MG80-EI power and close PC application, then restart
the procedure.