Motrona ZD Series User manual

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Series ZD / ZA / ZR 330 – 644
High Speed Position Counters and
Differential Counters with two Encoder Inputs
•Electronic counter series for high-end applications
•Two independent encoder inputs, each with channels A, /A, B, /B ,
1 MHz of counting capability and individual impulse scaling facility
•Selectable operating modes for fast position or event counter, summing counter,
differential counter, cutting length indicator, diameter calculator and more
•4 preset levels with high-speed power transistor outputs
•RS232 interface and high-speed analogue output available, RS485 (only ZR)
•Choice of 6-decade display (15 mm, 0.56’’) or 8-decade display (10 mm, 0.36’’)
Operating Instructions
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Safety Instructions
•This manual is an essential part of the unit and contains important hints about
function, correct handling and commissioning. Non-observance can result in
damage to the unit or the machine or even in injury to persons using the
equipment!
•The unit must only be installed, connected and activated by a qualified electrician
•It is a must to observe all general and also all country-specific and application-
specific safety standards
•When this unit is used with applications where failure or maloperation could cause
damage to a machine or hazard to the operating staff, it is indispensable to meet
effective precautions in order to avoid such consequences
•Regarding installation, wiring, environmental conditions, screening of cables and
earthing, you must follow the general standards of industrial automation industry
•- Errors and omissions excepted –
General instructions for cabling, screening and grounding can be found in the
SUPPORT section of our website http://www.motrona.com
Version:
Description:
ZD34001b/Mai06/hk/kk/af First edition
ZD34002a/Jul06/af/hk Extended modes of operation
ZD34003a/Aug06/hk Models ZA_xxx and models xx_330 included
ZD34003c/May06/af/hk Analogue output assignment, Preset calculation, Serial appendix
ZD34003d/Feb08/hk Motrona version with small corrections and modifications
ZD34005a/Sept08/hk Dual counter mode (mode 10), small corrections
ZD34005b/Dec08/hk Several amendments, additional clarifications
ZD34007a/Dec10/kk/hk Parameter "Display Update Time", correction of default values, amendments,
serial codes added to parameter lists
ZD34007b/Jan12/sm Additions for using Namur sensors and type definitions
ZD34007c/June12/pp Corrected images in chapter 1 and 7.2
ZD34007d/April17/cn Control Commands update

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Table of Contents
1. Available Models................................................................................................................4
2. Introduction.........................................................................................................................6
3. Electrical Connections.........................................................................................................7
3.1. Power Supply ...................................................................................................................9
3.2. Auxiliary Outputs for Encoder Supply..............................................................................9
3.3. Impulse Inputs for Incremental Encoders ........................................................................9
3.4. Control Inputs Cont.1 – Cont.4 ........................................................................................9
3.5. Switching Outputs K1 – K4............................................................................................10
3.6. Serial Interface ..............................................................................................................10
3.7. Fast Analogue Output ....................................................................................................10
4. Operating Modes of the Counter.......................................................................................11
4.1. “Single Mode” (Encoder 1 only): F07.062 = 0 ...............................................................12
4.2. “Sum Mode” (Encoder 1 + Encoder 2): F07.062 = 1 ......................................................13
4.3. Differential Mode (Encoder 1 – Encoder 2): F07.062 = 2 ..............................................14
4.4. Master Counter and Integrated Batch Counter: F07.062 = 3 ........................................15
4.5. Evaluation of the Real Cutting Length: F07.062 = 4......................................................16
4.6. Diameter Calculation with Winding Rolls: F07.062 = 5 ................................................17
4.7. Radius Calculation with Winding Rolls: F07.062 = 6 ....................................................18
4.8. Cut-to-Length Control Counter: F07.062 = 7 or 8 ..........................................................19
4.9. Monitor for Slip, Torsion, Skew Position, Shaft Fracture: F07.062 = 9.........................21
4.10. Dual Counter, Two Independent Counters for Encoders 1 and 2: F07.062 = 10 ..........22
5. Keypad Operation .............................................................................................................23
5.1. Normal Operation ..........................................................................................................23
5.2. General Setup Procedure...............................................................................................23
5.3. Direct Fast Access to Presets ........................................................................................24
5.4. Change of Parameter Values on the Numeric Level .....................................................25
5.5. Code Protection against Unauthorized Keypad Access ................................................26
5.6. Return from the Programming Levels and Time-Out Function ......................................26
5.7. Reset all Parameters to Factory Default Values ...........................................................26
6. Menu Structure and Description of Parameters ................................................................27
6.1. Summary of the Menu ...................................................................................................27
6.2. Description of the Parameters.......................................................................................30
6.3. Clarification of the Counter Setting Functions..............................................................39
7. Appendix for models ZD 6xx and ZA 6xx ...........................................................................40
7.1. Relay Outputs.................................................................................................................40
7.2. Front Thumbwheel Switches .........................................................................................40
7.3. Specific Parameters for Units with Thumbwheel Switches .........................................41
8. Appendix: Serial Communication Details ..........................................................................43
8.1. Setup of the Counter by PC............................................................................................43
8.2. Automatic and Cyclic Data Transmission......................................................................44
8.3. Communication Protocol................................................................................................44
8.4. Serial Register Codes ....................................................................................................46
9. Specifications ...................................................................................................................48
10. Dimensions.......................................................................................................................49

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1. Available Models
The ZD, ZA and ZR counter series include a range of models with similar functions and
properties, but with different housings, displays and outputs.
ZA counters provide an additional high-speed analogue output which is not available with the
ZD or ZR models. However the ZR models have an additional RS485 interface, but otherwise all
details between ZD, ZA and ZR models are fully similar.
The following table explains the details of type designation and the possible options:
Z = electronic counter
D = display only, no analogue output
A = display and high-speed analogue output
R = display and RS-485 interface
3 = housing 96 x 48 mm (3.780 x 1.890’’)
and 4 high-speed transistor outputs
6 = housing 96 x 96 mm (3.780 x 3.780’’)
with 4 high-speed transistor outputs
and 4 relay outputs
3 = display 8 decades 9.15 mm/0.36’’ size
0 = no thumbwheel switches on front
2 = two thumbwheel sets (4 decade each)
4 = four thumbwheel sets (4 decade each)
ZD 330

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The following models are available:
ZD 330, ZA 330, ZR 330 ZD 340, ZA 340, ZR 340
ZD 630, ZA 630, ZR 630 ZD 640, ZA 640, ZR 640
ZD 632, ZA 632, ZR 632 ZD 642, ZA 642, ZR 642
ZD 634, ZA 634, ZR 634 ZD 644, ZA 644, ZR 644
Number and combination of front thumbwheels according to customer specification, see section 7.2

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2. Introduction
The counters of series ZD, ZA and ZR have been designed to close a gap with multiple counting
applications, which cannot be accomplished by the normal industrial electronic counters
available on the market.
A continual demand for increasing production speeds and higher precision at the same time
results in counting frequencies exceeding the conventional frequency range.
Particularly with fast running procedures it is most important to also have fast response of the
switching outputs or the analogue output.
Many applications require to evaluate the signals of two incremental measuring systems, and
to compare the results with respect to the sum or the difference or the ratio of the two
positions. This is e.g. necessary for calculation of diameters of winding rolls etc.
Still there exist applications where the use of traditional thumbwheel switches offers real
advantages compared to keypad and menu operations.
These are some of the reasons why the new counter series ZD, ZA and ZR have been designed.
•This manual at first provides all basic instructions for operation of the
counter models presented in the previous chapter
•For operation of relay outputs and thumbwheel switches (if applicable)
please observe the supplementary instructions given in the appendix
•For easy PC setup and PC communication with ZD and ZA counters, please
use our “OS32” operator software (free of charge, download from our
homepage www.motrona.com
•Where you like to have free serial access to the unit by PLC or IPC or by a
remote operator terminal, please observe the serial protocol details
described in our separate manual “Serpro”
•Subsequently the manual uses the expression ZD340 as a replacement for
all available models. However, statements are fully valid for the other
models too, except where especially remarked.

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3. Electrical Connections
Series "
Z
D"
Series "
Z
A"
Series "
Z
R"
*) Interface 1:
- n.c. - Analogue output 0/4 - 20 mA RS 485, B (-)
*) Interface 2:
- n.c. - Analogue output +/- 10 V RS 485, A (+)
+5
-
A
/A
B
/B
+5
-
A
/A
B
/B
Encoder1*
Encoder 2*
Cont1
Cont2
Cont3
Cont4
Digital
Control
Inputs
RxD
TxD
GND
RS232
-
+24 V DC
Power supply
Co m+ (K1 - K 4)
K1 out
K2 out
K3 out
K4 out
Fast
transistor
outputs
+24
+24
0V, GND
Interface 1 *)
PROG
18
24
23
20
19
22
21
11
12
6
5
27
28
30
3
31 17 1
4
29
26
25
7
8
32
2
16 Interface 2 *)
15
14
13
10
9
∼ ∼ 24 V AC
*) Example sho ws wiring
for e ncoders with 5volts
power supply and RS422
line driver output
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
GND
GND
GND
GND
GND
+Vin
+5,2V aux.out +5,2V aux. out
+24V aux.out + 24V aux. out
Encoder2 B
Encoder2 A
Encoder1 B Encoder1 A E ncoder1 /A
Encoder1 /B
Encoder2 /A Encoder2 /B
K2 out K1 out K3 out
K4 out
Cont. 1
Cont. 2 Cont. 4
Cont. 3
Com+ (K1-K4)
T xD (RS232) RxD (RS232)
PROG
X1
X2
Interface 2*) Interface 1*)

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Terminal
Name
Function
01
GND
Common Ground Poten
tial (0V)
02
+5,2V out
Aux. output 5.2V/150 mA for encoder supply
03
+24V out
Aux. output 24V/120 mA for encoder supply
04
GND
Common Ground Potential (0V)
05
Encoder 2, /B
Encoder 2, channel /B (B inverted)
06
Encoder 2, /A
Encoder 2, channel /A (A
inverted)
07
Encoder 1, /B
Encoder 1, channel /B (B inverted)
08
Encoder 1, /A
Encoder 1, channel /A (A inverted)
09
K4 out
Output K4, transistor PNP 30 volts, 350 mA
10
K3 out
Output K3, transistor PNP 30 volts, 350 mA
11
Cont.4
Digital control input
12
Cont.3
Digital control input
13
(PROG)
(for download of new firmware only, not for general use)
14
RxD
Serial RS232 interface, input (Receive Data)
15
Ana.out 20 mA
Analogue current output 0
–
20 mA or 4
–
20 mA (optional)
16
Ana.out +/
-
10V
Analog
ue voltage output
-
10V … 0 … +10V (optional)
17
+Vin
Power supply input, +17
–
40 VDC or 24 VAC
18
+5,2V out
Aux. output 5,2V/150 mA for encoder supply
19
+24V out
Aux. output 24V/120 mA for encoder supply
20
GND
Common Ground Potential (0V)
21
Enc
oder 2, B
Encoder 2, channel B (non
-
inverted)
22
Encoder 2, A
Encoder 2, channel A (non
-
inverted)
23
Encoder 1, B
Encoder 1, channel B (non
-
inverted)
24
Encoder 1, A
Encoder 1, channel A (non
-
inverted)
25
K2 out
Output K2, transistor PNP 30 volts, 350
mA
26
K1 out
Output K1, transistor PNP 30 volts, 350 mA
27
Cont.2
Digital control input
28
Cont.1
Digital control input
29
Com+ (K1
-
K4)
Common positive input for transistor outputs K1
-
K4
30
TxD
Serial RS232 interface, output (Transmit Data)
31
GND
Co
mmon Ground Potential (0V)
32
GND
Common Ground Potential (0V) for DC or AC power supply
*) 120 mA and 150 mA are per encoder, i.e. total maximum currents are 240 mA and 300 mA

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3.1. Power Supply
The ZD340 counter accepts both, a 17 – 40 volts DC power or a 24 volts AC power for supply
via terminals 17 and 1. The current consumption depends on the level of the input voltage and
some internal conditions; therefore it can vary in a range from 100 – 200 mA (aux. currents
taken from the unit for encoder supply not included).
3.2. Auxiliary Outputs for Encoder Supply
Terminals 2 and 18 provide an auxiliary output with approx. +5.2 volts DC (300 mA totally).
Terminals 3 and 19 provide an auxiliary output with approx. +24 volts DC (240 mA totally)
3.3. Impulse Inputs for Incremental Encoders
All input characteristics of the impulse inputs can be set by the parameter menu, for each of
the encoders separately. Depending on the application the unit can accept single channel
information (input A only) or quadrature information (A / B, 90°). The following settings are
possible:
•Symmetric input (differential) according to RS422 standard (min. differential voltage 1 V)
•TTL inputs at a level of 3.0 to 5 volts (differential, with inverted signal)
•TTL inputs at a level of 3.0 to 5 volts (single-ended) *)
•HTL signals at a 10 – 30 volts level
(alternatively differential with inverted signals A, /A, B, /B, or single-ended A, B only)
•Impulses from photocells or proximity switches etc. providing a HTL level (10 – 30 volts)
•Proximity switches according to NAMUR (2-wire) standard have an input level of 5,8V
respectively 19,4V. For a save crossover point set the threshold setting of the used input
to the value 200. *)
All encoder input lines are internally terminated by pull-down resistors ( 8,5 kΩ).
Where encoders with pure NPN outputs are used, corresponding pull-up resistors must be
available inside the encoder or externally to ensure proper function (1 kΩ... 3,3 kΩ).
3.4. Control Inputs Cont.1 – Cont.4
These inputs can be configured for various remote functions like Reset, Set, Latch, and Inhibit
or switch-over purpose.
All control inputs require HTL level. They can be individually set to either NPN (switch to -) or
PNP (switch to +) characteristics. For applications where edge-triggered action is needed, the
menu allows to set the active edge (rising or falling). Control inputs also accept signals with
Namur (2-wire) standard. For reliable operation the minimum pulse width on the control inputs
should be 50 µsec.
*) requires special settings of the threshold parameters, see “Special parameters F04”

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3.5. Switching Outputs K1 – K4
ZD340 provides four presets and outputs with programmable switching characteristics.
K1 – K4 are fast-switching and short-circuit-proof transistor outputs with a switching capability
of 5 – 30 volts / 350 mA each. The switching voltage of the outputs must be applied remotely
to the Com+ input (terminal 29)
3.6. Serial Interface
The serial RS232 and RS485 interface can be used for the following purposes:
•Set-up of the unit by PC (if desirable), by means of the OS32 PC software
•Change of parameters during operation
•Readout of actual counter or other values by PLC or PC
The figure below explains the connection between the ZD340 counter and a PC using the
standard Sub-D-9 serial connector, and the connection via RS485 terminals to a PLC.
For details of serial communication, please refer to section 10.
2
3
5
RxD RxD
TxDTxD
GND
Screen
PC
ZD 340
ZA 340
ZR 340
14
(Sub-D-9)
30
31
RS 232
PLC
ZR 340 16
15
RS 485
A(+)
B(-)
A
B
Where both, RS232 and RS485 interface are in use, you can communicate by the one or
by the other, but not by both interfaces at the same time
3.7. Fast Analogue Output
An analogue output is available with all ZA models, providing a voltage output of +/- 10 volts
(Load = 3 mA), and a current output of 0 – 20 mA or 4 – 20 mA (load = 0 – 270 Ohms). All output
characteristics like beginning of conversion range, output swing etc. are freely programmable
via menu. The response time of the analogue output is less than 1 msec. (time from encoder
event to analogue out). The resolution is 14 bits.
Please note that extensive serial communication with the unit may temporary increase the
analogue response time.

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4. Operating Modes of the Counter
For best survey, all parameters of the unit are arranged in 13 expedient groups, named
“F01” - “F13”. Depending on the application, only a few of these groups may be important,
while all other groups may be irrelevant for your specific application.
This section describes possible applications and operating modes of the counter.
The operation mode can be set under parameter group F07, parameter # F07.062.
The following counting functions are available:
Operating Mode
F07.062 Counter Function
0
Single counter mode, encoder 1 only
1
Summing counter mode (encoder 1 + enc
oder 2)
2
Differential counter mode (encoder 1
-
encoder 2)
3
Master counter and batch counter
4
Display of the actual cutting length with cutting "on the fly" applications
5
Roll diameter calculation with winding rolls
6
Roll radius calculation with
winding rolls
7
Cut
-
to
-
length control (with deletion of residual errors)
8
Cut
-
to
-
length control (with consideration of residual errors)
9
Control of slip, torsion, skew position, shaft fracture etc.
10
Dual counter, two independent counters for encode
r 1 and encoder 2
•
It is possible to cycle the display between the five reading modes shown in
the following function tables, by pressing one of the front keys or by using
one of the control inputs (you must have assigned the display scroll function
to one of the keys or the inputs under menu F06, to activate the scrolling of
the display). LEDs L1 and L2 indicate which of the values is actually displayed.
•Scrolling of the display from one reading mode to another will not affect the
function of the preselection outputs K1 – K4
•The analogue output (models ZA) can be assigned to any of the readings
accessible in the display, by a special parameter. Scrolling of the display from
one reading mode to another will not affect the analogue output.
•As far as the selected counter mode also allows reading out the minimum and
maximum values or the positions of the last change of direction, please note
that the unit latches these extreme values in time periods of 1 msec. only.
Therefore the display of memorized extreme positions may include some
inaccuracy with high counting frequencies (real extreme value may lie
between two records)
Full details about parameter arrangement and function can be found under section 6.

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All operating modes provide separate impulse scaling factors for each of the two
encoders. Please observe that the display of the counter will only show whole
numbers (integers) whereas remainders will be carried in the background
Example: Differential Counter:
Encoder1 Impulse Scaling
Factor1 Encoder2 Impulse Scaling Factor2 Display Remainder (background)
1000
Impulses x 0,98765 minus 2000 Impulses x 1,23456
967,65000 - 2469,12000 = -1501 0,47000
4.1. “Single Mode” (Encoder 1 only): F07.062 = 0
Only the inputs of encoder 1 are active, signals on the encoder 2 inputs will not be evaluated.
Besides the actual counter value, the unit also records minimum and maximum values as well
as the last positions of change of direction.
All 4 presets are related to the actual counter value.
Display
L1 (red)
L2 (yellow)
1
Actual counter value
--
--
2
Minimum value since last reset
blinking fast
--
3
Maximum value since last reset
--
blinking fast
4
Position of last change of direction (up and low)
blinking slow
--
5
Only lower poin
t of change of direction (F04.030 = 0)
Only upper point of change of direction (F04.030 = 1)
--
blinking slow
or Encoder 1
1 2 3 4 5 6
Cont.1 Cont.4
Res et, Preset, Inhibit etc.
Typica l applications:
- fast preset counter
- position counter with m emorized
points of change of direction
- event counter, incrementing or dec rementing

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4.2. “Sum Mode” (Encoder 1 + Encoder 2): F07.062 = 1
Both inputs encoder 1 and encoder 2 are active. From both values the unit forms the sum, with
consideration of the individual encoder scaling factors. Where the encoder signal also provides
direction information, this information will be considered by a corresponding sign of the count.
Without direction information (channel A only) both encoder values will be added up. The final
result can once more be scaled into user-friendly engineering units by means of the special
scaling parameters in parameter group F07.
Besides the actual counter value and the sum, the unit also records minimum and maximum
values of the sum.
Presets K1 and K2 are related to the actual counter value of encoder 1 only.
Presets K3 and K4 are related to the actual sum result (encoder 1 + encoder 2)
Display
L1 (red)
L2 (yellow)
1
Actual sum encoder 1 + encoder 2
--
--
2
Minimum value of the sum (since last reset)
blinking fast
--
3
Maximum value of the sum (since last reset)
--
blinking fast
4
Actual counter value of encoder 1 alone
blinking slow
--
5
Actual counter value of encoder 2 alone
--
blinking slow
Encoder 1
1 2 3 4 5 6
Cont.1 Cont.4
Encoder 2
Reset, Preset, Inhibit etc.
Sum of two
event counts
++
Encoder 1
1 2 3 4 5 6
Encoder 2
s0 s1 s2
s = s0 + s1 + s2
Two-stage
hydraulic cylinder
Sum of two
positions
Cont.1 Cont.4
Reset, Preset, Inhibit etc.

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4.3. Differential Mode (Encoder 1 – Encoder 2): F07.062 = 2
Both inputs encoder 1 and encoder 2 are active. From both values the unit forms the difference,
with consideration of the individual encoder scaling factors.
Where the encoder signal also provides direction information, this information will be
considered by a corresponding sign of the count. Without direction information (channel A only)
encoder 1 will increment and encoder 2 will decrement the counter. The final result can once
more be scaled into user-friendly engineering units by means of the special scaling parameters
in parameter group F07.
Besides the actual counter value and the difference, the unit also records minimum and
maximum values of the difference.
Presets K1 and K2 are related to the actual counter value of encoder 1 only.
Presets K3 and K4 are related to the actual differential result (encoder 1 - encoder 2)
Display
L1 (red)
L2 (yellow)
1
Actual difference encoder 1
-
encoder 2
--
--
2
Minimum value of the differ
ence (since last reset)
blinking fast
--
3
Maximum value of the difference (since last reset)
--
blinking fast
4
Actual counter value of encoder 1 alone
blinking slow
--
5
Actual counter value of encoder 2 alone
--
blinking slow
Encoder 1
1 2 3 4 5 6
Cont.1 Cont.4
Encoder 2
Reset, Preset, Inhibit etc.
Difference of
two event counts
+-
Encoder 1
1 2 3 4 5 6
Encoder 2
Difference of
two positions
Cont.1 C ont.4
Reset, Preset, Inhibit etc.
s1
s2
d
Gapw idth d = s1 - s2

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4.4. Master Counter and Integrated Batch Counter: F07.062 = 3
This counter mode can be used for cut-to lengths applications, cyclic production flows, packing
procedures etc. While the master counter takes care of the correct number of impulses per
product, the background batch counter counts the number of products produced.
This mode assumes that the automatic reset function has been activated for the master
counter, providing restart from zero every time the preset value has been reached.*)
Only the inputs of encoder 1 are active (master counter).
Every time the master counter reaches its preset value, it restarts from zero and the batch
counter increments by 1. ***)
The batch counter can be decremented by separate external signal, when one of the keys or
control inputs has been defined correspondingly. **)
Besides the master counter and the batch counter, the unit also records minimum and
maximum values of the batch count.
Presets K1 and K2 are related to the actual counter value of encoder 1.
Presets K3 and K4 are related to the actual value of the batch counter.
Display
L1 (red)
L2 (yellow)
1
Actual counter value of batch counter
--
--
2
Minimum value of batch counter (since last reset)
blinking fast
--
3
Maximum value of batch counter (since last reset
)
--
blinking fast
4
Actual counter value of master counter (encoder 1)
blinking slow
--
5
Actual counter value of batch counter
--
blinking slow
*) Example: If 500 impulses on encoder 1 are necessary for 1 product:
a. Set F01.000 to 500 (preset level 1)
b. Set F10.089 = 1.00 sec. (output pulse time K1)
c. Set F10.097 = 2 or 4 (automatic restart from 0)
**) Select parameter group F06 and assign the special command “13” to any of the keys or
control inputs for remote decrementing of the batch counter
***) As a matter of course the counting sense can also be reversed, i.e. the main counter
loads a preset value, counts down towards zero, increments the batch counter when
reaching zero and sets to the preset value again

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4.5. Evaluation of the Real Cutting Length: F07.062 = 4
This mode uses encoder 1 as a length counter and encoder 2 is not active. All counting occurs
in the background and is not visible in the display. The counter gets started and stopped by
remote control signals, and the final counting result appears in the display (frozen) whilst the
counter already executes the next cycle in the background.
For remote start and stop signals the inputs Cont.1 and Cont.2 must be used, therefore these
inputs are no more available for other purpose. All assignments of the signals and the active
edges (rising or falling) can individually be set to match with the actual measuring situation.
Examples:
- use the rising edge of the Cont1 input to latch and reset, This will display your cutting
length as shown in the picture below.
- Use Cont1 to start the measuring cycle and Cont2 to stop and latch. This will display the
differential length between the two remote signals
- Use the same signal in parallel to Cont1 and Cont2. This e.g. allows to measure a gap or
distance between two products, while the remote signal is high (or low)
This mode is useful to get information about the actual cutting length with applications like
Rotary Cutters, Flying Shears and similar procedures. The automatic reset function is
automatically on in order to ensure that the next measuring cycle will restart at zero.
Besides the actual cutting length the unit also records the extreme length values (minimum and
maximum) of all cuts.
Presets K1 and K2 are related to the actual counter value of encoder 1 (live background
counter). Presets K3 and K4 are related to the real cutting lengths shown in the frozen display.
Therefore K3 and K4 can be used for quality sorting purpose (e.g. too short – good – too long)
Display
L1 (red)
L2 (yellow)
1
Last
actual cutting length (frozen)
--
--
2
Minimum length (since last reset)
blinking fast
--
3
Maximum length (since last reset)
--
blinking fast
4
Actual background counter (live)
blinking slow
--
5
Last actual cutting length (frozen)
--
blinking slow
Encoder 1
1 2 3 4 5 6
Measuring of the
real cutting length
Cont.1
Cutting pulse
Measuring whee l

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4.6. Diameter Calculation with Winding Rolls: F07.062 = 5
With this mode encoder 1 receives line impulses from a measuring wheel or a feed roll of a
winder or unwinder application. Furthermore the counter needs one trigger impulse from the
rotation of the winding roll. From both signals the counter can calculate and display the actual
roll diameter. All counting occurs in the background and only updated diameter readings appear
in the display. Encoder 2 is not in use with this application.
The scaling parameters F07.066 and F07.067 are automatically set to the appropriate values
with this application. Parameter F07.068 allows setting a core diameter.
When set to zero, the display will show the full roll diameter.
When set to a core diameter, the display will show the remaining material diameter
(full diameter – core diameter).
Besides the total material length and the actual diameter the unit also records the extreme
diameter values (minimum and maximum) coming up during the process.
Presets K1 and K2 are related to the actual line counter of encoder 1 (total material length
under the measuring roll).
Presets K3 and K4 are related to the actual diameter value of the winding roll.
Display
L1 (red)
L2 (yellow)
1
Actual roll diameter
--
--
2
Mi
nimum diameter (since last reset)
blinking fast
--
3
Maximum diameter (since last reset)
--
blinking fast
4
Actual value of the line counter
blinking slow
--
5
Last counting result of the line counter
--
blinking slow
Encoder 1
1 2 3 4 5 6
Calculation of the
diameter of a
winding roll
Cont. 1
roll impulse
feed roll
Display = 0.31416
co unt / r ev.

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4.7. Radius Calculation with Winding Rolls: F07.062 = 6
With this mode encoder 1 receives line impulses from a measuring wheel or a feed roll of a
winder or unwinder application. Furthermore the counter needs one trigger impulse from the
rotation of the winding roll. From both signals the counter can calculate and display the actual
radius of the roll. All counting occurs in the background and only updated diameter readings
appear in the display. Encoder 2 is not in use with this application.
The scaling parameters F07.066 and F07.067 are automatically set to the appropriate values
with this application. Parameter F07.068 allows setting a core radius.
When set to zero, the display will show the full radius of the roll.
When set to a core radius, the display will show the remaining radius of the material
(full radius – core radius).
Besides the total material length and the actual radius the unit also records the extreme radius
values (minimum and maximum) coming up during the process.
Presets K1 and K2 are related to the actual line counter of encoder 1 (total material length
under the measuring roll).
Presets K3 and K4 are related to the actual radius value of the winding roll.
Display
L1 (red)
L2 (yellow)
1
Actual roll radius
--
--
2
Minimum radius (since last reset)
blinki
ng fast
--
3
Maximum radius (since last reset)
--
blinking fast
4
Actual value of the line counter
blinking slow
--
5
Last counting result of the line counter
--
blinking slow
Encoder 1
1 2 3 4 5 6
Calculation of the
radius of a
winding roll
Cont.1
roll impulse
feed roll
Display = 0.62832
co unt / rev.

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4.8. Cut-to-Length Control Counter: F07.062 = 7 or 8
The cut-to-length function described here requires the use of a counter model possessing at
least two front thumbwheel switches.
Modes 7 and 8 serve for control of cut-to-length applications with line drives providing a fast –
slow – stop speed profile. The table below explains which functions are assigned to the
thumbwheels and preset registers
Preset
Function
Explanation
Thumbwheel 1
Tool Width
Compensates the cutting length setting by the
width of the saw blade or cutting tool
Thumbwheel 2
Cutting Length
Desired t
otal length of the piece to cut
Preset register
F01.004
(keypad entry)
Pre
-
Stop
Anticipation distance where the speed changes
from high to low before reaching the final position.
Preset register
F01.005
(keypad entry)
Correction Stop
Correction of the ov
ershoot distance which the drive
produces when changing from low speed to stop
Preselection registers K1 to K4 (F01.000 to F01.003) are not available for any settings, since this
application uses the same registers for calculations and intermediate results.
With operation mode F07.062 set to 7, the counter starts from zero and counts up until reaching
the value of “Cutting Length plus Tool Width”. With operation mode F07.062 set to 8, the start
signal presets the counter to the negative value of the Tool Width, from where the counter
counts up until it reaches “Cutting Length”
All other functions are fully similar with these two modes.
This mode provides display of the actual position only and also the analogue output (if
applicable) is assigned to the actual counter value.
Measuring wheel
Encoder
A, B
En co der 1
1 2 3 4 5 6
Out2
Out3
Out4
Run comma nd
Fast / Slow select
Rea dy to cu t
Start command

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The Start command can be assigned to any of the front keys or to or to any of the Control
Inputs, by attaching the RESET function to it (e.g. set parameter F06.052 to 1 to assign the Start
function to the ENTER key etc.). Also an automatic reset function with a timed output signal can
be used, in order to ensure automatic stepping of the cutting sequence without a remote start
signal.
The diagram below shows the switching states of outputs 2, 3 and 4 with respect to above
parameters. Output 1 must not be used with this application.
The functions and switching characteristics shown above require the following parameter
settings:
F10.101 = 1 (preset counter to Preselections)
F10.090 = 0 (Output K2 static)
F10.098 = 1 (Output K2 active when count ≤preset)
F10.091 = 0 (Output K3 static)
F10.099 = 1 (Output K3 active when count ≤preset)
F10.092 = x (Output K4 static or dynamic according to need)
F10.100 = 0 (Output K4 active when count ≥preset)
Cutting length
Pre-stop
Tool width
Corr. Stop
Output K2
(High speed)
Output K3
(Run signal)
High speed Low speed Overshoot
Start
Output K4
(Ready to cut)