Nidec Profinet Module User manual

General Information
The manufacturer accepts no liability for any consequences resulting from inappropriate, negligent or
incorrect installation or adjustment of the optional parameters of the equipment or from mismatching the
starter with the motor.
The contents of this guide are believed to be correct at the time of printing. In the interests of commitment
to a policy of continuous development and improvement, the manufacturer reserves the right to change
the specification of the product or its performance, or the content of the guide without notice.
All rights reserved. No parts of this guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means,
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system, without permission in writing from the publisher.
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Contents
1. Important User Information ......................................................................................4
1.1 Safety .................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Product Design ...................................................................................................................... 4
1.3 Compatibility .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Disclaimer.............................................................................................................................. 4
2. Installation .................................................................................................................5
2.1 Installation Procedure ............................................................................................................ 5
3. Connection.................................................................................................................6
3.1 Soft Starter Connection.......................................................................................................... 6
3.2 Network Connection............................................................................................................... 6
3.3 Network Establishment .......................................................................................................... 7
3.4 Communication Protocols ...................................................................................................... 7
3.5 Addressing............................................................................................................................. 7
4. Device Configuration ................................................................................................8
4.1 Ethernet Device Configuration Tool ....................................................................................... 8
5. Operation .................................................................................................................10
5.1 Device Classification............................................................................................................ 10
5.2Master Configuration............................................................................................................ 10
5.3 LEDs.................................................................................................................................... 10
6. Packet Structures....................................................................................................11
6.1 Ensuring Safe and Successful Control................................................................................. 11
6.2 Control Commands (Write Only) .......................................................................................... 11
6.3 Status Commands (Read Only) ........................................................................................... 12
6.4 Parameter Management (Read/write) .................................................................................. 17
6.5 Examples............................................................................................................................. 18
7. Network Design .......................................................................................................19
7.1 Star Topology ...................................................................................................................... 19
7.2 Line Topology ...................................................................................................................... 19
7.3 Ring Topology...................................................................................................................... 20
7.4 Combined Topologies .......................................................................................................... 20
8. Specifications ..........................................................................................................21
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1. Important User Information
1.1 Safety
Observe all necessary safety precautions when controlling the soft starter remotely. Alert personnel that
machinery may start without warning.
It is the installer's responsibility to follow all instructions in this manual and to follow correct electrical
practice.
Close attention is required to the electrical installation and the system design to avoid hazards either in
normal operation or in the event of equipment malfunction. System design, installation, commissioning
and maintenance must be carried out by personnel who have the necessary training and experience.
They must read this safety information and this guide carefully.
1.2 Product Design
The Profinet Module allows a Nidec soft starter to connect to an Ethernet network and be controlled or
monitored using an Ethernet communication model.
Separate modules are available for Profinet, Modbus TCP and Ethernet/IP networks.
The Profinet Module operates at the application layer. Lower levels are transparent to the user.
Familiarity with Ethernet protocols and networks is required to operate the Profinet Module successfully.
For difficulties using this device with third party products, including PLCs, scanners and commissioning
tools, contact the relevant supplier.
1.3 Compatibility
The Profinet Module is compatible with the following Nidec soft starters:
•Digistart D2 – 110/240 Vac control voltage.
The Profinet Module is not suitable for use with Digistart D2 starters using 380/440 Vac
control voltage.
•Digistart D3 – all models.
1.4 Disclaimer
The examples and diagrams in this manual are included solely for illustrative purposes. The information
contained in this manual is subject to change at any time and without prior notice. In no event will
responsibility or liability be accepted for direct, indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use
or application of this equipment.
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2. Installation
CAU
TION
Remove mains and control voltage from the soft starter before attaching or removing
accessories. Failure to do so may damage the equipment.
2.1 Installation Procedure
1. Remove control power and mains supply from the soft starter.
2. Fully pull out the top and bottom retaining clips on the module.
3. Line up the module with the comms port slot.
4. Push in the top and bottom retaining clips to secure the module to the starter.
5. Insert the network connector.
6. Apply control power to the soft starter.
Figure 2-1 Attach the module to the starter
1 2 3
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Figure 2-2 Remove the module from the starter
Remove the module using the following procedure:
1. Remove control power and mains supply from the soft
starter.
2. Disconnect all external wiring from the module.
3. Fully pull out the top and bottom retaining clips on the
module.
4. Pull the module away from the soft starter.
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3. Connection
3.1 Soft Starter Connection
The Profinet Module is powered from the soft starter.
Digistart D2: For the Profinet Module to accept fieldbus commands, a link must be fitted across terminals
CSL-DI2 on the soft starter.
The Profinet Module is not suitable for use with Digistart D2 starters using 380/440 Vac control
voltage.
Digistart D3: Input links are required across the stop and reset inputs if the soft starter is being operated
in Remote mode. In Local mode, links are not required.
NOTE
Digistart D3: Control via the fieldbus communication network is always enabled in local control
mode, and can be enabled or disabled in remote control mode (Pr 3O Comms in Remote). See
the soft starter user manual for parameter details.
Figure 3-1 Profinet Module connections
Digistart D2
Digistart D3
15633.A
1
3
2
15634.A
1
3
2
Digistart D2
Digistart D3 (Remote mode)
CSL, DI2: Stop input
DI2, +24V: Stop input
DI3, +24V: Reset input
Profinet Module
Profinet Module
RJ45 Ethernet ports
RJ45 Ethernet ports
3.2 Network Connection
3.2.1 Ethernet Ports
The Profinet Module has two Ethernet ports. The ports are equal and interchangeable - if only one
connection is required, either port can be used.
3.2.2 Cables
Use Category 5, 5e, 6 or 6e cable to connect to the Profinet Module.
3.2.3 EMC Precautions
To minimise electromagnetic interference, Ethernet cables should be separated from motor and mains
cables by 200 mm.
If the Ethernet cable must cross motor or mains cables, the crossing should be at an angle of 90°.
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3.3 Network Establishment
The controller must establish communications directly with each module before the module can
participate in the network. Once communications are established, the module can participate in an
existing network.
3.4 Communication Protocols
The Profinet Module supports the following protocols:
Table 3-1 Supported communication protocols
CL-RPC Connectionless remote procedure call
DCP Discovery and configuration protocol
LLDP Link layer discovery protocol
MRP Media redundancy protocol
RTC Real-time cyclic protocol; Class 1 and 2 (unsynchronised), Class3 (synchronised)
SNMP Simple network management protocol
The Profinet Module does not support the following protocols:
Table 3-2 Unsupported communication protocols
DHCP Dynamic host configuration protocol
MCR Multicast communication relation
RTA Real-time acyclic protocol
Flexible
RT_CLASS_2
Real-time cyclic protocol; Class 2 synchronised
RT_CLASS_UDP Unsynchronised cross-subnet communication between different subnets
The maximum data length for input and output data is 256 bytes each.
3.5 Addressing
Each device in a network is addressed using a MAC address and an IP address, and can be assigned a
symbolic name associated with the MAC address.
•The module must be assigned a static IP address (see Ethernet Device Configuration Tool on page
8), or can be assigned an IP address by the master via DCP. The Profinet Module does not support
DHCP addressing.
•The symbolic name is optional and must be configured within the device.
•The MAC address is fixed within the device and is printed on a label on the front of the module.
Figure 3-2 MAC ID location
MAC: 00-02-A2-25-DC-B3
1 2
TX/RX 2
TX/RX 1
Li nk 2
Li nk 1 Error
Status
Power
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4. Device Configuration
To permanently configure attributes in the Profinet Module, use the Ethernet Device Configuration Tool
and untick "Store settings temporary".
NOTE
The Error LED flashes whenever the module is receiving power but is not connected to a
network. The Error LED will flash throughout the configuration process.
4.1 Ethernet Device Configuration Tool
The Ethernet Device Configuration Tool can be downloaded from www.nidec.com.
To configure the device using the Ethernet Device Configuration Tool:
1. Attach the module to a soft starter.
2. Connect one Ethernet port on the module to the Ethernet port of the PC.
3. Apply control power to the soft starter.
4. Start the Ethernet Device Configuration Tool.
5. Click on Search Devices. The software will search for connected devices.
6. The search results will contain two entries for each connected device. Select the DCP Protocol
entry for the required device.
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7. To set a static IP address, click Configure then select Set IP address.
8. To configure a device name, click Configure then select Device Name.
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5. Operation
The Profinet Module has been designed for use in a system complying with the Profinet standard. For
successful operation, the controller must also support all functions and interfaces described in this
document.
5.1 Device Classification
The Profinet Module is a Profinet IO-Device and must be managed by an IO-Controller over Ethernet.
5.2 Master Configuration
Import the latest GSDML file into your Master configuration tool. This file is available from
www.nidec.com.
If your Master uses on-screen icons, two graphic bitmap files are available from the website.
SSPM_N.bmp indicates normal mode. SSPM_D.bmp indicates diagnostic mode.
5.3 LEDs
Figure 5-1 Feedback LEDs
1 2
TX/RX 2
TX/RX 1
Link2
Link1
Error
Status
Power
14702.A
LED
name
LED Status
Description
Power
Off
Module is not powered up.
On
Module is receiving power.
Error
Off
No error.
Flashing
No data exchange.
On
No physical link or slow physical link.
No configuration.
Status
Off
No error.
Flashing
DCP signal service initiated via the bus.
Link x
Off
No network connection.
On
Connected to a network.
TX/RX x
Flashing
Invalid controller.
On
Transmitting data.
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