Panasonic GM1 Series User manual

Motion Controller
GM1 Series
Reference Manual
Analog I/O Unit Edition
[Applicable models]
AGM1AD8
AGM1DA4
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product. Before you use the product, please carefully
read through the installation instructions and the manuals, and understand them in detail to use
the product properly.
Types of Manual
● There are different types of manuals for the GM1 series, as listed below. Please refer to a
relevant manual for the unit and purpose of your use.
● The manuals can be downloaded from our website: https://industrial.panasonic.com/ac/e/
motor/motion-controller/mc/gm1/index.jsp.
Manuals for GM1 series
Manual name Manual code Description
GM1 Controller RTEX User's Manual
(Setup Edition)
WUME-
GM1RTXSU Explains wiring between the GM1 and its
peripheral devices, installation method, and
operation check method.
GM1 Controller EtherCAT User’s
Manual
(Setup Edition)
WUME-
GM1ETCSU
GM1 Controller RTEX User's Manual
(Operation Edition)
WUME-
GM1RTXOP Explains how to use GM Programmer and
PANATERM Lite for GM, set up each function,
create projects, and perform other operations.
GM1 Controller EtherCAT User’s
Manual
(Operation Edition)
WUME-
GM1ETCOP
GM1 Series Reference Manual
(Hardware Edition) WUME-GM1H Explains the functions and performance of each
GM1 unit.
GM1 Series Reference Manual
(Instruction Edition) WUME-GM1PGR Explains the specifications of each instruction that
can be used with the GM1 Series.
GM1 Series Reference Manual
(Analog I/O Unit)
WUME-GM1AIO Explains the functions and performance of the
GM1 Analog Expansion Unit.
GM1 Series Reference Manual
(Pulse Output Unit)
WUME-GM1PG Explains the functions and performance of the
GM1 Pulse Output Unit.
Copyright / Trademarks
● The copyright of this manual is owned by Panasonic Corporation.
● Unauthorized reproduction of this manual is strictly prohibited.
● Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.
● EtherCAT is a registered trademark of and patented technology licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH,
Germany.
● Other company and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Table of Contents
1 Before Using This Product...................................................................1-1
1.1 Safety Precautions..............................................................................1-2
1.2 Handling Precautions..........................................................................1-3
2 Outline....................................................................................................2-1
2.1 Unit Type.............................................................................................2-2
2.1.1 Analog Input Unit ............................................................................. 2-2
2.1.2 Analog Output Unit........................................................................... 2-3
2.2 Names and Functions of Components of the GM1 Analog I/O Unit ...2-4
2.3 Restrictions on Units Combination......................................................2-5
2.3.1 Applicable Versions of Unit and Software ........................................ 2-5
2.3.2 Restriction by Power Consumption.................................................. 2-5
3 Wiring.....................................................................................................3-1
3.1 Connecting Analog Input ....................................................................3-2
3.1.1 Precautions When Connecting Analog Signal ................................. 3-2
3.1.2 Terminal Layout Diagram of the GM1 Analog Input Unit.................. 3-2
3.1.3 Analog Input Circuit and Wiring ....................................................... 3-2
3.2 Analog Output Connections................................................................3-4
3.2.1 Precautions When Connecting Analog Signal ................................. 3-4
3.2.2 Terminal Layout Diagram of the GM1 Analog Output Unit............... 3-4
3.2.3 Analog Output Circuit and Wiring (For the Voltage Output) ............. 3-4
3.2.4 Analog Output Circuit and Wiring (For the Current Output) ............. 3-5
3.3 Wiring to the Connector ......................................................................3-6
3.3.1 Suitable Parts and Tools .................................................................. 3-6
3.3.2 Wire Connection Method ................................................................. 3-6
4 Project Creation ....................................................................................4-1
4.1 Adding Expansion Units......................................................................4-2
4.2 Setting Parameters and Performing I/O Mapping...............................4-5
4.3 Setting the Analog Input Unit ..............................................................4-7
4.3.1 List of Analog_8IN Parameters ........................................................ 4-7
4.3.2 List of Analog_8IN I/O Mapping ....................................................... 4-8
4.4 Setting the Analog Output Unit ...........................................................4-10
4.4.1 List of Analog_4OUT Parameters .................................................... 4-10
4.4.2 List of Analog_4OUT I/O Mapping ................................................... 4-11
5 Functions of the Analog Input Unit .....................................................5-1
5.1 Basic Operation ..................................................................................5-2
5.1.1 Reading Analog Input Data.............................................................. 5-2
5.1.2 Input Setting and Conversion Processing Time ............................... 5-3
5.2 Average Processing Settings..............................................................5-5
5.2.1 Count-based Average ...................................................................... 5-5
5.2.2 Time-based Average........................................................................ 5-6
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5.2.3 Moving Average ............................................................................... 5-6
5.3 Offset / Gain Processing Function ......................................................5-8
5.4 Scale Conversion Function.................................................................5-10
5.5 Upper Limit / Lower Limit Comparison Function.................................5-11
5.6 Max. / Min. Hold Function ...................................................................5-14
5.7 Disconnection Detection Function ......................................................5-17
6 Functions of the Analog Output Unit ..................................................6-1
6.1 Basic Operation ..................................................................................6-2
6.1.1 Writing Analog Output Data ............................................................. 6-2
6.1.2 Timing Chart of Output Processing .................................................. 6-3
6.2 Offset / Gain Processing Function ......................................................6-4
6.3 Scale Conversion Function.................................................................6-6
6.4 Clipping Function ................................................................................6-7
6.5 Analog Output Hold Function in STOP Mode .....................................6-9
7 Conversion Characteristics of Analog Input Unit..............................7-1
7.1 Voltage Range ....................................................................................7-2
7.1.1 Voltage Input Range: -10 to +10 V (Resolution: 1/64,000) .............. 7-2
7.1.2 Voltage Input Range: 0 to +10 V (Resolution: 1/32,000).................. 7-3
7.1.3 Voltage Input Range: -5 to +5 V (Resolution: 1/64,000) .................. 7-3
7.1.4 Voltage Input Range: 0 to +5 V (Resolution: 1/32,000).................... 7-4
7.1.5 Voltage Input Range: +1 to +5 V (Resolution: 1/25,600) ................. 7-5
7.2 Current Range ....................................................................................7-6
7.2.1 Current Input Range: 0 to +20 mA (Resolution: 1/32,000)............... 7-6
7.2.2 Current Input Range: +4 to +20 mA (Resolution: 1/25,600) ............ 7-6
8 Conversion Characteristics of Analog Output...................................8-1
8.1 Voltage Range ....................................................................................8-2
8.1.1 Voltage Output Range: -10 to +10 V (Resolution: 1/64,000)............ 8-2
8.1.2 Voltage Output Range: 0 to +10 V (Resolution: 1/32,000)............... 8-3
8.1.3 Voltage Output Range: -5 to +5 V (Resolution: 1/64,000)................ 8-3
8.1.4 Voltage Output Range: 0 to +5 V (Resolution: 1/32,000)................. 8-4
8.1.5 Voltage Output Range: +1 to +5 V (Resolution: 1/25,600)............... 8-4
8.2 Current Range ....................................................................................8-6
8.2.1 Current Output Range: 0 to +20 mA (Resolution: 1/32,000)............ 8-6
8.2.2 Current Output Range: +4 to +20 mA (Resolution: 1/25,600).......... 8-6
9 What to Do If an Error Occurs .............................................................9-1
9.1 What to Do If an Error Occurs (Analog Input).....................................9-2
9.1.1 Failure in Reading Analog Input Data .............................................. 9-2
9.1.2 Unstable Analog Input Values .......................................................... 9-2
9.1.3 No Proper Conversion Values Obtained with Current Input............. 9-2
9.2 What to Do If an Error Occurs (Analog Output）................................9-3
9.2.1 Unstable Analog Output Value ......................................................... 9-3
9.2.2 Unchanged Analog Output Value..................................................... 9-3
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10 Specifications......................................................................................10-1
10.1 General Specifications......................................................................10-2
10.2 Performance Specifications ..............................................................10-3
10.2.1 Input Specifications of the Analog Input Unit ................................ 10-3
10.2.2 Output Specifications of the Analog Output Unit............................ 10-4
10.3 Dimensions .......................................................................................10-6
10.3.1 Analog I/O Unit............................................................................... 10-6
Appendix Warranty / Cautions for Proper Use.....................................App-1
Warranty ....................................................................................................App-2
Warranty Period ......................................................................................... App-2
Warranty Scope ......................................................................................... App-2
Cautions for Proper Use ............................................................................App-3
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1 Before Using This Product
1.1 Safety Precautions..............................................................................1-2
1.2 Handling Precautions..........................................................................1-3
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1.1 Safety Precautions
This section explains important rules that must be observed to prevent personal injury and
property damage.
● Injuries and damages that may occur as a result of incorrect use are classified into the
following levels and safety precautions are explained according to the level.
Indicates that there is a risk of death or serious injury
Indicates that there is a risk of minor injury or property damage
Indicates an action that is prohibited
Indicates an action that must be taken
● Take safety measures outside this product to ensure the safety of the entire system even
if this product fails or an error occurs due to external factors.
● Do not use this product in atmospheres that contain flammable gases.
Doing so may result in explosion.
● Do not throw this product into the fire.
Doing so may cause the batteries or other electronic parts to explode.
● To prevent abnormal heat generation or smoke generation, use this product with some
leeway from the guaranteed characteristics and performance values of the product.
● Do not disassemble or modify this product.
Doing so may result in abnormal heat generation or smoke generation.
● Do not touch any terminals while the power is on.
Doing so may result in electrical shock.
● Configure emergency stop and interlock circuits outside this product.
● Connect wires and connectors properly.
Failure to do so may result in abnormal heat generation or smoke generation.
● Do not perform work (such as connection or removal) with the power turned on.
Doing so may result in electrical shock.
● If this product is used in any way that is not specified by Panasonic, its protection function
may be impaired.
● This product has been developed and manufactured for industrial use only.
1.1 Safety Precautions
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1.2 Handling Precautions
■In this manual, the following symbols are used to indicate safety information that
must be observed.
Indicates an action that is prohibited or a matter that requires caution.
Indicates an action that must be taken.
Indicates supplemental information.
Indicates details about the subject in question or information useful to remember.
Indicates operation procedures.
1.2 Handling Precautions
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2 Outline
2.1 Unit Type.............................................................................................2-2
2.1.1 Analog Input Unit ............................................................................. 2-2
2.1.2 Analog Output Unit........................................................................... 2-3
2.2 Names and Functions of Components of the GM1 Analog I/O Unit ...2-4
2.3 Restrictions on Units Combination......................................................2-5
2.3.1 Applicable Versions of Unit and Software ........................................ 2-5
2.3.2 Restriction by Power Consumption.................................................. 2-5
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2.1 Unit Type
Name Specifications Product No.
GM1 Analog Input Unit Input 8ch Voltage input/output range
-10 to + 10 V DC (Resolution: 1/64,000)
0 to ＋ 10 V DC (Resolution: 1/32,000)
-5 to + 5 V DC (Resolution: 1/64,000)
0 to ＋ 5 V DC (Resolution: 1/32,000)
＋1 to + 5 V DC (Resolution: 1/25,600)
Current input/output range
0 to + 20 mA (Resolution: 1/32,000)
+4 to + 20 mA (Resolution: 1/25,600)
AGM1AD8
GM1 Analog Output Unit Output 4ch AGM1DA4
2.1.1 Analog Input Unit
■Features of the Analog Input Unit
The analog input unit receives various analog values (i.e., voltage, current, and temperature
values) from laser analog sensors and pressure sensors and converts them internally into
digital values.
● The number of channels is eight.
● The input range can be selected from the following seven types.
Voltage input: -10 to +10 V, 0 to +10 V, -5 to +5 V, 0 to +5 V, +1 to +5 V
Current input: 0 to +20 mA, +4 to +20 mA
● The analog conversion speed is 50 μs/channel.
● The resolution is 1/25,600 to 1/ 64,000.
Input analog signals are converted into a maximum of 16-bit digital data.
■Optional Functions
This product is provided with the following option setting functions.
Function Specifications
Average processing
settings function
Selects average processing for the analog values taken in by sampling.
Offset / Gain processing
function
Performs the correction of offset values (addition correction) or gain values
(magnification correction).
Scale conversion function This function is to scale-convert values to an easy-to-use data range.
Upper limit / lower limit
comparison function
This function compares acquired analog input data with the preset upper limit and
lower limit.
Max. / Min. hold function This function maintains the maximum and minimum values of acquired data.
Disconnection detection
function
Turns ON the disconnection detection status when input is disconnected or
unconnected, and warns of the error state.
2.1 Unit Type
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2.1.2 Analog Output Unit
■Features of the Analog Output Unit
The analog output unit converts its internal data into analog values to be output to inverters or
other analog-driven equipment.
● The number of channels is four.
● The output range can be selected from the following seven types.
Voltage output: -10 to +10 V, 0 to +10 V, -5 to +5 V, 0 to +5 V, +1 to +5 V
Current output: 0 to +20 mA, +4 to +20 mA
● The digital conversion processing speed is 50 μs.
● The resolution is 1/25,600 to 1/ 64,000.
Digital values set for conversion are converted into a maximum of 16-bit analog data.
■Optional Functions
This product is provided with the following option setting functions.
Function Specifications
Offset / Gain processing
function
Performs the correction of offset values (addition correction) or gain values
(magnification correction).
Scale conversion function This function is to scale-convert values to an easy-to-use analog output range.
Clipping function Sets in advance the upper limit and lower limit for the analog output value.
Analog output hold
function in STOP mode
Holds the analog output when the operation mode of the GM1 Controller changes
from RUN to STOP.
2.1 Unit Type
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2.2 Names and Functions of Components of the GM1 Analog I/O Unit
No. Name Function
(1) Unit connector This is a connector to which each expansion unit is connected.
(2) Operation monitor LEDs These LEDs indicate the status of expansion units.
(3) I/O connector Used to connect input devices or output devices.
(4) Expansion hook This is a hook used to fix each expansion unit to another.
(5) DIN rail attachment part This is the part which is attached to the DIN rail.
(6) DIN hook Used to fix the Controller to a DIN rail
■Names and functions of each operation monitor LED
No. Name LED color Function
(1) Power Blue
Indicates the completion of power processing of the unit.
Lit: Power supply of the unit is started normally.
Unlit: Power is not supplied. Or, there is an error in the power supply
to the system.
(2) Alarm Red
Indicates that an alarm has occurred in the unit.
Lit: Unit error
Unlit: Normal
(3) ERROR Red
Indicates that an error has occurred in the unit.
Lit: Error occurred.
Unlit: Normal
2.2 Names and Functions of Components of the GM1 Analog I/O Unit
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2.3 Restrictions on Units Combination
2.3.1 Applicable Versions of Unit and Software
For using the GM1 Analog I/O Unit, the GM1 Controller and GM Programmer with the following
versions are required.
Name Applicable version
RTEX-compatible GM1 Controller (Sink type) AGM1CSRX16T Ver.1.2.0.0 or later
EtherCAT-compatible GM1 Controller (Sink type) AGM1CSEC16T Ver.1.2.0.0 or later
EtherCAT-compatible GM1 Controller (Source type) AGM1CSEC16P
GM Programmer Ver.1.2.0.0 or later
2.3.2 Restriction by Power Consumption
The unit has the following internal current consumption.Make sure that the total current
consumption is within the capacity of the power supply with consideration of all other units used
in combination with this unit.
Name Product No. Consumption
current
GM1 Analog Input Unit AGM1AD8 130 mA or less
GM1 Analog Output Unit AGM1DA4 160 mA or less
2.3 Restrictions on Units Combination
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3 Wiring
3.1 Connecting Analog Input ....................................................................3-2
3.1.1 Precautions When Connecting Analog Signal ................................. 3-2
3.1.2 Terminal Layout Diagram of the GM1 Analog Input Unit.................. 3-2
3.1.3 Analog Input Circuit and Wiring ....................................................... 3-2
3.2 Analog Output Connections................................................................3-4
3.2.1 Precautions When Connecting Analog Signal ................................. 3-4
3.2.2 Terminal Layout Diagram of the GM1 Analog Output Unit............... 3-4
3.2.3 Analog Output Circuit and Wiring (For the Voltage Output) ............. 3-4
3.2.4 Analog Output Circuit and Wiring (For the Current Output) ............. 3-5
3.3 Wiring to the Connector ......................................................................3-6
3.3.1 Suitable Parts and Tools .................................................................. 3-6
3.3.2 Wire Connection Method ................................................................. 3-6
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3.1 Connecting Analog Input
3.1.1 Precautions When Connecting Analog Signal
● Use double-core twisted-pair shielded wires for connecting analog signals.
● Connect the shield of the shielded cable to the ground on the load device side.
However, depending on the conditions of the external noise, it may be better to ground
externally or not to ground the shield.
● Do not have the analog input wiring close to AC wires, power wires, or load line from a
device other than the Motion Controller. Also, do not bundle it with them.
● The NC terminals on the terminal block are unused. Do not use these terminals to relay
wires because the terminals include those connected internally.
3.1.2 Terminal Layout Diagram of the GM1 Analog Input Unit
The terminal used by the analog voltage input is common to that used by the analog current
input.
VI0
VI1
VI2
VI3
COM
COM
COM
COM
CH0
CH1
CH2
CH3
CN1
VI4
VI5
VI6
VI7
COM
COM
COM
COM
CH4
CH5
CH6
CH7
CN2
3.1.3 Analog Input Circuit and Wiring
This section describes the input circuit and wiring of the analog input unit. The circuit for the
voltage input is the same as that for the current input.
3.1 Connecting Analog Input
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