Parker Vansco User manual

Vansco Multiplexing Module
VMM2404
U s e r G u i d e
HY33-5011-IB/US
UG-VMM2404-0837001-201705-002

Parker Hannifin Canada
Electronic Controls Division
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Winnipeg, MB R3T 1T4 Canada
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Publication History ..............................................................................................................vi
Safety ...................................................................................................................................vii
Safety symbols................................................................................................................................vii
General safety regulations..............................................................................................................vii
Welding after installation................................................................................................................viii
Construction regulations ................................................................................................................viii
Safety during installation................................................................................................................viii
Safety during start-up.......................................................................................................................ix
Safety during maintenance and fault diagnosis...............................................................................ix
1. About the VMM2404..........................................................................................................1
1.1. Diagram conventions ................................................................................................................2
2. Quick Start.........................................................................................................................5
2.1. Overview...................................................................................................................................5
2.2. Gather Required Materials........................................................................................................5
2.3. Install the Required Software Tools..........................................................................................6
2.3.1. Install the Data Link Adapter Driver Software .............................................................6
2.4. Connect the VMM2404 multiplexing module to a Development System..................................7
2.4.1. Power Up the Development System ...........................................................................8
2.5. Create and Download Ladder Logic Applications.....................................................................9
3. Inputs ...............................................................................................................................10
3.1. Programmable Multi-Purpose Inputs ......................................................................................10
3.1.1. Multi-Purpose Used as Programmable Digital Input.................................................10
3.1.2. Multi-Purpose Used as Analog Input.........................................................................12
3.1.3. Multi-Purpose Used as AC-Coupled Frequency Input ..............................................16
3.1.4. Multi-Purpose Used as DC-Coupled Frequency Input..............................................18
3.2. Digital Inputs ...........................................................................................................................21
3.2.1. Programmable Digital Inputs.....................................................................................21
3.2.2. Power Control Digital Inputs......................................................................................23
3.2.3. Addressing Digital Inputs...........................................................................................25
4. Outputs ............................................................................................................................28
4.1. High-side outputs....................................................................................................................28
4.1.1. High-Side Output Capabilities ...................................................................................28
4.1.2. High-Side Output Installation Connections................................................................29
4.1.3. High-Side Output Diagnostics and Fault Protection..................................................30
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4.2. Low-Side Outputs with Current Sense....................................................................................31
4.2.1. Low-Side Outputs with Current Sense Capabilities...................................................31
4.2.2. Low-Side Outputs with Current Sense Configuration Options...................................33
4.2.3. Low-Side Outputs with Current Sense Installation Connections ...............................33
4.2.4. Low-Side Outputs with Diagnostics and Fault Protection..........................................34
5. Power ...............................................................................................................................35
5.1. Logic and output power...........................................................................................................35
5.1.1. Logic and Output Power Capabilities.........................................................................35
5.1.2. Logic and output power connections .........................................................................36
5.2. Sensor supply..........................................................................................................................37
5.2.1. Sensor Power Capabilities.........................................................................................37
5.2.2. Sensor Power Connections........................................................................................38
6. Communication...............................................................................................................39
6.1. Controller area network...........................................................................................................39
6.1.1. J1939 CAN Capabilities.............................................................................................39
6.1.2. J1939 CAN Installation Connections .........................................................................39
7. Diagnostic LEDs .............................................................................................................42
7.1. Input LEDs...............................................................................................................................42
7.2. Output LEDs............................................................................................................................42
7.3. Power LED...............................................................................................................................42
7.4. Network LED............................................................................................................................43
8. Connectors......................................................................................................................44
8.1. Mating Connector Part Numbers.............................................................................................45
8.2. Pinouts.....................................................................................................................................45
9. Installation.......................................................................................................................48
9.1. Mechanical Installation Guidelines..........................................................................................48
9.1.1. Dimensions ................................................................................................................48
9.1.2. Selecting a Mounting Location...................................................................................48
9.1.3. Mounting the VMM2404 to a Vehicle.........................................................................50
9.2. Electrical Installation Guidelines..............................................................................................50
9.2.1. Designing and Connecting the Vehicle Harness .......................................................50
10. Application Examples...................................................................................................51
10.1. Implementing Safety Interlocks .............................................................................................51
10.2. Controlling Indicator Lights....................................................................................................52
10.3. Controlling a Proportional Valve............................................................................................53
10.4. Controlling Motor Speed........................................................................................................55
10.5. Using one Analog Input as Two Digital Inputs.......................................................................56
10.6. Controlling a Linear Actuator.................................................................................................57
10.7. Connecting Various Sensors.................................................................................................58
10.7.1. Open Collector.........................................................................................................58
10.7.2. Variable Resistance.................................................................................................60
10.7.3. Variable Reluctance.................................................................................................61
10.7.4. Switch.......................................................................................................................61
10.7.5. Voltage.....................................................................................................................62

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10.7.6. CMOS......................................................................................................................63
10.7.7. Potentiometer (Ratiometric).....................................................................................64
11. Tests...............................................................................................................................65
12. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ............................................................................67
13. Troubleshooting............................................................................................................71
14. Glossary.........................................................................................................................72
15. Index...............................................................................................................................79

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The following table provides an overview of the changes made to this document
over the course of its publication history.
Revision
Description of Change
Rev. 001
First release of this document
Rev. 002
New template, minor edits 05/2017
Publication History

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Do not perform the procedures in this manual unless you are experienced in the
handling of electronic equipment.
Contact the manufacturer if there is anything you are not sure about or if you have
any questions regarding the product and its handling or maintenance.
The term "manufacturer" refers to Parker Hannifin Corporation.
Safety symbols
The following symbols are used in this document to indicate potentially
hazardous situations:
Danger! Risk of death or injury.
Warning! Risk of damage to equipment or degradation of signal
When you see these symbols, follow the instructions carefully and proceed with
caution.
General safety regulations
Work on the hydraulics control electronics may only be carried out by trained
personnel who are well-acquainted with the control system, the machine, and its
safety regulations.
Follow the manufacturer's regulations when mounting, modifying,
repairing, and maintaining equipment. The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for any accidents caused by incorrectly mounted or
incorrectly maintained equipment. The manufacturer assumes no
responsibility for the system being incorrectly applied, or the system
being programmed in a manner that jeopardizes safety.
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Safety
Do not use the product if electronic modules, cabling, or connectors are
damaged or if the control system shows error functions.
Electronic control systems in an inappropriate installation and in
combination with strong electromagnetic interference fields can, in
extreme cases, cause an unintentional change of speed of the output
function.
Welding after installation
Complete as much as possible of the welding work on the chassis before the
installation of the system. If welding has to be done afterwards, proceed as
follows:
Do not place the welding unit cables near the electrical wires of the
control system.
1. Disconnect the electrical connections between the system and external
equipment.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
3. Disconnect the positive cable from the battery.
4. Connect the welder's ground wire as close as possible to the place of the
welding.
Construction regulations
The vehicle must be equipped with an emergency stop which disconnects the
supply voltage to the control system's electrical units. The emergency stop must
be easily accessible to the operator. If possible, the machine must be built so that
the supply voltage to the control system's electrical units is disconnected when the
operator leaves the operator’s station.
Safety during installation
Incorrectly positioned or mounted cabling can be influenced by radio
signals, which can interfere with the functions of the system.

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Safety
Safety during start-up
Danger! Risk of death or injury. Do not start the machine's engine
before the control system is mounted and its electrical functions have
been verified.
Do not start the machine if anyone is near the machine.
Safety during maintenance and fault diagnosis
Before performing any work on the hydraulics control electronics, ensure that
The machine cannot start moving.
Functions are positioned safely.
The machine is turned off.
The hydraulic system is relieved from any pressure.
Supply voltage to the control electronics is disconnected.

User Guide 1
The Vansco Multiplex Module (VMM) 2404 is a software-programmable,
multiplexing, input/output controller that monitors dedicated and general-purpose
inputs, and controls solid-state-switch outputs.
The VMM modules can be configured to meet many system requirements through
I/O configuration options and ladder logic software.
Figure 1: VMM2404
The VMM2404 is designed to communicate through a J1939-based Controller
Area Network (CAN). Custom CAN messaging can be created in software, and
the VMM2404 can be used in any CAN 2.0B application.
The VMM2404 is controlled by ladder logic software.
You can write the software in ladder logic using the Vansco Multiplex
Module Software (VMMS) tool. Contact your Parker Vansco Account
Representative for more details about the VMMS.
The VMM2404 has many features, as follows
The VMM2404 can monitor up to 30 inputs:
15 general-purpose inputs (can be used as digital, analog, or frequency)
9 programmable digital inputs (can be active-high or active-low)
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5 digital inputs (active-low inputs used for harness addressing)
1 power control input
The VMM2404 has 8 outputs, rated at 3 A maximum current:
4 high-side outputs
4 low-side outputs with current sense (these outputs monitor current, and
can be used for current feedback if a high-side output is used for pulse-
width modulation)
The VMM2404 has two Ampseal connectors (23 pin and 35 pin) that are used
to interface with the inputs, outputs, and CAN
The VMM2404 has 30 LEDs that can be used to indicate the state and fault
status of inputs, outputs, power, and CAN
The VMM2404 can detect and log the following faults:
Short-circuit
Overcurrent
Open load
Short-to-battery
Short-to-ground
This manual describes the hardware components of the VMM2404, but does not
explain how to write or configure the software. For more information about
software, refer to the appropriate software manual or contact your Parker Vansco
Account Representative.
1.1. Diagram conventions
The following symbols are used in the schematic diagrams in this document:

User Guide 3
About the VMM2404
Symbol
Meaning
General input
General output
Frequency input
Analog input
Frequency sensor
Pulse sensor
Resistive sensor
General sensor
Application switch
Load
Pull-down resistor
Pull-up resistor
Battery

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Symbol
Meaning
Fuse
Resistor
Ground
Chassis ground

User Guide 5
Quick Start
This section provides step-by-step instructions on how to connect the VMM2404
multiplexing module to a development system, install the required software tools,
and download the application software.
2.1. Overview
The following is a high-level overview of the steps involved with this section:
1. Gather the required materials.
2. Install the required software tools provided by Parker Vansco.
3. Connect the VMM2404 to a development system (desktop) and power it up.
4. Download application software.
2.2. Gather Required Materials
The following materials are required for the procedures in this section:
VMM2404 multiplexing module
personal computer (PC)
controller I/O board
controller I/O harness (connects the VMM2404 to the controller I/O board)
evaluation kit power harness (connects the controller I/O board to the power
supply)
Data Link Adapter (DLA) kit (comes with cables needed for connecting the
DLA to your PC and to the rest of the system)
desktop power supply compatible with the VMM2404 and controller I/O
board loads (a 12 V DC, 3 A fixed voltage supply is generally suitable, unless
driving more significant loads)
procurement drawing for the version of VMM2404 you are using, indicating
the configuration options for your variant of the product.
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software tools and files required for programming and downloading software
for the VMM2404.
Note: With the exception of the PC and desktop power supply, all materials
and software are available from Parker Vansco. Please consult your Parker
Vansco Account Representative for specific details and pricing information.
2.3. Install the Required Software Tools
Before using the VMM2404 multiplexing module, install the following software
tools onto your PC:
Data Link Adapter (DLA) drivers
The DLA acts as the interface between the PC and the VMM2404. Before
using the DLA, you must install the DLA drivers.
Parker Vansco Software Tools
Parker Vansco provides the VMMS software tool to create and download
software for the VMM2404 multiplexing module. Contact your Parker
Vansco Account Representative, or visit the Parker website to get further
information on how obtain a product key.
2.3.1. Install the Data Link Adapter Driver Software
A Data Link Adapter (DLA) is needed when connecting the VMM2404
multiplexing module in a development system.
Note: Parker Vansco provides the latest DLA software releases through its
web site. Please contact your Parker Vansco Account Representative for
details on how to download the latest DLA driver software.
The Parker Vansco DLA requires the installation of drivers on your PC. To install
the Parker Vansco DLA drivers:
1. Download the driver, run the extracted file, and follow the Install Wizard. Do
not connect the USB-DLA until the driver installation is completed.
2. Connect the USB-DLA to a USB port on your PC. The Found New Hardware
screen opens.
3. Select Install the software automatically (Recommended), and then click
Next. If the driver is not detected automatically, you can browse to the folder
containing the driver.
4. After installation is finished, click Finish. The USB-DLA is now recognized
and ready to be used.
See the Parker Vansco USB-DLA kit user manual for more detailed instructions.

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Quick Start
2.4. Connect the VMM2404 multiplexing module to a
Development System
It is a good idea to connect the VMM2404 multiplexing module to a development
system (PC, Controller I/O Board, power source, and DLA) to verify your
application. The development system is an ideal environment for creating and
downloading software applications.
The following shows how to connect the VMM2404 multiplexing module in a
development system:
Controller
DLA
I/O Board
Power
PC
Figure 2: Development system connection
To connect the VMM2404 multiplexing module in a development system, do the
following:
Note: Before connecting anything in the development system, ensure that the
power supply is set to a voltage that is less than 32 V DC.

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1. Connect the Controller I/O harness to the VMM2404 multiplexing module.
2. Connect the Controller I/O harness to the controller I/O board connectors.
3. Connect the evaluation kit power/CAN harness to the controller I/O board’s
JP3 connector.
4. Do not connect the power wire (RED) from the evaluation kit power/CAN
harness to the power supply (+) terminal at this time.
5. Connect the ground wire (BLACK) from the evaluation kit power/CAN
harness to the power supply (-) terminal.
6. Connect the CAN connector from the evaluation kit power/CAN harness to
the corresponding mating connector and harness on the DLA.
Note: Do not proceed to the next step before the DLA drivers have been
installed. See Install the Data Link Adapter Driver Software on page 6.
7. Connect the DLA to a personal computer via the USB port.
2.4.1. Power Up the Development System
Once the VMM2404 is connected in a development system, you need to power it
up.
To power up the VMM2404 multiplexing module, do the following:
1. Ensure all controller I/O board digital inputs, jumpers, and dip switches are
properly configured for the VMM2404. Refer to the Controller I/O Board
Reference Manual for further details.
2. Connect the power wire (red) from the evaluation kit power/CAN harness to
the power supply (+), and turn the power supply on.
3. Turn on the controller I/O board switch that corresponds with the power
control input on the VMM2404 (refer to the Controller I/O Board Reference
Manual for details). The VMM2404 will power up.
Note: If the module does not power up and you are unsure if a power control
input is set on the VMM2404, try switching all the inputs on the controller I/O
board to high, and then to low. If you continue to have problems, consult the
Troubleshooting/FAQ section in the Controller I/O Board Reference Manual
for help.

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Quick Start
2.5. Create and Download Ladder Logic
Applications
Software applications can be created and downloaded to the VMM2404
multiplexing module.
The software applications for the VMM2404 can be created with the Vansco
Multiplexing Module Software (VMMS) tool, using ladder logic.
Consult your Parker Vansco Account Representative for information about your
software programming options.

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Inputs
The VMM2404 has 3 main types of inputs, as follows:
Programmable digital inputs (can be used as active high, active low, or power
control)
Dedicated addressing inputs
Programmable multi-purpose inputs (can be used as analog, digital, or
frequency)
Note: Do not connect inputs directly to unprotected inductive loads such as
solenoids or relay coils, because they can produce high voltage spikes that
may damage the VMM2404. If an inductive load must be connected to an
input, use a protective diode or transorb.
3.1. Programmable Multi-Purpose Inputs
The VMM2404 has programmable multi-purpose inputs that can be configured
either as analog, digital, or frequency (ADF) through software, as follows:
INPUT1_ADF through INPUT15_ADF
3.1.1. Multi-Purpose Used as Programmable Digital Input
Digital inputs are typically used for electrical signals that are either on or off.
The following multi-purpose inputs can be used as digital inputs:
INPUT1_ADF to INPUT15_ADF
Note: There are 15 other digital inputs in addition to these inputs (refer to
Digital Inputs on page 21 for more details).
3. Inputs