Pepperl+Fuchs VLX-F231-B6 User manual

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VLX-F231-B6
VLX PROFIBUS DP
Interface Module
FA TORY AUTOMATION
MANUAL

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1 Introduction................................................................................. 4
1.1 ontent of this Document ................................................................... 4
1.2 Target Group, Personnel...................................................................... 4
1.3 Symbols Used ...................................................................................... 4
2 Product Description ................................................................... 6
2.1 Use and Application ............................................................................ 6
2.2 Dimensions........................................................................................... 6
2.3 Design of the Device............................................................................ 7
3 Installation................................................................................. 10
3.1 Mounting ............................................................................................. 10
3.2 Electrical onnection ........................................................................ 11
3.3 Dismounting ....................................................................................... 13
4 ommissioning......................................................................... 15
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................ 15
4.2 onnecting the Sensor...................................................................... 15
4.3 onnecting the Interface Module to the Network........................... 16
4.4 Integrating the Interface Module into the Network......................... 17
4.5 Data Format for Modules................................................................... 24

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Introduction
1 Introduction
1.1 Content of this Document
This document contains information required to use the product in the relevant phases of the
product life cycle. This may include information on the following:
■ Product identification
■ Delivery, transport, and storage
■ Mounting and installation
■ Commissioning and operation
■ Maintenance and repair
■ Troubleshooting
■ Dismounting
■ Disposal
The documentation comprises the following parts:
■ This document
■ Datasheet
In addition, the documentation may comprise the following parts, if applicable:
■ U-type examination certificate
■ U declaration of conformity
■ Attestation of conformity
■ Certificates
■ Control drawings
■ Instruction manual
■ Other documents
1.2 Target Group, Personnel
Responsibility for planning, assembly, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and
dismounting lies with the plant operator.
Only appropriately trained and qualified personnel may carry out mounting, installation,
commissioning, operation, maintenance, and dismounting of the product. The personnel must
have read and understood the instruction manual and the further documentation.
Prior to using the product make yourself familiar with it. Read the document carefully.
Note!
For full information on the product, refer to the further documentation on the Internet at
www.pepperl-fuchs.com.

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1.3 Symbols Used
This document contains symbols for the identification of warning messages and of informative
messages.
Warning Messages
You will find warning messages, whenever dangers may arise from your actions. It is mandatory
that you observe these warning messages for your personal safety and in order to avoid
property damage.
Depending on the risk level, the warning messages are displayed in descending order as
follows:
Informative Symbols
Action
This symbol indicates a paragraph with instructions. You are prompted to perform an action or
a sequence of actions.
Danger!
This symbol indicates an imminent danger.
Non-observance will result in personal injury or death.
Warning!
This symbol indicates a possible fault or danger.
Non-observance may cause personal injury or serious property damage.
Caution!
This symbol indicates a possible fault.
Non-observance could interrupt the device and any connected systems and plants, or result in
their complete failure.
Note!
This symbol brings important information to your attention.

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Product Description
2 Product Description
2.1 Use and Application
The VLX-F231-B6 interface module serves as an interface between SmartRunner (from now
on referred to as the sensor) and the PROFIBUS DP input card of the control panel. Data is
transferred between the sensor or sensors and the VLX-F231-B6 interface module via the RS-
485 interface and from the VLX-F231-B6 interface module to the control panel via the
PROFIBUS DP protocol.
You can connect up to four sensors. If you connect several sensors, they must have different
addresses. The VLX-F231-B6 interface module constantly queries the position values of the
sensors and always has the current sensor data.
2.2 Dimensions
The interface module housing has the following dimensions.
Figure 2.1 Dimensions
The VLX-F231-B6 interface module has the following configuration:
Baud rate: Max. 230 MBaud
115
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2.3 Design of the Device
Device omponents
Figure 2.2 Interface module overview
1RS-485 terminator sliding switch (behind the terminal block)
2X1: RS-485 interface
3Mounting bracket
4X2: Connection for power supply
5PROFIBUS communication interface
6Slide switch for PROFIBUS DP terminator
7Front panel with rotary coding switches and indicator lights
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1
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Front Panel
Figure 2.3 Front panel overview
Sensor (VLX-F231-B6)
Power
The "Power" L D is green: The VLX-F231-B6 interface module is correctly connected to the
power supply.
State
The "State" L D is green: Data is being exchanged with the sensor(s). The four " rror
No/Select ID" L Ds are used to display the number of the currently polled sensor.
The "State" L D lights up red: The interface module has detected an error or a warning. The
interface module uses the " rrorNo/Select ID" L Ds to display the binary coded error number
or warning number, and sends the number to the PROFIBUS master via the external diagnostic
byte.
rror No/Select ID Sensor address
8 4 2 1
00010
00101
01002
10003
Table 2.1 Display via the four " rrorNo/Select ID" L Ds when the "State" L D lights up green
rror (No. 1...5): Switch the interface module off and back on. If the error occurs
again, the module must be replaced.
Warning (No. 6...15): The warning provides information. The interface module displays
the warning for one minute and then resets automatically.
PROFIBUS
Termination
Power/State
Bus Power
1
2
4
8
S4 S5
State
Bus State
Low
High
ID
Bus
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B
C
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B
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A
B
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D
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Rotary switches S4 and S5
Rotary switches S4 and S5 have no function. nsure that the two switches are at position 0 to
enable the data exchange mode.
PROFIBUS
Bus Power
The "BusPower" L D lights up green: The L D is connected directly to the electrically isolated
supply voltage for the PROFIBUS side.
Bus
The "Bus" L D lights up red: The interface module cannot exchange any data on the
PROFIBUS.
Bus State
ID High and ID Low rotary switches
You can set the PROFIBUS address with the two ID High and ID Low rotary switches. The digits
selected using the two rotary switches together form the PROFIBUS address in hexadecimal
format.
xample: To set address 19 (=13h), set the ID High rotary switch to position "1," and the ID Low
rotary switch to position "3."
L D rrorNo/Select ID rror number rror description
L D8 L D4 L D2 L D1
0 0 0 0 0 Reserved
0 0 0 1 1 Hardware error
0 0 1 0 2 PROM error
0 0 1 1 3 Internal memory error
0 1 0 0 4 Fieldbus hardware error or incorrect
fieldbus ID
0 1 0 1 5 Script error
0 1 1 0 6 Reserved
0 1 1 1 7 Sensor communication, RS send
buffer overflow
1 0 0 0 8 Sensor communication, RS receive
buffer overflow
1 0 0 1 9 Sensor communication, RS timeout
1 0 1 0 10 General fieldbus error
1 0 1 1 11 Parity error or frame check error
1 1 0 0 12 Reserved
1 1 0 1 13 Fieldbus configuration error
1 1 1 0 14 Fieldbus data buffer overflow
1 1 1 1 15 Reserved
Table 2.2 Significance of the error codes (display via the four " rror No/Select ID" L Ds when the
"State" L D lights up red and thus indicates an error or a warning)
“BusState" L D PROFIBUS DP interface state
Lights up green Data exchange on the PROFIBUS
Flashes red/green Interface module is waiting for PROFIBUS parameter data
Lights up red rror on the PROFIBUS
Flashes green Interface module is waiting for configuration data

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Installation
3 Installation
3.1 Mounting
Mounting the Modules
The module is fastened to a DIN mounting rail with a width of 35 mm using a snap-on fixing
method.
Figure 3.1 Mounting
1. Hook the module (1) onto the DIN mounting rail (2) from above and press it down until it
snaps into place.
The module is mounted.
2. You must connect the DIN mounting rail to the switch cabinet's equipotential busbar. The
connection wire must have a cross section of at least 10 mm
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2
1
Note!
Heat Dissipation
You may place other modules to the left and right of the module.
Above and below the modules, there must be at least 5 cm of free space for heat dissipation.
Note!
Vertical Installation
You can also install the DIN mounting rail vertically, so that the modules can be rotated by 90°
for mounting.