Siemens SM 338 User manual

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1 Position Decoder Module SM 338; POS-INPUT;
(6ES7338-4BC01-0AB0)
Order number
6ES7338-4BC01-0AB0
Characteristics
The position decoder module SM 338; POS-INPUT is distinguished by the
following features:
•3 inputs for the connection of maximum three absolute value encoders (SSI)
and 2 digital inputs to freeze the encoder values
•Direct reaction possible to encoder values in moving systems
•Processing of acquired encoder values of the SM 338 in user program
•Supports clocked operation
•Type of encoder value acquisition (see chapter 1.1.2.1) can be selected:
– Free running
– Clocked
•24 VDC rated input voltage
•Non-isolated against the CPU
•Fast mode selectable; with faster encoder recording and compressed
checkback interface
Fast mode is available as of SM 338; POS-INPUT firmware version V2.0.0 and
as of STEP 7 V5.3+SP2 selectable.

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Supported encoder types
The following encoder types are supported by the SM 338; POS-INPUT:
•Absolute value encoder (SSI) with 13-bit message length
•Absolute value encoder (SSI) with 21-bit message length
•Absolute value encoder (SSI) with 25-bit message length
Supported data formats
The SM 338; POS-INPUT supports the gray code and binary code data formats.
Firmware update1)
You can use STEP 7 HW Config firmware update to load POS-INPUT in the
operating system memory of the SM 338 in order to extend the functionality and
trouble-shooting.
Note
The old firmware is deleted with the start of the firmware update. If the firmware
update is interrupted or canceled for any reason, the SM 338; POS-INPUT is no
longer functional. Restart the firmware update and wait until it has been
successfully completed.
1) The function is only possible in distributed configuration if the header module (slave interface) supports the
necessary system services

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1.1 Synchronous Operation
Warning
The basics of synchronous operation are described in a separate manual.
Hardware requirements
For the synchronous operation of the SM 338, you require:
•CPU which supports clocked operation
•DP master which supports the equidistant bus cycle
•Slave interface (IM 153-x) which supports synchronous operation
Characteristics
Depending on the system parameterization, the SM 338 works in either
non-synchronous or synchronous mode.
In synchronous operation, the data exchange between DP master and SM 338 is
synchronous to the PROFIBUS DP cycle.
In synchronous operation all 16 bytes of the checkback interface are consistent.
If synchronicity is lost due to faults or failure or delay of Global Control (GC), the
SM 338 goes back into synchronous operation in the next cycle without error
response.
If synchronicity is lost, the checkback interface is not updated.

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1.1.1 Terminal Connection Diagram and Block Diagram
Fault indicator – red
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L+ 24V
OD (Data)
OD (Data)
OC (Clock)
OC (Clock)
1D (Data)
1D (Data)
1C (Clock)
1C (Clock)
2D (Data)
2D (Data)
2C (Clock)
2C (Clock)
DI 0 (Digital-
DI 1 input)
DC24V (encoder)
DC24V (encoder)
M (encoder)
M (encoder)
SSI
SSI
SSI
Short-circuit
protection
Voltage -
monitoring
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S7-300 Backplane bus
Logic
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RS 422
Twisted pair cables
DI 0
DI 1
Connectionto the
ground of the CPU
Figure 1-1 Module View and Block Diagram of the SM 338; POS-INPUT
Wiring rules
Please observe the following important rules of the wiring of the module:
•The ground of the encoder supply is connected non-isolated to the ground of
the CPU. Thus, connect pin 2 of the SM 338 (M) with low impedance with the
ground of the CPU.
•The encoder lines (pins 3 to 14) must be twisted pairs and shielded. Apply the
shield to both sides.
For the shield connection to the SM 338, use the shield connection element
(order number 6ES7390-5AA00-0AA0).
•If the output current (900 mA) of the encoder supply is exceeded, then you
must connect an external power supply.

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1.1.2 Functions of the SM 338; POS INPUT
1.1.2.1 Encoder value acquisition
The absolute value encoder transfers its encoder values in messages to the
SM 338. The transfer of the message is initiated by the SM 338.
•In non-synchronous operation, the encoder values are acquired while it is free
running.
•In synchronous operation the encoder values are acquired synchronized to the
PROFIBUS DP cycle at each Ti.
Free running encoder value acquisition
The SM 338 always initiates the transfer of a message after the end of the
parameterized monoflop time.
Asynchronous to these free running messages, the SM 338 processes the
acquired encoder values during the cycle of its updating rate (see Technical Data).
Thus, in the case of free running encoder value acquisition, encoder values of
different ages result. The difference between the maximum and minimum age is
the jitter (see Technical Data).
Synchronous encoder values acquisition
Synchronous encoder values acquisition is automatically set if, in the DP master
system, the equidistant bus cycle is activated and the DP Slave is synchronized to
the DP cycle.
The SM 338 initiates the transfer of a message in each PROFIBUS DP cycle
at the time Ti.
Synchronous to the PROFIBUS DP cycle, the SM 338 processes the transferred
encoder values.

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1.1.2.2 Gray/Dual Converter
In the Gray setting, the encoder values provided by the absolute value encoder in
gray code is converted into Dual code. In the Dual setting, encoder values
provided by the absolute value encoder remain unchanged.
Warning
If you have selected the Gray setting, the SM 338 always converts the entire
encoder value (13, 21, 25 bits). As a result, preceding special bits affect the
encoder values and following bits could be falsified under certain circumstances.
1.1.2.3 Transferred Encoder Value and Normalization
The transferred encoder value contains the encoder position of the absolute value
encoder. Depending on the encoder used, additional bits which are located before
and after the encoder position are also transferred in addition to the encoder
position.
So that the SM 338 can detect the encoder position, make the following settings:
•Normalization, places (0..12), or
•Normalization, units / revolution
Normalization, places
The normalization determines the position of the encoder values in the checkback
interface.
•If “Places” = 1, 2....12, this indicates that the following non relevant bits in the
encoder values are removed and the encoder value is right justified in the
address range (see following example).
•If “Places” = 0, this indicates that the following bits are retained and available
for evaluation.
This can be useful if you use an absolute value encoder which transfers
information in the following bits (see manufacturer information) and you want to
evaluate these (see also chapter 1.1.2.2).
Parameter units / revolution
A maximum of 13 bits are available for the units/revolution. According to the
“Places” data, the resulting number of units/revolution is automatically displayed.

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Example of normalization of an encoder value
You are using a single-turn encoder with 29units= 512 units/ revolution
(resolution/360°).
In STEP 7 you have set the following parameters:
•Absolute encoder: 13 bits
•Normalization: 4 places
•Units / revolution: 512
Before the normalization: cyclically acquired encoder values 100
0
310000000000000000000000000XXXX
00100
11
0000
Transferredbits
Relevant bits
After the normalization: encoder values 100
0
31 0000000000000000000000000001001100000000
Relevantbits
Double data word
Double data word
Result: Bits 0 to 3 (4 places, marked with “x”) are omitted.
1.1.2.4 Freeze Function
The freeze function “freezes” the current encoder values of the SM 338. The
freeze function is coupled to the digital inputs DI 0 and DI 1 of the SM 338.
The freeze is triggered by an edge change (rising edge) on DI 0 or DI 1. A frozen
encoder value is identified by the bit 31 (output address) being set. With a digital
input you can freeze one, two or three encoder values.
You must switch on the freeze function, i.e. set the corresponding parameters in
STEP 7. The freeze function is not possible in fast mode.
The encoder values are retained until the freeze function is ended and can thus be
evaluated dependent on the event.

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Ending the freeze function
The freeze function must be ended at every encoder input. You acknowledge the
function in the user program by setting the bit 0, 1 or 2 depending on the channel
with the STEP 7-Operation T PAB “xyz” (for a program example,
see chapter 1.1.4).
After exiting, bit 31 of the corresponding encoder value is again deleted and the
encoder values are again updated. A renewed freezing of the encoder values is
again possible as soon as you have deleted the acknowledgment bit in the output
address of the module.
In synchronous operation the acknowledgment is processed at time To. From this
point in time a renewed freezing of the encoder values can take place via the
digital inputs.
Warning
The freeze function is automatically acknowledged if you newly parameterize the
corresponding channel with different parameters (see 1.1.3 chapter).
If the parameters remain identical, the freeze function remains unaffected.
1.1.3 SM 338; POS-INPUT Parameterization
You parameterize the SM 338; POS-INPUT with STEP 7. You must perform
parameter assignment in STOP mode of the CPU.
As soon as you have set all the parameters, download the parameters from the
programming device to the CPU. On a transition from STOP to ³RUN mode, the
CPU then transfers the parameters to the SM 338.
The parameters cannot be changed by the user program.

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Parameters of the SM 338; POS-INPUT
You will find an overview of the parameters that you can set and their default
settings for the SM 338 in the table below.
The default settings apply if you have not performed parameter assignment in
STEP 7 (default setting bold).
Table 1-1 Parameters of the SM 338; POS-INPUT
Parameter values Range Note
Enable
•Fast mode Yes/no Release parameter.
Affects all 3 channels.
Enable
•Diagnosis interrupt Yes/no Release parameter.
Affects all 3 channels.
Absolute value encoder
(SSI) 1) none; 13 bits; 21 bits; 25 bits none: The encoder input is switched off.
Code type 1) Gray; Binary Code provided by encoder.
Baud rate 1) ,3) 125 kHz; 250 kHz; 500 kHz; 1 MHz Data transfer rate of the SSI
position decoder. Observe the
relationship between the cable
length and baud rate (see
Technical Data)
Monoflop time 1),2),3) 16 ms; 32 ms; 48 ms; 64 msThe monoflop time is the
minimum time interval between
2 SSI message frames.
The parameterized monoflop
time must always be greater than
the monoflop time of the absolute
value encoder.
Normalization
•Places
•Units / revolution 4) 0to 12 2 to 8192
Normalizing right justifies the
encoder values of the encoder
absolute; non-relevant places are
discarded.
Switching on freeze off; 0; 1 Designation of the digital input
whose rising edge causes a
freezing of the encoder value.
1) See technical data of the absolute value encoder
2) The monoflop time is the time interval between 2 SSI message frames. The parameterized monoflop
time must be greater than the monoflop time of the absolute value encoder (see technical data of the
manufacturer). The time 2 (1 / baud rate) is added to the value parameterized in HW config. At a
baud rate of 125 kHz with a parameterized monoflop time of 16 ms, an effective monoflop time of 32 ms
is actually achieved.
3) The following restriction applies to the monoflop time of the absolute value encoder:
(1 / baud rate) < Monoflop time of the absolute value encoder < 64 ms + 2 (1 / baud rate)
4) to the power of two
Warning
Please note that in non synchronous operation the baud rate and the monoflop
time affect the accuracy and actuality of the encoder values.
In synchronous operation the baud rate and the monoflop time affect the accuracy
of the freeze function.

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1.1.4 SM 338; POS-INPUT Addressing
Data range for the encoder values
The inputs and outputs of the SM 338 are addressed as of the initial module
address. The input and output address is determined at the configuration of the
SM 338 in STEP 7.
Input Addresses
Table 1-2 SM 338; POS-INPUT: Input Addresses
Encoder input Input address (from the configuration) + address offset
0”Initial module address”
1”Module start address” + 4 bytes address offset
2”Module start address” + 8 bytes address offset
Structure of the double data word in Standard Mode
For each encoder input the double data word is made up as follows:
Freeze
0 = encoder value is not frozen. The value is constantly updated.
1 = encoder value is frozen. The value remains constant until
acknowledgment.
25 bit sensor value in gray or binary code
31 024