Siemens TM Timer DIDQ Quick start guide

SIMOTION
Motion Control
Technology Modules TM Timer
DIDQ for SIMOTION SCOUT and
SIMOTION SCOUT TIA
Commissioning Manual
Valid as of Version 4.4
01/2015
Preface
Safety notes 1
Description 2
Configuring 3
Functions 4
Service and maintenance 5
Diagnostics 6

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Preface
This manual describes TM Timer DIDQ 10x24V and 16x24V technology modules used with
SIMOTION controllers with PROFINET connection.
This manual is aimed at machine manufacturers, plant engineers, commissioning personnel,
and service personnel who use technology modules with SIMOTION SCOUT or with
SIMOTION SCOUT TIA.
The following information blocks describe the purpose and use of the Commissioning Manual:
● Description
This section describes the general use of the TM Timer DIDQ technology modules 10x24V
and 16x24V.
● Configuring
Provides information about configuring, parameterizing and commissioning the TM Timer
DIDQ technology modules with the SIMOTION SCOUT and SIMOTION SCOUT TIA
engineering systems.
● Functions
This chapter provides an overview of the functions of the TM Timer DIDQ technology
modules.
● Service and maintenance
Provides information on maintenance work that must be implemented on the TM Timer
DIDQ technology modules.
● Diagnostics
Provides information about the available diagnostic information, how to interpret it, and its
meaning.
SIMOTION Documentation
An overview of the SIMOTION documentation can be found in the SIMOTION Documentation
Overview document.
This documentation is included as electronic documentation in the scope of delivery of
SIMOTION SCOUT. It comprises ten documentation packages.
The following documentation packages are available for SIMOTION V4.4:
● SIMOTION Engineering System Handling
● SIMOTION System and Function Descriptions
● SIMOTION Service and Diagnostics
● SIMOTION IT
● SIMOTION Programming
● SIMOTION Programming - References
● SIMOTION C
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● SIMOTION P
●SIMOTION D
● SIMOTION Supplementary Documentation
Hotline and Internet addresses
Additional information
Click the following link to find information on the following topics:
● Ordering documentation / overview of documentation
● Additional links to download documents
● Using documentation online (find and search manuals/information)
http://www.siemens.com/motioncontrol/docu
My Documentation Manager
Click the following link for information on how to compile documentation individually on the
basis of Siemens content and how to adapt it for the purpose of your own machine
documentation:
http://www.siemens.com/mdm
Training
Click the following link for information on SITRAIN - Siemens training courses for automation
products, systems and solutions:
http://www.siemens.com/sitrain
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions can be found in SIMOTION Utilities & Applications, which are
included in the scope of delivery of SIMOTION SCOUT, and in the Service&Support pages
in Product Support:
http://support.automation.siemens.com
Technical support
Country-specific telephone numbers for technical support are provided on the Internet under
Contact:
http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support
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Table of contents
Preface.........................................................................................................................................................3
1Safety notes..................................................................................................................................................7
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions..............................................................................................7
1.1.1 General safety instructions.......................................................................................................7
1.1.2 Safety instructions for electromagnetic fields (EMF)..............................................................10
1.1.3 Handling electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD)......................................................................10
1.1.4 Industrial security...................................................................................................................11
1.1.5 Residual risks of power drive systems...................................................................................12
2 Description..................................................................................................................................................15
2.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................15
2.2 SIMATIC documentation........................................................................................................15
2.3 Properties...............................................................................................................................16
2.4 System integration.................................................................................................................17
2.5 Machine applications..............................................................................................................19
3 Configuring.................................................................................................................................................21
3.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................21
3.2 SIMOTION SCOUT................................................................................................................21
3.2.1 Hardware and software requirements....................................................................................21
3.2.2 Requirements for operation....................................................................................................23
3.2.3 Creating a technology module and configuring communication.............................................24
3.2.4 Configuring I/O channels........................................................................................................30
3.2.4.1 Setting options for TM Timer DIDQ 10x24V technology module...........................................30
3.2.4.2 Configuring I/O channels........................................................................................................32
3.2.4.3 Other information...................................................................................................................33
3.2.5 Use of I/O channels................................................................................................................33
3.2.5.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................33
3.2.5.2 Linking technology objects with TM Timer DIDQ...................................................................33
3.2.5.3 Linking symbolic I/O variables with TM Timer DIDQ..............................................................37
3.2.5.4 Overview of the I/O points of the channels............................................................................40
3.3 SIMOTION SCOUT TIA.........................................................................................................41
3.3.1 Hardware and software requirements....................................................................................41
3.3.2 Requirements for operation....................................................................................................42
3.3.3 Creating and configuring a technology module......................................................................43
3.3.4 Configuring I/O channels........................................................................................................48
3.3.4.1 Setting options for TM Timer DIDQ 10x24V technology module...........................................48
3.3.4.2 Setting options for TM Timer DIDQ 16x24V technology module...........................................49
3.3.4.3 Configuring I/O channels........................................................................................................51
3.3.4.4 Other information...................................................................................................................52
3.3.5 Use of I/O channels................................................................................................................52
3.3.5.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................52
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3.3.5.2 Linking technology objects with TM Timer DIDQ...................................................................52
3.3.5.3 Linking symbolic I/O variables with TM Timer DIDQ..............................................................55
3.3.5.4 Overview of the I/O points of the channels............................................................................58
3.4 Synchronization......................................................................................................................59
3.5 Saving and compiling a user project with SCOUT/SCOUT TIA.............................................60
3.6 Notes for those changing over...............................................................................................61
4 Functions....................................................................................................................................................63
4.1 Overview................................................................................................................................63
4.2 HW enable for the channels Timer DI and Timer DQ............................................................63
5 Service and maintenance...........................................................................................................................65
5.1 Replacing a technology module.............................................................................................65
5.2 Firmware update....................................................................................................................65
6 Diagnostics.................................................................................................................................................67
6.1 Overview of the diagnostic possibilities..................................................................................67
Index...........................................................................................................................................................69
Table of contents
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Safety notes 1
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions
1.1.1 General safety instructions
DANGER
Danger to life due to live parts and other energy sources
Death or serious injury can result when live parts are touched.
●Only work on electrical devices when you are qualified for this job.
● Always observe the country-specific safety rules.
Generally, six steps apply when establishing safety:
1. Prepare for shutdown and notify all those who will be affected by the procedure.
2. Disconnect the machine from the supply.
– Switch off the machine.
– Wait until the discharge time specified on the warning labels has elapsed.
– Check that it really is in a no-voltage condition, from phase conductor to phase
conductor and phase conductor to protective conductor.
– Check whether the existing auxiliary supply circuits are de-energized.
– Ensure that the motors cannot move.
3. Identify all other dangerous energy sources, e.g. compressed air, hydraulic systems, or
water.
4. Isolate or neutralize all hazardous energy sources by closing switches, grounding or short-
circuiting or closing valves, for example.
5. Secure the energy sources against switching on again.
6. Ensure that the correct machine is completely interlocked.
After you have completed the work, restore the operational readiness in the inverse sequence.
WARNING
Danger to life from hazardous voltage when connecting an unsuitable power supply
Touching live components can result in death or severe injury.
●Only use power supplies that provide SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) or PELV
(Protective Extra Low Voltage) output voltages for all connections and terminals of the
electronics modules.
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WARNING
Danger to life from touching live parts on damaged devices
Improper handling of devices can result in damage.
For damaged devices, hazardous voltages can be present at the enclosure or at exposed
components; if touched, this can result in death or severe injury.
● Observe the limit values specified in the technical specifications during transport, storage,
and operation.
● Do not use damaged devices.
WARNING
Danger to life through electric shock due to unconnected cable shields
Hazardous touch voltages can occur through capacitive cross-coupling due to unconnected
cable shields.
● As a minimum, connect cable shields and the cores of power cables that are not used
(e.g. brake cores) at one end at the grounded housing potential.
WARNING
Danger to life due to electric shock when not grounded
For missing or incorrectly implemented protective conductor connection for devices with
protection class I, high voltages can be present at open, exposed parts, which when touched,
can result in death or severe injury.
● Ground the device in compliance with the applicable regulations.
WARNING
Danger to life due to fire spreading if housing is inadequate
Fire and smoke development can cause severe personal injury or material damage.
● Install devices without a protective housing in a metal control cabinet (or protect the device
by another equivalent measure) in such a way that contact with fire inside and outside the
device is prevented.
● Ensure that smoke can only escape via controlled and monitored paths.
Safety notes
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions
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WARNING
Danger to life from unexpected movement of machines when using mobile wireless devices
or mobile phones
Using mobile radios or mobile phones with a transmit power > 1 W closer than approx. 2 m
to the components may cause the devices to malfunction, influence the functional safety of
machines therefore putting people at risk or causing material damage.
● Switch off wireless devices or mobile phones in the immediate vicinity of the components.
WARNING
Danger to life due to fire if overheating occurs because of insufficient ventilation clearances
Inadequate ventilation clearances can cause overheating of components followed by fire and
smoke development. This can cause death or serious injury. This can also result in increased
downtime and reduced service life for devices/systems.
● Ensure compliance with the specified minimum clearance as ventilation clearance for the
respective component.
WARNING
Danger of an accident occurring due to missing or illegible warning labels
Missing or illegible warning labels can result in accidents involving death or serious injury.
●Check that the warning labels are complete based on the documentation.
● Attach any missing warning labels to the components, in the national language if
necessary.
● Replace illegible warning labels.
WARNING
Danger to life when safety functions are inactive
Safety functions that are inactive or that have not been adjusted accordingly can cause
operational faults on machines that could lead to serious injury or death.
● Observe the information in the appropriate product documentation before commissioning.
● Carry out a safety inspection for functions relevant to safety on the entire system, including
all safety-related components.
● Ensure that the safety functions used in your drives and automation tasks are adjusted
and activated through appropriate parameterizing.
● Perform a function test.
● Only put your plant into live operation once you have guaranteed that the functions relevant
to safety are running correctly.
Safety notes
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions
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Note
Important safety notices for safety functions
If you want to use safety functions, you must observe the safety notices in the safety manuals.
WARNING
Danger to life or malfunctions of the machine as a result of incorrect or changed
parameterization
As a result of incorrect or changed parameterization, machines can malfunction, which in turn
can lead to injuries or death.
● Protect the parameterization (parameter assignments) against unauthorized access.
● Respond to possible malfunctions by applying suitable measures (e.g. EMERGENCY
STOP or EMERGENCY OFF).
1.1.2 Safety instructions for electromagnetic fields (EMF)
WARNING
Danger to life from electromagnetic fields
Electromagnetic fields (EMF) are generated by the operation of electrical power equipment
such as transformers, converters or motors.
People with pacemakers or implants are at a special risk in the immediate vicinity of these
devices/systems.
●Ensure that the persons involved are the necessary distance away (minimum 2 m).
1.1.3 Handling electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD)
Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) are individual components, integrated circuits, modules
or devices that may be damaged by either electric fields or electrostatic discharge.
Safety notes
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions
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NOTICE
Damage through electric fields or electrostatic discharge
Electric fields or electrostatic discharge can cause malfunctions through damaged individual
components, integrated circuits, modules or devices.
● Only pack, store, transport and send electronic components, modules or devices in their
original packaging or in other suitable materials, e.g conductive foam rubber of aluminum
foil.
● Only touch components, modules and devices when you are grounded by one of the
following methods:
– Wearing an ESD wrist strap
– Wearing ESD shoes or ESD grounding straps in ESD areas with conductive flooring
● Only place electronic components, modules or devices on conductive surfaces (table with
ESD surface, conductive ESD foam, ESD packaging, ESD transport container).
1.1.4 Industrial security
Note
Industrial security
Siemens provides products and solutions with industrial security functions that support the
secure operation of plants, solutions, machines, equipment and/or networks. They are
important components in a holistic industrial security concept. With this in mind, Siemens’
products and solutions undergo continuous development. Siemens recommends strongly that
you regularly check for product updates.
For the secure operation of Siemens products and solutions, it is necessary to take suitable
preventive action (e.g. cell protection concept) and integrate each component into a holistic,
state-of-the-art industrial security concept. Third-party products that may be in use should also
be considered. For more information about industrial security, visit http://www.siemens.com/
industrialsecurity.
To stay informed about product updates as they occur, sign up for a product-specific
newsletter. For more information, visit http://support.automation.siemens.com
Safety notes
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions
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WARNING
Danger as a result of unsafe operating states resulting from software manipulation
Software manipulation (e.g. by viruses, Trojan horses, malware, worms) can cause unsafe
operating states to develop in your installation which can lead to death, severe injuries and/
or material damage.
●Keep the software up to date.
Information and newsletters can be found at:
http://support.automation.siemens.com
● Incorporate the automation and drive components into a state-of-the-art, integrated
industrial security concept for the installation or machine.
For more detailed information, go to:
http://www.siemens.com/industrialsecurity
● Make sure that you include all installed products into the integrated industrial security
concept.
1.1.5 Residual risks of power drive systems
The control and drive components of a drive system are approved for industrial and commercial
use in industrial line supplies. Their use in public line supplies requires a different configuration
and/or additional measures.
These components may only be operated in closed housings or in higher-level control cabinets
with protective covers that are closed, and when all of the protective devices are enabled.
These components may only be handled by qualified and trained technical personnel who are
knowledgeable and observe all of the safety instructions on the components and in the
associated technical user documentation.
Safety notes
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions
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When assessing the machine's risk in accordance with the respective local regulations (e.g.
EC Machinery Directive), the machine manufacturer must take into account the following
residual risks emanating from the controller and drive components of a drive system:
1. Unintentional movements of driven machine components during commissioning, operation,
maintenance, and repairs caused by, for example:
– Hardware faults and/or software errors in sensors, controllers, actuators, and connection
systems
– Response times of the controller and drive
– Operating and/or ambient conditions outside of the specification
– Condensation / conductive contamination
– Parameterization, programming, cabling, and installation errors
– Use of radio devices/cellular phones in the immediate vicinity of the controller
– External influences / damage
2. In the event of a fault, exceptionally high temperatures, including an open fire, as well as
emissions of light, noise, particles, gases, etc. can occur inside and outside the inverter,
for example:
– Component malfunctions
– Software errors
– Operating and/or ambient conditions outside of the specification
– External influences / damage
Inverters of the Open Type / IP20 degree of protection must be installed in a metal control
cabinet (or protected by another equivalent measure) such that the contact with fire inside
and outside the inverter is not possible.
3. Hazardous touch voltages caused by, for example:
– Component malfunctions
– Influence of electrostatic charging
– Induction of voltages in moving motors
– Operating and/or ambient conditions outside of the specification
– Condensation / conductive contamination
– External influences / damage
4. Electrical, magnetic and electromagnetic fields generated in operation that can pose a risk
to people with a pacemaker, implants or metal replacement joints, etc. if they are too close.
5. Release of environmental pollutants or emissions as a result of improper operation of the
system and/or failure to dispose of components safely and correctly.
Safety notes
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions
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Note
The components must be protected against conductive contamination (e.g. by installing them
in a control cabinet with degree of protection IP54 according to IEC 60529 or NEMA 12).
Assuming that conductive contamination at the installation site can definitely be excluded, a
lower degree of cabinet protection may be permitted.
For more information about residual risks of the components in a drive system, see the relevant
sections in the technical user documentation.
Safety notes
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions
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Description 2
2.1 Introduction
The following provides an overview of the technical characteristics of the TM Timer DIDQ
10x24V and 16x24V technology modules. It also provides information on systems integration
with SIMOTION and an overview of typical machinery applications.
Detailed information on the technology modules, including installation, can be found in the
SIMATIC documentation. An overview of the available manuals can be found in Chapter
SIMATIC documentation (Page 15).
2.2 SIMATIC documentation
Overview of SIMATIC documentation for Timer DIDQ technology modules
The following table lists the SIMATIC documentation that you require when using the Timer
DIDQ technology modules.
Note
This manual is intended solely as a supplement for the configuration of TM Timer DIDQ
technology modules under SIMOTION SCOUT or SIMOTION SCOUT TIA. The SIMATIC
documentation listed in the following table is therefore required when using the technology
modules.
Subject Documentation Most important content
Description of the system ● ET 200SP Distributed I/O System
System Manual
●ET 200MP Distributed I/O System
System Manual
● Use planning
● Mounting
● Connecting
● Commissioning
S7-1500 Automation System System Manual
Interface Module Manual ● Connecting
●Alarms, diagnostic, error and
system alarms
● Technical specifications
● Dimension drawing
● Manual ET 200SP Technology Module TM Timer
DIDQ 10x24V
●Manual ET 200MP/S7-1500 Technology Module
TM Timer DIDQ 16x24V
● Properties
● Connecting
● Configuring
● Technical specifications
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Subject Documentation Most important content
Configuring control sys‐
tems so that they are in‐
terference-proof
Designing interference-free controllers Function Man‐
ual
● Fundamentals
●Electromagnetic compatibility
● Lightning protection
Time-based IO Highly accurate input/output with time-based I/O Func‐
tion Manual
● Fundamentals
●Configuring
● Programming
● Diagnostics
Isochronous mode PROFINET with STEP 7 Function Manual ● Benefit
●Application
● Parameter settings
SIMATIC Manuals
On the Internet (http://www.siemens.com/automation/service&support (http://
www.siemens.com/automation/service&support)), all current
manuals for SIMATIC products are available as a free download.
2.3 Properties
Properties of the TM Timer DIDQ 10x24V and 16x24V technology modules
The TM Timer DIDQ 10x24V and 16x24V technology modules have the following properties:
TM Timer DIDQ 10x24V technology module TM Timer DIDQ 16x24V technology module
Technical properties
4 digital inputs
6 digital outputs
16 digital inputs and outputs, electrically isolated in groups of
8
Various combinations of the digital inputs and outputs can be
parameterized:
● 0 digital inputs and 16 digital outputs (for cam applications
with many outputs)
● 3 digital inputs and 13 digital outputs (for mixed
applications, involving cams, measuring inputs and
incremental encoders)
● 4 digital inputs and 12 digital outputs (for flexible mixed
operation)
● 8 digital inputs and 8 digital outputs (for measuring inputs
and incremental encoders)
24 V DC rated output voltage
Rated output current 0.5 A or 0.1 A (high-speed operation) per digital output
24 V encoder supply output, short-circuit proof
Parameterizable substitute values (per digital output)
Parameterizable diagnostics
Description
2.3 Properties
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TM Timer DIDQ 10x24V technology module TM Timer DIDQ 16x24V technology module
Two supply voltages L+ (only TM Timer DIDQ 16x24V technology module)
Supported encoder/signal types for digital inputs
● 24 V incremental encoder with signal A and B
●24 V pulse encoder with a signal
Supported functions
● Time stamp function for inputs and outputs (resolution 1 μs)
●Counting (counting range 32 bits)
● Oversampling for inputs and outputs
● Pulse width modulation
Supported system functions
● Isochronous mode
●Firmware update
● I&M identification data
2.4 System integration
System integration
To integrate and operate the TM Timer DIDQ technology modules, an interface module is
always required; for interface module ET 200SP, the IM 155-6 PN HF and for interface module
ET 200MP, the standard or HF version.
Description
2.4 System integration
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The following options exist to integrate the TM Timer DIDQ technology modules in a SIMOTION
automation solution via PROFINET:
●SIMOTION SCOUT
When configured using SIMOTION SCOUT, only TM Timer DIDQ 10x24V technology
modules with interface module ET 200SP IM 155-6 PN HF can be used.
PROFINET
SIMOTION controller
ET 200SP IM 155-6 PN HF with
TM Timer DIDQ 10x24V
Figure 2-1 Integration in SIMOTION SCOUT
●SIMOTION SCOUT TIA
During configuration with SIMOTION SCOUT TIA, the technology modules can be
integrated as follows:
– Integration of the TM Timer DIDQ 10x24V technology modules via ET 200SP IM 155-6
PN HF interface module.
– Integration of the TM Timer DIDQ 16x24V technology modules via ET 200MP standard
or HF version.
PROFINET
SIMOTION controller
ET 200MP standard or HF with
TM Timer DIDQ 16x24V
ET 200SP IM 155-6 PN HF with
TM Timer DIDQ 10x24V
Figure 2-2 Integration SIMOTION SCOUT TIA
Setup
In the
SIMATIC ET 200SP TM Timer DIDQ 10x24V technology module and SIMATIC ET
200MP/S7-1500 TM Timer DIDQ 16x24V technology modules manuals you can find
information about the design of the technology modules and a description of the interfaces.
Description
2.4 System integration
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2.5 Machine applications
Many production machines require fast, precise detection of signals or precise switching of
digital outputs. The TM Timer DIDQ technology modules therefore represent an optimum
solution for the requirements of a wide range of industrial applications.
Applications
Many production machines require fast, precise detection of signals or precise switching of
digital outputs. Applications include the following:
●Edge detection
● Quality monitoring (e.g. product is good/bad)
● Product tracking (e.g. product is available / not available)
● Print-mark detection
● Tool monitoring (e.g. presses)
● Machine condition monitoring (e.g. plastic injection molding machines)
● Weft break monitoring (e.g. textile machines)
Applications requiring fast, high-precision output of signals include:
● Position-dependent switching of actuators
– Camera trigger signal (quality assurance)
– Control of an air nozzle for blowing away cut-offs
– Control of nozzles for applying glue tracks
● Product extraction from production line
● Implementation of line motion control systems
● Output of pulse patterns
Description
2.5 Machine applications
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Application example: Application of glue tracks
In the following example, glue tracks are applied to a workpiece. The glue tracks are applied
via glue guns. The control of the glue guns is via digital outputs with cam functionality on the
TM Timer DIDQ technology module.
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Figure 2-3 Example of an electronic cam control
Depending on the axis position, the SIMOTION "TO outputCam" or "TO camTrack" controls
the digital outputs of the technology module.
The output delay times (output delay times of DO / actuators, etc.) are compensated in the
technology object. This compensation ensures that the glue placement is always accurate
regardless of machine speed.
Description
2.5 Machine applications
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