Siemens SIMOTION P320-4 E User manual

SIMOTION
SIMOTION P320-4 E / P320-4 S
Manual
Valid as of version V4.4
01/2015
Preface
Safety instructions 1
Description 2
Application planning 3
Interfaces 4
Installation/mounting 5
Connection 6
Troubleshooting/FAQs 7
Technical data 8
Dimension drawings 9
Spare parts 10
Standards and approvals A
ESD Guideline B

Legal information
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NOTICE
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Preface
Preface
This document is part of the SIMOTION P documentation package.
This documentation describes the SIMOTION P320‑4 hardware platform which can be
delivered in the SIMOTION P320-4 E and SIMOTION P320-4 S hardware versions:
● SIMOTION P320‑4 E with the Windows Embedded Standard 7 32-bit operating system and
real-time expansion for SIMOTION.
Successor to SIMOTION P320-3.
● SIMOTION P320‑4 E with the Windows 7 Ultimate 32-bit operating system and real-time
expansion for SIMOTION.
Successor to SIMOTION P350-3.
References
The following documents contain the descriptions for the SIMOTION P hardware platform:
● SIMOTION P320-4 E / P320-4 S, Manual, Edition 01/2015
● SIMOTION P320-4 E / P320-4 S, Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manual, Edition
01/2015
Validity range
This manual applies to the SIMOTION P320-4 E and SIMOTION P320-4 S devices as of
product level SIMOTION V4.4.
Standards
The SIMOTION system was developed in accordance with ISO 9001 quality guidelines.
Chapters in this documentation
The following sections describe the purpose and the use of this documentation:
● Safety instructions
Contains fundamental safety instructions for SIMOTION and specific safety instructions for
SIMOTION P320-4.
● Description
System overview and product description for SIMOTION P320-4. The communication
variants are also described.
● Use planning
Points to note in advance: upon delivery, the permitted installation positions, environmental
and ambient conditions and electromagnetic compatibility.
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● Interfaces
Description of the interfaces and operator control and display elements for
SIMOTION P320-4.
●Installation/mounting
An overview of the installation of the SIMOTION P320-4 taking into account the mounting
positions.
● Connecting
This section provides general information and important notes that you must observe when
connecting the SIMOTION P320‑4.
● Troubleshooting/FAQs
List of possible errors and their remedies.
● Technical specifications
This section contains an overview of the technical data, which is listed for the individual
components.
● Dimension drawings
In this section you can find dimension drawings and dimensions of the SIMOTION P320‑4.
● Spare parts
You can find information about the spare parts for the SIMOTION P320-4 here.
● Appendix
In addition to the safety information, the annexes also contain information about the
standards, approvals and EGB guideline.
● Index
Alphabetical directory for locating information.
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
● SIMOTION P
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● 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
Disposal and recycling of the device
The disposal of the products described in this manual must be performed in compliance with
the valid national regulations.
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To a great extent, the products can be recycled owing to their low pollutant content. To recycle
and dispose of your old device in an environmentally friendly way, please contact a waste
disposal service certified for electronic waste.
If you have any further questions about disposal and recycling, please contact your local
Siemens contact person. Contact details can be found in our contacts database on the Internet
at: http://www.automation.siemens.com/partner/index.asp
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Table of contents
Preface.........................................................................................................................................................3
1Safety instructions......................................................................................................................................11
1.1 Fundamental safety instructions............................................................................................11
1.1.1 General safety instructions.....................................................................................................11
1.1.2 Safety instructions for electromagnetic fields (EMF)..............................................................14
1.1.3 Handling electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD)......................................................................14
1.1.4 Industrial security...................................................................................................................15
1.1.5 Residual risks of power drive systems...................................................................................15
1.2 Specific safety instructions for the SIMOTION P320-4..........................................................18
1.2.1 General safety instructions for the SIMOTION P320-4..........................................................18
1.2.2 Notes on use..........................................................................................................................20
2 Description..................................................................................................................................................21
2.1 System overview....................................................................................................................21
2.2 SIMOTION P320-4 product description.................................................................................23
2.2.1 SIMOTION P320-4 overview..................................................................................................23
2.2.2 Features.................................................................................................................................24
2.2.3 SIMOTION P320-4 (hardware) structure...............................................................................26
2.2.4 Interfaces and operating elements.........................................................................................27
2.2.5 SIMOTION P Runtime (software) structure............................................................................27
2.2.6 Components...........................................................................................................................28
2.3 HMI and SIMOTION SCOUT.................................................................................................31
2.3.1 HMI and SIMOTION SCOUT Overview.................................................................................31
2.3.2 Local HMI or ES on SIMOTION P320-4.................................................................................31
2.3.3 HMI or ES via PROFINET......................................................................................................32
2.3.4 HMI or ES via Ethernet (external access) .............................................................................33
2.3.5 HMI or ES via IsoPROFIBUS (optional).................................................................................34
3 Application planning...................................................................................................................................37
3.1 Unpacking and checking the delivery.....................................................................................37
3.2 Identification data of the device..............................................................................................39
3.3 Permissible mounting positions..............................................................................................42
3.4 Environmental conditions.......................................................................................................43
3.5 Electromagnetic compatibility.................................................................................................45
4 Interfaces....................................................................................................................................................47
4.1 Hardware components of the SIMOTION P320-4..................................................................47
4.2 Overview of operator control and display elements...............................................................49
4.3 Control elements....................................................................................................................50
4.4 Status displays.......................................................................................................................51
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4.5 Overview of the SIMOTION P320-4 interfaces......................................................................53
4.6 PROFINET onboard...............................................................................................................54
4.7 Ethernet..................................................................................................................................55
4.8 DVI-I.......................................................................................................................................56
4.9 USB 3.0..................................................................................................................................58
4.10 CFast card .............................................................................................................................59
4.11 COM1.....................................................................................................................................60
4.12 IsoPROFIBUS board (optional)..............................................................................................61
5 Installation/mounting...................................................................................................................................63
5.1 Installing the device................................................................................................................63
5.2 Permissible mounting positions..............................................................................................64
5.2.1 Standard rail mounting and vertical mounting........................................................................65
5.2.1.1 Standard rail mounting...........................................................................................................65
5.2.1.2 Vertical mounting...................................................................................................................67
5.3 Installation notes....................................................................................................................69
5.4 Overview of operating modes for the SIMOTION P320-4......................................................71
5.5 Decentralized structure..........................................................................................................72
6 Connection.................................................................................................................................................73
6.1 Requirements.........................................................................................................................73
6.2 Overview of connections........................................................................................................74
6.3 Notes on connecting..............................................................................................................76
6.4 Protective conductor connection and potential equalization..................................................78
6.5 Connecting peripheral equipment..........................................................................................80
6.6 Connecting the power supply (24 VDC).................................................................................81
6.7 Connecting the device to networks........................................................................................83
6.8 Installing the strain relief........................................................................................................84
7 Troubleshooting/FAQs................................................................................................................................85
7.1 Error correction......................................................................................................................85
8 Technical data............................................................................................................................................87
8.1 Overview of the technical specifications................................................................................87
8.2 General technical specifications.............................................................................................88
8.3 Ambient conditions.................................................................................................................90
8.4 Technical data of the IsoPROFIBUS board...........................................................................92
8.5 Power requirements of the components................................................................................94
8.6 Integrated DC power supply...................................................................................................95
8.7 Technical data for the SITOP smart 24 V/10 A......................................................................96
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8.8 Typical power consumption....................................................................................................98
9 Dimension drawings...................................................................................................................................99
9.1 Overview of the dimensional drawings...................................................................................99
9.2 Device dimension drawing for standard rail mounting.........................................................100
9.3 Device dimension drawing for vertical mounting..................................................................102
9.4 Dimension drawing of device with one expansion card.......................................................105
10 Spare parts...............................................................................................................................................107
10.1 Available spare parts for SIMOTION P320-4.......................................................................107
A Standards and approvals..........................................................................................................................109
A.1 General rules........................................................................................................................109
B ESD Guideline..........................................................................................................................................111
B.1 ESD definition......................................................................................................................111
B.2 Electrostatic charging of individuals.....................................................................................112
B.3 Basic measures for protection against discharge of static electricity...................................113
Index.........................................................................................................................................................115
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Safety instructions 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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).
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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
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.
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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 defects and/or software errors in the sensors, controllers, actuators, and
connection technology
– 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.
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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.
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1.2 Specific safety instructions for the SIMOTION P320-4
1.2.1 General safety instructions for the SIMOTION P320-4
WARNING
Life-threatening voltages are present with an open control cabinet
When you install the device in a control cabinet, some areas or components in the open
control cabinet may be carrying life-threatening voltages.
If you touch these areas or components, you may be killed by electric shock.
Switch off the power supply to the cabinet before opening it.
System expansions
NOTICE
Damage through system expansions
Device and system expansions may be faulty and can affect the entire machine or plant.
The installation of expansions can damage the device, machine or plant.
Device and system expansions may violate safety rules and regulations regarding radio
interference suppression.
If you install or exchange system expansions and damage your device, the warranty becomes
void.
Note the following for system expansions:
●Only install system expansion devices designed for this device. Contact your technical
support team or where you purchased your PC to find out which system expansion devices
may safely be installed.
● Observe the information on electromagnetic compatibility (Page 109).
NOTICE
"Open Type" UL508
Note that the device is classified as "Open Type" for use in the area of Industrial Control
Equipment (UL508). Installation of the device in an enclosure according to UL508 is
conditional for approval or operation according to UL508.
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Battery and rechargeable battery
WARNING
Risk of explosion and release of harmful substances
Improper handling of lithium batteries can result in an explosion of the batteries.
Explosion of the batteries and the released pollutants can cause severe physical injury. Worn
batteries jeopardize the function of the device.
Note the following when handling lithium batteries:
● Replace used batteries in good time, see the section "Replacing the backup battery" in
the Commissioning and Hardware Installation Manual.
● Replace the lithium battery only with an identical battery or types recommended by the
manufacturer (Article No.: A5E30314053).
● Do not throw lithium batteries into fire, do not solder on the cell body, do not recharge, do
not open, do not short-circuit, do not reverse polarity, do not heat above 100°C and protect
from direct sunlight, moisture and condensation.
High frequency radiation
NOTICE
Unintentional operating situations
High frequency radiation, e g. from a cellular phone, interferes with device functions and can
result in malfunctioning of the device.
Persons are injured and the plant is damaged.
Avoid high-frequency radiation:
● Remove radiation sources from the environment of the device.
● Switch off radiating devices.
● Reduce the radio output of radiating devices.
● Observe the information on electromagnetic compatibility (Page 109).
ESD Guideline
Electrostatic sensitive devices can be labeled with an appropriate symbol.
NOTICE
Electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD)
When you touch electrostatic sensitive components, you can destroy them through voltages
that are far below the human perception threshold.
If you work with components that can be destroyed by electrostatic discharge, observe the
ESD Guideline.
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Further information
You can find more detailed information about the EGB Guideline in Annex B in the section with
the same name.
1.2.2 Notes on use
WARNING
Hazards on an unprotected machine or plant
According to the results of a risk analysis, hazards can occur on an unprotected machine.
The hazards can result in personal injury.
According to the risk analysis, the risk of personal injury can be avoided with the following
measures:
●Additional protective devices on the machine or plant. With this, especially the
programming, configuration and wiring of the inserted I/O modules have to be executed,
in accordance with the necessary risk analysis identified safety performance (SIL, PL or
Cat.).
● The correct use of the device has to be verified with a function test on the system. This
test can detect programming, configuration and wiring errors.
● Documentation of the test results that you can enter in the relevant safety records when
required.
NOTICE
Ambient conditions
Ambient conditions for which the device is not suitable can cause faults or damage the device.
Note the following:
● Operate the device only in closed rooms. Failure to comply nullifies the warranty.
● Operate the device only in accordance with the ambient conditions specified in the
technical specifications.
● Protect the device against dust, moisture and heat.
● Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or other strong sources of light.
● Without additional measures, such as a supply of clean air, the device may not be used
in locations with harsh operating conditions caused by acidic vapors or gases.
● Observe the permissible mounting positions of the device.
● Do not obstruct the venting slots of the device.
Note
Use in an industrial environment without additional protective measures
This device was designed for use in a normal industrial environment according to
IEC 60721-3-3.
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