Siko MA10/4 User manual

User manual
Electronic display
MA10/4 Software S

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Table of contents
1General Information .................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Documentation.......................................................................................................................... 3
2Key functions............................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Operating modes....................................................................................................................... 3
3Display description ..................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Incremental and SSI versions................................................................................................... 4
3.2 Rototional speed version........................................................................................................... 4
3.3 Number of pieces version ......................................................................................................... 4
4Programming mode .................................................................................................................... 5
5Parameter description ................................................................................................................ 6
5.1 Incremental version................................................................................................................... 6
5.2 SSI version................................................................................................................................ 8
5.3 Speed version ......................................................................................................................... 10
5.4 Number of pieces version ....................................................................................................... 11
6Input mode................................................................................................................................. 13
6.1 Reset function ......................................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Incremental measurement ...................................................................................................... 13
6.3 Direct alteration of reference/offset value or calibration/offset value...................................... 13
6.4 Direct input of limiting value.................................................................................................... 14
7Referencing / Calibration.......................................................................................................... 14
7.1 Manual referencing / calibration.............................................................................................. 14
7.2 Automatic referencing ............................................................................................................. 15
8Serial Interface........................................................................................................................... 16
8.1 Standard protocol.................................................................................................................... 16
8.2 SIKONETZ3 Protocol description ........................................................................................... 19
9Application examples for speed.............................................................................................. 22
9.1 How to display revolutions/minute (rpm)................................................................................. 22
9.2 How to display Hz (s-1)............................................................................................................ 22
9.3 Some practise application examples ...................................................................................... 22
9.4 Cycle times recom. for certain pulse counts........................................................................... 24
10 MA10/4 in combination with MSK magnetic sensor.............................................................. 25
11 Trouble shooting....................................................................................................................... 26
12 Parameter list............................................................................................................................. 26
12.1 Incremental version................................................................................................................. 26
12.2 SSI version.............................................................................................................................. 27
12.3 Speed...................................................................................................................................... 28
12.4 Number of pieces version ....................................................................................................... 28

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1 General Information
1.1 Documentation
The following documents describe this product:
The product data sheet describes the technical data, the dimensions, the pin assignments,
the accessories and the order key.
The mounting instructions describe the mechanical and electrical installation including all
safety-relevant requirements and the associated technical specifications.
The user manual of commissioning the electronic display.
These documents can also be downloaded at http://www.siko-global.com/en-de/service-
downloads.
2 Key functions
The display is operated and programmed by means of the four keys of the membrane keyboard.
Depending on the operating mode the keys may have additional functions (see 'Programming
mode' and 'Input mode'). The keys are actuated individually or combined (each two of them)
and time-dependent.
Fig. 1: Key functions
2.1 Operating modes
There are two operating modes:
1. Programming mode: Single set-up of the display for the intended application.
2. Input mode: Functions required during normal application (not speed).
1) Programming
2) Select 'value'
3) Select 'digit'
4) Store value
1)
Programming
2) Select
'value'
3) Select
'digit'
4) Store
value

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3 Display description
The MA10/4 has a backlighted 12-digit LC display. The display as well as the meaning of the
individual symbols is explained in the tables below.
3.1 Incremental and SSI versions
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Digit
R
-
1
2
3
4
.
9
m
m
Position value
Digit
Symbol
Description
1
R
Incremental measure is active.
1
>
Upper limiting value exceeded (only for output circuit option). If
incremental measure as well as exceeding of the limiting value is active,
this will be displayed alternately.
1
<
Lower limiting value exceeded (only for output circuit option). If
incremental measure as well as exceeding of the limiting value is active,
this will be displayed alternately.
2-9
Measured value; negative values are displayed by "-" on position 2.
11-12
Unit of measure (programmable)
3.2 Rototional speed version
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Digit
1
2
3
.
2
U
/
M
i
n
Position value
Digit
Symbol
Description
1
>
Upper limiting value exceeded (only for output circuit option). If
incremental measure as well as exceeding of the limiting value is active,
this will be displayed alternately.
1
<
Lower limiting value exceeded (only for output circuit option). If
incremental measure as well as exceeding of the limiting value is active,
this will be displayed alternately.
2-6
Measured value
8-12
Unit of measure (programmable)
3.3 Number of pieces version
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Digit
R
-
1
2
3
4
5
S
t
k
Position value
Digit
Symbol
Description
1
R
Incremental measure is active.
1
>
Upper limiting value exceeded (only for output circuit option). If

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Digit
Symbol
Description
incremental measure as well as exceeding of the limiting value is active,
this will be displayed alternately.
1
<
Lower limiting value exceeded (only for output circuit option). If
incremental measure as well as exceeding of the limiting value is active,
this will be displayed alternately.
2-8
Measured value; negative values are displayed by "-" on position 2.
10-12
Unit of measure (programmable)
4 Programming mode
The display is delivered ex factory with default settings. Normally programming is only
necessary at initial installation. Parameters can be modified and checked at any time. They are
stored in a non-volatile memory. For designation, function and selectable values see chapter 5.
To change and control parameters
For parameter modification enter into programming mode.
To enter into the programming mode
Press key for at least 5 s (pre-programmed) or for the period programmed under P-KEY
delay.
To leave programming mode
Automatically, if no key has been pressed during approx. 30 s, or press key until the end of
the parameter list is reached.
To scroll parameter information
Use key .
Input of numerical values
For numerical values the smallest decade flashes first. The numerical value of the flashing digit
can be updated by pressing the key. The next digit can be accessed by pressing the key.
Changing given selection
By means of the key.
Accepting/ saving the changed value
By pressing the key, the message "speichern..." will be displayed for a short while.

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5 Parameter description
At chapter 12 you will find a detailed parameter list showing all programmable parameters and
offering space for customer-specific programming values.
(in English, parameter LANGUAGE = "eng")
After entering the programming mode (see chapter 4) the parameters described below can be
configured. Depending on the settings selected, only the menu items that are relevant for the
application will be displayed.
5.1 Incremental version
Display
Value range
Description
LANGUAGE:
ger or deu
(German)
eng (English)
Language
To choose the language in which the menu items are to
be displayed.
Attention! The term "SPRACHE" will be displayed first in
German.
DEC:
0., 0.0, 0.00,
0.000, 0.0000
Positions after the comma
DPR:
0 ... 59999
Display after 1 revolution
Value by which the display increases/decreases after 1
revolution of the encoder. If DPR: = 0, quadruple
evaluation of the encoder signal will take place
automatically.
DIVISOR:
1, 10, 100,
1000
Display divisor
Divisor by which the display accuracy is reduced
compared to the measuring accuracy. Example: Due to an
integer value ratio, the measuring resolution is
programmed to 1/1000 mm. The display, however, needs
a resolution of 1/10 mm only. -> The display divisor is
programmed to '100'.
INCR:
0 ... 59999
Encoder pulses per revolution
If INCR: = 0, quadruple evaluation of the encoder signal
will take place automatically.
DIRECTION:
i, e
Counting direction
'i' clockwise increasing values
'e' anti-clockwise increasing values
INDEX:
I-lang, 0-lang, I-
kurz, 0-kurz
Input of logic and length of the encoder's reference signal
The encoder reference signal is output only once per
revolution.
'lang' index signal is wider than one increment; index is
linked with A and B signals.
'kurz' index signal is exactly as wide as one increment
'0' index signal with positive logic
'I' index signal with negative logic

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Display
Value range
Description
TRS:
n.open,
n.closed, hand
Reference switch
Type of reference value transmitter; can either be a
mechanical contact or a proximity switch.
'n.open' closing contact, which is normally open
'n.closed' opening contact, which is normally closed
'hand' Referencing arbitrarily via callipers independent of
A and B, index signal). The input is current-sinking and
edge-triggered.
REF:
-999999 ...
+999999
Reference point for the measuring system
Absolute datum point of the measuring system. This value
is set after system reference accord. to chapter 7.
OFF:
-999999 ...
+999999
Offset (displacement)
An be any value; used to influence the value displayed, e.
g. tool correction value.
RESET:
off, on, del.1s,
del.3s
Reset via keyboard enable
'off' reset function off
'on' reset function enabled
'del.1s' reset function enabled (press key for at least
1 sec.)
'del.3s' reset function enagled (press key for at least
3 sec.)
ABS/REL:
off, on
Incremental measurement enable
To switch from absolute measurement and zero-zetting to
relative measurement.
'off' function off
'on' function on
RE/OF.EN:
off, on
Reference/ offset value input enable
'off' reference/offset value correction off
'on' reference/offset value correction enabled
STO:
off, on
Actual value store
When switched off, the last displayed value is stored in a
non-volatile memory.
'off' Actual value memory off: when switched on, the
display must be calibrated (zeroed) (Display value is
flashing).
'on' Actual value memory on: when switched on, the last
measured value is displayed.
P-KEY:
3s, 5s, 10s,
20s, 30s
Programming keys delay
Delay of key when switching from input to
programming mode.
BAUD:
2400, 4800,
9600, 19200,
SIKON.3,
SCHALT
Interface's baud rate
'SCHALT' must be programmed for switching outputs,
'SIKON.3' for SIKONETZ3.
ADR:
1 ... 31
Adress setting for SIKONETZ3
Menu item will be displayed only if 'SIKON.3' is
programmed for 'BAUD:'.
UPL:
-999999 ...
+999999
For switching output: Input of the upper switching point
Menu item will be displayed only if 'SCHALT' is
programmed for 'BAUD:'.
LOL:
-999999 ...
+999999
For switching output: Input of the lower switching point
Menu item will be displayed only if 'SCHALT' is
programmed for 'BAUD:'.

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Display
Value range
Description
LIMIT.EN:
off, on
Enabling of modification of the limiting value
Menu item will be displayed only if 'SCHALT' is
programmed for 'BAUD:'. Possibility of input/modification
of the upper and lower limiting values in the input mode.
'off' Modification of limiting values disabled in input mode.
'on' Modification of limiting values enabled in input mode.
UNITS:
--, mm, cm, m,
km, in (inch), °
Unit of measure
Choice of the measurement unit to be displayed on
positions 11, 12 (see chapter 3Display description).
DIS.ANGLE:
-5 ... +4
Display angle
Here, the contrast of the LC display can be set.
CODE:
00000
Code input: for service only
CONTROL:
off, on
Code input: for service only
5.2 SSI version
Display
Value range
Description
LANGUAGE:
ger or deu
(German)
eng (English)
Language
To choose the language in which the menu items are to
be displayed.
Attention! The term "SPRACHE" will be displayed first in
German.
E-TYP:
multi, single,
linear
Encoder type
Determines the encoder type connected
'multi' multi-turn encoder
'single' single-turn encoder
'linear' linear measuring system
FORMAT:
no, Tree
Data format
Menu item will be displayed only if "multi" is programmed
for 'E-TYP:'
'no' Encoder data leftjustified (MSB first)
'tree' pine-tree (12 multiturn + 13 singleturn bits data
format)
S-BITS:
5 ... 19
Input of single-turn bits for multi-turn encoder
Menu item will be displayed only if "multi" is programmed
for 'E-TYP:'.
ENCOD.BIT:
5 ... 25
Input of the total encoder bit number
DEC:
0., 0.0, 0.00,
0.000, 0.0000
Positions after the comma
DPR:
0 ... 59999
Display after 1 revolution
Menu item will be displayed only if "multi" is programmed
for 'E-TYP:' Value by which the display
increases/decreases after 1 revolution of the encoder. The
maximum possible encoder resolution is displayed if DPR:
= 0. For 10 bit single-turn: 0 ... 1023

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Display
Value range
Description
DIVISOR:
1, 10, 100,
1000
Display divisor
Menu item will be displayed only if 'single' or 'multi' is
programmed for 'E-TYP:' Divisor by which the display
accuracy is reduced compared to the measuring accuracy.
Example: Due to an integer value ratio, the measuring
resolution is programmed to 1/1000 mm. The display,
however, needs a resolution of 1/10 mm only. -> The
display divisor is programmed to '100'.
FAC:
00.0001 ...
99.9999
Calculating faktor
Freely selectable value, which influences the display.
Menu item will be displayed only if "linear" is programmed
for 'E-TYP:'.
DIRECTION:
i, e
Counting direction
'i' clockwise increasing values
'e' anti-clockwise increasing values
DIRECT:
up (upwards)
down
(downwards)
Counting direction
Menu item will be displayed only if 'linear' is programmed
for 'E-TYP:'.
CAL:
-999999 ...
+999999
Calibration value for the measuring system
Absolute datum point of the measuring system. This value
is set after system calibrated accord. to chapter 7.
OFF:
-999999 ...
+999999
Offset (displacement)
Can be any value; used to influence the value displayed,
e. g. tool correction value.
RESET:
off, on, del.1s,
del.3s
Reset via keyboard enable
'off' reset function off
'on' reset function enabled
'del.1s' reset function enabled (press key for at least
1 sec.)
'del.3s' reset function enagled (press key for at least
3 sec.)
ABS/REL:
off, on
Incremental measurement enable
To switch from absolute measurement and zero-zetting to
relative measurement.
'off' function off
'on' function on
CA/OF.EN:
off, on
Calibration/offset value input enable
'off' calibration/offset value correction off
'on' calibration/offset value correction enabled
OUTPUT:
gray, bin
Output code
'gray' Encoder's data in Gray code
'bin' Encoder's data in binary code
TIMEOUT:
off, on
Time-out function
'off' Cable break recognition off
'on' Cable break recognition off
P-KEY:
3s, 5s, 10s,
20s, 30s
Programming keys delay
Delay of key when switching from input to
programming mode.
BAUD:
2400, 4800,
9600, 19200,
SIKON.3,
SCHALT
Interface's baud rate
'SCHALT' must be programmed for switching outputs,
'SIKON.3' for SIKONETZ3.

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Display
Value range
Description
ADR:
1 ... 31
Address setting for SIKONETZ3
Menu item will be displayed only if 'SIKON.3' is
programmed for 'BAUD:'.
UPL:
-999999 ...
+999999
For switching output: Input of the upper switching point
Menu item will be displayed only if 'SCHALT' is
programmed for 'BAUD:'.
LOL:
-999999 ...
+999999
For switching output: Input of the lower switching point
Menu item will be displayed only if 'SCHALT' is
programmed for 'BAUD:'.
LIMIT.EN:
off, on
Enabling of modification of the limiting value
Menu item will be displayed only if 'SCHALT' is
programmed for 'BAUD:'. Possibility of input/ modification
of the upper and lower limiting values in the input mode.
'off' Modification of limiting values disabled in input mode.
'on' Modification of limiting values enabled in input mode.
UNITS:
--, mm, cm, m,
km, in (inch), °
Unit of measure
Choice of the measurement unit to be displayed on
positions 11, 12 (see chapter 3Display description).
DIS.ANGLE:
-5 ... +4
Display angle
Here, the contrast of the LC display can be set.
SET:
Encoder zeroing
Zeroing of the encoder (+ offset + calibration value) in
programming mode via key.
GDAT:
Position value of the encoder
Display of the actual encoder position.
CODE:
00000
Code input: for special functions
CONTROL:
off, on
Code input: for special functions
5.3 Speed version
(see chapter 9for programming examples)
Display
Value range
Description
LANGUAGE:
ger or deu
(German)
eng (English)
Language
To choose the language in which the menu items are to
be displayed.
Attention! The term "SPRACHE" will be displayed first in
German.
INCR:
0 ... 59999
Encoder pulses per revolution
DEC:
0., 0.0, 0.00,
0.000, 0.0000
Positions after the comma
FAC:
00.0001 ...
99.9999
Calculating faktor
Freely selectable value, which influences the display.
CYCLUS:
0.1s, 0.5s, 1s,
1.5s, 2s, 3s, 5s,
10s
Cycle time
The display is refreshed after the programmed cycle time.
If short cycle times have been programmed
(recommended for high speed applications and high pulse
counts), modifications are quickly displayed. Increase
cycle time if display is irregular.

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Display
Value range
Description
P-KEY:
3s, 5s, 10s,
20s, 30s
Programming keys delay
Delay of key when switching from input to
programming mode.
BAUD:
2400, 4800,
9600, 19200,
SIKON.3,
SCHALT
Interface's baud rate
'SCHALT' must be programmed for switching outputs,
'SIKON.3' for SIKONETZ3.
ADR:
1 ... 31
Address setting for SIKONETZ3
Menu item will be displayed only if 'SIKON.3' is
programmed for 'BAUD:'.
UPL:
0 ... +999999
For switching output: Input of the upper switching point
Menu item will be displayed only if 'SCHALT' is
programmed for 'BAUD:'.
LOL:
0 ... +999999
For switching output: Input of the lower switching point
Menu item will be displayed only if 'SCHALT' is
programmed for 'BAUD:'.
LIMIT.EN:
off, on
Enabling of modification of the limiting value
Menu item will be displayed only if 'SCHALT' is
programmed for 'BAUD:'. Possibility of input/ modification
of the upper and lower limiting values in the input mode.
'off' Modification of limiting values disabled in input mode.
'on' Modification of limiting values enabled in input mode.
UNITS:
--, U/Sek,
U/Min, m/Sek,
mm/S, m/Min;
mm/M
Unit of measure
Choice of the measurement unit to be displayed on
positions 8-12 (see chapter 3Display description).
DIS.ANGLE:
-5 ... +4
Display angle
Here, the contrast of the LC display can be set.
CODE:
00000
Code input: for service only
CONTROL:
off, on
Code input: for service only
5.4 Number of pieces version
Display
Value range
Description
LANGUAGE:
ger or deu
(German)
eng (English)
Language
To choose the language in which the menu items are to
be displayed.
Attention! The term "SPRACHE" will be displayed first in
German.
DIRECT:
up (upwards)
down
(downwards)
Counting direction of the number of pieces.
FAC:
00.0001 ...
99.9999
Calculating faktor
Freely selectable value, which influences the display.
REF:
-999999 ...
+999999
Reference point for the measuring system
Absolute datum point of the measuring system. This value
is set after system reference accord. to chapter 7. Thus,
the count of the counter can be set to a desired value.

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Display
Value range
Description
OFF:
-999999 ...
+999999
Offset value
Freely programmable value; used to influence the
displayed value. The offset is added to the reference
value.
RESET:
off, on, del.1s,
del.3s
Reset via keyboard enable
'off' reset function off
'on' reset function enabled
'del.1s' reset function enabled (press key for at least
1 sec.)
'del.3s' reset function enagled (press key for at least
3 sec.)
ABS/REL:
off, on
Incremental measurement enable
To switch from absolute measurement and zero-zetting to
relative measurement.
'off' function locked
'on' function enabled
RE/OF.EN:
off, on
Reference/offset value input enable
'off' reference/offset value correction off
'on' reference/offset value correction enabled
STO:
off, on
Actual value store
When switched off, the last displayed value is stored in a
non-volatile memory.
'off' Actual value memory off: when switched on, the
display must be calibrated (zeroed). (Display value is
flashing)
'on' Actual value memory on: when switched on, the last
measured value is displayed.
P-KEY:
3s, 5s, 10s,
20s, 30s
Programming keys delay
Delay of key when switching from input to
programming mode.
BAUD:
2400, 4800,
9600, 19200,
SIKON.3,
SCHALT
Interface's baud rate
'SCHALT' must be programmed for switching outputs,
'SIKON.3' for SIKONETZ3.
ADR:
1 ... 31
Address setting for SIKONETZ3
Menu item will be displayed only if 'SIKON.3' is
programmed for 'BAUD:'.
UPL:
-999999 ...
+999999
For switching output: Input of the upper switching point
Menu item will be displayed only if 'SCHALT' is
programmed for 'BAUD:'.
LOL:
-999999 ...
+999999
For switching output: Input of the lower switching point
Menu item will be displayed only if 'SCHALT' is
programmed for 'BAUD:'.
LIMIT.EN:
off, on
Enabling of modification of the limiting value
Menu item will be displayed only if 'SCHALT' is
programmed for 'BAUD:'. Possibility of input/modification
of the upper and lower limiting values in the input mode.
'off' Modification of limiting values disabled in input mode.
'on' Modification of limiting values enabled in input mode.
UNITS:
--, Stk, Bat
Unit of measure
Choice of the measurement unit to be displayed on
positions 11, 12 (see chapter 3Display description).

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Display
Value range
Description
DIS.ANGLE:
-5 ... +4
Display angle
Here, the contrast of the LC display can be set.
CODE:
00000
Code input: for service only
CONTROL:
off, on
Code input: for service only
6 Input mode
6.1 Reset function
(Not speed!)
Precondition: Parameter 'Reset enable' (RESET:) in programming mode must
be programmed to "on", "del.1s" or "del.3s" but unit must not be left in
programming mode (see chapter 4'To leave programming mode').
Press key to set the display to reference/calibration + offset value.
6.2 Incremental measurement
(Not speed!)
Precondition: Menu item 'Incremental measurement enable' (ABS/REL:) in
programming mode must be programmed to "on", but unit must not be left in
programming mode (see chapter 4'To leave programming mode').
Switching on by pressing the key.
The display is zeroed and an "R" is displayed on position 1.
Switchin off by pressing the key once more. The absolute measuring value is displayed
again.
While in the incremental measurement mode the display can also be set to zero by pressing
key . This does not change the absolute measurement in the background.
6.3 Direct alteration of reference/offset value or calibration/offset value
(Not speed!)
Precondition: In programming mode menu item 'reference/offset value input
enable' (RE/OF.EN:) or 'calibration/offset value input enable' (CA/OF.EN:)
must be programmed to "on", but unit must not be left in programming mode
(see chapter 4'To leave programming mode').
Change of reference/offset value or calibration/offset value is enabled by pressing the
key, with subsequent pressing of the key (within 1 sec.).
The display then shows the reference/calibration value, which can be changed via the two
arrow keys. By pressing the key, the value is saved and directly taken over in the display.

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Change of offset value is enabled by pressing the key once again. The display then
shows the offset value, which can be changed via the two arrow keys. By pressing the
key, the value is saved and directly taken over in the display.
If no key has been pressed for approx. 30 s or if you press again key , MA10/4 will return
to display mode.
6.4 Direct input of limiting value
(Only for switching output option!)
Precondition: In programming mode menu item enabling of modification of
the limiting value (LIMIT.EN:) must be programmed to "on", but unit must not
be left in programming mode (see chapter 4'To leave programming mode').
If the limiting values must be chanded frequently in the application, there is the possibility to
directly call up the input of limiting values in the input mode.
Change of the limit values is enabled by pressing the key, with subsequent pressing of
the key (within 1 sec.).
The display then shows the upper limit value, which can be changed via the two arrow keys.
By pressing the key, the changed value is saved.
After pressing key once again, the display shows the lower limit value, which also can be
changed via the two arrow keys. By pressing the key, the changed value is saved.
If no key has been pressed for approx. 30 s or if you press again key , MA10/4 will return
to display mode.
7 Referencing / Calibration
(Not speed!)
The display must always be referenced/ calibrated:
before the first use of the measuring system.
if the actual value memory (STO:) was programmed to 'off' (not SSI).
in case of a displacement during power failure (not SSI).
During reference/calibration the counter is set to the programmed reference/calibration value (+
offset value). The display can thus be zeroed, if reference/calibration and offset value were
previously programmed to 0.
7.1 Manual referencing / calibration
Manual reference/calibration can either be made by:
activating a reference/calibration switch according to its function, i. e. RFS/CAL to ground.
Menu item 'TRS:' must be programmed to "hand".
or by pressing key . Therefore menu item 'RESET:' must be programmed to "on", "del.1s"
or "del.3s".

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7.2 Automatic referencing
(Only incremental!)
Automatic referencing is always made via a reference point transmitter, which is automatically
approached at a defined position (reference value). Suitable reference point transmitters are:
mechanical cam switches.
proximity switches with NPN-output (connected to earth).
Referencing condition: (for opening/ closing contact)
Index "lang": Signal_A + signal_B + index signal + reference switch
Index "kurz": Index signal + reference switch
General information on automatic reference
Electronic linking of the signals from a reference point transmitter (e. g. cam switch or limit
switch) with the index pulse (index marker) of the connected encoder will calibrate the
measuring display, ie. a start position is defined. During mounting of the reference point
transmitter, please adjust the incremental encoder in such a way that the index pulse appears
when the reference point switch is activated.
The contact of the reference point transmitter must only be active for less than one revolution of
the encoder (see Fig. 2).
Fig. 2: Signal types for referencing
Information concerning the setting of the reference point
Move the spindle exactly to the position which corresponds to the reference value programmed
before accord. to chapter 6. The mechanically mounted reference point transmitter must now be
definitely active (see Fig. 2).
The encoder can be turned without causing any movement of the driving spindle, if you
untighten the clamping ring or coupling. You can now search the index signal of the encoder
(voltage change) by using for example a voltmeter and carry out the adjustment of the reference
point. When the index and reference point transmitter signals are positioned as described in Fig.
3, the clamping ring and the coupling of the incremental encoder are retightened.
Signal A
Signal B
Index signal
ref. point
transmitter signal
definetely
passive
definetely
passive
definetely
aktive
one
revolution
Type 0
Type I

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Fig. 3: Referencing setup
8 Serial Interface
(Only for interface option!)
Data can be exchanged with a PC via the serial interface of the MA10/4: Two different protocols
are used depending on the MA10/4 version (standard protocol or SIKONETZ3).
8.1 Standard protocol
Menu item 'BAUD:' must be programmed on "2400", "4800", "9600" or "19200".
The MA10/4 can be operated directly on a PC or terminal via the serial interface.
Parameter: 2400 ... 19200 baud, no parity, 8 bits, 1 Stop bit, no handshake
Data code: ASCII
Value range: 2/3 Byte: 0 ... 65536 / 0 ... ±223
The transmission functions generally so, that the PC (or terminal) sends Capital Letters, if
necessary with additional parameters. The MA10/4 transmits its answer with automatic Carriage
Return <CR>.
Input: Lower and upper cases are accepted (ASCII).
Output: All response telegrams are completed with a CR (hex 13), except for the 'W' and "K"
commands.
Command
Length
Reply
Description
Ax
2/8
2/14
2/8
"xxxxxx>"
"xxxxxxxxxxxx>"
"xxxxxx>"
Unit type/ software version
x=0: hardware version
x=1: software version
x=2: unit type (INC, SSI...)
B
1/10
"±xxxxxxx>"
Binary counter value
Drive
Driving spindle
ref. point
transmitter
Incremental card of the MA10/4
Incremental
encoder

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Command
Length
Reply
Description
Ey
2/10
"±xxxxxxx>"
Transmit 3-byte value
y = address (1 ... 6)
xxxxxxx = decimal value
y=1: position value/ number of pieces value
y=2: reference/calibration value (not speed!)
y=3: offset value (not speed!)
y=4: offset value of incremental measure (not
speed!)
y=5: disc value at the moment of zeroing (SSI
only!)
y=6: factor (not inkremental!)
Fy±xxxxxx
9/2
">"
Enter 3-byte value
y = address (2 ... 6)
xxxxxxx = decimal value
y=2: reference/calibration value (not speed!)
y=3: offset value (not speed!)
y=4: offset value of incremental measure (not
speed!)
y=5: SSI zeroing value (SSI only!)
y=6: factor (not inkremental!)
Gy
2/7
"xxxxx>"
Transmit 2-byte value
y = address (0 ... 7)
xxxxx = decimal value
y=0: display value after 1 revolution (incremental
and SSI only!)
y=1: number of pulses (incremental and speed
only!)
y=2: positions after the comma (not number of
pieces!)
y=3: baud rate
y=4: encoder bits (SSI only!)
y=5: singleturn bits (SSI only!)
y=6: DIVISOR (incremental and SSI only!)
Hyxxxxx
7/2
">"
Enter 2-byte-value (not number of pieces!)
y = address (0 ... 5)
xxxxx = decimal value
y=0: display value after 1 revolution (not speed!)
y=1: number of pulses
y=2: positions after the comma
y=4: encoder bits (SSI only!)
y=5: singleturn bits (SSI only!)
Iabc
4/2
">"
Release frontal keys (not speed!)
a: reset via keyboard
0 = off
1 = on
2 = 1 sec. delay
3 = 3 secs. delay
b: enable incremental measure
0 = off
1 = on
c: input reference (calibration)/ offset value
0 = off
Jy
2/2
">"
y: language
0 = German
1 = English

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Command
Length
Reply
Description
K
1/0
" "
Software RESET
L
1/1
">"
Zero-zetting (referencing/calibration) (not speed!)
Mabc
4/1
">"
Enter SSI format (SSI only!)
a: Format
0 = no
1 = tree
b: output
0 = gray
1 = binary
c: Time-out
0 = off
1 = on
Mabc
4/1
">"
Enter cycle time (speed only!)
a: 0
b: 0
c: 0 = 100 msec
1 = 500 msec
3 = 1.5 sec
4 = 2 sec
5 = 3 sec
6 = 5 sec
7 = 10 sec
N
1/4
"xx>"
Issue flag register
xx: flag register 0 (HEX)
Ox
2/2
">"
Actual value store (incremental and number of
pieces only!)
x=0: actual value store off
x=1: actual value store on
Px
2/2
">"
Input encoder type (SSI only!)
x=0: Multiturn encoder
x=1: Singleturn encoder
x=3: Linear measurement system
S
1/2
">"
Reset device to standasrd programming (default
values)
Tx
2/1
">"
Counting direction (not speed!)
x=0: counting direction 'i' counting direction 'up'
x=1: counting direction 'e' counting direction
'down'
Ux
2/1
">"
Input index type (incremental only!)
x=0: Index I-lang
x=1: Index 0-lang
x=2: Index I-kurz
x=3: Index 0-kurz
Vx
2/2
">"
Type of reference switch (incremental only!)
x=0: reference switch 'closing contact'
x=1: reference switch 'opening contact'
x=2: manual reset
W
1/3
"xyz"
Binary position value
xyz = 3 bytes in two's complement MSB ... LSB

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Command
Length
Reply
Description
Xy
2/2
">"
Enter unit of measure
y: number
inkremental and SSI:
y=0: no
y=1: "mm"
y=2: "cm"
y=3: "m"
y=4: "km"
y=5: "in" (inch)
y=6: " ° " (angle degree)
speed:
y=0: no
y=1: "U/Sek"
y=2: "U/Min"
y=3: "m/Sek"
y=4: "mm/S"
y=5: "m/Min"
y=6: "mm/M"
number of pieces:
y=0: no
y=1: "Stk"
y=2: "Bat"
Yx
2/2
">"
Enter display divisor (incremental and SSI only!)
x=0: ADI = 1
x=1: ADI = 10
x=2: ADI = 100
x=3: ADI = 1000
Z
1/10
"±xxxxxxx>"
Issue position/measurement value
8.2 SIKONETZ3 Protocol description
(Only interface option!)
Precondition: Menu item "BAUD:" must be programmed to "SIKON.3".
The SIKONETZ3 protocol is a bus-capable protocol based on RS485 interface.
Parameter: 19200 baud, 8 bits, no Parity, 1 Start bit, 1 Stop bit
The protocol setup follows the Master-Slave-System; the MA10/4 only has the slave function.
There are 2 telegram lengths:
3 Byte:
Address
Byte
Command
Check
Byte
6 Byte:
Address
Byte
Command
Data
Byte
Low
Data
Byte
Middle
Data
Byte
High
Check
Byte
The address byte is composed as follows:
1
0
A0
A1
A2
A3
A4
0
RR
L
1
Start
Stopp

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The check byte results from an EXOR-interconnection of the remaining two or five bytes of the
telegram.
A0 ... A4: binary coded address 1 ... 31, address 0 defined for master
RR: broadcast bit: 1 = command valid for all devices, devices do not reply
L: length bit: 1 = short telegram (3 bytes), 0 = long telegram (6 bytes)
List of commands SIKONETZ3 protocol
Parameter: 19200 baud, no Parity, 8 Bit, 1 Start bit, 1 Stop bit
Column
Signification
Hex
Hexadecimal value of the command
TX
Length of telegram from master to MA10/4
RX
Length of telegram from MA10/4 to master
S
Transmitted parameter is permanently stored in the sensor
P
For this command programming mode has to be activated (command 0x32; 0x33)
R
This command can be broadcasted
Hex
TX
RX
S
P
R
Function
0x16
3
6
-
-
-
Incremental and SSI: read out position value
number of pieces: read out number of pieces value
speed: read out measurement value
0x18
3
6
-
-
-
Read out reference/ calibration value (not speed!)
0x19
3
6
-
-
-
Read out offset value (not speed!)
0x1b
3
6
-
-
-
Read out device's characteristics
Low Byte: identifier = 21
Middle Byte: software version
High Byte: hardware version
0x1c
3
6
-
-
-
Read out address/ positions after the comma (not number
of pieces!)
Low Byte: address
Middle Byte: positions after the comma
0x1d
3
6
-
-
-
Read out counting direction (not speed!)
Low Byte = 0: counting direction i / counting direction up
Low Byte = 1: counting direction e / counting direction
down
0x1e
3
6
-
-
-
Read out display after 1 revolution (only incremental and
SSI!)
0x1f
3
6
-
-
-
Read out encoder pulses per revolution (only incremental
and speed!)
0x28
6
6
S
P
-
Program reference/ calibration value (not speed!)
0x29
6
6
S
P
-
Program offset value (not speed!)
0x2c
6
6
S
P
-
Program positions after the comma (not number of
pieces!)
Value must be in data byte Middle
0x2d
6
6
S
P
-
Program counting direction (not speed!) (see command
0x1d)
0x2e
6
6
S
P
-
Program display after 1 revolution (only incremental and
SSI!)
value range 0 ... 59999