Siko MA10/4 User manual

User manual
Electronic display
MA10/4 Software SW02

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Table of contents
1General Information .................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 Documentation.......................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Short Description....................................................................................................................... 3
2Key functions............................................................................................................................... 3
2.1 Operating modes....................................................................................................................... 4
3Display description ..................................................................................................................... 4
3.1 Display mode Modulo................................................................................................................ 4
3.2 Display mode 0-90-0................................................................................................................. 4
4Programming mode .................................................................................................................... 5
5Parameter description ................................................................................................................ 5
5.1 Incremental version................................................................................................................... 6
5.2 SSI version................................................................................................................................ 8
6Input mode................................................................................................................................. 11
6.1 Reset function ......................................................................................................................... 11
6.2 Incremental measurement ...................................................................................................... 11
6.3 Direct alteration of reference/offset value or calibration/offset value...................................... 12
6.4 Direct input of limiting value.................................................................................................... 12
70-90-0 Angle display.................................................................................................................. 13
7.1 Input of limit with switching output option................................................................................ 13
8Referencing / Calibration.......................................................................................................... 13
8.1 Manual referencing / calibration.............................................................................................. 14
8.2 Automatic referencing ............................................................................................................. 14
9Serial Interface........................................................................................................................... 16
9.1 Standard protocol.................................................................................................................... 16
9.2 SIKONETZ3 Protocol description ........................................................................................... 18
10 Application examples ............................................................................................................... 21
10.1 Example of Modulo display mode........................................................................................... 21
10.2 Example: Mitre-box saw (Display mode 0-90-0)..................................................................... 21
10.3 MA10/4 combined with an MSK magnetic sensor and the MR magnetic ring........................ 21
11 Trouble shooting....................................................................................................................... 22
12 Parameter list............................................................................................................................. 22
12.1 Incremental version................................................................................................................. 22
12.2 SSI version.............................................................................................................................. 23

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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.
1.2 Short Description
In combination with an incremental/SSI encoder the MA10/4 SW02 can be used for measuring
angles in three ranges of resolution (1°, 0.1°, 0.01°). After reaching the respective maximum
value, e. g., 359 (programmable modulo value), the display jumps to 0. With opposite sense of
rotation of the encoder the display jumps back from 0 to 359.
Furthermore, the MA10/4 SW02 may be used as an angle display for mitre-box saws. With the
saw blade swinging, the measured value decreases from 90° into the 0° direction.
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
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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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.
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. The display differs depending on the
application mode (modulo or 0-90-0):
3.1 Display mode Modulo
The display is in the input mode.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Digit
R
1
5
9
.
9
°
Angle value
Digit
Symbol
Description
1
R
Incremental measure is active.
3
Upper limiting value exceeded (only for output circuit option).
3
Lower limiting value exceeded (only for output circuit option).
5-10
Measured value
12
Unit of measure (programmable)
3.2 Display mode 0-90-0
The display is in the input mode.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Digit
3
5
.
9
0
°
Angle value
Digit
Symbol
Description
1
Position value is in the 0 quadrant.
1
Position value is at 90°.
1
Position value is in the 1 quadrant (symbol flashes).
3
Upper limiting value exceeded (only for output circuit option).
3
Lower limiting value exceeded (only for output circuit option).
4-10
Position value
12
Unit of measure (programmable)

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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.
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.

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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.
WINK:
modulo, 0-90-0
Angle mode
'modulo' angle measurement, e. g., 0-360°
'0-90-0' angle measurement for mitre-box saws
DEC:
0., 0.0, 0.00
Positions after the comma
'0.' : 1° resolution
'0.0' : 0.1° resolution
'0.00' : 0.01° resolution
MOD.W:
0 ... 59999
Modulo value: Number of possible steps
Menu item is displayed only if 'WINK:' is programmed with
'modulo'
Example:
Angle measurement 0° ... 359° corresponds to a number
of 360 steps
-> MOD.W: = 00360; after reaching the maximum value
(359) the display jumps back to 0. With opposite rotational
direction of the encoder, the display jumps back from 0 to
359.
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 8.
value range modulo:
-999999...+999999
value range 0 0-90-0:
-999999...+90 (resolution 1°)
-999999...+900 (resolution 0.1°)
-999999...+9000 (resolution 0.01°)
OFF:
-999999 ...
+999999
Offset (displacement)
Menu item appears only if 'WINK:' has been programmed
with 'modulo'. Freely selectable value that influences the
display. The offset value can be used as tool correction or
offset measure for instance.
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
Menu item will be displayed only if 'modulo' is
programmed for 'WINK:'. 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
Menu item will be displayed only if 'modulo' is
programmed for 'WINK:'.
'off' reference/offset value correction off
'on' reference/offset value correction enabled
RE/EN:
off, on
Reference value input enable
Menu item will be displayed only if '0-90-0' is programmed
for 'WINK:'.
'off' reference value correction off
'on' reference 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.

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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
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 point 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:
--, °
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.
WINK:
Modulo, 0-90-0
Angle mode
'modulo' angle measurement, e. g., 0-360°
'0-90-0' angle measurement for mitre-box saws
DEC:
0., 0.0, 0.00
Positions after the comma
'0.' : 1° resolution
'0.0' : 0.1° resolution
'0.00' : 0.01° resolution

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Display
Value range
Description
MOD.W:
0 ... 59999
Modulo value: Number of possible steps
Menu itemis displayed only if 'WINK:' is programmed with
'modulo'.
Example:
Angle measurement 0° ... 359° corresponds to a number
of 360 steps
-> MOD.W: = 00360; after reaching the maximum value
(359) the display jumps back to 0. With opposite rotational
direction of the encoder, the display jumps back from 0 to
359.
E-TYP:
multi, single
Encoder type
Determines the encoder type connected
'multi' multi-turn encoder
'single' single-turn encoder
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
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
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'.
DIRECTION:
i, e
Counting direction
'i' clockwise increasing values
'e' anti-clockwise increasing values
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 8.
value range modulo:
-999999 ... +999999
value range 0-90-0:
-999999 ... +90 (resolution 1°)
-999999 ... +900 (resolution 0.1°)
-999999 ... +9000 (resolution 0.01°)
OFF:
-999999 ...
+999999
Offset (displacement)
Can be any value; used to influence the value displayed,
e. g. tool correction value.

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Display
Value range
Description
RESET:
off, on, del.1s,
del.3s
Reset via keyboard enable key
'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
Menu item will be displayed only if 'modulo' is
programmed for 'WINK:'. 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
Menu item will be displayed only if 'modulo' is
programmed for 'WINK:'.
'off' calibration/offset value correction off
'on' calibration/offset value correction enabled
CA/EN:
off, on
Calibration value input enable
Menu item will be displayed only if '0-90-0' is programmed
for 'WINK:'.
'off' calibration value correction off
'on' calibration 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.
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.

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Display
Value range
Description
UNITS:
--, °
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
6 Input mode
6.1 Reset function
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').
For "modulo" display mode
Press key to set the display to reference/calibration + offset value.
For "0-90-0" display mode
Press key to set the display to reference/calibration value.
6.2 Incremental measurement
(Not 0-90-0 display mode!)
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.

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6.3 Direct alteration of reference/offset value or calibration/offset value
Precondition: In programming mode menu item 'Reference/offset value input
enable' (RE/OF.EN:) or 'calibration/offset value input enable' (CA/OF.EN:) in
display mode 'modulo', resp. reference/calibration value input enable
(RE.EN:/CA.EN:) in display mode '0-90-0' must be programmed to "on", but
unit must not be left in programming mode (see chapter 4'To leave
programming mode').
If frequent changes to the reference/calibrtation value or offset value are required in the
application, then you can call and alter these values directly in the input mode.
Input reference/calibration value
Change of reference/calibration 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.
Input offset value (not at '0-90-0'!)
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.
Finishing direct input of reference/calibration/offset value
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.

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7 0-90-0 Angle display
If the encoder value is smaller than 90 (or 90.0 or 90.00, resp.), it is immediately displayed.
However, if it exceeds the above limits, it is calculated according to the following formula:
Displayed value = 180-encoder value
Fig. 2: Angle display
A flashing angle sign (display position 1) symbolises, that one is in the first quadrant. In this
position no referencing/calibration must be conducted. If, however, referencing/calibration is
required on this position (angle symbol flashes), it can be done by inverting the sense of
rotation.
7.1 Input of limit with switching output option
When entering the limits that are in the quadrant 1, please note that they cannot be entered
directly as with quadrant 0, but must be calculated according to the following formula:
Limiting value = 180 - display value
Example:
The lower limit is in quadrant 0 at 40°, the upper limit in quadrant 1 at 40°.
-> LOL: = 40
Calculation of the input value for the upper limit:
Upper limit = 180 - 40 = 140
-> UPL: = 140
8 Referencing / Calibration
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'.
in case of a displacement during power failure.
Encoder value
Display value
90
Quadrant 0
Quadrant 1
Encoder path/
angle
Display value =
encoder value
Display value = 180 –encoder value
Angle symbol flashes (digit 1)
Display

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During reference/calibration the counter is set to the programmed reference/calibration value (+
offset value when display mode modulo). The display can thus be zeroed, if
reference/calibration and offset value were previously programmed to 0.
8.1 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".
During reference/calibration the counter is set to the programmed reference/calibration value
(+ offset value when display mode modulo) The display can thus be zeroed, if
reference/calibration and offset value were previously programmed to 0.
8.2 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. 3).

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Fig. 3: 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. 3).
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.
4, the clamping ring and the coupling of the incremental encoder are retightened.
Fig. 4: Referencing setup
Drive
Driving spindle
ref. point
transmitter
Incremental card of the MA10/4
Incremental
encoder
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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9 Serial Interface
(Only 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).
9.1 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
Ey
2/10
"±xxxxxxx>"
Transmit 3-byte value
y = address (1 ... 5)
xxxxxxx = decimal value
y=1: position value
y=2: reference/calibration value
y=3: offset value
y=4: offset value of incremental measure
y=5: disc value at the moment of zeroing (SSI
only!)
Fy±xxxxxx
9/2
">"
Enter 3-byte value
y = address (2 ... 6)
xxxxxxx = decimal value
y=2: reference/calibration value
y=3: offset value
y=4: offset value of incremental measure
y=5: SSI zeroing value (SSI only!)
y=6: factor (SSI only!)

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Command
Length
Reply
Description
Gy
2/7
"xxxxx>"
Transmit 2-byte value
y = address (0 ... 7)
xxxxx = decimal value
y=0: display value after 1 revolution
y=1: number of pulses (incremental only!)
y=2: positions after the comma
y=3: baud rate
y=4: encoder bits (SSI only!)
y=5: singleturn bits (SSI only!)
y=6: modulo value
y=7: DIVISOR
Hyxxxxx
7/2
">"
Enter 2-byte-value
y = address (0 ... 6)
xxxxx = decimal value
y=0: display value after 1 revolution
y=1: number of pulses
y=2: positions after the comma
y=4: encoder bits (SSI only!)
y=5: singleturn bits (SSI only!)
y=6: modulo value
Iabc
4/2
">"
Release frontal keys
a: reset via keyboard
0 = off
1 = on
2 = 1 sec. delay
3 = 3 secs. delay
b: enable incremental measure (not 0-90-0!)
0 = off
1 = on
c: input reference (calibration)/ offset value
0 = off
1 = on
Jy
2/2
">"
y: language
0 = German
1 = English
K
1/0
" "
Software RESET
L
1/1
">"
Zero-zetting (referencing/calibration)
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
N
1/4
"xx>"
Issue flag register
xx: flag register 0 (HEX)
yy: flag register 1 (HEX)
Ox
2/2
">"
Actual value store (incremental only!)
x=0: actual value store off
x=1: actual value store on

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Command
Length
Reply
Description
Px
2/2
">"
Input encoder type (SSI only!)
x=0: Multiturn encoder
x=1: Singleturn encoder
S
1/2
">"
Reset device to standasrd programming (default
values)
Tx
2/1
">"
Counting direction
x=0: counting direction 'i'
x=1: counting direction 'e'
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
Xy
2/2
">"
Enter unit of measure
y: number
y=0: no
y=1: " ° " (angle degree)
Yx
2/2
">"
Enter display divisor (incremental and SSI only!)
x= number
x=0: ADI = 1
x=1: ADI = 10
x=2: ADI = 100
x=3: ADI = 1000
Z
1/10
"±xxxxxxx>"
Issue position value
9.2 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

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The address byte is composed as follows:
1
0
A0
A1
A2
A3
A4
0
RR
L
1
Start
Stopp
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
-
-
-
Read out position value
0x18
3
6
-
-
-
Read out reference/calibration value
0x19
3
6
-
-
-
Read out offset value
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
Low Byte: address
Middle Byte: positions after the comma
0x1d
3
6
-
-
-
Read out counting direction
Low Byte = 0: counting direction i
Low Byte = 1: counting direction e
0x1e
3
6
-
-
-
Read out display after 1 revolution
0x1f
3
6
-
-
-
Read out encoder pulses per revolution
0x28
6
6
S
P
-
Program reference/ calibration value
0x29
6
6
S
P
-
Program offset value
0x2c
6
6
S
P
-
Program positions after the comma
Value must be in data byte Middle
0x2d
6
6
S
P
-
Program counting direction (see command 0x1d)
0x2e
6
6
S
P
-
Program display after 1 revolution
Value range 0 ... 59999
0x2f
6
6
S
P
-
Program encoder pulses per revolution
Value range 0 ... 59999
0x32
3
3
-
-
-
Programming mode "on"

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Hex
TX
RX
S
P
R
Function
0x33
3
3
-
-
-
Programming mode "off"
0x38
3
6
-
-
-
Read out display divisor
Low Byte = 0: ADI 1
Low Byte = 1: ADI 10
Low Byte = 2: ADI 100
Low Byte = 3: ADI 1000
0x39
6
6
S
P
-
Program display divisor (see command 0x38)
0x3a
3
6
-
-
-
Send system status
0x3b
3
3
-
-
-
Cancel system status
0x48
3
3
S
P
-
Zero-zetting
Position value is set to reference/calibration value + offset
value
0x4f
3
3
-
-
R
Freeze measured value (position, number of pieces
number), measured value is frozen. Deactivated when
positional value is read out. Used for synchronizing the
read out of several devices.
0x6c
3
6
-
-
-
Output index type (only incremental!)
Low Byte = 0: I-lang
Low Byte = 1: 0-Lang
Low Byte = 2: I-kurz
Low Byte = 3: 0-kurz
0x6d
6
6
S
P
-
Program index type (only incremental!) (see command
0x6c)
0x72
3
6
-
-
-
Output configuration bits
0x73
6
6
S
P
-
Program configuration bits
0x7e
3
6
-
-
-
Send type of reference switch (only incremental!)
0x7f
6
6
S
P
-
Program type of reference switch (only incremental!)
Error messages
The slave (MA10/4) recognizes transmission or input errors and then issues the following error
messages:
Hex
TX
RX
S
P
R
Function
82 Hex
-
3
-
-
-
Check sum data transmission error
83 Hex
-
3
-
-
-
Invalid or unknown command
85 Hex
-
3
-
-
-
Invalid value (parameter programming)
Synchronisation
Byte/telegram synchronisation is made via "timeout": the distance between each byte of a
telegram must not exceed 10 ms. If a device does not respond, the master may only send
another telegram after 30 ms at the earliest.
Telegram example
Master requests position value from device 7
Master sends (hex): 87 16 91
Short telegram to address 7 (87h); read out position value (16h); check byte (91h)
MA10/4 replies (hex): 07 16 03 02 00 10