SPX CS4000 Mini Product manual

CS4000 Mini Controller
with Ethernet
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Acknowledgments
Special thanks are extended to the following SPX GSE tech-motive tool management, software and
hardware engineers who provided value information in the development and review of this manual.
Jim Grenier
Tom Jozwiak
Ken Lehoczky
Larry Piggins
Rick Szwast
Steve Urbanski
Bill Welch
Karen R. Francis, technical writer
Linda J. Ashley, editor

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Preface
The GSE tech-motive tool CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet typically is used with tech-motive
tool Intelligent nutrunners in a multi-spindle fastening system that communicates with other operations
in an assembly process over an Ethernet network. When used in this context, the controller contains an
Ethernet interface card and the RJ-45 connector that is used to link it to a host computer (that contains
an Ethernet network card). The Ethernet interface card in each device enables communication via the
network hub.
The CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet can optionally communicate over a 485 network. For this
application, it has an RS-485 connector and is linked to a host computer that contains a Synchronous
Data Link Control (SDLC) card.
In either scenario, the host computer is loaded with the tech-motive tool Visual Supervisor (VS) setup,
graphing and diagnostics program. Version 3.20 is used to program the parameters of each
tech-motive spindle (controller and nutrunner) in the network, remains on the host computer, and is
thus said to operate in permanent mode.
When operating a nutrunner off-network (in a single spindle, stand-alone system), the controller is
programmed using VS from a laptop PC, which is linked via cable to the RS-232 serial port on the
controller. Because the laptop can be disconnected from one CS4000 Mini Controller and reconnected
to another, VS is said to operate in portable mode.
An optional Interbus-S module can be added to the CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet, typically to
connect the controller to a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC). The module adds eight soft-
programmable digital inputs and eight soft-programmable digital outputs to the system.
Who Should Use This Manual
This manual is written for the engineers, technicians and users who will set-up and/or operate the
CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet with any of the Intelligent (46, 66 or 116) nutrunners.
How to Use This Manual
This manual provides installation, maintenance and technical information about the CS4000 Mini
Controllers with Ethernet.
This Preface provides conventions and abbreviations used throughout this manual.
If you have never used a CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet, read this manual entirely. The first
three chapters will help you become familiar with safety requirements, the location of components,
software and features.
If you are already familiar with the CS4000 Mini Controller, look over Chapter 4. Installing the
CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet, which describes the power requirements and details the I/O
wiring and connectors.

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If you want to use the CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet with a network or laptop computer, refer
to Chapter 5. Setting Up the Ethernet, Chapter 6. Setting Up the 485 Network and Chapter 7. Setting
Up the RS-232 Link that describe the methods by which you can connect the CS4000 Mini Controller
to a network or laptop computer.
You will find Chapter 8. Maintenance/Troubleshooting and Chapter 9. Technical Information provide
you with technical details for maintaining and troubleshooting the controller.
Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this manual for the safety of personnel, equipment,
software, and data. The conventions include warnings, cautions and notes, as follows:
WARNING! Information inside the WARNING! box concerns the
protection of either personnel (or an action that could result
in a systems failure). The information is indented and in
italicized boldface type.
CAUTION! Information next to CAUTION! concerns the protection of
equipment, software, and data. The information is indented
and in italicized boldface type.
NOTE: Information next to the NOTE caption is designed to bring your
attention to a certain characteristic of software or hardware
operation. The information is indented and italicized.

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Abbreviations
Some of the most common abbreviations used throughout this manual include the following:
API Application Program Interface
GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
I/O Input/Output
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
IP Internet Protocol
kbps kilo-bits per second
kVA kilovolt-ampere
LAN Local Area Network
LED Light Emitting Diode
mbps million bits per second
PCI Peripheral Component Interconnect
TCM Tool Control Module
TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol
RAM Random Access Memory
SDLC Synchronous Data Link Control
TINI TINI Internet Interface
VVolts

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Contents
Preface ................................................................................................................................... iii
Who Should Use This Manual....................................................................................... iii
How to Use This Manual................................................................................................ iii
Conventions....................................................................................................................iv
Abbreviations...................................................................................................................v
1. Overview........................................................................................................................1-1
Receiving,SendingandStoringData.........................................................................1-1
Using Ethernet..............................................................................................................1-2
Example of a “Permanent” (Embedded) Ethernet Network.....................................1-3
Usinga 485 Network usingSDLC...............................................................................1-4
Example of a “Permanent” (Embedded) 485 Network.............................................1-5
(Using CS4000 KDM and Mini Controllerswith SDLC)............................................1-5
Usingthe RS-232 Serial Port.......................................................................................1-6
Using anInterbus-S Digital I/O Module......................................................................1-6
Usingthe Siemens 3964R Barcode Protocol.............................................................1-7
Deciding How to Set Up the Controller......................................................................1-7
2. Think Safety First! ........................................................................................................2-1
General Machine Safety...........................................................................................2-2
Electrical Safety........................................................................................................2-3
3. Identifying the Components........................................................................................3-1
Front Panel....................................................................................................................3-2
LED Display.......................................................................................................3-2
Parameter Set Switch........................................................................................3-3
AccessScrews..................................................................................................3-3
Top and Bottom Panel.................................................................................................3-3
AC Power Cord..................................................................................................3-3
Interbus-SI/O Connector...................................................................................3-3
I/O Connector ....................................................................................................3-4
Tool Connector..................................................................................................3-4
RS-422 Connector.............................................................................................3-5
Ethernet Connector............................................................................................3-5
Printer/Barcode Connector................................................................................3-5
SDLC I/O NetworkConnector ...........................................................................3-5
RS-232 Connector.............................................................................................3-5
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.........................................................................3-5
Fuses.................................................................................................................3-6

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EnclosureInterior......................................................................................................... 3-6
Tool Control Module................................................................................................. 3-8
Servo Amplifier................................................................................................ 3-10
Device Control Module.................................................................................... 3-10
Backplane.............................................................................................................. 3-11
Backplane Fuses............................................................................................. 3-12
AddressSwitches............................................................................................ 3-12
I/O Board................................................................................................................ 3-13
Power Supply......................................................................................................... 3-13
Ethernet Interface Card.......................................................................................... 3-14
Interbus-SModule.................................................................................................. 3-16
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter............................................................................. 3-18
Fuses..................................................................................................................... 3-18
4. Installing the CS4000 Mini Controller withEthernet................................................. 4-1
Mounting the CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet ................................................ 4-1
Powerand Connection-Requirements....................................................................... 4-3
Meeting the ACInput PowerRequirements .............................................................. 4-4
Grounding..................................................................................................................... 4-4
I/O Wiring ...................................................................................................................... 4-5
Connector Pinout Definitions.................................................................................... 4-11
Tool Connector ...................................................................................................... 4-11
I/O Connector......................................................................................................... 4-11
RS-422 Connector................................................................................................. 4-12
Tool Control Module (TCM) NetworkConnector ................................................... 4-12
RS-232 Connector................................................................................................. 4-12
Printer/Barcode Connector .................................................................................... 4-12
Interbus-S“IN” Connector...................................................................................... 4-12
Interbus-S“OUT”Connector.................................................................................. 4-13
5. Setting Up the Ethernet ............................................................................................... 5-1
Programmingthe Ethernet Interface Card................................................................. 5-1
Working with the IP Address, Subnet Maskand Default Gateways........................ 5-1
Updating Application Settings................................................................................ 5-10
Setting Up VisualSupervisor for anEthernetNetwork.......................................... 5-13
Editing VSMain.ini for an Ethernet Network........................................................... 5-14
Using EthernetNetworkCables................................................................................ 5-16
Testing the Ethernet Network....................................................................................... 5-17
Testing Ethernet Network Cables.......................................................................... 5-24
6. Setting Up the 485 Network......................................................................................... 6-1
Installing the SDLC Card ............................................................................................. 6-1
SettingUp Visual Supervisorfor a 485 Network....................................................... 6-1
Editing VSMain.ini for a 485 Network...................................................................... 6-2
Assigning A Network Address.................................................................................. 6-4
Using 485 NetworkCables ...................................................................................... 6-7

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7. Setting Up the RS-232 Link..........................................................................................7-1
Setting Up VisualSupervisor ......................................................................................7-1
UsingRS-232 Cables....................................................................................................7-1
8. Maintenance/Troubleshooting ....................................................................................8-1
ReplacementParts.......................................................................................................8-1
Replacing Main PowerFuses......................................................................................8-2
ReplacingBackplane Fuses........................................................................................8-2
Cleaning the EnclosureWindow.................................................................................8-2
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................8-3
Ethernet Network .....................................................................................................8-3
RS-422 (Siemen’s 3964R) Interface........................................................................8-4
Application Program Interface (API).........................................................................8-4
9. Technical Information..................................................................................................9-1
Assembly Drawing........................................................................................................9-1
Index..............................................................................................................................Index-1

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Figures
Figure 1-1. Example of an Ethernet Networkwith a Connected Portable Laptop............. 1-3
Figure 1-2. Example of a 485 Network.............................................................................. 1-5
Figure 3-1. Front Panel View............................................................................................. 3-2
Figure 3-2. Top Panel View............................................................................................... 3-3
Figure 3-3. Bottom Panel View.......................................................................................... 3-4
Figure 3-4. Components Inside the Enclosure of the CS4000 Mini Controller
with Ethernet................................................................................................... 3-7
Figure 3-5. Front View of the TCM.................................................................................... 3-8
Figure 3-6. Rear View of the TCM and Location of the Servo Amplifier Fuse.................. 3-9
Figure 3-7. DCM Board and DCM BatteryLocation........................................................ 3-10
Figure 3-8. CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet Backplane......................................... 3-11
Figure 3-9. I/O Board ...................................................................................................... 3-13
Figure 3-10. Ethernet Interface Card ................................................................................ 3-14
Figure 3-11. Interbus-SModule Side View........................................................................ 3-16
Figure 3-12. Interbus-SModule Top View ........................................................................ 3-17
Figure 3-13. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter.................................................................... 3-18
Figure 4-1. CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet Dimensions......................................... 4-2
Figure 4-2. Power/Connection Requirements................................................................... 4-3
Figure 4-3. Remote Input Circuit Schematics................................................................... 4-8
Figure 4-4. Example of CS4000 Controller Remote I/O Wiring −Sourcing Outputs ........ 4-9
Figure 4-5. Example of CS4000 Controller Remote I/O Wiring −Sinking Outputs......... 4-10
Figure 5-1. Message Upon Starting the TINI Ethernet Interface Flash Utility................... 5-3
Figure 5-2. Selecting the COM Port Menu........................................................................ 5-4
Figure 5-3. Selecting ‘COM1’ RS-232 Port....................................................................... 5-4
Figure 5-4. Establishing A Successful Connection via COM1 ......................................... 5-5
Figure 5-5. Error Message Displayed when COM1 is Already In Use.............................. 5-5
Figure 5-6. Selecting the “FlashTINI…” Option................................................................ 5-6
Figure 5-7. Selecting the Application File.......................................................................... 5-6
Figure 5-8. Error Message Displayed when the Attempted Connection Fails................... 5-7
Figure 5-9. Error Message Following An Unsuccessful Flash Attempt............................. 5-7
Figure 5-10. Second Error Message Following An Unsuccessful Flash Attempt................ 5-7
Figure 5-11. Confirming the IP Address, Subnet Maskand Default Gateway.................... 5-8
Figure 5-12. Selecting the “Set TINI Application Info…” Menu Option.............................. 5-10
Figure 5-13. Viewing the Application Settings Window -General Info tab....................... 5-11
Figure 5-14. Selecting the Application Settings Window -Ip Addresstab....................... 5-11
Figure 5-15. Selecting the Application Settings Window -CommOptions tab................ 5-12
Figure 5-16. VSMain.ini configured for an Ethernet Network............................................ 5-14
Figure 5-17. Select the Icon and Enter A Name for the Hyperterminal Connection.......... 5-18
Figure 5-18. Select Communications Port ........................................................................ 5-19
Figure 5-19. Setting the Communications Port Settings................................................... 5-20
Figure 5-20. Hyperterminal Window Showing Ethernet Interface Card (TINI)
Login Prompt ................................................................................................ 5-21
Figure 5-21. Opening the Command Prompt Window...................................................... 5-23

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Figure 6-1. VSMain.ini configured for a 485 Network........................................................6-2
Figure 6-2. Network AddressDIP Switch Set for Address‘5’............................................6-5
Figure 9-1. CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet Wiring of Standard Ethernet and
Interbus-SModule...........................................................................................9-3
Figure 9-2. CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet Wiring of Standard Ethernet ...............9-5
Tables
Table 3-1. Description of Ethernet Interface Card LEDs................................................3-15
Table 3-2. Description of LEDs on the Side of the Interbus-SModule...........................3-17
Table 3-3. Description of LEDs on the Top of the Interbus-SModule............................3-17
Table 4-1. 19-Position Remote I/O Connector Pinout Signal Names and Descriptions ..4-5
Table 4-2. Guidelines for Proper Operation of the Controller I/O Signals........................4-8
Table 5-1. Ethernet RJ-45 Modular JackPinout............................................................5-16
Table 6-1. Switch Positions Representing Binary Numbers.............................................6-4
Table 6-2. Setting AddressSwitches ...............................................................................6-4
Table 8-1. Replacement Parts .........................................................................................8-1
Table 8-2. Ethernet Common Problemsand Solutions....................................................8-3
Procedures
Procedure 5-1. Programming the Ethernet Interface Card......................................................5-2
Procedure 5-2. Editing Application Information......................................................................5-10
Procedure 5-3. Editing VSMain.ini for an Ethernet Network..................................................5-15
Procedure 5-4. Testing the NetworkFrom A Laptop Computer............................................5-17
Procedure 5-5. Testing the NetworkFrom A Host Computer................................................5-23
Procedure 6-1. Editing VSMain.ini for a 485 Network..............................................................6-3
Procedure 6-2. Setting the Addressfor the Controller.............................................................6-6

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1. Overview
The GSE tech-motive tool CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet is the control component of one of
the most powerful DC electric nutrunner fastening control systems available. The system uses 100%
digital technology to ensure accurate and reliable fastening, and torque angle data acquisition.
Microprocessors in both the tool (nutrunner) and the controller enable the system to perform to levels
of accuracy while providing easy setup and operation.
The system uses the industry’s first truly “Intelligent Tools.” With this technology you no longer need
to key tool identification, calibration, angle counts, speed and other information into the controller.
You simply plug in the tool, power up the system, program the desired tightening parameters and
begin production.
A complete fastening system is made up of the CS4000 Mini Controller (with or without) Ethernet, a
tech-motive tool nutrunner (46, 66 or 116 Series) and a standard tech-motive tool cable. The CS4000
Mini Controller with Ethernet houses one Tool Control Module (TCM), with fuses and ground fault
circuit interrupt (GFCI) protection. The powerful tech-motive tool Visual Supervisor software
program is used for system setup, graphing and diagnostics.
Visual Supervisor runs on a computer attached to the controller, using:
•An Ethernet link, using an Ethernet interface card and an Ethernet RJ-45 port.
•A 485 network link, using a Synchronous Data Link Control (SDLC) card and RS-485 port.
•An RS-232 compatible serial port.
NOTE: To find out more about using the Visual Supervisor software,
refer to the Visual Supervisor User’s Guide (part number
39-30-34823).
Receiving, Sending and Storing Data
You can use the following methods to link one or more controllers to the Visual Supervisor program
and/or I/O communications devices:
•An Ethernet link to a local area network (LAN). Here the controller has the standard Transmission
Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), an Ethernet interface card, and an Ethernet RJ-45
port.
•A 485 network link to a LAN. Here the computer uses an SDLC card inserted into a free
Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) slot, and an RS-485 port on the controller.
CAUTION! The 485 network and Ethernet link perform the same
function. If you set up the controller to use the 485 network,
you will not need the Ethernet link, nor vice versa.
•An RS-232 serial link to a laptop computer using the RS-232 serial port.

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•A digital I/O communications link, using the optional Interbus-S digital I/O module in the
controller. The Interbus-S module does not connect the controller to a network, but does allow
I/O communications between the controller and a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), or other
similar device.
To help you decide which method you require, read the rest of this chapter.
If you choose the Ethernet or 485 network method, the Visual Supervisor software installed on the
computer attached to the network allows you to make changes to controllers across the network and
monitor them. This supervisory computer is commonly referred to throughout this manual as the host.
It is also possible to connect a laptop, via a cable and the RS-232 compatible serial port, to any
controller on the network and make individual changes to that controller. Refer to Using the RS-232
Serial Port later in this chapter for details.
NOTE: To program controllers across the network, and successfully use
an attached laptop to view, edit or collect data from a controller
on the network, you must have Visual Supervisor version 3.20 or
higher installed on the host and laptop computers, and DCM
4.06 or higher installed on the controllers.
The CS4000 Mini Controller with Ethernet also has an optional Application Program Interface (API)
which you can have built into each controller. This allows you to collect rundown data and send it to a
software application across the Ethernet network, other than Visual Supervisor.
NOTE: The API can be run concurrently with Visual Supervisor allowing
you to collect rundown data in Visual Supervisor and also send it
to another application, via the API.
Using Ethernet
The Ethernet is a Local Area Network (LAN) technology developed by Xerox and then further
developed by Xerox, Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC), and Intel. The CS4000 Mini Controller
with Ethernet uses the most commonly installed type of Ethernet cable, 10Base-T. This type of cable
can provide transmission speeds of up to 10 million bits per second (mbps) and uses the standard
Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) communications protocol.
This is a permanent mode of operation in which the computer and controllers are connected via the
same network hub. See Figure 1-1.
This type of network requires:
•Pentium Class computer (500 MHz or above).
•Microsoft Windows 95, 98, 2000, or Windows NT, version 4.0 or above with TCP/IP
communications protocol installed.
•At least 64 MB RAM for Windows 95, 98 or 2000, or 128 MB RAM for Windows NT.
•Installed Ethernet Interface Card in the controller and the computer.
•Visual Supervisor installed in permanent mode.
•Shielded 10Base-T cable and Ethernet connector.
In this configuration, the host computer running Visual Supervisor provides data collection,
diagnostics and configuration functions for all the controllers, but the hub is the connection point for
the LAN. See Figure 1-1 for details. To set up an Ethernet network, refer to Chapter 5. Setting Up the
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Example of a “Permanent” (Embedded) Ethernet Network
(Using Mini Controllers with Ethernet)
NOTE: Each controller is attached to the hub, which is in turn attached to the host computer. Visual Supervisor
provides data collection, diagnostics and configuration functions, but the individual controllers may also
have changes made to them. These changes are then communicated back to the computer, via the
Ethernet, and the change recorded in Visual Supervisor.
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Pentium Class Computer running Windows 95, 98, 2000
or Windows NT, version 4.0 or above. It also has an
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Visual Supervisor is
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collection.
A laptop running Visual Supervisor is
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Figure 1-1. Example of an Ethernet Network with a Connected Portable Laptop

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Using a 485 Network using SDLC
In a 485 network, the controller is linked to a LAN, via cable between the first controller’s RS-485
connector and the port for the Synchronous Data Link Control (SDLC) card installed on the host
computer. Each controller in the 485 network is connected to the next in a daisy chain fashion. The
computer is connected to the first controller, the first controller is connected to the second controller,
and so on until the network terminates with the last controller. See Figure 1-2. In this mode of
operation, you can have as many as 32 TCMs attached and running from a single supervising
computer.
This type of network requires:
•Pentium class computer (500 MHz or above).
•Microsoft Windows NT, version 4.0 or above.
•At least 128 MB RAM.
•Installed SDLC card.
•Visual Supervisor installed on the computer in permanent mode.
•RS-485 cable and connector.
In this configuration, the computer permanently connected to the network runs Visual Supervisor
which now takes on the role of supervising all of the controllers on the LAN for both data and
parameter set information, as well as being the connection point for the LAN. To set up a 485
network, refer to Chapter 6. Setting Up the 485 Network.

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Example of a “Permanent” (Embedded) 485 Network
(Using CS4000 KDM and Mini Controllers with SDLC)
Figure 1-2. Example of a 485 Network
NOTE: The computer is attached to the first controller, the first
controller is attached to the second controller, and so on
until the termination point of the network. The Visual
Supervisor software provides data collection, diagnostics
and configuration functions, as well as the connection
point for the LAN.
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