Toshiba nv Series User manual

6F8C1220
Unified Controller
nv Series
Controller Unit
Instruction Manual

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Unified Controller nv series Controller Unit Instruction Manual
Safety Precautions
i
The product and the instruction manual describe important information to prevent possible harm
to users and damage to the property and to use the product safely.
Understand the following description (signs and symbols), read the text and observe
descriptions.
Description of signs
Sign Meaning of the sign
DANGER This indicates an immediate danger that may result in death or
serious injury if not avoided.
WARNING This indicates a danger that may result in death or serious injury*1 if
not avoided.
CAUTION This indicates a danger that may result in minor or moderate injury*2
or only a physical damage if not avoided.
*1: A serious injury indicates loss of sight, injury, burns (high/low temperature), electric shock,
broken bones, or intoxication that will have aftereffects and require hospitalization or long-term
hospital visits for healing.
*2: An injury indicates an injury, burn, or electric shock that does not need hospitalization or long-term
hospital visits for healing.
*3: Aproperty damage indicates consequential damage in terms of breakage of properties or materials.
Description of symbols
Symbol Meaning of the symbol
Prohibited
Indicates “Prohibition” or “You must not do”.
Specific details are indicated near the symbol with pictures and text.
Mandatory
Indicates “Mandatory Action” or “Do as indicated”.
Specific details are indicated near the symbol with pictures and text.
Warning
Indicates Warning.
Specific details are indicated near the symbol with pictures and text.
(Note) Descriptions of Prohibition, Mandatory Action, and Warning vary depending on the display on the
main unit.

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1. Safety Precautions in Installation
WARNING
Ground
Ground the device.
Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock or
fire.
CAUTION
Prohibited
Do not install, store, or use it in the
following environments.
・A place with a lot of dust
・A place with corrosive gases (SO2, H2S)
ore flammable gases
・A place with vibrations and shocks
exceeding the allowed values
・A place with condensations due to rapid
temperature changes
・A place with low or high temperature
outside of the installation condition
・A place with high humidity outside of the
installation condition
・A place with direct sunlight
・A place near equipment generating
strong radio waves or magnetic fields
It may cause accidents.
Mandatory
Install the device in a place where
maintenance and inspection can be
done easily.
Otherwise, it may cause accidents.
Prohibited
Do not block the ventilation hole or air
inlet/outlet.
It may cause fire or failure due to overheat.
Prohibited
Do not insert any foreign object such as
wasted lines into the module or unit.
It may cause fire, failure, or malfunction.
Mandatory
Install the power module, controller
module, station bus module, and
TC-net I/O module to the base unit.
Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock,
injury, or failure.
Do not use it alone or for other purposes.
Mandatory
Install the power module, controller
module, and I/O module to the base
unit for the nv series because they are
dedicated to the nv series.
Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock,
injury, or failure.
Do not use it alone or for other purposes.
Mandatory
Install or remove the module, base unit,
and terminal block while the power is
off.
Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock,
malfunction, or failure.
Mandatory
When connecting the connectors and
cables or installing the module to the
base unit, press them fully until they
clicks, and secure them with screws
tightly.
Insufficient tightening may cause failure
or malfunction due to vibrations.

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Mandatory
For installation and wiring of the
system, observe the installation
conditions and methods described in
this document.
Otherwise, it may cause a fall, fire,
failure, or malfunction.
Prohibited
Do not install or store the relay output
module in the following places:
・Silicon gases are present.
・Silicon products are used.
It may cause contact failure.
No touch
Do not touch the card parts, contacts,
connectors, or soldered surface in the
module.
Ends of the lead wire of the parts may cause
an injury, or electrostatic breakdown of the
ICs or LSIs may occur, resulting in failure.
2. Safety Precautions on Wiring
WARNING
Mandatory
Connect the cables while the power is
off.
Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock or
failure.
Mandatory
When wiring the module, use crimp
contacts with sheath, or cover it with
tape.
Otherwise, exposed conductors may cause
an electric shock.
Mandatory
Install the terminal block cover securely
to the terminal block.
Exposed conducting parts may cause an
electric shock.
CAUTION
Mandatory
Connect an external power supply
that matches the rating.
Otherwise, it may cause an explosion
or fire.
Mandatory
Wiring work must be done by
qualified experts.
Wrong wiring may cause a fire, electric
shock, or failure.
Mandatory
Install a fuse that matches the
current capacity to the external
circuit for overload protection of the
relay output module.
Otherwise, a load short-circuit may
cause an accident or damage to the
machine.
Mandatory
Construct the emergency stop
circuit and interlock circuit outside
the nv series.
Otherwise, it may cause an injury
accident or damage to the machine if
failure or malfunction occurs in the nv
series.

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3. Safety Precautions in Daily Use
WARNING
No touch
Do not touch the terminals of the
module and unit during energization.
It may cause an electric shock.
Prohibited
Do not modify, repair, disassemble, or
adjust the device, module, or board.
It may cause an electric shock, fire, injury, or
failure.
Upon faulty operation or failure, contact
Toshiba's branch office or service offices.
Mandatory
Before using, check that the power
capacity, frequency, voltage, and
regulation comply with the device
specifications.
If not, it may cause damage of the device, or
fire due to overheat, as well as not obtaining
the original performance of the device.
Prohibited
When the ambient or internal
temperature of the device rises
abnormally or failure occurs in the
device, stop using the device, turn off
the power, and contact one of Toshiba's
service representatives.
Using it as it is may cause fire due to
overheat.
No touch
Do not touch the terminals of the
module and unit during energization.
It may cause an electric shock.
The power supply module is for the nv
series only. Do not use it alone for any
other purposes.
CAUTION
Mandatory
When performing program changes
during operation, forced output, run, or
halt operations, ensure safety.
Wrong operations or failure to ensure safety
may cause an accident or damage to the
machine.
Mandatory
When there is any smoke or strange
odor, turn off the power.
Otherwise, it may cause a fire or electric
shock.
Contact one of our branch offices or service
agencies.
Prohibited
Do not forcefully bend, pull, or twist the
power cord and cables.
It may cause breaks or heating.
Prohibited
Do not insert any metal into the gaps of
the device main body.
It may cause fire.
Mandatory
When using the contact relay used for
relay output, check the contact life.
If the contact life of the relay is expired, an
output error may occur due to a defective
contact, resulting in an accident or damage
to the machine.
Contact relays have a life due to wearing of
the contact. If the life is expired, replace it
with a new one.

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Mandatory
Install the battery before use.
If the RAM is operated without any battery,
memory data or programs may be lost,
causing an accident or damage to the
machine due to malfunction.
Replace the battery according to the battery
replacement cycle guideline.
Mandatory
Turn on the power in the following order:
Turn on the power of the nv series, and then
turn on the I/O module supply external
power and external load power.
If this order is not followed, it may cause an
accident or damage to the machine due to
malfunction.
Mandatory
For system safety, turn off the load
power before the power of the nv
series.
If this order is not followed, it may cause an
accident or damage to the machine.
Share the external power supply for the I/O
module with the load power supply
whenever possible. If this is not possible,
construct the system so that the external
power supply and load power supply are
turned off simultaneously.
4. Safety Precautions in Maintenance and Inspection
WARNING
Mandatory
When installing or removing the
module, unit, terminal block, or wiring
cable, make sure that the external
power supply is off.
Otherwise, there will be live electric poles on
the back of the external terminal block of the
module, causing an electric shock.
Prohibited
Do not connect the battery in reverse,
charge, disassemble, overheat it, throw
it into fire, or short-circuit it.
It may cause an explosion or fire.
Mandatory
When replacing the power fuse or alarm
fuse of the device, turn off the device.
Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock or
fire.
Mandatory
Replace fuses or batteries with
specified items.
Using anything other than specified may
cause a fire or failure.
Mandatory
Be extremely careful when measuring
the power supply voltage at the power
terminal part of the module during an
inspection.
Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock.

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CAUTION
Mandatory
Replace the battery every 5 years.
If the battery is worn, the data or programs
saved in the controller module may be lost,
causing an accident or damage to the
machine due to malfunction.
Mandatory
Replace the shutdown capacitor every
8 years.
If the shutdown capacitor is worn, the data
or programs saved in the controller module
may be lost, causing an accident or
damage to the machine due to malfunction.
5. Safety Precautions in Disposal
WARNING
Prohibited
Do not throw the lithium battery into a
fire.
The battery may explode.
CAUTION
Mandatory
When disposing of the lithium battery or
Ni-Cd battery, follow the ordinances or
rules of the local government.
Otherwise, it may cause environmental
damage.
Mandatory
Dispose of the unit and module of the
nv series as industrial waste.
Otherwise, it may cause environmental
damage.

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6. Checking the Warning Label on the Main Body
Check that warning label is attached on the main body.
If the label is missing or hard to read due to stain, contact our service department.
[Warning symbols on the nv series main body]
This symbol is a warning symbol for dangerous parts. It is attached on places
where there is a risk of an electric shock or a risk of damage to the main body due
to wrong wiring.
Note the following where this symbol is present.
●Touching the power input terminal of the power supply module while the power is on
causes an electric shock and is very dangerous.
Do not touch the power input terminal.
●For safety, turn off the power before wiring or performing maintenance and inspection.
●Wire the power input terminal correctly, and avoid applying any voltage exceeding the
specified voltage range. It may cause failure or damage.
●Perform connector connection of the nV-Tool port after turning off the power of the nV-Tool
(such as the PC).
Turn on the power of the nV-Tool after connection.
Be careful not to short-circuit the connector pins with the connector cover.
[Warning stickers]
The warning sticker as shown in the left
figure is attached to the power terminal
of the nv series (except for power
supplies below 24V).
Remove the sticker from the mount,
and attach it on the main body of the
nv series, or on a location near the nv
series where it can be seen easily.
There are stickers in both Japanese
and English. Use the one that suits
your need.
When wiring, remove the sticker
mount.
If the sticker is damaged, contact your
distributor.

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Restrictions on Application
■This product is not developed/manufactured for use in systems involving devices that
directly affect human life (Note 1). Do not use them for such applications.
■To use this product for systems that involve devices that significantly affect human safety or
maintenance of public functions (Note 2), special considerations (Note 3) are required in
system operation, maintenance, and management. In this case, contact one of Toshiba's
sales representatives.
(Note 1) Devices that directly affect human life include the following.
Medical devices such as life supporting devices and devices for surgical units.
(Note 2) Systems that involve devices that significantly affect human safety or
maintenance of public functions include the following.
Main unit control systems of nuclear power plants, safety protection systems of
nuclear facilities, and other systems that are critical for safety
Operation control systems of mass transportation systems and air traffic control
systems
(Note 3) Special considerations indicate sufficient discussions with Toshiba's engineers to
construct a safe system (e.g. employing fool-proof design, fail-safe design, or
redundant design).
Disclaimer
■Toshiba shall not be responsible for any damage caused by an earthquake, lightning and
wind, fire for which Toshiba is not responsible for, acts of a third party, other accidents, the
user's willful acts or negligence, misuse, or use in abnormal conditions.
■Toshiba shall not be responsible for any incidental damage (loss of business profits,
interruption of business, change or loss of stored memory) caused by use of or unable to
use of this product.
■Toshiba shall not be responsible for any damage caused by failure to observe the
information described in the operation manual.
■Toshiba shall not be responsible for any damage caused by malfunctions due to
combination with any connected device.
■Toshiba shall not be responsible for any damage caused by malfunctions due to
combination with any application program created by the customer.