Toshiba Vm Series User manual

Unified Controller
Vm Series
Controller typeS
Instruction Manual
6F8C1645

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Safety Precautions
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: A property 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.
Instruction
Indicates “Mandatory Action” or “Do as indicated”.
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.
Operation without grounding 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) or flammable gases
・A place with vibrations and impulses
exceeding the tolerance
・A place with condensations due to
abrupt 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 exposed to direct sunlight
・A place near equipment generating
strong radio waves or magnetic fields
Otherwise, It may cause accidents.
Instruction
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
Avoid foreign debris like wire scraps
into the modules or units.
It may cause fire, failure, or malfunction.
Instruction
Mount the power supply module,
CPU module, extension interface
module, onto the Vm series base
unit which is Vm series dedicated.
Mount the TC-net I/O module onto
the TC-net I/O dedicated base unit.
Otherwise, it may cause an electric
shock, injury, or failure.
Do not use it independently or for any
other purposes.
Instruction
Turn off the power before installing
and uninstalling the modules, the
base unit and the terminal block.
Otherwise, it may cause an electric
shock, malfunction, or failure.
Instruction
When connecting the connectors
and cables or installing the module
to the base unit, press them fully
until they click, and secure them with
screws tightly.
Insufficient screwing 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
Instruction
Turn off the power before wiring the
cables.
Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock
or failure.
Instruction
When wiring the modules, use crimp
contacts with sheath, or cover it with
tape.
Otherwise, exposed conductors may
cause an electric shock.
Instruction
After wiring, please install the terminal
block cover securely to the terminal
block.
Exposed conducting parts may cause an
electric shock.
CAUTION
Instruction
Connect an external power
supply that matches the rating.
Otherwise, it may cause an
explosion or fire.
Instruction
Wiring works must be done by
qualified experts.
Improper wiring may cause fire,
electric shock, or failure.
Instruction
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.

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Instruction
Construct the emergency stop circuit
and interlock circuit outside the Vm
series.
Otherwise, it may cause human injury or
machine damage if failure or malfunction
occurs in the Vm series.
3. Safety Precautions on 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 malfunction or failure, contact our
company's branch office or service offices.
Instruction
Before using, check that the power
capacity, frequency, voltage, and
regulation comply with the device
specifications.
If not, it may cause not only insufficient
performance, but also devices damage or
fire due to overheat..
Prohibited
Do not use in case of an abnormal
temperature increase around or inside
the device or a failure on the device.
Using with such a status may cause fire
due to overheat. Turn off the device power
and contact our company's service
representatives.
CAUTION
Instruction
When performing program changes
forced output, RUN/HALT control
operations, etc. during operation, fully
ensure safety.
Incorrect operations or neglecting ensure
safety may cause accident or machine
damage
Instruction
Turn off the power if there is any
smoke or strange odor.
Otherwise, it may cause a fire or electric
shock.
Contact our company’s branch offices or
service representatives.
Prohibited
Do not forcibly bend, pull, or twist the
power cord and cables.
It may cause breaks or heating.

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Prohibited
Do not insert or drop any metal into
the gaps of the device main unit.
It may cause fire.
Instruction
In case the contact relay used for
relay output, check the contact
lifespan of the relay before using.
If the contact life of the relay is exceeded,
an output error may occur due to defective
contact, causing accident or machine
damage.
Contact relays have a lifespan due to
contact abrasion. Replace it if it exceeds
the lifespan.
Instruction
Turn off the power after the shutdown
capacitor is charged.
If the power is turned off while the
shutdown capacitor has not been charged,
the memory data and programs will be lost
at the next startup, which may cause an
accident or damage to the machine due to
malfunction.
Instruction
Turn on the power in the following
order:
Turn on the power of the Vm series, then
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.
Instruction
For system safety, turn off the load
power before the Vm series power
supply.
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
Instruction
Make sure that the external power
supply is turned off before installing
and uninstalling modules, units,
terminal blocks and wiring cables.
Otherwise, there will be live electric poles
on the back of the external terminal block
of the module, which may cause 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 explosion or fire.

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Instruction
Turn off the device power before
replacing the power fuse or alarm fuse
of the device.
Otherwise, it may cause an electric shock
or a fire.
Instruction
Replace fuses or batteries with
specified items.
Using anything other than specified may
cause a fire or failure.
Instruction
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.
CAUTION
5. Safety Precautions in Disposal
WARNING
Prohibited
Do not throw the lithium battery into
fire.
The battery may explode.
CAUTION
Instruction
Dispose of the lithium battery or Ni-Cd
battery in accordance with local
ordinances or regulations.
Otherwise, it may cause environmental
damage.
Instruction
Dispose of the unit and module of the
Vm series as industrial waste.
Otherwise, it may cause environmental
damage.
Instruction
Replace the power supply module,
power fan module every 8 years.
If the capacitor in power supply unit used
for shutdown is worn out, data and
program might not correctly have saved
in CPU module, which may cause
accident or machine damage due to
malfunction at the next startup.

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6. Checking the Warning Label on the Main Body
[Warning symbols on the Vm series main body]
This is warning symbol for dangerous parts. It is attached on places where
there is a risk of electric shock or a risk of damage to the main body due to
incorrect wiring.
Note the following where this symbol is present.
Inside of PUB11/21
battery cover
●It is very dangerous to touch the power input terminal of the power supply module
while the power is on which can causes an electric shock.
Do not touch the power input terminal.
●For safety, be sure to turn off the power before wiring or performing maintenance and
inspection. After finish, securely reinstall the terminal cover.
●Wire the power input terminal correctly, and avoid applying any voltage exceeding the
specified voltage range. It may cause failure or damage.
[Safety Label]
The Vm series power supply module comes with the safety
label as shown in the left figure. (except for power supplies
below 24V).
Peel the label off from backing paper, attach it on the Vm
series main unit, or on a clearly visible place nearby.
Use the Japanese or English version of the label as needed.
When wiring, remove the label paper.
If the label is damaged, please contact our customer service
department.

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Restrictions on Application
■This product is not developed and manufactured for use in systems involving devices that
directly affect human life (Note 1). Do not use them for such applications.
■If you intend 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 our company'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 including devices that significantly affect human safety or
maintenance of public functions include the following:
Main 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 our company's
engineers to construct a safe system (e.g. employing fool-proof design, fail-
safe design, or redundant design).
Disclaimer
■Our company shall not be responsible for any damage caused by an earthquake,
thunder, wind, flood and fire. which our company is not responsible for, acts of a third
party, other accidents, the user's willful acts or negligence, misuse, or use under
abnormal conditions.
■Our company shall not be responsible for any incidental damage (loss of business profits,
interruption of business, change or loss of stored memory, etc.) caused by use of or
inability to use of this product.
■Our company shall not be responsible for any damage caused by preformed against any
instructions stated in the instruction manual.
■Our company shall not be responsible for any damage caused by malfunctions due to
combination with any connected devices.
■Our company shall not be responsible for any damage caused by malfunctions due to
combination with any application program created by the customer.

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Precautions on Usage
●Installation
Use your cellular phone or PHS at least 1 meter away from the product main unit in
operation, transmission cables, and I/O cable. Otherwise, the system may malfunction.
When connecting the connectors and cables or installing the module to the base unit,
secure them with screws tightly.
Insufficient tightening may cause failure or malfunction due to vibrations.
 Do not drop or hit the device and modules, or gives a strong shock on them.
It may cause failure.
●Power wiring
Keep the cables as far as possible from other cables. Especially, keep them away at
least 200mm from power lines.
The terminal screw size is M3.5. Use applicable crimp contacts of M3.5 screws with the
width of 5.5mm or less.
Do not connect any unmentioned terminals, pins to the NC section.
●Use of sample programs
For the sample programs provided in the Operating Instructions, the customer shall
make operation check before using them.
To prevent accident from malfunctioning, carefully perform an operation check before
actual operating.
●Battery replacement
Battery replacement can be done while the unit is energized or not energized. If
replacing battery during the unit is not energized, do it within 3 minutes. Leaving the unit
without battery for a long time can causes losing RAM memory contents.
The Battery Normal LED (BAT) might illuminate during battery replacement. This is not
an error.
If the voltage decreases with the battery installed, the state will be detected normally
and the LED goes off.
The battery voltage is not compatible with manganese batteries and alkaline batteries.
Do not mix and use them.
Do not use battery after 3 years passed from manufacture date.
●Maintenance
Place a module removed from the unit on a conductive mat or conductive bag (used for
a backup board) on a grounded table.
Otherwise, parts can be damaged due to static electricity.
Before touching the devices or modules, touch a grounded metal to discharge the static
electricity of your body. Otherwise, it may cause malfunction or failure due to static
electricity.
Wipe off stain on the device or module with a soft cloth.
For severe stain, use a wet cloth wrung tightly.
Leaving them stained may cause wrong decision or operational mistake.

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Do not use benzene or thinner to remove stain on device or module.
It may cause deformation or discoloration of the device panel or module.
To keep the system normal and avoid unnecessary troubles, perform daily inspections,
regular inspections, and cleaning.
●Please observe the following
To ensure operator safety and normal device operation when devices are used, please be
sure to observe the following.
1. Before installation, operation, maintenance, or inspection, carefully read this operation
manual and all the related manuals thoroughly to obtain device information, safety
information, and other considerations. Use the device after reading the operation
manual thoroughly.
2. Avoid installation and storage under any of the following environments:
(1) A place with a lot of dust
(2) A place with corrosive gases (e.g. SO2, H2S)
(3) A place with subject to vibrations or shocks
(4) A place with low or high temperature environments are not applicable to the
installation condition in this operation manual.
(5) A place with high humidity
3. When the ambient or internal temperature of the device rises abnormally or a failure
occurs in the device, stop using the device, turn off the power, and contact our
company's service representatives.
4. Do not open the device case during operation for any purpose other than switches
setting.
5. Do not modify the device.
6. Be careful not to drop the devices during transportation.
7. The device is intended for people with general knowledge control equipment regarding
its installation, wiring, usage, and maintenance. Erroneous handling and uses may
cause electric shock, fire, failure, or malfunction. Therefore, those who have
insufficient knowledge on handling of control equipment or electric devices should
avoid performing installation, wiring, usage, and maintenance, and delegate the task
to person with expertise.
8. This document and related materials are intended for people with general knowledge
on handling of control devices.
If you have any related questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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●Vm series operation manuals
In addition to this manual, there are the following related manuals for the Vm series.
Unified Controller Vm series Controller typeS Instruction Manual
(this document)
(6F8C1645)
Describes about overview, storage, handling, and maintenance/inspection of the controller
module(PUB11/PUB21) and the main unit of controller.
Unified Controller Vm series PLC CPU Function Manual
(6F8C1652)
This describes the functions and use of type 1 and information necessary to create user
programs.
Unified Controller /Integrated Controller Command Manual
(6F8C1226)
This describes the detailed specifications of the instruction words of the program languages
(LD, FBD, SFC and ST) supported by Unified Controller and Integrated Controller.
Unified Controller /Integrated Controller Engineering Tool 4/5
(Basic) Operation Manual
(6F8C1290)
Describes how to create, debug, print, and save programs using nV-Tool.
Unified Controller nv series/Integrated Controller V series
Engineering Tool 4 (Setup) Operation Manual
(6F8C1291)
This describes how to set up nV-Tool.
High-speed Serial I/O System TC-net I/O Instruction Manual
(6F8C1240)
This describes the specification, handling method and maintenance on Vm series I/O and
TC-net I/O system.
Unified Controller Vm series TC-net 100 (TNB2) Module
Instruction Manual
(6F8C1637)
This describes the specification and handling method on TC-net 100 module of Vm series.

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Introduction
This manual describes about the outline, installation and operation methods, maintenance
and inspection, etc. of the Unified Controller Vm series controller typeS.
These devices are industrial control equipment. Before use, please read the "Safety
Precautions" in order to use devices correctly. If you use the equipment in unspecified process
by our company, the protection provided by the equipment may be impaired.
In addition, please keep the manual carefully after reading it so that you can take it out as
needed.
Furthermore, if this product is under warranty, repair and replacement due to consumption or
friction will be charged.

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●Notational conventions
The following are the notational conventions for better understanding of this document.
Important
Describes precautions to be observed in order to handle the product correctly.
Note
Describes what should be observed to handle the product correctly.
Remark
Provides supplementary explanations.
●How to read this document
This document consists of the following chapters.
Chapter 1 On installing controllers
This chapter describes the system configuration installing the unified
controller Vm series.
Chapter 2 Installing/Uninstalling
This chapter describes how to install and uninstall modules comprising the
controller unit.
Chapter 3 Connecting devices
This chapter describes how to connect cables connecting to the controller
unit.
Chapter 4 Starting and stopping
This chapter describes how to start and stop the controller unit.
Chapter 5 Downloading a program
This chapter describes how to download a program from nV-Tool to the
controller unit.
Chapter 6 Operation
This chapter describes operation of the controller and what is displayed
during operation.
Chapter 7 Troubleshooting
This chapter describes troubleshooting to deal with a trouble.
Chapter 8 Maintenance and inspection
This chapter describes daily inspection, the detail and the method of
periodical inspection and how to replace parts including batteries.

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CONTENTS
Chapter 1
1.1
Functions and Characteristics of the Controller ...........2
1.2
Name and Functions of Parts of the CPU Module .......3
TypeS
1.3
Name and Functions of Parts of
Controller
Power Supply Module and Fan Unit ............................7
Introductions
1.4
Name and Functions of Parts of the base unit……….13
…1
1.5
Name and Functions of Parts of
the Expansion Modules .............................................15
1.6
System Configuration ................................................17
1.7
Installation Conditions ...............................................25
1.8
Grounding of the Controller .......................................28
Chapter 2
2.1
Base Unit / Fan Unit ..................................................33
2.2
Installing / Uninstalling the Module ............................36
Installation /
2.3
Mounting on the chassis ............................................40
Uninstallation
…31
Chapter 3
3.1
Connection of the External Line I/O ...........................42
3.2
Connection of TC-net I/O Loop Cable........................46
Connecting
3.3
Connection with the nV-Tool ......................................47
Devices
…41
Chapter 4
4.1
Checking the Switch before Startup...........................50
4.2
Checking the Switch before Starting (Expansion Module) ... 52
Starting and
4.3
Installing the Battery to the CPU Module ...................53
Stopping
4.4
How to Start the Controller ........................................54
…49
4.5
The Status of LED when the Controller is Started .....55
4.6
How to Stop the Controller.........................................56
Chapter 5
Downloading
a Program
…57

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Chapter 6
Operation
…63
Chapter 7
7.1
If a Trouble is Suspected ...........................................68
7.2
Checking Failure Details............................................74
Troubleshooting
7.3
Version Checks..........................................................82
…67
Chapter 8
8.1
Daily Inspections .......................................................84
8.2
Periodic Inspections ..................................................85
Maintenance
8.3
Service Parts .............................................................86
and Inspection
8.4
Replacing Major Parts ...............................................87
…83
8.5
Replacing the Battery ................................................88
8.6
Replacing and Cleaning the Filter..............................90
8.7
Disposing of the Module ............................................93
Appendix A
A.1
General Specification ................................................96
A.2
Power Specification ......................................................98
Specification
A.3
Controller Specification............................................100
…95
A.4
TC-net I/O Specification...........................................101
A.5
Life-time Components..............................................102
A.6
List of TC-net I/O Modules and Other Related Modules ... 103
A.7
List of Current Consumptions and Weights by Module ..... 105
Appendix B
B.1
Controller Main Units ...............................................110
B.2
I/O Adapter .............................................................. 111
Outline
B.3
I/O Module...............................................................112
Drawing
B.4
BU901 ..................................................................113
…109
B.5
BU902/BU902A､ BU903/BU903A､
BU904/BU904A､ BU906/BU906A ...........................114
B.6
BU905 ..................................................................115
B.7
BU938C/BU938E/BU948D ......................................116

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Appendix C
C.1
DC Input Modules ....................................................120
C.2
AC Input Modules ....................................................125
Notes on
C.3
DC Output Modules .................................................128
Applying the
C.4
AC Output Modules .................................................131
I/O Modules
C.5
Contact Output Modules ..........................................132
…119
C.6
Analog Input Modules ..............................................134
C.7
Analog Output Modules ...........................................135

1
Chapter 1
On Installing typeS Controller
The CPU module of the Unified Controller Vm series typeS combines a controller function
specialized for high-speed sequence control and a computer function as an execution
environment for user applications. There are two types of CPU modules: PUB11 and PUB21.
PUB11 supports computer function on Linux OS.
PUB21 supports computer function on Windows OS.
1.1 Controller Functions and Characteristics ······························· 2
1.2 Parts Name and Functions in CPU Module ···························· 3
1.3 Power Supply Module and Fan Unit
Parts Name and Functions················································· 7
1.4 Names and Functions of Parts of the base unit ······················13
1.5 Names and Functions of Parts of the Expansion Modules·········15
1.6 System Configurations ·····················································17
1.7 Installation Conditions······················································25
1.8 Grounding of the Controller ···············································28

Chapter1 On Installing typeS Controller
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1.1 Controller Functions and Characteristics
The Unified Controller Vm series typeS has the following features while inheriting the
functions of the conventional nv series.
Increased computing performance by fixed executing IEC language by
processor
The Vm series is designed to process IEC 61131-3 program instructions by Intel
processors, so the execution time of sequence program instructions is shorter than
the nv series.
High reliability system has implemented by applying ECC circuit of the internal
memory.
By applying an ECC circuit to the internal memory of each module, there is possible
not only to detect errors also correct the location where an error has occurred to a
correct value in case of a single bit error. In addition, complex circuits are highly
integrated with dedicated LSIs to reduce the number of parts and the failure rate.
Equipped with high-speed serial I/O system “TC-net I/O”.
The TC-net I/O system has transmission rate of 100 Mbps. High-speed I/O data
accumulation available with minimum accumulating time of 100μs. The transmission
line can be configured redundantly in normal 2-ways communication (Transmit /
Receive) loop.
Realization of High reliability by using Gigabit and redundant supervisory
control network.
The CPU module incorporates a 1 Gbps Ethernet port for monitoring and control
networks. In addition, it is possible to configure the control network using the
international standard Real-Time Ethernet “TC-net 100” as the inter-controller
network, you can build a duplex transmission system.
Ensure inheritance of monitoring and control systems
Engineering Tool: nV-Tool
The programming language conforms to the international standard IEC 61131-
3 adopted from the previous model. And the symbol can be customized
according to the user’s preference for ease of use.
Monitoring and Control network
It conforms to the open network Ethernet and has 2 ports of 1Gbps transmission
rate. It is also available for the conventional Real-Time Ethernet “TC-net 100”