Waycon WAY-AX User manual

Display WAY-AX
Installation Guide
Product features:
•Operating modes for visualization of input 1, input 2 or combinations of inputs (IN1+IN2, IN2-IN2,
IN1xIN2, IN1:IN2)
•Two universal 16 bit analog inputs for -10 … +10 V / 0 … 10 V / 0 … 20 mA / 4 … 20 mA
•High accuracy reference output 10 V for potentiometers > 1 kOhm
•Bright and high-contrast display with event-dependent color variations
•Emulation of a 7-segment display inclusively icons and units
•Intuitive and easy parameterization by plain text and touchscreen
•24 V auxiliary output for encoder supply
•Totalization for each input
•Linearization with 24 control points for each input
•Numerous features, e. g. tara, averaging filter, sampling time for each input
•3.78 x 1.89 inch norm panel housing and IP65 protection
Available Options:
•WAY-AX-S: Basic unit with 2 analog inputs (16 Bit), 3 control inputs
•Option AC: Power supply 115…230 VAC
•Option AO: 16 bit analog output, 4 control outputs, serial RS232 interface
•Option CO: 4 control outputs, serial RS232 interface
•Option RL: 2relay outputs
All options can be combined
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reproduction, modification, usage or publication in other electronic and printed media as well as in the
internet requires prior written authorization by WayCon GmbH.

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Table of Contents
1. Safety Instructions and Responsibility ...........................................................................................3
1.1. General Safety Instructions ...................................................................................................3
1.2. Use according to the intended purpose.................................................................................3
1.3. Installation..............................................................................................................................4
1.4. Cleaning, Maintenance and Service Notes ...........................................................................4
2. Introduction........................................................................................................................................5
2.1. Operation mode..................................................................................................................... 5
3. Electrical Connections ..................................................................................................................... 6
3.1. DC Power Supply...................................................................................................................6
3.2. Auxiliary Voltage Output ........................................................................................................ 6
3.3. Analog Input...........................................................................................................................7
3.4. Reference-output...................................................................................................................7
3.5. Control Inputs.........................................................................................................................8
3.6. Analog Output (Option AO350).............................................................................................. 8
3.7. Serial interface (Option AO / CO).......................................................................................... 9
3.8. Control-Output (Option AO / CO)...........................................................................................9
3.9. AC Power supply (Option AC) .............................................................................................10
3.10. Relay-Output (Option RL)....................................................................................................10
4. Display and touch screen ...............................................................................................................11
4.1. Screen structure for parametrization ...................................................................................11
4.2. Screen structure in operation...............................................................................................12
5. Parameter / Overview-Menu Structure...........................................................................................14
5.1. General Menu......................................................................................................................16
5.2. IN 1 Properties.....................................................................................................................17
5.3. IN 1 Linearization.................................................................................................................20
5.4. IN 1 Totalization...................................................................................................................21
5.5 IN 2 Properties.....................................................................................................................23
5.6 IN 2 Linearization.................................................................................................................24
5.7 IN 2 Totalization...................................................................................................................24
5.8 Linkage Properties...............................................................................................................25
5.9 Preselection Values.............................................................................................................27
5.10 Preselection 1 Menu............................................................................................................28
5.11 Preselection 2 Menu............................................................................................................32
5.12 Preselection 3 Menu............................................................................................................33
5.13. Preselection 4 Menu............................................................................................................34
5.14. Serial Menu..........................................................................................................................35
5.15. Analog Out Menu.................................................................................................................37
5.16. Command Menu ..................................................................................................................39
5.17. Display Menu.......................................................................................................................41
6. Appendix........................................................................................................................................... 43
6.1. Data readout via serial interface..........................................................................................43
6.2. Linearization.........................................................................................................................44
6.3. Dimensions ..........................................................................................................................46
6.4. Technical specifications.......................................................................................................47

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1. Safety Instructions and Responsibility
1.1 General Safety Instructions
This operation manual is a significant component of the unit and includes important rules and hints about the
installation, function and usage. Non-observance can result in damage and/or impairment of the functions to
the unit or the machine or even in injury to persons using the equipment!
Please read the following instructions carefully before operating the device and observe all safety and
warning instructions! Keep the manual for later use.
A pertinent qualification of the respective staff is a fundamental requirement in order to use this manual. The
unit must be installed, connected and put into operation by a qualified electrician.
Liability exclusion: The manufacturer is not liable for personal injury and/or damage to property and for
consequential damage, due to incorrect handling, installation and operation. Further claims, due to errors in
the operation manual as well as misinterpretations are excluded from liability.
In addition the manufacturer reserves the right to modify the hardware, software or operation manual at any
time and without prior notice. Therefore, there might be minor differences between the unit and the
descriptions in operation manual.
The raiser respectively positioner is exclusively responsible for the safety of the system and equipment where
the unit will be integrated.
During installation or maintenance all general and also all country- and application-specific safety rules and
standards must be observed.
If the device is used in processes, where a failure or faulty operation could damage the system or injure
persons, appropriate precautions to avoid such consequences must be taken.
1.2. Use according to the intended purpose
The unit is intended exclusively for use in industrial machines, constructions and systems. Non-conforming
usage does not correspond to the provisions and lies within the sole responsibility of the user. The
manufacturer is not liable for damages which have arisen through unsuitable and improper use.
Please note that device may only be installed in proper form and used in a technically perfect condition (in
accordance to the Technical Specifications). The device is not suitable for operation in explosion-proof areas
or areas which are excluded by the EN 61010-1 standard.

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1.3. Installation
The device is only allowed to be installed and operated within the permissible temperature range. Please
ensure an adequate ventilation and avoid all direct contact between the device and hot or aggressive gases
and liquids.
Before installation or maintenance, the unit must be disconnected from all voltage-sources. Further it must be
ensured that no danger can arise by touching the disconnected voltage-sources.
Devices which are supplied by AC-voltages must be connected exclusively by switches, respectively circuit-
breakers with the low voltage network. The switch or circuit-breaker must be placed as near as possible to the
device and further indicated as separator.
Incoming as well as outgoing wires and wires for extra low voltages (ELV) must be separated from dangerous
electrical cables (SELV circuits) by using a double resp. increased isolation.
All selected wires and isolations must be conform to the provided voltage- and temperature-ranges. Further all
country- and application-specific standards, which are relevant for structure, form and quality of the wires,
must be ensured. Indications about the permissible wire cross-sections for wiring are described in the
Technical Specifications.
Before first start-up it must be ensured that all connections and wires are firmly seated and secured in the
screw terminals. All (inclusively unused) terminals must be fastened by turning the relevant screws clockwise
up to the stop.
Overvoltages at the connections must be limited to values in accordance to the overvoltage category II.
For placement, wiring, environmental conditions as well as shielding and earthing/grounding of the
supply lines the general standards of industrial automation industry and the specific shielding
instructions of the manufacturer are valid.
1.4. Cleaning, Maintenance and Service Notes
To clean the front of the unit please use only a slightly damp (not wet!), soft cloth. For the rear no cleaning is
necessary. For an unscheduled, individual cleaning of the rear the maintenance staff or assembler is self-
responsible.
During normal operation no maintenance is necessary. In case of unexpected problems, failures or
malfunctions the device must be shipped for back to the manufacturer for checking, adjustment and reparation
(if necessary). Unauthorized opening and repairing can have negative effects or failures to the protection-
measures of the unit.

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2. Introduction
This series of display unit is suitable for analog signals (-10 … 10V or 0/4 … 20 mA). It is very versatile in use,
due to the intuitive handling and the extensive range of functions and options.
2.1. Operation mode
All functions are can be configured in the parameter menu.
The device can be set to one of the following operation modes:
•SINGLE:
single-channel operation of input 1
•DUAL:
two-channel operation of input 1 and 2
•IN 1 + IN 2:
two-channel operation of input 1 and 2 in combination with sum
•IN1 – IN 2:
two-channel operation of input 1 and 2 in combination with difference.
•IN 1 x IN 2:
two-channel operation of input 1 and 2 in combination with multiplication
•IN 1 / IN 2:
two-channel operation of input 1 and 2 in combination with division .

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3. Electrical Connections
The terminal screws should be tightened with a slotted screwdriver (blade width 2mm).
3.1. DC Power Supply
The unit accepts DC supply from 18 to 30 V at the terminals 1 and 2. The power consumption depends on the
level of the supply voltage with aprox. 100 mA and the additional current required at the auxiliary voltage
output.
All GND terminals are internally interconnected.
3.2. Auxiliary Voltage Output
Terminal 3 and 4 provide an auxiliary output for supply of sensors and encoders.
The output voltage depends on the power supply.
DC version AC version
The encoder voltage is approx. 1 V lower than the
power supply voltage at terminal 1 and 2 and should
be loaded with max. 250 mA.
The encoder voltage is 24 VDC (± 15%) and should
be loaded with max. 150 mA up to 45 degrees
Celsius. At higher temperature the maximum output
current is reduced to 80 mA.

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3.3. Analog Input
The reference potential (AGND) for the analog inputs is connected at terminal 5.
The unit provides two 16 bit analog inputs at terminal 6 and 7. The characteristics of the analog inputs
(voltage input or current input ) can be set in the Menu IN 1/IN 2 PROPERTIES.
Important:
Before connecting the sensor the configuration (voltage or current
input) must be set!
Wiring of the intrecmental inputs:
Voltage input
Current input
3.4. Reference-output
The unit provides a 10 V reference-output at terminal 8. This output should be loaded with 10 mA maximum.
This reference-output can be used for connecting a potentiometer.
Referenz output with potentiometer:

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3.5. Control Inputs
The three control inputs at terminal 10, 11 and 12 have HTL PNP characteristics.
In the COMMAND MENU the programmable functions for the control inputs can be assigned. Available
functions are: reset the display value, display switching, locking the touch screen or release the lock function
of the control or relay outputs.
Wiring of the control inputs:
Unconnected control inputs are always “LOW”.
All inputs are designed to receive impulses from an electronic impulse source.
Notice for mechanical switching contacts:
When exceptionally mechanical contacts are used, please connect an external capacitor between GND (-)
and the corresponding input (+). A capacity of 10 µF will reduce the input frequency to
20 Hz and miscounting due to contact bouncing will be eliminated.
3.6. Analog Output (Option AO350)
A 16 bit analog output is available at terminal 13 and 14 / 15.
This output can be configured and scaled in the ANALOG MENU.
The following configuration is possible:
• Voltage output: -10 … +10 V
• Current output: 0 … 20 mA
• Current output: 4 … 20 mA
The analog output is proportional to the the reference source and is referenced to potential AGND.
AGND and GND are internally interconnected.
Important:
A parallel operation with voltage and current output at the analog
output is not allowed.

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3.7. Serial interface (Option AO / CO)
A serial interface (RS232) is available at terminal 16, 17 und 18.
This interface can be configured in the SERIAL MENU.
The serial interface RS232 can be used:
•for easy setup and commissioning of the units
•to modify settings and parameters during operation
•to read out internal states and actual measuring values by PC or PLC
The following drawing shows the connection to a PC by using a standard Sub-D-9 connector:
3.8. Control-Output (Option AO / CO)
Four control outputs are available at terminal 20, 21, 22 and 23.
Switching conditions can be set in the PRESELECTION MENU. The output Ctrl. Out1 – 4 are fast PNP
outputs with a switching capability of 5 – 30 Volt / 200 mA per channel. The switching states is displayed
(display with unit and status bar) as C1 … C4.
The switching voltage of the outputs must be applied to input terminal 19 (COM+).
In case of switching inductive loads it is advisable to use external filtering of the coils. The switching states is
displayed (display with unit and status bar) as C1 and C4.
Wiring of the control-outputs:

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3.9. AC Power supply (Option AC)
The unit accepts AC supply from 115 to 230 V at the terminals 24 and 25. The power consumption depends
on the level of the supply voltage and the additional current required at the auxiliary voltage output and is
about 3 VA.
3.10. Relay-Output (Option RL)
Two relay outputs with potential-free changeover contacts are available at terminal 27, 28, 29 and 30, 31, 32.
Switching conditions can be set in the PRESELECTION MENU. The switching states are displayed (display
with unit and status bar) as K1 and K2.
AC-switching capacity max 250 VAC/max 3 A / max 750 VA
DC-switching capacity max 150 VDC /max 2 A / max 50 W
Wiring of the relay outputs: