Wecon LX3V-4DA User manual

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LX3V-4DA
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1. Introduction
The LX3V-4DA analog special function block has four output channels. The output channels take a
digital value and output an equivalent analog signal. This is called a D/A conversion. The LX3V-4DA has
maximum resolution of 12bits.
The selection of voltage or current based input/output is by user wiring. Analog ranges of -10 to 10V
DC (resolution: 5mV), or 0 to 20mA (resolution: 20µA) maybe selected independently for each channel.
Data transfer between the LX3V-4DA and the LX3V main unit is by buffer memory exchange. There are
32 buffer memories (each of 16 bits) in the LX3V-4DA.
The LX3V-4DA consumes 90mA current from the 5V power supply in LX3V main unit or active
expansion unit
2. External dimensions and parts
Figure 2-1
① Extension cable and connector
② Com LED: Light when communicating
③ Power LED: Light when getting power
④ State LED: Light when normal condition
⑤ Module name
⑥ Analog signal output terminal
⑦ Extension module interface
⑧ DIN rail mounting slot
⑨ DIN rail hook
⑩ Mounting holes (φ4.5)
Figure 2-2
Be sure to use the crimp-style terminals that satisfy the
dimensional requirements shows in the left figure.
Apply 0.5 to 0.8 N.m (5 to 8 kgf.cm) torque to tighten the
terminals to prevent abnormal operation.

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3. Installation and wiring
Various special blocks controlled by the FROM/TO commands, such as the analog input blocks
high-speed counter blocks, etc. can be connected to the LX3V programmable controller (MPU), or
connected to the right side of the other extension blocks or units. Up to 16 special blocks can be connected
to a single MPU in the numeric order of No. 0 to No.15.
Figure 3-1
WIRING: The terminal layout shown below may differ from the actual layout. For the correct terminal
layout, refer to section 2 External Dimensions and Parts.
Figure 3-2
*1: Use a twisted pair shielded cable for the analog output. This cable should be wired away from
power lines or any other lines which could induce noise.
*2: Apply 1-point grounding at the load side of the output cable (class 3 grounding: 100Ωor less).
*3: If electrical noise or a voltage ripple exists at the output, connect a smoothing capacitor of 0.1 to
0.47uF, 25V.
*4: Connect the terminal on the LX3V-4DA with the terminal on the MPU of the
programmable controller.
*5: Shorting the voltage output terminal or connecting the current output load to the voltage output
terminal may damage the LX3V-4DA.
*6: The 24V DC service power of the programmable controller can also be used.

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*7: Don’t connect any unit to the unused terminal
4. Allocation of buffer memories (BFM)
Table 4-1
BFM
Description
#0(E)
Output mode select. Factory setting H0000
#1
Output data Channel CH1
Channel output value, default: 0
#2
Output data Channel CH2
#3
Output data Channel CH3
#4
Output data Channel CH4
#5(E)
Holding mode
#6
Reserved
#7
Reserved
#8(E)
Offset/gain setting command CH1,CH2 default :H0000
#9(E)
Offset/gain setting command CH3,CH4 default :H0000
#10
Offset data CH1*1
Unit: mV or μA
Default offset value:0
Default gain value:+5000,
Output mode 0
#11
Gain data CH1*2
#12
Offset data CH2*1
#13
Gain data CH2*2
#14
Offset data CH3*1
#15
Gain data CH3*2
#16
Offset data CH4*1
#17
Gain data CH4*2
#18,#19
Reserved
#20(E)
Initialize, default: 0
#21E
I/O characteristics adjustment inhibit (Initial value 1)
#22-#28
Reserved
#29
Error states
#30
K3020 identification code
#31
Software version
1) Channel Select
The value of BFM #0 switches the analog output between voltage and current on each channel. It
takes the form of a 4 digit hexadecimal number. The first digit will be the command for channel1 (CH1), and
the second digit for channel 2 (CH2) etc. The numeric values of these four digits respectively represent the
following items:

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O=0: Sets the voltage output mode (-10V to 10V);
O=1: Sets the current output mode (+4mA to +20mA);
O=2: Sets the current output mode (0mA to 20mA);
O=3: Channel OFF;
O=4: Sets the voltage output mode (-10V to 10V);
O=5: Sets the current output mode (+4mA to +20mA);
O=6: Sets the current output mode (0mA to 20mA);
Example: H3310
CH1: voltage range (-10V to 10V);
CH2: voltage range (+4mA to +20mA);
CH3CH4: Channel OFF;
Table 4-2
BFM#0
Analog mode
Digital mode
Resolution
Gain/Offset
Constant
0
-10V ~ 10V
-2000 ~2000
5mV
0/5000
1000
1
4mA ~ 20mA
0 ~ 1000
16uA
4000/20000
1000
2
0 ~ 20mA
0 ~ 1000
20uA
0/20000
1000
3
Disable
--
--
--
--
4
-10V ~ 10V
-10000 ~ 10000
1mV
0/5000
5000
5
4mA ~ 20mA
0 ~ 2000
8uA
4000/20000
2000
6
0 ~ 20mA
0 ~ 2000
10uA
0/20000
2000
2) [BFM #5]
Data holding mode: While the programmable controller is in the STOP mode, the last output value in
the RUN mode will be held. To reset the value to the offset value, write the hexadecimal value in BFM #5 as
follows:
Example: H0011
CH1 and CH2=offset value;
CH3 and CH4=output holding;
3) [BFM #8 and #9]
Offset/gain setting command: Changes offset and gain values of channels CH1 through CH4 by writing
1 to the corresponding Hex digits of BFM #8 or #9. The current values will be valid until this command is
output.
O=0: Holds the output
O=1: Reset to the offset value

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4) [BFM #10 ~ #17]
Offset/gain data: The offset and gain values are changed by writing new data to BFM #10 through #17.
The units of the data to be written are mV or µA. The data should be written and then BFM #8 and #9 set.
Note that the data value will be rounded down to the nearest 5mV or 20µA.
5) [BFM #20] Initialize
When K1 is written in BFM #20, all values will be initialized to the factory-settings. (Note that the BFM
#20 data will override the BFM #21 data.) This initialize function is convenient if users have an error in
adjustment.
6) [BFM #21] I/O characteristics adjustment inhibit
Setting BFM #21 to 2 inhibits the user from inadvertent adjustment of I/O characteristics. The
adjustment inhibits function, once set, will be valid until the Permit command (BFM #21=1) is set. The
initial value is 1 (Permit). The set value will be retained even after power-off.
7) [BFM #29] Error status
When an error occurs, use the FROM command to read out the details of the error.
Table 4-3
Bit
Name
Status when bit is set to “1"
(turned on)
Status when bit is set to ”0"
(turned off)
b0
Error
Error if any of b1 through b4 is
turned on
No error
b1
O/G error
Offset/gain data in EEPROM is
abnormal or a data setting error
occurs
Offset/Gain data normal
b2
Power supply
error
24V DC power failure
Power supplied normally
b3
Hardware error
Defective D/A converter or other
hardware
Non-detective hardware
b10
Range error
The digital input or analog output
value is out of the specified range
The input or output value is in
the specified range.
b12
G/O Adjustment
prohibit status
BFM #21 is not set to “1".
Adjustable status
(BFM #21 = 1)
O=0: No change done;
O=1: Change data value

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8) [BFM #30]
The identification code for a special block is read using the FROM command. The identification code for the
LX3V-4DAunit is K3020.The MPU can use this facility in the program to identify the special block before
commencing any data transfer from and to the special block.
Note: BFM #’s marked E/ (E).
Values of BFM #0, #5, and #21, (marked E) are stored in EEPROM memory of the LX3V-4DA. BFM #10
to #17 are copied to EEPROM when the gain/offset setting command BFM #8, #9 is used. Also, BFM
#20 causes resetting of the EEPROM memory. The EEPROM has a life of about 10,000 cycles (changes),
so do not use programs which frequently change these BFM’s.
A mode change of BFM #0 automatically involves a change of the corresponding offset and gain values.
Because of the time needed to write the new values to the internal EEPROM memory, a delay of 3 s is
required between instructions changing BFM #0 and instructions writing to the corresponding BFM
#10 through BFM #17.
Therefore, a delay timer should be used before writing to BFM #10 through #17.
5. Operation and program examples
If the factory-set I/O characteristics are not changed and the status information is not used, user can
operate the LX3V-4DA using the following simple program. For the FROM and TO commands, refer to the
LX3V PLC Programming Manual.
CH1 and CH2: Voltage output mode (-10V to +10V);
CH3: Current output mode (+4mA to +20mA);
CH4: Current output mode (0mA to +20mA);
Note:
(H2100)→BFM#0
CH1 and CH2: Voltage output,
CH3: Current output (+4mA to +20mA),
CH4: Current output (0mA to +20mA)

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Write data in respective data registers while observing the following ranges:
Data register D0 and D1: -2,000 to +2,000 Data register D2 and D3: 0 to +1,000
Data register D0→BFM #1 (output to CH1)
Data register D1→BFM #2 (output to CH2)
Data register D2→BFM #3 (output to CH3)
Data register D3→BFM #4 (output to CH4)
Operation procedure
1) Turn off the power of the MPU, and then connect the LX3V-4DA. After that, wire the I/O lines of
the LX3V-4DA.
2) Set the MPU to STOP, and turn on the power. Write the above program then switch the MPU to
RUN.
3) Analog values will be sent from D0 (BFM #1), D1 (BFM #2), D2 (BFM #3), and D3 (BFM #4) to the
respective output channels of the LX3V-4DA. When the MPU is in STOP, the analog values set
before stopping the MPU will remain output. (The output will be held);
4) When the MPU is in STOP, the offset values can also be output. For a detailed description, refer to
Section 5.
Program example
For the following program, CH1 and CH2 of the LX3V-4DA connected at special block position No. 1 are
used as voltage output channels, CH3 as a current output channel (+4 mA to +20 mA), and CH4 as a current
output channel (0mA to +20 mA). When the MPU is in STOP, the output will be held. In addition, the status
information is used.
BFM#30 data (model code) of block No.1 transferred
data register D4.
M1 will be tuned on when the model code is set to
K3020
H2100→BFM#0 (unit No.1)
CH1 and CH2: Voltage output; CH3: Current output
(+4mA to +20mA); CH4: Current output (0 to +20mA)
D0 →BFM#1 (CH1 output)
D1 →BFM#2 (CH2 output)
D2 →BFM#3 (CH3 output)
D3 →BFM#4 (CH4 output)
BFM#29 (b15 to b0) →(M25 to M10)
Reads out the status data
Output data abnormal

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6. Caution regarding operation
1) Check whether the output wiring and/or expansion cables are properly connected on LX3V-4DA
analog special function block.
2) Check that the LX3V system configuration rules have not been broken, i.e. the number of blocks
does not exceed 8 and the total system I/O is equal or less than 256 I/O.Ž
3) Ensure that the correct output mode has been selected for the application.
4) Check that there is no power overload on either the 5V or 24V power source, remember the
loading on the LX3V MPU or a powered extension unit varies according to the number of
extension blocks or special function blocks connected.•
5) Put the main processing unit into RUN.
6) After turning on or off the 24 VDC power for analog signals, the analog output may fluctuate for
approximately 1 second. This is due to time delays in the power supply from the MPU or
differences in start time. For this reason, be sure to take preventive measures so that this output
fluctuation will not affect the external units.
7. Adjustment of I/O characteristics
1) I/O characteristics
The standard characteristics (factory default) are shown by the solid lines in the figure below. These
characteristics can be adjusted according to the conditions of the user’s system.

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Gain value: Analog output value when the digital input is +1,000;
Offset value: Analog output value when the digital input is 0;
When the slope of the I/O characteristic line is steep: slight changes to the digital input will greatly
increase or reduce the analog output.
When the slope of the I/O characteristic line is gentle: slight changes to the digital input will not
always change the analog output.
2) Adjustment of I/O Characteristics
To adjust the I/O characteristics, set the offset and gain of the LX3V-4DA either using push button
switches connected to input terminals of the programmable controller or using the forced on/off
function of a programming panel. To change the offset and gain, just change the conversion constants
of the LX3V-4DA. Metering of the analog output is not needed for adjustment; however a program
should be created in the MPU.
An example program for adjustment is shown below. The example shows that for channel CH2 of
LX3V-4DA block No.1, the offset value is changed to 7 mA, and the gain value to 20 mA. Note that for
CH1, CH3, and CH4.