Weidmüller FreeCon Active IE-CDR-V14MSCPOF/VAPM-C User manual

FreeCon Active
PROFINET-POF-Repeater
IE-CDR-V14MSCPOF/VAPM-C

Foreword
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Foreword
The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater from Weidmüller is a repeater for PROFINET IRT industrial
use. It provides extended fibre-optic diagnostic capabilities in addition to its repeat and refresh functionality.
The FreeCon Active’s tough IP65 metal housing is perfectly suited for harsh robotics applications.
Revision history
Version
Date
Changes
1.2
Third edition
Contact address
Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
Postfach 3030
32720 Detmold
Klingenbergstraße 16
32758 Detmold, Germany
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-Mail [e-mail]
Internet www.weidmueller.com
Copyright notice
Copyright ©2018 Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG
All rights reserved.
Reproduction without permission is prohibited.

Contents
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Contents
Foreword ............................................................................................................................3
Revision history ...................................................................................................................3
Contact address...................................................................................................................3
Copyright notice...................................................................................................................3
Contents .............................................................................................................................4
1. Safety Notices .......................................................................................................6
1.1 Proper and intended use.........................................................................................6
1.2 Qualified staff..........................................................................................................6
1.3 Accuracy of the technical documentation................................................................6
1.4 CE label ..................................................................................................................6
1.5 Declaration of Conformity........................................................................................6
1.6 Recycling in accordance with WEEE ......................................................................7
2. Overview of the FreeCon Active Repeater ..........................................................8
2.1 Electrical Characteristics.........................................................................................9
2.2 Internals ..................................................................................................................9
2.3 Mechanical Characteristics .....................................................................................9
3. Installation and Connectors ...............................................................................10
3.1 Mounting ...............................................................................................................10
3.2 Power connection..................................................................................................11
3.3 Data connection....................................................................................................11
3.4 Grounding/Earthing...............................................................................................12
4. Setup and Network Configuration .....................................................................13
4.1 Setup with GSDML file..........................................................................................13
4.2 Setup with Weidmüller FreeCon CFG...................................................................14
4.3 Using a web browser to access the repeater ........................................................16
4.4 SNMP configuration..............................................................................................17
4.5 FTP configuration..................................................................................................17
4.6 Discovery and basic Configuration Protocol (DCP)...............................................17
4.7 Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP) ..................................................................17
4.8 Updating the firmware...........................................................................................17

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5. Extended Diagnostic Capabilities......................................................................19
5.1 PLC diagnostics....................................................................................................19
5.2 Web browser diagnostics......................................................................................23
6. Status and Maintenance .....................................................................................24
6.1 LED indicators.......................................................................................................24
7. Technical Specifications ....................................................................................26
8. Warranty...............................................................................................................28
Appendix A: Pin assignments for data and power port ...............................................29

Safety Notices
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1. Safety Notices
1.1 Proper and intended use
NOTE
This device is intended for use in applications as described in the operating instructions only.
Any other form of usage is not permitted and can lead to accidents or destruction of the device.
Using the products in non-approved applications will lead immediately to the expiration of all
guarantee and warranty claims on the part of the operator against the manufacturer.
WARNING: Danger
Using the selected device for purposes other than those specified or failure to observe the oper-
ating instructions and warning notes can lead to serious malfunctions that may result in personal
injury or damage to property.
1.2 Qualified staff
These operating instructions have been written for trained and qualified personnel who are familiar with the
valid regulations and standards applicable to the field of application.
1.3 Accuracy of the technical documentation
These operating instructions have been written with due care and attention. Unless otherwise required by
law, we do not guarantee that the data, images and drawings are accurate or complete nor do we accept lia-
bility for their contents. Weidmüller’s general terms and conditions of sale apply in their respective valid form.
This document is subject to alteration without notice.
1.4 CE label
This product fulfils the guidelines issued by the European Union (EU) and is therefore entitled to carry the
CE mark. The CE Declaration of Conformity is available on request from Weidmüller.
1.5 Declaration of Conformity
The product fulfils both the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.

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1.6 Recycling in accordance with WEEE
B-to-B disposal
Dear Weidmüller Customer,
Purchasing our product gives you the opportunity to return the device to Weidmüller at the end of its service
life.
.
The EU Directive 2002/ 96 EC (WEEE) regulates the return and recycling of waste electrical
and electronics equipment. In the Business to Business sector (B-to-B), manufacturers of
electrical equipment are obliged as of 13/08/05 to take back and recycle free-of-charge elec-
trical equipment sold after that date. After that date, electrical equipment must not be dis-
posed through the "normal waste disposal channels". Electrical equipment must then be dis-
posed of and recycled separately.
All devices that fall under the directive must feature this logo.
What we can do for you?
Weidmüller offers you the possibility of returning your old device to us at no extra charge. Weidmüller will
then professionally recycle and dispose of your device in accordance with the applicable laws.
What do you have to do?
Once your device has reached the end of its service life, simply return it by parcel service (in the box) to the
Weidmüller subsidiary responsible for customer care - we will then initiate the necessary recycling and dis-
posal measures.
You will incur no costs or face any inconvenience.

Overview of the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater
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2. Overview of the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater
The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater is used to refresh the fibre-optic signal over long industrial
fibre optic paths. The additional diagnostic functions enable it to also monitor the fibre-optic lines used for in-
dustrial and robotics applications.
It serves three important functions:
•Provides key PROFINET diagnostics information,
•Enables the user to swap out robotics cabling at the proper time,
•Extends the allowed fibre-optic segment lengths by refreshing the fibre-optic signal.
The device is connected in-line with the power and fibre-optic cables using PushPull connectors. The ex-
tended diagnostics allow you to monitor the fibre-optic path; they also provide an early warning mechanism
indicating when a robot’s cabling needs to be replaced. The illustration below shows how the FreeCon Active
PROFINET-POF-Repeater fits into a typical robotics application.
Figure 1 The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater positioned in a typical robotics application
A - Weidmüller FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater on axis 3 of the robot
A

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2.1 Electrical characteristics
The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater uses a typical input current between 150 mA to 200 mA. It
operates with an input voltage ranging from 18 to 30 VDC and a temperature range between -20 to 55 °C.
The maximum power must not exceed 24 V and 16 A on either US1 or US2 at 40 °C (see chapter 3.2 power
connection).
2.2 Internal CPU
The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater is equipped with an ERTEC 200 processor. It runs the
VxWorks operating system and uses the PROFINET protocol stack.
2.3 Mechanical characteristics
The device measures 112 mm by 52 mm by 130 mm. It has two PushPull power ports and two PushPull fi-
bre-optic data ports, as shown in the illustration below.
The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater is not intended for outdoor usage.
Figure 2 The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater

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3. Installation and Connectors
3.1 Mounting
Refer to the illustrations below for the actual mounting dimensions. Four screws must be used to mount the
FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater to a wall. Use the device itself as a guide to mark the proper lo-
cations for the four screws. We recommend using M4x10mm screws or longer.
Figure 3 Mounting dimensions

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3.2 Power connection
WARNING
Safety First! Calculate the maximum possible current in each power wire and common wire. Ob-
serve all electrical codes dictating the maximum current allowable for each wire size. If the current
goes above the maximum ratings, the wiring could overheat, causing serious damage to your
equipment.
The fibre-optic signal cables for the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater can be routed in a single ca-
bling channel together with the power cabling. The cabling should be implemented in accordance with the
PROFINET Installation Guideline for Cabling and Assembly.
We recommend labelling the wiring to all devices.
Use Weidmüller’s IE-PS-VAPM-24V power plug (order number 1068910000) to connect to the FreeCon Ac-
tive PROFINET-POF-Repeater.
Figure 4 The IE-PS-VAPM-24V power plug
Pin assignments for the power connector:
1: L1 24 VDC (US1+)
2: N1 0 VDC (US1-)
3: L2 24 VDC (US2+)
4: N2 0 VDC (US2-)
5: FE Functional earth
Power is supplied to the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater only via US1. US2 is forwarded through
the device and only used for actuator supply.

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3.3 Data connection
The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater has two 100BaseFX Ethernet ports for polymer optical fibre
(POF). These SC-type fibre ports are fairly straightforward to connect since optical-fibre connections do not
require the circuit needed for electrical signals.
One of the optical lines is used to transmit data from device I to device II, and the other optical line is used
transmit data from device II to device I, for full-duplex transmission. Remember to connect the Tx (transmit)
port of device I to the Rx (receive) port of device II, and the Rx (receive) port of device I to the Tx (transmit)
port of device II, as shown in the illustration below.
Rx
Tx Rx
Tx
DEVICE 1
REPEATER
DEVICE 2
Tx
Rx Tx
Rx
Figure 5 Rx-to-Tx cabling between the device and the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater
Use Weidmüller’s PushPull STEADYTEC®data plug: the IE-PS-V14M-2SC-POF (order number
1191550000).
Figure 6 The IE-PS-V14M-2SC-POF data plug
WARNING
This is a Class 1 Laser/LED product. To avoid causing serious damage to your eyes, do not stare
directly into the Laser Beam.
3.4 Grounding/earthing
Proper earthing and wire routing are important in order to limit the effects of electromagnetic interference
(EMI).The earthing on the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater is established using the functional
earth from the power plug.

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4. Setup and Network Configuration
The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater can be configured and integrated into your system using ei-
ther of the two available access methods: controller setup with GSDML file or Weidmüller FreeCon CFG ac-
cess. Once a proper IP address has been assigned, you can also access and configure the device using a
web browser. Note that the factory default IP address is 0.0.0.0, in accordance with PROFINET specifica-
tions, and must be changed before accessing the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater with a web
browser.
It is essential that the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater has a valid TCP/IP configuration so that it
can function properly on the network. The TCP/IP settings are stored internally in the system file
“\ethcfg.cfg”. These settings can be changed using one of the methods described below.
4.1 Setup with GSDML file
The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater is normally installed within a facility by integrating its GSDML
file in the PLC configuration. The GSDML file and a .BMP icon of the repeater are archived on the repeater
itself (in the compressed file Fca-pir-pof.zip). These files can be downloaded using the repeater’s web inter-
face as described in section 4.3 below.
Figure 7 Downloading the GSDML file from the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater
Be sure to check that the version stored on the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater is up-to-date. The
latest version of the GSDML file can be downloaded from the Weidmüller website www.weidmueller.com 
downloads Industrial Ethernet.
The GSDML file defines the parameters and configurable settings for the repeater. It is used by the PLC con-
figuration software (Siemens Step 7) to configure and integrate the repeater within the entire facility.
Before accessing the extended diagnostic settings, you will need to import the GSDML file and integrate it in-
to your topology. The exact procedure varies depending on the type of PLC configuration software in use.

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4.2 Setup with Weidmüller FreeCon CFG
The software utility “FreeCon CFG” can also be used to configure the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-
Repeater. This software –which can be downloaded free from the Weidmüller website –scans the Ethernet
and displays any FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater that it finds. The program can access the set-
tings of any device on the network using UDP on port 3250.
Carry out the following steps to run this utility:
1Connect the PushPull power connector to the power port of the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-
Repeater.
2Connect the PushPull data connector to the data port of the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater.
3Start the “FreeCon CFG.exe” on your PC (PC must be connected to the same network)
4Click on the Scan button to scan for Weidmüller devices.
Figure 8 Scanning for Weidmüller devices in FreeCon CFG
5The repeater will show up as “FCA-PIR-POF” in the list of detected devices. Double click on the IP ad-
dress to change it (may vary from IP address shown in illustration).
6Click on the Set button to apply the new settings. The new IP address is also stored in “\ethcfg.cfg”.

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Figure 9 Configuring a new IP address in FreeCon CFG

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4.3 Using a web browser to access the device
After the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater has been configured using FreeCon CFG, the web
server hosted on the repeater can be accessed using the assigned IP address. Use a web browser installed
on a PC that is on the same subnet. The web interface can be used to manually display the device proper-
ties (firmware version, serial number and MAC address) or to change settings (IP, subnet mask or gateway
addresses).
Figure 10 Properties of the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater, as viewed in web browser
Figure 11 Using the web browser to configure the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater

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The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater must be power cycled after clicking on the STORE CON-
FIGURATION button. The changes will then take effect after the reboot.
4.4 SNMP configuration
The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater supports the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
in compliance with the PROFINET standard and supports MIB-2. A Network Management Station can be
used to remotely configure, monitor and manage the repeater. A message-based communication scheme is
used to retrieve data from the device’s Management Information Base (MIB).
4.5 FDT configuration
The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater can be configured by FTP client. Get access via FTP client
to the IP-address of the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater and download the file “ethcfg.cfg”. You
can change parameters like IP-address and subnet-mask with a standard editor and then upload the new file
to the repeater. This kind of configuration is usable for batch application.
4.6 Discovery and basic Configuration Protocol (DCP)
The repeater provides full support for the PROFINET DCP protocol. This allows an IO controller or supervi-
sor to discover the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater and change the IP settings.
4.7 Link Layer Discovery Protocol (LLDP)
LLDP provides information about which “partner” is connected to which Ethernet port. This information is
stored in the LLDP-MIB and can be read using SNMP.
4.8 Updating the firmware
The repeater’s firmware can be updated by uploading a newer firmware file. Updated firmware files will be
made available on the Weidmüller website.
The firmware file can be uploaded directly to the FTP server on the repeater.
To establish a FTP connection to the repeater, you have to set first an IP-address out of your subnet e.g.
192.168.1.101 (see chapter 4.2)

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Figure 12 Transferring the firmware file with FTP
Use the command “ftp IP-address”to establish the FTP-connection to the repeater and confirm the user log-
in with Enter. The confirmation “user logged in”appears.
With the command “put filename”you can transfer the new firmware to the device.
Note
The transfer of the firmware needs only a few seconds, then follows a check and the update of
the repeater, which needs up to 2 minutes. During this update process only the LEDs US1
and US2 glow. Never interrupt the power supply during the firmware update process. After the
successful update the repeater will start automatically and is again reachable via the old IP-
address.
The GSDML-file, witch is located on the repeater, will also be updated with the firmware update process.
Check after installation whether the file is actual
Detailed description of the firmware update you will find at www.weidmueller.com/downloads.

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5. Extended Diagnostic Capabilities
The FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-Repeater measures and reports the temperature, voltage supply, opti-
cal amplitude margin and power budget. These values are normally accessed through the controller software
(Step 7). They can also be accessed directly by connecting to the FreeCon Active PROFINET-POF-
Repeater’s web server.
5.1 PLC integration
The diagnostic information can be handled by PROFINET PLCs. The following description is exemplary for
the integration of the FreeCon Active FO-Repeater in the Siemens Step 7 PLC.
After creating a new project incl. PLC, add a PROFINET IO system.
Figure 13 Step 7 adding PROFINET IO system
Now add the repeater to the Ethernet network and other devices by selection via the right mouse button and
the menu point “insert object”. Optional you can use the hardware catalogue.

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Figure 14 Projecting PROFINET devices
The next step ist to set the IP-address and device names, to make them addressable in the PROFINET
network.
Figure 15 Setting IP-addresses