Flexi Soft in Flexi Soft Designer, 8012480

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O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S
Flexi Soft in Flexi Soft Designer
Configuration Software
Described product
Flexi Soft Designer
Configuration software
Manufacturer
SICK AG
Erwin-Sick-Str. 1
79183 Waldkirch
Germany
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Contents
1 About this document........................................................................ 10
1.1 Function of this document....................................................................... 10
1.2 Scope of application and modification level........................................... 11
1.3 Information depth..................................................................................... 11
1.4 Target group.............................................................................................. 11
1.5 Further information................................................................................... 12
1.6 Symbols and document conventions...................................................... 12
2 Safety information............................................................................ 14
2.1 General safety notes and protective measures...................................... 14
2.2 Intended use............................................................................................. 14
2.3 Qualified safety personnel....................................................................... 14
3 Version, compatibility, and features............................................... 16
4 Installation.......................................................................................... 19
4.1 System requirements............................................................................... 19
4.2 Installing and updating the software....................................................... 19
5 Connecting to the Flexi Soft system............................................... 20
5.1 Initial steps for setting up a connection.................................................. 20
5.1.1 Connecting the computer to the Flexi Soft system via
RS-232..................................................................................... 20
5.1.2 Status and background color.................................................. 21
5.2 Editing connection settings...................................................................... 22
5.3 Establishing a connection to the Flexi Soft system................................ 26
5.4 Detecting a project................................................................................... 26
5.5 User groups in Flexi Soft Designer.......................................................... 26
6 The user interface............................................................................. 29
6.1 Home screen............................................................................................. 29
6.2 Selecting the desired language............................................................... 29
6.3 Standard views......................................................................................... 29
6.4 Arranging windows.................................................................................... 30
6.5 Hardware configuration view................................................................... 31
6.5.1 Exercise: Configuring the Flexi Soft modules......................... 34
6.5.2 Module status bits in the Hardware configuration view........ 35
6.5.3 Exercise: Configuring connected elements............................ 35
6.5.4 Safe and non-safe elements in the hardware configuration 36
6.5.5 Expanding elements................................................................ 37
6.5.6 Configuring connected elements............................................ 37
6.5.7 Customized elements.............................................................. 39
6.5.8 Connecting EFI-enabled devices............................................. 43
6.5.9 Exporting and importing a partial application....................... 45
6.5.10 RS-232 routing......................................................................... 48
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6.5.11 Optimization of the logic execution time................................ 53
6.6 The tag name editor................................................................................. 54
6.6.1 Importing and exporting tag names....................................... 55
6.6.2 Exporting tag names for use in Pro-face GP-Pro EX.............. 56
6.6.3 Coding of Pro-face prefixes and postfixes.............................. 57
6.7 Logic editor view....................................................................................... 58
6.7.1 Exercise: Using the logic editor............................................... 59
6.7.2 Logic access levels.................................................................. 60
6.7.3 Validating the configuration.................................................... 62
6.7.4 Inputs and diagnostic bits of the main module in the logic
editor........................................................................................ 63
6.7.5 EFI I/O error status bits in the logic editor............................. 64
6.7.6 Input data status and output data status of modules in
the logic editor......................................................................... 65
6.7.7 CPU markers............................................................................ 65
6.7.8 Jump addresses....................................................................... 66
6.7.9 I/O matrix................................................................................. 67
6.8 Report view............................................................................................... 68
6.9 Diagnostics view....................................................................................... 70
6.10 Data Recorder view.................................................................................. 72
6.10.1 Toolbar...................................................................................... 73
6.10.2 Status and control................................................................... 74
6.10.3 Configuring the data recorder................................................. 75
6.10.4 Recording data......................................................................... 77
6.10.5 Exporting, importing, and deleting data................................. 77
6.10.6 Visualizing data........................................................................ 77
7 I/O modules....................................................................................... 80
7.1 Dual-channel evaluation and discrepancy time monitoring.................. 80
7.2 ON-OFF filter and OFF-ON filter................................................................ 81
7.3 Deactivating test pulses at FX3-XTIO outputs......................................... 82
7.4 Extended fault detection time for cross-circuits at outputs Q1 to Q4
of the FX3-XTIO for switching higher capacitive loads........................... 82
8 Logic programming in the main module....................................... 84
8.1 General description.................................................................................. 84
8.2 Safety notes for logic programming......................................................... 85
8.3 Overview of the function blocks in the main module............................. 86
8.4 Configuring the function blocks............................................................... 87
8.5 Inputs and outputs of the function blocks.............................................. 88
8.5.1 Inputs of the function blocks.................................................. 88
8.5.2 Inverting inputs........................................................................ 88
8.5.3 Outputs of the function blocks............................................... 89
8.5.4 The Fault present output......................................................... 89
8.6 Time values and logic execution time..................................................... 90
8.7 Logical function blocks............................................................................. 90
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8.7.1 NOT........................................................................................... 90
8.7.2 AND........................................................................................... 91
8.7.3 OR............................................................................................. 92
8.7.4 XOR (exclusive OR)................................................................... 93
8.7.5 XNOR (exclusive NOR)............................................................. 94
8.7.6 Multiple release....................................................................... 94
8.7.7 RS Flip-Flop.............................................................................. 95
8.7.8 JK Flip-Flop............................................................................... 96
8.7.9 Multiple memory...................................................................... 97
8.7.10 Clock generator........................................................................ 98
8.7.11 Event counter (up, down, and up and down)......................... 99
8.7.12 Fast shut off and Fast shut off with bypass........................... 102
8.7.13 Edge detection......................................................................... 107
8.7.14 Binary encoder......................................................................... 108
8.7.15 Binary decoder......................................................................... 111
8.7.16 Message generator.................................................................. 115
8.7.17 Routing 1:N.............................................................................. 118
8.7.18 Routing N:N.............................................................................. 118
8.8 Application-specific function blocks........................................................ 119
8.8.1 Reset......................................................................................... 119
8.8.2 Restart...................................................................................... 120
8.8.3 Off-delay timer......................................................................... 122
8.8.4 Adjustable off-delay timer....................................................... 123
8.8.5 On-delay timer.......................................................................... 124
8.8.6 Adjustable on-delay timer....................................................... 125
8.8.7 External device monitoring...................................................... 126
8.8.8 Valve monitoring...................................................................... 128
8.8.9 User mode switch.................................................................... 132
8.8.10 Switch synchronization............................................................ 134
8.8.11 Error output combination........................................................ 137
8.8.12 Ramp down detection.............................................................. 138
8.8.13 Frequency monitoring.............................................................. 144
8.8.14 Start warning............................................................................ 149
8.9 Function blocks for dual-channel evaluation.......................................... 154
8.9.1 Single-channel evaluation....................................................... 155
8.9.2 Dual-channel evaluation (1 pair) and discrepancy time....... 155
8.9.3 Double dual-channel evaluation and synchronization time.. 157
8.9.4 Emergency stop....................................................................... 159
8.9.5 Magnetic switch....................................................................... 160
8.9.6 Light curtain monitoring.......................................................... 161
8.9.7 Safety gate monitoring............................................................ 162
8.9.8 Tolerant dual-channel evaluation........................................... 163
8.9.9 Two hand control type IIIA....................................................... 168
8.9.10 Two hand control type IIIC....................................................... 169
8.9.11 Multi operator.......................................................................... 171
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8.10 Parallel muting, Sequential muting, and Cross muting function
blocks........................................................................................................ 173
8.10.1 Overview and general description.......................................... 173
8.10.2 Function block parameters..................................................... 177
8.10.3 Notes on wiring........................................................................ 184
8.10.4 Transition from Stop status to Run status............................. 185
8.10.5 Error statuses and reset information..................................... 185
8.10.6 Parallel muting......................................................................... 186
8.10.7 Sequential muting................................................................... 188
8.10.8 Cross muting – direction of movement: forward only or
backward only.......................................................................... 190
8.10.9 Cross muting – material transported in both directions....... 192
8.11 Function blocks for press contact monitoring......................................... 194
8.11.1 Overview and general description.......................................... 194
8.11.2 Eccentric press contact........................................................... 195
8.11.3 Universal press contact........................................................... 201
8.12 Function blocks for press cycle control................................................... 210
8.12.1 Press setup.............................................................................. 210
8.12.2 Press single stroke................................................................... 213
8.12.3 Press automatic....................................................................... 217
8.12.4 PSDI mode............................................................................... 221
8.13 Grouped and customized function blocks.............................................. 229
8.13.1 Grouped function blocks......................................................... 229
8.13.2 Customized function block...................................................... 234
8.14 Simulating the configuration.................................................................... 237
8.15 Force mode............................................................................................... 239
9 Encoder connected to Drive Monitor FX3-MOCx........................... 244
9.1 Functions for all encoder types................................................................ 244
9.1.1 Overview of general encoder parameters.............................. 244
9.1.2 Scaling of the measurement system...................................... 244
9.1.3 Encoder count direction.......................................................... 245
9.1.4 Encoder connection type and ID code monitoring................ 245
9.1.5 Monitoring of the maximum step change in speed............... 246
9.2 A/B incremental encoder......................................................................... 246
9.3 Sin/Cos encoders..................................................................................... 247
9.3.1 Overview of special parameters for Sin/Cos encoders......... 247
9.3.2 Sin/Cos analog voltage monitoring........................................ 247
9.3.3 Limits of Sin/Cos analog voltage monitoring......................... 253
9.3.4 Sin/Cos resolution enhancement........................................... 255
9.4 SSI encoder............................................................................................... 256
9.4.1 Special parameters for SSI encoders..................................... 256
9.4.2 Transmit position data twice................................................... 257
9.4.3 Error bit evaluation.................................................................. 257
9.4.4 Max. data reception interval................................................... 258
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10 Logic programming in the FX3-MOCx module.............................. 259
10.1 General description.................................................................................. 259
10.2 Safety notes for logic programming......................................................... 260
10.3 Setting function block parameters on the FX3-MOCx module.............. 261
10.4 Time values and logic execution time..................................................... 261
10.5 Data types used in the logic of the FX3-MOCx module.......................... 262
10.6 Data exchange between the main module and the FX3-MOCx mod‐
ule.............................................................................................................. 263
10.7 Overview of the function blocks in the FX3-MOCx module.................... 266
10.8 Function blocks for monitoring................................................................ 267
10.8.1 Speed Cross Check.................................................................. 267
10.8.2 Speed monitor......................................................................... 277
10.8.3 Safe Stop.................................................................................. 287
10.9 Function blocks for data conversion....................................................... 300
10.9.1 Speed-to-Boolean converter................................................... 300
10.9.2 Speed to laser scanner........................................................... 301
10.9.3 UI8 to Boolean converter........................................................ 302
10.9.4 Boolean to UI8 converter........................................................ 303
10.9.5 Motion-to-Bool8 converter....................................................... 303
10.10 Easy Applications...................................................................................... 304
10.10.1 Using Easy Applications.......................................................... 305
10.10.2 Typical procedure for working with Easy Applications........... 308
11 Flexi Link............................................................................................. 309
11.1 Overview of Flexi Link............................................................................... 309
11.1.1 System requirements and restrictions for Flexi Link............. 309
11.2 Principle of operation............................................................................... 310
11.2.1 Flexi Link address.................................................................... 310
11.2.2 Flexi Link ID.............................................................................. 310
11.3 Setting up a new Flexi Link system.......................................................... 311
11.3.1 Connecting to an existing hardware system.......................... 312
11.3.2 Setting up a Flexi Link project when the hardware is not
available................................................................................... 315
11.3.3 Flexi Link configuration........................................................... 316
11.3.4 Transferring and verifying the Flexi Link configuration......... 320
11.4 Flexi Link functions................................................................................... 324
11.4.1 Flexi Link system: System overview........................................ 326
11.4.2 Flexi Link system: Process image........................................... 327
11.4.3 Flexi Link system: Network settings....................................... 328
11.4.4 Flexi Link stations: Flexi Link data in the logic editor............ 330
11.4.5 Flexi Link stations: Station X view and process image.......... 332
11.4.6 Flexi Link stations: Teach function......................................... 334
11.4.7 Teach function status and diagnostics.................................. 336
11.5 Flexi Link troubleshooting........................................................................ 338
11.5.1 Inconsistent Flexi Link ID........................................................ 338
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12 Flexi Line............................................................................................. 339
12.1 Overview of Flexi Line............................................................................... 339
12.1.1 System requirements and restrictions for Flexi Line............. 339
12.2 Flexi Line principle of operation............................................................... 340
12.2.1 Topology.................................................................................... 340
12.2.2 Flexi Line configuration........................................................... 340
12.2.3 Flexi Line checksum................................................................ 343
12.2.4 Flexi Line data in the logic editor............................................ 343
12.2.5 Teach........................................................................................ 344
12.2.6 Status and diagnostics............................................................ 345
12.3 Setting up a new Flexi Line system......................................................... 346
12.3.1 Configuring and commissioning a Flexi Line system............. 346
12.3.2 Modifying a Flexi Line system................................................. 347
12.3.3 Configuring the Flexi Line logic............................................... 348
13 Transferring the system configuration........................................... 350
13.1 Protecting the configuration with a password........................................ 350
13.2 Transferring project data to the safety controller................................... 350
13.3 Compatibility check.................................................................................. 351
13.4 Verifying the configuration....................................................................... 351
13.5 Activating write protection for the configuration in the controller......... 353
13.6 Configuration checksums........................................................................ 353
13.7 Automatic configuration recovery (ACR).................................................. 354
13.7.1 Supported EFI-enabled devices.............................................. 355
13.7.2 Structure of the ACR dialog box.............................................. 355
13.7.3 Setting up the ACR function.................................................... 356
13.7.4 Replacing devices.................................................................... 359
13.7.5 Troubleshooting....................................................................... 360
14 Device statuses in the Flexi Soft system....................................... 361
14.1 Changing the device status...................................................................... 361
14.2 Behavior on system startup..................................................................... 362
14.3 Software-controlled reset of the main module....................................... 362
15 Commissioning.................................................................................. 363
15.1 Wiring and voltage supply........................................................................ 363
15.2 Transferring the configuration................................................................. 363
15.3 Thorough technical check and commissioning...................................... 363
16 Troubleshooting................................................................................. 365
17 Deinstallation..................................................................................... 366
18 Annex.................................................................................................. 367
18.1 Abbreviations used................................................................................... 367
19 List of figures..................................................................................... 368
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20 List of tables....................................................................................... 375
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1 ABOUT THIS DOCUMENT
1 About this document
1.1 Function of this document
There are six sets of operating instructions and two sets of mounting instructions for the Flexi Soft system, each
covering clearly defined fields of application.
Document type Title Contents Purpose Part number
Operating instruc‐ Flexi Soft in Flexi Soft Description of how to config‐ To facilitate the configura‐ 8012998
tions Designer ure and set the parameters tion, commissioning, and
Configuration Software for the Flexi Soft safety con‐ operation of Flexi Soft safety
troller plus key diagnostic controllers
functions using software.
Also contains detailed infor‐
mation about identifying and
rectifying faults
Operating instruc‐ Flexi Soft Modular Safety Description of the Flexi Soft For planning the Flexi Soft 8012999
tions Controller modules and their functions safety controller
Hardware
Operating instruc‐ Flexi Soft Gateways Description of the Flexi Soft To provide technical person‐ 8012662
tions Hardware gateways and their functions nel working for the machine
manufacturer/operator with
instructions so that they can
safely carry out the mount‐
ing, electrical installation,
and maintenance work for
the Flexi Soft gateways
Operating instruc‐ Flexi Soft Gateways in Flexi Description of how to config‐ To provide technical person‐ 8012483
tions Soft Designer ure and set the parameters nel working for the machine
Configuration Software for the Flexi Soft gateways manufacturer/operator with
using software, information instructions so that they can
about exchanging data in safely configure and com‐
networks and about sta‐ mission the Flexi Soft gate‐
tuses, planning, and associ‐ ways
ated mapping.
Operating instruc‐ Flexi Loop Safe Sensor Cas‐ Description of the Flexi Loop To provide technical person‐ 8015834
tions cade safe sensor cascade and its nel working for the machine
Hardware functions manufacturer/operator with
instructions so that they can
safely carry out the mount‐
ing, electrical installation,
and maintenance work for
the Flexi Loop safe sensor
cascade
Operating instruc‐ Flexi Loop Safe Sensor Cas‐ Description of how to config‐ To provide technical person‐ 8014521
tions cade in Flexi Soft Designer ure and set the parameters nel working for the machine
Configuration Software for the Flexi Loop safe sen‐ manufacturer/operator with
sor cascade using software instructions so that they can
safely configure and com‐
mission the Flexi Loop safe
sensor cascade
Table 1: Overview of the Flexi Soft documentation
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