Software Manual Ifm 7391009UK

Software manual
Interface + Stand-alone AddIns
for
Maintenance Tool
Release 2.6.x
English
2014-11-14
7391009_00_UK
ifm Software manual Interfcace + Stand-alone AddIns for Maintenance Tool 2.6.x 2014-11-14
Contents
Contents
1 Preliminary note 3
1.1 Symbols and formats used ..................................................................................................4
1.2 Purpose of the document .....................................................................................................5
1.3 History of the instructions (Interface + Stand-alone AddIns) ...............................................5
2 Safety instructions 6
3 Functions and features 7

3.1 CAN AddIn ...........................................................................................................................8
3.2 RS232(USB) AddIn ..............................................................................................................8
3.3 CanUtility AddIn ...................................................................................................................8
4 Serial interface (RS232) 9

4.1 Requirements .....................................................................................................................10
4.2 Add a serial interface to a configuration ............................................................................10
4.3 Menu functions ...................................................................................................................11
4.3.1 Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 11
5 CAN interface 12
5.1 Requirements .....................................................................................................................13
5.2 Add an interface AddIn to a configuration ..........................................................................13
5.3 Menu functions ...................................................................................................................14
5.3.1 Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 14
6 CanUtility 15
6.1 Requirements .....................................................................................................................16
6.2 Add CanUtility to a configuration........................................................................................16
6.3 Menu functions ...................................................................................................................17
6.3.1 Settings ...................................................................................................................................... 17
6.3.2 NodeID search ........................................................................................................................... 17
7 Index 18
8 ifm weltweit • ifm worldwide • ifm à l’échelle internationale 19
2
Preliminary note Symbols and formats used
1 Preliminary note
Symbols and formats used .......................................................................................................................4

Purpose of the document .........................................................................................................................5
History of the instructions (AddIn interfaces)............................................................................................5
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3
Preliminary note Symbols and formats used
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1.1 Symbols and formats used

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WARNING
Death or serious irreversible injuries may result.
CAUTION
Slight reversible injuries may result.
NOTICE
Property damage is to be expected or may result.
Important note
Non-compliance can result in malfunction or interference
Information
Supplementary note
► ... Request for action
> ... Reaction, result
 ... "see"
abc Cross-reference
123 Decimal number
0x123 Hexadecimal number
0b010 Binary number
[...] Designation of pushbuttons, buttons or indications
4
Preliminary note Purpose of the document
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1.2 Purpose of the document

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This document describes the installation and use of the following software components:
 CAN AddIn for the Maintenance Tool, as from version 2.6.x
 RS232 (USB) AddIn for the Maintenance Tool, as from 2.6.x
 CanUtility AddIn for the Maintenance Tool, as from 2.6.x
This document is to complement the following documentations:
Document Manufacturer
Software manual Maintenance Tool, as from version 2.6.x ifm electronic gmbh
Installation instructions of the target system (controller) ifm electronic gmbh
Programming / System manual of the target system (controller) ifm electronic gmbh
>
1.3 History of the instructions (Interface + Stand-alone AddIns)

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Versions Topic
1.0 New creation of the document
5
Safety instructions History of the instructions (Interface + Stand-alone AddIns)
2 Safety instructions
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► Read the installation instructions and the programming / system manual of the target system
before using the software.
► Familiarise yourself with the basic functions of the Maintenance Tool ( Software manual
Maintenance Tool).
► If the operating instructions or the technical data are not adhered to, personal injury and/or
damage to property can occur.
6
Functions and features History of the instructions (Interface + Stand-alone AddIns)
3 Functions and features
CAN AddIn ................................................................................................................................................8

RS232(USB) AddIn ..................................................................................................................................8
CanUtility AddIn ........................................................................................................................................8
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Functions and features CAN AddIn
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3.1 CAN AddIn

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The CAN AddIn for the Maintenance Tool can be used for the following tasks:
 Selecting the CAN interface
 Setting the baud rate of the CAN interface
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3.2 RS232(USB) AddIn

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The RS232(USB) AddIn for the Maintenance Tool can be used for the following tasks:
 Selecting the COM port of the serial interface
 Setting the baud rate of the serial interface
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3.3 CanUtility AddIn

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The CanUtility AddIn for the Maintenance Tool can be used together with the "CAN"AddIn for the
following tasks:
 Setting the baud rate of the CAN bus
 Determining the baud rate of the CAN bus
 Determining the NodeID of the devices on the CAN bus
8
Serial interface (RS232) CanUtility AddIn
4 Serial interface (RS232)
Requirements .........................................................................................................................................10
Add a serial interface to a configuration .................................................................................................10
Menu functions .......................................................................................................................................11
>
9
Serial interface (RS232) Requirements
>
4.1 Requirements
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To connect the Maintenance Tool PC/laptop via a serial interface to a controller ifm recommends the
following accessory:
Designation Article no.
Programming cable EC2096
► Put programming cable into operation

( www.ifm.com > Data sheet search > EC2096 > Operating instructions).
► Connect Maintenance Tool computer and controller with the programming cable.
4.2 Add a serial interface to a configuration

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To add a serial interface (RS232) to a configuration:

1 Select configuration
► Use [File] > [New Configuration] to create a new configuration.
OR:
Use [File] > [Open Configuration ...] to open a saved configuration.
2 Add RS232(USB) AddIn to the configuration
► In the window [Maintenance Navigation] highlight the root element of the configuration structure (e.g. [ecomat
mobile]).
> The root element is active.
► Select [File] > [Load AddIn...].
> The list of the available interface AddIns is displayed.
► In the list, highlight the RS232(USB) AddIn and press [Add] to add it to the configuration.
> In the window [Maintenance Navigation], [RS232(USB)] is displayed as a sub-element of the root element.
► Use [File] > [Save Configuration] to save the changes.
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Serial interface (RS232) Menu functions
>
4.3 Menu functions

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4.3.1 Settings
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To configure the serial interface (RS232):
► Observe the requirements ( Requirements ( page 10)).
1 Select menu page

► Navigation path: [RS232(USB)] > [Settings]
> Group [Communication] shows options for the configuration of the serial interface:
2 Select serial interface

► Press the [Scan for interfaces] button.
> Maintenance Tool is scanning the hardware for available serial interfaces (RS232).
If successful:
> List [Port name] shows the available serial interfaces.
► Select the requested serial interface.
> Selected value is applied.
If not successful:
> Error message is displayed.
► Remove the error cause and repeat the procedure.
3 Set the baud rate
► In list [Baudrate], select the required transfer rate.
>
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CAN interface Menu functions
5 CAN interface
Requirements .........................................................................................................................................13
Add an interface AddIn to a configuration ..............................................................................................13
Menu functions .......................................................................................................................................14
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CAN interface Requirements
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5.1 Requirements
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To connect the Maintenance Tool PC to the device via a CAN or RS232 interface, ifm electronic gmbh
recommends the following accessories:
Description Article no.
CANfox EC2112
► Put CANFox into operation

( www.ifm.com > Data sheet search > EC2112 > Operating instructions).
► Connect the Maintenance Tool PC and the BasicSystem to CANFox.
>
5.2 Add an interface AddIn to a configuration

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To add the AddIn to a configuration:

OR:
Use [File] > [Open Configuration ...] to open a saved configuration.
2 Add interface AddIn
► In the window [Maintenance Navigation], highlight the root element of the configuration structure (e.g. [ecomat
mobile]).
> Root element is active.
► Use [File] > [Load AddIn...] to activate the list of the installed interface AddIns.
> The list of the installed interface AddIns is displayed.
► Highlight the requested interface AddIn in the list and use [Add] to add it to the configuration.
> In the window [Maintenance Navigation] the interface AddIn is displayed as a subelement of the root element.
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CAN interface Menu functions
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5.3 Menu functions

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5.3.1 Settings
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To configure the CAN interface:
► Observe the requirements! ( Requirements ( page 13)).
1 Select menu page

► Navigation path: [CAN] > [Settings]
> Group [Interface settings] shows the following configuration options:
2 Select interface
► Press the [Search for interfaces] button.
> Maintenance Tool is scanning the hardware for available CAN interfaces.
If successful:
> List [Interface] shows the available serial CAN interfaces.
► Select the requested serial interface.
If not successful:
> Error message is displayed.
► Remove the error cause and repeat the procedure.
3 Set the baud rate
► In List [Baudrate], select the required transfer rate.
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CanUtility Menu functions
6 CanUtility
Requirements .........................................................................................................................................16
Add CanUtility to a configuration ............................................................................................................16
Menu functions .......................................................................................................................................17
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CanUtility Requirements
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6.1 Requirements
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The CanUtility requires the installation and correct configuration of the following interface AddInn:
 CAN AddIn ( CAN interface ( page 12))
6.2 Add CanUtility to a configuration

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To add the CanUtility AddIn to a configuration:

OR:
Use [File] > [Open Configuration...] to open a saved configuration.
2 Optional: Add CAN AddIn
►  Add an interface AddIn to a configuration ( page 13)
3 Add a CanUtility AddIn
► In the configuration structure: mark the required CAN node.
► Select [File] > [Load AddIn...].
> A dialogue window with the available AddIns is displayed.
► Select [CAN Utility] and confirm with [Add].
> In the configuration structure [CAN Utility] appears as a sub-element of the selected CAN node.
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CanUtility Menu functions
>
6.3
>
Menu functions
6.3.1 Settings
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To set the baud rate of the CAN bus:

► Navigation path: [CAN Utility] > [Settings]
> List [Baudrate] shows the set baud rate.
► In the list [Baudrate], select the required value.
6.3.2 NodeID search

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The menu page [NodeID Scan] provides access to the following functions:
>
Determine the baud rate of the CAN bus

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To determine the baud rate of the CAN bus:

► Navigation path: [CAN Utility] > [NodeID Scan]
► In the group [Determine Baudrate] press the [Start] button.
> Maintenance Tool determines the set baud rate of the CAN bus.
> The information bar displays the result and the determined baud rate.
> Maintenance Tool applies the determined baud rate as data rate of the CAN bus.
>
Determining the NodeIDs of the devices on the CAN bus

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To determine the NodeIDs of the CAN bus participants:

► Navigation path: [CAN Utility] > [NodeID Scan]
► In the group [Detect Devices] carry out the following actions:
1. In fields [From] and [To] limit the search zone.
2. Press the [Start] button to start the scanning process.
> Maintenance Tool scans the CAN bus for devices.
If devices have been found:
> The table shows the following information of the devices found:
 NodeID (e.g. 123)
 Device designation (e.g. CR0032)
 Hardware revision
 Software revision (e.g. V02.01.02 081215)
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Index
7 Index
A
Add a serial interface to a configuration ................................................10
Add an interface AddIn to a configuration .............................................13
Add CanUtility to a configuration ...........................................................16
C
CAN AddIn ...............................................................................................8
CAN baud rate .......................................................................................14
CAN interface ........................................................................................12
CanUtility................................................................................................15
CanUtility AddIn .......................................................................................8
D
Determine the baud rate of the CAN bus ..............................................17
Determining the NodeIDs of the devices on the CAN bus ....................17
F
Functions and features ............................................................................7
H
History of the instructions (AddIn interfaces) ..........................................5
I
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M
Menu functions ......................................................................... 11, 14, 17
N
NodeID search .......................................................................................17
P
Preliminary note .......................................................................................3
Purpose of the document ........................................................................5
R
Requirements ........................................................................... 10, 13, 16
RS232(USB) AddIn..................................................................................8
S
Safety instructions ...................................................................................6
Serial interface (RS232) ..........................................................................9
Settings ..................................................................................... 11, 14, 17
Symbols and formats used ......................................................................4
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Interface + Stand-alone AddIns

3 Functions and features 7

4 Serial interface (RS232) 9

8 ifm weltweit • ifm worldwide • ifm à l’échelle internationale 19

Symbols and formats used .......................................................................................................................4

1.1 Symbols and formats used

1.2 Purpose of the document

1.3 History of the instructions (Interface + Stand-alone AddIns)

1.0 New creation of the document

3 Functions and features

CAN AddIn ................................................................................................................................................8

3.1 CAN AddIn

3.2 RS232(USB) AddIn

3.3 CanUtility AddIn

4 Serial interface (RS232)

Designation Article no.

Programming cable EC2096

► Put programming cable into operation

4.2 Add a serial interface to a configuration

To add a serial interface (RS232) to a configuration:

4.3 Menu functions

To configure the serial interface (RS232):

► Observe the requirements ( Requirements ( page 10)).

1 Select menu page

2 Select serial interface

Description Article no.

► Put CANFox into operation

5.2 Add an interface AddIn to a configuration

To add the AddIn to a configuration:

5.3 Menu functions

To configure the CAN interface:

► Observe the requirements! ( Requirements ( page 13)).

1 Select menu page

6.2 Add CanUtility to a configuration

To add the CanUtility AddIn to a configuration:

To set the baud rate of the CAN bus:

6.3.2 NodeID search

Determine the baud rate of the CAN bus

To determine the baud rate of the CAN bus:

Determining the NodeIDs of the devices on the CAN bus

To determine the NodeIDs of the CAN bus participants:

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