Baumer RXA1H User Manual

Manual

Programming Software ProCam 1.10
for Absolute Switching Cam Encoders

Baumer IVO GmbH & Co. KG

Dauchinger Strasse 58-62
DE-78056 Villingen-Schwenningen
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone].11 · 174.02.034/3
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Content

Introduction 4

1

1.1 Product assignment 4

2 General Information 5

2.1 System requirements 5

2.2 Installation 5

2.3 Software version 5

2.4 Information on commissioning 5

3 ProCam Program 6

3.1 Basics 6

3.2 Program procedure 6

3.2.1 Selecting encoder type 7

3.2.2 Encoder connected to PC - "Automatic selection" 8

3.2.3 Selecting encoder type from table - "Manual selection" 9

3.2.4 Starting encoder programming 10

4 Program Encoder 11

4.1 Menu and icon bar 12

4.1.1 File 12

4.1.2 Settings 13

4.1.3 Extras 14

4.1.4 Info 15

4.1.5 Reprogramming 15

4.1.6 Open file 15

4.1.7 Save file 15

4.1.8 Print 15

4.1.9 Request data from encoder 15

4.1.10 Send data to encoder (save) 15

4.1.11 Display position/activate cam program 15

4.2 "Resolution" programming mask 16

4.2.1 Code (steps) 17

4.2.2 Counting direction 17

4.2.3 Speed scaling 17

4.2.4 Revolutions 18

4.2.5 Steps/revolutions 18

4.2.6 Total resolution 18

4.2.7 Back to main menu 18

4.2.8 Dialog window 18

4.2.9 Display of encoder type 18

4.2.10 Read encoder data 19

4.2.11 Send encoder data 19

4.3 "Outputs" programming mask 20

4.3.1 Output 21

4.3.2 Data Valid 21

4.3.3 Speed 21

4.3.4 Still 21

4.3.5 Run Control 21

4.3.6 Inverted 21

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4.3.7 Speed monitoring 21

4.4 "Program encoder" programming mask 22

4.4.1 Edit cam program 23

4.4.2 Send cam program 25

4.4.3 Activate cam program 25

4.4.4 Dialog window 25

4.4.5 Program status 25

4.5 "Cam" programming mask 26

4.5.1 Program 26

4.5.2 Cam memory 27

4.5.3 Cam No. 27

4.5.4 Output 27

4.5.5 Name 27

4.5.6 ON/OFF 27

4.5.7 DTC ON/DTC OFF 27

4.5.8 Lock 27

4.5.9 Status 28

4.5.10 Name outputs 28

4.5.11 Enter DTC values 29

4.5.12 Lock outputs 29

4.6 "Display position" and "Activate cam program" mask 30

4.7 "Set position" mask 32

5 Connecting Encoder 34

5.1 Connection between PC and encoder 34

5.1.1 Encoder programming connection 34

6 Index 35

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1 Introduction

1.1 Product assignment

This ProCam software is suitable for the following types:

Hollow shaft encoders

Product Product Family interface

RXA1H Cam-operated switchgroup RS232 or RS485

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2 General Information

2.1 System requirements

A PC with the operating system Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP with one free RS232 serial port.

An RS485/RS232 interface converter with automatic directional switchover is required for
encoders with an RS485 interface.

2.2 Installation

The installation is menu-guided.
Please read the file "Readme.txt" on the included CD.

Note: Under Windows NT/2000 and Windows XP, the installation can only be carried out with
Administrator rights.

2.3 Software version

The version ProCam 1.10 replaces the earlier ProCam versions and is downward compatible.

2.4 Information on commissioning

- Wiring work on the encoder plug or in the switch cabinet may only be carried
out in the deenergized state. Do not connect or disconnect encoder plugs
while energized.

- Before switching on, please check and connect all connectors.

- Caution!
Incorrect encoder programming can lead to system failure.

Product information

The content or scope of this documentation can be changed at any time without prior notice.
The contents of this documentation does not represent the assurance of a certain property or
function by Baumer IVO GmbH & Co. KG.

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3 ProCam Program

3.1 Basics

The ProCam program is a software for programming Baumer IVO cam encoders. It can be
used to read out, change, program and display the encoder data. To make programming as
simple as possible, the user can select only the fields valid for the respective state. Fields
which cannot be selected in the current state have a gray background. Before the encoder can
be programmed, the encoder type must be selected. This results in a logical procedure
following the program start:

1. Step Select language with country flags

2. Step Select encoder type with "Select encoder" button

3. Step Programming can be started

If your encoder is not automatically detected, or is not contained in the selection list, please
contact Baumer IVO.

3.2 Program procedure

After the Start screen has run, the following mask appears:

Programming cannot begin until an encoder type has been selected.
Encoder selection is described in the chapters "Encoder connected to PC ⇒ Automatic
selection" and "Select encoder type from table ⇒ Manual selection".

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3.2.1 Selecting encoder type

The encoder can be selected in the first step.

The program offers automatic selection when an encoder is connected to the interface.
If there is no connection to the encoder, a desired encoder type can be selected from the list
with "Manual selection".

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3.2.2 Encoder connected to PC - "Automatic selection"

A

utomatically

detected

encoder model

With an encoder selected, the encoder type can be read out (Automatic selection).
This information is necessary to provide the corresponding parameters for
programming. If the encoder or the cable connection is not properly connected, an
error message is displayed. If the automatically detected encoder does not match the
encoder rating plate, please contact Baumer IVO.

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3.2.3 Selecting encoder type from table - "Manual selection"

Table for
selecting

encoder model

If no encoder is connected to the PC, the encoder type can be selected from the table
(Manual selection). The most common types are contained in the table. Not only the type,
but also the version is important. If your type is not included, please contact Baumer IVO.
The type and version can be read off the encoder rating plate.

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3.2.4 Starting encoder programming

After successfully selecting the encoder, programming can be started. The "Program
encoder" button is now active. The selected encoder is shown again in the right-hand
mask.

Encoder

programming

is active

Selected
encoder

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4 Program Encoder

The "Program encoder" mask now enables the programming of all parameters possible for this
encoder.

Resolution

tab

Outputs

tab

Program

Dialog window

tab

The parameters for the encoder can be set with the tabs "Resolution", "Outputs" and
"Program". The dialog window offers additional support and explanations for the selected
window.

Tab Explanations
"Resolution" tab See Chapter 4.2
"Outputs" tab See Chapter 4.3
"Program" tab See Chapter 4.4

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