Motrona touchMATRIX AX350 Operating Manual
Operating Manual
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touchMATRIX® Indicator AX350
Process indicator with two 16 bit analog inputs, touch screen and graphic display
Product Features:
Operating modes for visualization of input 1, input 2 or combinations of inputs (1+2, 1-2, 1x2, 1:2)
Two universal 16 bit analog inputs for -10 … +10 V / 0 … 10 V / 0 … 20 mA / 4 … 20 mA
High accuracy reference output 10 V for potentiometers > 1 kOhm
Bright and high-contrast display with event-dependent color variations
Emulation of a 7-segment display inclusively icons and units
Intuitive and easy parameterization by plain text and touchscreen
24 V auxiliary output for encoder supply
Totalization for each input
Linearization with 24 control points for each input
Numerous features, e. g. tara, averaging filter, sampling time for each input
3.78 x 1.89 inch norm panel housing and IP65 protection
Available Options:
AX350: Basic unit with 2 analog inputs (16 Bit), 3 control inputs
Option AC: Power supply 115…230 VAC
Option AO: 16 bit analog output, 4 control outputs, serial RS232 interface
Option AR: 16 bit analog output, 4 control outputs, serial RS485 interface
Option CO: 4 control outputs, serial RS232 interface
Option CR: 4 control outputs, serial RS485 interface
Option RL: 2 relay outputs
Option IO: IO-Link Device V1.1
Options can be combined
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Version:
Description
AX350_01a_oi/cn/Jan-17
First Version
AX350_02a_oi/cn/Feb-17
Second Version
AX350_02b_oi/cn/March-17
minor changes and fixes
AX350_02c_oi/cn/Jul-17
minor changes and fixes
AX350_3a_oi/cn/Okt-17
Expansion of the scale units
AX350_4a_oi/sn/April-18
Extension with IO-link
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GmbH. Any reproduction, modification, usage or publication in other electronic and printed media as
well as in the internet requires prior written authorization by motrona GmbH.
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Table of Contents
1. Safety Instructions and Responsibility................................................................................ 4
1.1 General Safety Instructions .......................................................................................................... 4
1.2 Use according to the intended purpose ....................................................................................... 4
1.3 Installation .................................................................................................................................... 5
1.4 Cleaning, Maintenance and Service Notes ................................................................................. 5
2 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 6
2.1 Operation mode ............................................................................................................................ 6
2.2 Function diagram .......................................................................................................................... 7
3 Electrical Connections ........................................................................................................ 8
3.1 DC Power Supply .......................................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Auxiliary Voltage Output .............................................................................................................. 8
3.3 Analog Input ................................................................................................................................. 9
3.4 Reference-output .......................................................................................................................... 9
3.5 Control Inputs ............................................................................................................................. 10
3.6 Analog Output (Option AO/AR) .................................................................................................. 10
3.7 Serial interface (Option AO/AR/CO/CR) .................................................................................... 11
3.8 Control-Output (Option AO/AR/CO/CR) ..................................................................................... 11
3.9 AC Power supply (Option AC) ..................................................................................................... 12
3.10 Relay-Output (Option RL) ............................................................................................................ 12
3.11 IO-Link (Option IO) ...................................................................................................................... 13
4 Display and touch screen .................................................................................................. 14
4.1 Screen structure for parametrization ......................................................................................... 14
4.2 Screen structure in operation ..................................................................................................... 15
5 Parameter / Overview-Menu Structure .............................................................................. 16
5.1 General Menu ............................................................................................................................. 18
5.2 IN 1 Properties ............................................................................................................................ 19
5.3 IN 1 Linearization ....................................................................................................................... 21
5.4 IN 1 Totalization ......................................................................................................................... 22
5.5 IN 2 Properties ............................................................................................................................ 23
5.6 IN 2 Linearization ....................................................................................................................... 24
5.7 IN 2 Totalization ......................................................................................................................... 24
5.8 Linkage Properties ...................................................................................................................... 25
5.9 IO-Link Properties ....................................................................................................................... 26
5.10 Preselection Values .................................................................................................................... 27
5.11 Preselection 1 Menu .................................................................................................................. 27
5.12 Preselection 2 Menu .................................................................................................................. 30
5.13 Preselection 3 Menu .................................................................................................................. 31
5.14 Preselection 4 Menu .................................................................................................................. 32
5.15 Serial Menu ................................................................................................................................ 33
5.16 Analog Out Menu ....................................................................................................................... 35
5.17 Command Menu ......................................................................................................................... 37
5.18 Display Menu.............................................................................................................................. 38
6. Appendix ........................................................................................................................... 41
6.1. Data readout via serial interface ............................................................................................... 41
6.2 Display of scale units ................................................................................................................. 42
6.3 Parameter / serial codes ............................................................................................................ 43
6.4 Linearization ............................................................................................................................... 50
6.5 Dimensions ................................................................................................................................. 52
6.6 Technical specifications ............................................................................................................. 53
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1. Safety Instructions and Responsibility
1.1 General Safety Instructions
This operation manual is a significant component of the unit and includes important rules and hints
about the installation, function and usage. Non-observance can result in damage and/or impairment of
the functions to the unit or the machine or even in injury to persons using the equipment!
Please read the following instructions carefully before operating the device and observe all safety and
warning instructions! Keep the manual for later use.
A pertinent qualification of the respective staff is a fundamental requirement in order to use these
manual. The unit must be installed, connected and put into operation by a qualified electrician.
Liability exclusion: The manufacturer is not liable for personal injury and/or damage to property and for
consequential damage, due to incorrect handling, installation and operation. Further claims, due to
errors in the operation manual as well as misinterpretations are excluded from liability.
In addition the manufacturer reserves the right to modify the hardware, software or operation manual
at any time and without prior notice. Therefore, there might be minor differences between the unit and
the descriptions in operation manual.
The raiser respectively positioner is exclusively responsible for the safety of the system and equipment
where the unit will be integrated.
During installation or maintenance all general and also all country- and application-specific safety rules
and standards must be observed.
If the device is used in processes, where a failure or faulty operation could damage the system or
injure persons, appropriate precautions to avoid such consequences must be taken.
1.2 Use according to the intended purpose
The unit is intended exclusively for use in industrial machines, constructions and systems. Nonconforming usage does not correspond to the provisions and lies within the sole responsibility of the
user. The manufacturer is not liable for damages which have arisen through unsuitable and improper
use.
Please note that device may only be installed in proper form and used in a technically perfect condition
(in accordance to the Technical Specifications). The device is not suitable for operation in explosionproof areas or areas which are excluded by the EN 61010-1 standard.
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1.3 Installation
The device is only allowed to be installed and operated within the permissible temperature range.
Please ensure an adequate ventilation and avoid all direct contact between the device and hot or
aggressive gases and liquids.
Before installation or maintenance, the unit must be disconnected from all voltage-sources. Further it
must be ensured that no danger can arise by touching the disconnected voltage-sources.
Devices which are supplied by AC-voltages must be connected exclusively by switches, respectively
circuit-breakers with the low voltage network. The switch or circuit-breaker must be placed as near as
possible to the device and further indicated as separator.
Incoming as well as outgoing wires and wires for extra low voltages (ELV) must be separated from
dangerous electrical cables (SELV circuits) by using a double resp. increased isolation.
All selected wires and isolations must be conform to the provided voltage- and temperature-ranges.
Further all country- and application-specific standards, which are relevant for structure, form and
quality of the wires, must be ensured. Indications about the permissible wire cross-sections for wiring
are described in the Technical Specifications.
Before first start-up it must be ensured that all connections and wires are firmly seated and secured in
the screw terminals. All (inclusively unused) terminals must be fastened by turning the relevant screws
clockwise up to the stop.
Overvoltages at the connections must be limited to values in accordance to the overvoltage category II.
For placement, wiring, environmental conditions as well as shielding and earthing/grounding of the
supply lines the general standards of industrial automation industry and the specific shielding
instructions of the manufacturer are valid. Please find all respective hints and rules on
www.motrona.com/download.html --> “[General EMC Rules for Wiring, Screening and Earthing]”.
1.4 Cleaning, Maintenance and Service Notes
To clean the front of the unit please use only a slightly damp (not wet!), soft cloth. For the rear no
cleaning is necessary. For an unscheduled, individual cleaning of the rear the maintenance staff or
assembler is self-responsible.
During normal operation no maintenance is necessary. In case of unexpected problems, failures or
malfunctions the device must be shipped for back to the manufacturer for checking, adjustment and
reparation (if necessary). Unauthorized opening and repairing can have negative effects or failures to
the protection-measures of the unit.
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2 Introduction
This series of display unit is suitable for analog signals (-10 … 10V or 0/4 … 20 mA). It is very
versatile in use, due to the intuitive handling and the extensive range of functions and options.
2.1 Operation mode
All functions are can be configured in the parameter menu.
The device can be set to one of the following operation modes:
SINGLE:
single-channel operation of input 1
DUAL:
two-channel operation of input 1 and 2
IN 1 + IN 2:
two-channel operation of input 1 and 2 in combination with sum
IN1 – IN 2:
two-channel operation of input 1 and 2 in combination with difference.
IN 1 x IN 2:
two-channel operation of input 1 and 2 in combination with multiplication
IN 1 / IN 2:
two-channel operation of input 1 and 2 in combination with division .
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2.2 Function diagram
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3 Electrical Connections
The terminal screws should be tightened with a slotted screwdriver (blade width 2mm).
3.1 DC Power Supply
The unit accepts DC supply from 18 to 30 V at the terminals 1 and 2. The power consumption depends
on the level of the supply voltage with aprox. 100 mA and the additional current required at the
auxiliary voltage output.
All GND terminals are internally interconnected.
3.2 Auxiliary Voltage Output
Terminal 3 and 4 provide an auxiliary output for supply of sensors and encoders.
The output voltage depends on the power supply.
DC version
AC version
The encoder voltage is approx. 1 V lower than
the power supply voltage at terminal 1 and 2
and should be loaded with max. 250 mA.
The encoder voltage is 24 VDC (± 15%) and
should be loaded with max. 150 mA up to 45
degrees Celsius. At higher temperature the
maximum output current is reduced to 80 mA.
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3.3 Analog Input
The reference potential (AGND) for the analog inputs is connected at terminal 5.
The unit provides two 16 bit analog inputs at terminal 6 and 7. The characteristics of the analog inputs
(voltage input or current input ) can be set in the Menu IN 1/IN 2 PROPERTIES.
Important:
Before connecting the sensor the configuration (voltage or current input) must be set!
Wiring of the intrecmental inputs:
Voltage input
Current input
3.4 Reference-output
The unit provides a 10 V reference-output at terminal 8. This output should be loaded with 10 mA
maximum. This reference-output can be used for connecting a potentiometer.
Referenz output with potentiometer:
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3.5 Control Inputs
The three control inputs at terminal 10, 11 and 12 have HTL PNP characteristics.
In the COMMAND MENU the programmable functions for the control inputs can be assigned. Available
functions are: reset the display value, display switching, locking the touch screen or release the lock
function of the control or relay outputs.
Wiring of the control inputs:
Unconnected control inputs are always “LOW”.
All inputs are designed to receive impulses from an electronic impulse source.
Notice for mechanical switching contacts:
When exceptionally mechanical contacts are used, please connect an external capacitor between GND
(-) and the corresponding input (+). A capacity of 10 µF will reduce the input frequency to
20 Hz and miscounting due to contact bouncing will be eliminated.
3.6 Analog Output (Option AO/AR)
A 16 bit analog output is available at terminal 13 and 14 / 15.
This output can be configured and scaled in the ANALOG MENU.
The following configuration is possible:
• Voltage output: -10 … +10 V
• Current output: 0 … 20 mA
• Current output: 4 … 20 mA
The analog output is proportional to the the reference source and is referenced to potential AGND.
AGND and GND are internally interconnected.
Important:
A parallel operation with voltage and current output at the analog output is not allowed.
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3.7 Serial interface (Option AO/AR/CO/CR)
A serial interface (RS232 or RS485) is available at terminal 16, 17 und 18.
This interface can be configured in the SERIAL MENU.
The serial interface RS232 or RS485 can be used:
for easy setup and commissioning of the units
to modify settings and parameters during operation
to read out internal states and actual measuring values by PC or PLC
The following drawing shows the connection to a PC by using a standard Sub-D-9 connector:
Connection of the RS232 interface:
Connection of the RS485 interface:
3.8 Control-Output (Option AO/AR/CO/CR)
Four control outputs are available at terminal 20, 21, 22 and 23.
Switching conditions can be set in the PRESELECTION MENU. The output Ctrl. Out1 – 4 are fast PNP
outputs with a switching capability of 5 – 30 Volt / 200 mA per channel. The switching states is
displayed (display with unit and status bar) as C1 … C4.
The switching voltage of the outputs must be applied to input terminal 19 (COM+).
In case of switching inductive loads it is advisable to use external filtering of the coils. The switching
states is displayed (display with unit and status bar) as C1 and C4.
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Wiring of the control-outputs:
3.9 AC Power supply (Option AC)
The unit accepts AC supply from 115 to 230 V at the terminals 24 and 25. The power consumption
depends on the level of the supply voltage with aprox. 3VA and the additional current required at the
auxiliary voltage output.
Devices with option AC can also be supplied with a DC voltage between 18 and 30 VDC at terminals 1
and 2.
3.10 Relay-Output (Option RL)
Two relay outputs with potential-free changeover contacts are available at terminal 27, 28, 29 and 30,
31, 32. Switching conditions can be set in the PRESELECTION MENU. The switching states are
displayed (display with unit and status bar) as K1 and K2.
AC-switching capacity max 250 VAC/max. 3 A / max 750 VA
DC-switching capacity max 150 VDC /max. 2 A / max 50 W
Wiring of the relay outputs:
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3.11 IO-Link (Option IO)
An interface for connecting to an IO-Link master is available at terminal 34, 35 and 36. The display
device (IO-link device) must always be connected to a separate power supply (AC or DC).
The display device (IO-link device) can be operated in two ways.
Display of 2 output process data (8 bytes):
2 output process data are sent by the IO-Link master cyclically. The two values can be parameterized or
scaled in the Menu IO-LINK PROPERTIES.
Display for analog sensors and data transmission of 6 input process data (32 Byte):
6 input process data are sent to the IO-link master cyclically. The following values are submitted:
- Value 1: Result of input 1
- Value 2: Result of input 2
- Value 3: Result of the link from input 1 to input 2
- Value 4: Result of totalization of input 1
- Value 5: Result of totalization of input 2
- Value 6: Result of totalization of the link from input 1 to input 2
These functions/data are defined in the IO-link master.
For more information, see the graph in Chapter 2.2 of the function diagram and in our manual
IOL_AX350 which is available for download from our homepage www.motrona.com.
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4 Display and touch screen
4.1 Screen structure for parametrization
The parameter menus and the parameters are described in chapter 5.
Start setup procedure:
To edit the parameters,
press the touchscreen for 3 seconds.
Menu selection:
Select the parameter menu via arrow
buttons and confirm with “OK”.
The menu selection can be terminated
with „C“.
Parameter selection:
Select the parameter via arrow buttons
and confirm with „OK“.
The parameter selection can be terminated
with „C“.
Parameter editing:
Edit the parameter via arrow button up and
down, shift cursor via left and right and
save with „OK“.
The parameter editing can be terminated
with „C“.
Parameter changes becomes active only after closing the menu selection
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4.2 Screen structure in operation
The following screens are available during operation. Depending on the device version and the
selected operation mode, not all displays will be shown.
The source (IN1, IN2, …) for the single channel display and the two channel display are defined in the
DISPLAY MENU.
Single line display with unit and status bar
To switch to the next display,
press the touch screen.
Control - or Relay status are only shown
with Option AO, CO, RL.
Two-line display
To switch to the next display, press the
top of the screen.
Display for quick start for enter
preselection values (PRESELECT VALUES)
To switch to the next display, press the
top of the screen or the “skip” button.
This is only possible with Option AO, CO,
RL
Display with actual / minimum / maximum
values of input 1 and input 2
To switch to the next display, type on the
touch screen.
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5 Parameter / Overview-Menu Structure
This section provides an overview of the menus and their parameters. The menu names are printed
bold and the associated parameters are listed under the menu name. Depending on the device version
and the selected operation mode, only the necessary menus / parameters are shown.
Menu / Parameter
GENERAL MENU
OPERATIONAL MODE
PIN PRESELECTION
PIN PARAMETER
BACK UP MEMORY
FACTORY SETTINGS
IN 1 PROPERTIES
CONFIGURATION
START VALUE
END VALUE
DECIMAL POINT
SCALE UNITS
SAMPLING TIME
AVERAGE FILTER
OFFSET
LINEARIZATION
TOTALIZATION
IN 1 LINEARIZATION
P1(X)
P1(Y)
P2(X)
P2(Y)
… … P23(X)
P23(Y)
P24(X)
P24(Y)
IN 1 TOTALIZATION
TIME BASE
DIVIDER
DECIMAL POINT
SCALE UNITS
Menu / Parameter
IN 2 PROPERTIES
CONFIGURATION
START VALUE
END VALUE
DECIMAL POINT
SCALE UNITS
SAMPLING TIME
AVERAGE FILTER
OFFSET
LINEARIZATION
TOTALIZATION
IN 2 LINEARIZATION
P1(X)
P1(Y)
P2(X)
P2(Y)
…
…
P23(X)
P23(Y)
P24(X)
P24(Y)
IN 2 TOTALIZATION
TIME BASE
DIVIDER
DECIMAL POINT
SCALE UNITS
LINKAGE PROPERTIES
FACTOR
DIVIDER
ADDITIVE VALUE
DECIMAL POINT
SCALE UNITS
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Menu / Parameter
IO LINK PROPERTIES
IN1 FACTOR
IN1 DIVIDER
IN1 ADDITIVE VALUE
IN1 DECIMAL POINT
IN1 SCALE UNITS
IN2 FACTOR
IN2 DIVIDER
IN2 ADDITIVE VALUE
IN2 DECIMAL POINT
IN2 SCALE UNITS
PRESELECTION VALUES
PRESELECTION 1
PRESELECTION 2
PRESELECTION 3
PRESELECTION 4
PRESELECTION 1 MENU
SOURCE 1
MODE 1
HYSTERESIS 1
PULSE TIME 1
OUTPUT TARGET 1
OUTPUT POLARITY 1
OUTPUT LOCK 1
START UP DELAY 1
EVENT COLOR 1
PRESELECTION 2 MENU
SOURCE 2
MODE 2
HYSTERESIS 2
PULSE TIME 2
OUTPUT TARGET 2
OUTPUT POLARITY 2
OUTPUT LOCK 2
START UP DELAY 2
EVENT COLOR 2
PRESELECTION 3 MENU
SOURCE 3
MODE 3
HYSTERESIS 3
PULSE TIME 3
OUTPUT TARGET 3
OUTPUT POLARITY 3
OUTPUT LOCK 3
START UP DELAY 3
EVENT COLOR 3
Menu / Parameter
PRESELECTION 4 MENU
SOURCE 4
MODE 4
HYSTERESIS 4
PULSE TIME 4
OUTPUT TARGET 4
OUTPUT POLARITY 4
OUTPUT LOCK 4
START UP DELAY 4
EVENT COLOR 4
SERIAL MENU
UNIT NUMBER
SERIAL BAUD RATE
SERIAL FORMAT
SERIAL INIT
SERIAL PROTOCOL
SERIAL TIMER
SERIAL VALUE
ANALOG OUT MENU
ANALOG SOURCE
ANALOG FORMAT
ANALOG START
ANALOG END
ANALOG GAIN
ANALOG OFFSET
COMMAND MENU
INPUT 1 ACTION
INPUT 1 CONFIG
INPUT 2 ACTION
INPUT 2 CONFIG
INPUT 3 ACTION
INPUT 3 CONFIG
DISPLAY MENU
START DISPLAY
SOURCE SINGLE
SOURCE DUAL TOP
SOURCE DUAL DOWN
COLOR
BRIGHTNESS
CONTRAST
SCREEN SAVER
UP-DATE-TIME
FONT
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