User Documentation

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Table Of Contents

Table of contents
1 Introduction
- 1.1 Purpose of the document
- 1.2 Requirements
- 1.3 Intended use
- 1.4 Notes on this document
  - 1.4.1 Contents of the document
  - 1.4.2 Not contained in this document
- 1.5 Further documentation
- 1.6 Relevant countries and registrations
2 Safety instructions
- 2.1 Representation
- 2.2 General safety information
- 2.3 Personnel safety
- 2.4 Safety instructions for projecting
3 System overview
- 3.1 Hardware architecture
- 3.2 Software structure
- 3.3 Network design
- 3.4 u-control - CPU modules
- 3.5 Buses
- 3.6 u-create studio Toolsuite
- 3.7 Libraries and interfaces
4 Operating behavior
- 4.1 Start-up
5 Software installation
- 5.1 Install firmware of the control
6 Configuration
- 6.1 Data exchange between control and visualization
7 Program development
- 7.1 Task priorities
- 7.2 Fast control
- 7.3 Device Service
8 Licensing
- 8.1 Trial license
  - 8.1.1 Activation of a trial license (single user license)
  - 8.1.2 Activation of a trial license (runtime license)
- 8.2 Activating a single-user license (software on the PC)
- 8.3 Activating a runtime license (software on the device)
- 8.4 License status and license overview
- 8.5 Device replacement
  - 8.5.1 PC replacement (single-user license)
  - 8.5.2 Device replacement (runtime license)
- 8.6 Reset the license information
9 Device Administration (DevAdmin)
- 9.1 Tab "Diag."
- 9.2 Tab "Config."
- 9.3 Tab "Backup/Restore"
- 9.4 Tab "Plugins"
  - 9.4.1 Add plugin to DevAdmin
- 9.5 Change password for DevAdmin
10 Software units
- 10.1 Creating a software unit
- 10.2 Example meta.xml
11 OPC UA Server
- 11.1 Overview of variants
- 11.2 Establishing a connection
- 11.3 Server configuration
- 11.4 Generic variable tree
- 11.5 Creating an information model
- 11.6 Logging of server operation
12 Node-RED
13 LongtermDiagnosticMonitor
- 13.1 Monitor
14 Data recorder
- 14.1 Configuration
- 14.2 Data recording
- 14.3 Reading out the buffer
- 14.4 Recording callback from the application
- 14.5 Data locality and real-time
- 14.6 Size limitations
- 14.7 Appendix: C interface
15 Diagnostics
- 15.1 Control diagnosis
  - 15.1.1 Error codes
- 15.2 Diagnosis data for Weidmüller
  - 15.2.1 Status report
  - 15.2.2 Access to flash storage medium
- 15.3 USB via Ethernet adapter
16 Maintenance
- 16.1 Executing a firmware update of the system components
  - 16.1.1 Firmware-Update for devices
  - 16.1.2 Automatic update during boot-up
17 Technical data
18 Directives and standards
19 Appendix: Tutorial - creating an IEC project
- 19.1 Creating a new project
- 19.2 Creating a simple program
- 19.3 Saving u-create studio project
- 19.4 Load firmware onto device
- 19.5 Configuration of the control
- 19.6 Compiling project and uploading onto control
- 19.7 Starting the project
20 Appendix: Addressing in the Ethernet (basics)
21 Appendix: Tutorial FoE
22 Appendix: Tutorial - call C function from IEC
- 22.1 Preconditions and needed components
- 22.2 Task
- 22.3 Creating the C function and download
- 22.4 Calling the IEC funtion in the IEC application and download
Index

Introduction

System manual

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Target group Requisite knowledge and abilities

Electrician

Technical training in electrical engineering (based on industry-stan-

dard training guidelines).

Knowledge of:

● Current valid safety information,

● Wiring guidelines

● Circuit diagrams

● System analysis and troubleshooting

● Professional manufacture of electrical connections in conformity

with national and international regulations.

Programmer

Technical training (University of Applied Science, engineering de-

gree or corresponding professional experience).

Knowledge of:

● The method of operation of a PLC,

● Current valid safety information,

● Programming a PLC (IEC61131).

Start-up operator

Technical basic education (advanced technical education, engineer-

ing degree or corresponding professional experience),

Knowledge of:

● Current valid safety information,

● Method of operation of the machine or system

● Fundamental functions of the application

● System analysis and troubleshooting

● Setting options on the operating devices

Service technician

Technical basic education (advanced technical education, engineer-

ing degree or corresponding professional experience),

Knowledge of:

● The method of operation of a PLC,

● Current valid safety information,

● Method of operation of the machine or system

● Diagnostic options

● Systematic error analysis and troubleshooting

1.3 Intended use

u-control may only be used for the types of use described in the technical

descriptions and only in conjunction with recommended/approved third-party

equipment/installations.

All modules of u-control have been developed, manufactured, tested and

documented in accordance with the appropriate safety standards. Therefore,

the products do not pose any danger to the health of persons or a risk of

damage to other property or equipment under normal circumstances, pro-

vided that the instructions and safety precautions relating to the intended

use are properly observed.

The system is intended for installation in a control cabinet and may only be

used in the following way: