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Baumer GCA3 User Manual

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Baumer – Sensor Systems s.r.l.
Via Caduti del lavoro 9
25032 Chiari (Bs)
Phone +39 030 7000916 11.19
info.bsit@baumer.com Subject to modification in technic and design.
www.sensorsystems.it Errors and omissions excepted
Manual
Cable transducer GCA3/5/8/12/20 with CANopen
Inclinometer Integrated (option)
GCA3/5 (C50) Firmware Version 3.87 and up
GCA3/5 (C60/C80) Firmware Version 1.23 and up
GCA8/12/20 (C50) Firmware Version 3.07 and up
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Baumer GCA3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBaumer
ModelGCA3
CategoryTransducer
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety and Operating Instructions

Purpose, Commissioning, and Safety

Device purpose, installation by qualified personnel, and safety checks before operation.

Handling and Electrical Precautions

Guidelines for transport, storage, assembly, and electrical commissioning.

Product Assignment

Cable Transducer Models

Lists various cable transducer models, their product codes, device names, and EDS files.

System Overview

General System Description

Linear measuring system with CANopen, supports scaling and presetting.

Supported CANopen Profiles and Services

Details supported CANopen profiles (CIA 301, 305, 406, 410) and services (NMT, SDO, PDO).

Function Principle and Scaling

Explains the operational principle and how scaling is applied.

NMT Service

Supported NMT Commands and Boot Up Message

Lists NMT commands and describes the boot up message sequence.

SDO Service

Save and Load Parameters

Procedures for saving and loading device parameters to non-volatile memory.

Parameter Writing Examples

Examples for saving data, changing node ID, and baud rate via SDO.

SDO Service

Changing Length Direction

Two methods described for changing the length measurement direction.

Setting Length Resolution and Zero

Instructions for setting length resolution and the zero point for channels.

SDO Service

Angle Resolution and Operating Parameters

How to change angle resolution and the influence of operating parameters.

Offset Parameters and Calculation

Details application offset for the longitudinal axis and calculation methods.

SDO Service

Angle Digital Filter Configuration

Configuration of the IIR coefficient for the digital filter.

PDO Service

PDO Transmission Types and COB-ID

Supported PDO transmission types and format for COB-IDs.

PDO Service

PDO Mapping and Default Configuration

Dynamic PDO mapping, mappable objects, and default mapping details.

PDO Service

PDO Timing and Data Calculation Exceptions

Minimal cycle time for TPDOs and operations affecting data calculation.

Emergency Service

General Emergency Handling and Error Register

Device behavior during errors, emergency messages, and error register bits.

Error Codes and EMCY Messages

List of specific error codes and their meanings for EMCY messages.

Heartbeat Service

Heartbeat Service Overview

Details on the heartbeat producer, COB-ID, and timing.

LSS Slave

LSS Slave Configuration

Configuring baud rate and node ID using LSS commands.

Object Directory

Communication Profile Area Objects

Summary of SDO objects in the Communication Profile Area.

Object Directory

Manufacturer Specific Profile Area Objects

Summary of SDO objects in the Manufacturer Specific Profile Area.

Object Directory

Standardized Device Profile Area Objects

Summary of SDO objects in the Standardized Device Profile Area.

Object Directory

Standardized Device Profile Area Objects (cont.)

Details objects 0x6000-0x6814 related to length parameters, presets, and resolution.

Object Directory

Standardized Device Profile Area Objects (cont.)

Details objects 0x7000-0x7014 related to angle resolution, parameters, and offsets.

Appendix

Pin Assignments and Cable Configuration

Details M12 connector pinouts and cable color assignments.