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Beijer Electronics X2 control User Manual

Beijer Electronics X2 control
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Quick Start Guide
X2/BoX2 series with CODESYS control
SUEN00392E - Recommendations and limitations

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Beijer Electronics X2 control Specifications

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BrandBeijer Electronics
ModelX2 control
CategoryController
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Function and Area of Use

About this Startup Document

BCS Tools or CODESYS

BCS Tools 3.30 or Newer

Software platform for X2/BoX2 series with embedded CODESYS control.

CODESYS

Using CODESYS with correct settings is possible, but BCS Tools recommended.

X2 Series Soft Control with CODESYS

Installation of CODESYS Runtime X2 Control/X2 Marine SC/BoX2 Pro SC (v2.1.1 Build 906)

Installation procedure for a specific CODESYS runtime version.

Installation of CODESYS Runtime X2 Extreme SC/BoX2 Extreme SC (v2.0 Build 368)

Installation procedure for a specific CODESYS runtime version.

CODESYS Runtime Version Dependencies

Importance of matching runtime versions for drivers and libraries.

Persistent Function (X2 Control/Extreme, BoX2 Pro SC/BoX2 Extreme SC)

How PLC functionality stores non-volatile variables in different modes.

Declaration of Persistent Variables

Declaring non-volatile variables in a special global variables list.

Boot Application

Configuration for saving boot application on online changes.

Interrupt and Watchdog

Task priority and watchdog settings for task execution.

Performance Tuning

Optimizing CPU load by managing tasks and communication.

Error Checking and Error Log

Using the built-in logger for troubleshooting runtime errors.

Version Compatibility Chart X2 Control/X2 Marine SC/Box2 Pro SC

Supported Fieldbus Combinations X2 Series

EtherCAT

Installation

Best practices and guidance for EtherCAT installation.

Ethernet Port Mapping

Referencing ethernet ports for EtherCAT driver in CODESYS.

Bus Cycle Task and I/O Updating

How input/output data is read and transferred in tasks.

Output Status in STOP Mode

Recommended setting for output status when the system is in STOP mode.

Limitations and Recommended Settings

Recommended EtherCAT task settings and slave limits.

Error Checking

Checking communication status of an EtherCAT slave using wState.

Modbus RTU

Installation

General installation recommendations for Modbus RTU.

Cables

Cable types and connections for Modbus RTU.

COM Port Mapping

Pin assignments for COM ports on various X2 series models.

Bus Cycle Task and I/O Updating

How input/output data is read and transferred in tasks.

Output Status in STOP Mode

Recommended setting for output status when the system is in STOP mode.

Limitations and Recommended Setting

Maximum slaves and auto-restart settings for Modbus RTU.

Error Checking

Checking Modbus RTU slave communication status and error codes.

Performance

Performance considerations for Modbus RTU communication.

Modbus TCP

Installation

Ethernet topologies and cable types for Modbus TCP.

Image Version ≥ 1.5.1 Build 693 with CODESYS Runtime 3.5.13.30.4 or Newer

Network names for Ethernet driver based on image version.

Image Version 1.4 Build 581 with CODESYS Runtime 3.5.10.10.16

Network names for Ethernet driver based on image version.

Output Status in STOP Mode

Recommended setting for output status when the system is in STOP mode.

Performance

Performance comparison and typical update rates for Modbus TCP.

Limitations and Recommended Settings

Maximum slaves and auto-reconnect settings for Modbus TCP.

CANopen

Installation

Installation guidance for CANopen.

Cables

Cable pin-outs for CAN interfaces on X2 series.

CAN Port Mapping

Referencing CAN ports for the CAN bus driver in CODESYS.

Bus Cycle Task and I/O Updating

How input/output data is read and transferred in tasks.

Node Guarding and Heartbeat

Mechanisms for monitoring CANopen devices.

Limitations and Recommended Settings

Recommended CANopen network size, baudrate, and slave restart.

Project Backup

CODESYS, Create Backup Files

Enabling automatic creation of backup files for projects.

CODESYS, Project Archive

Creating a Save/Send Archive to pack project components.

CODESYS - Source Download

Saving and uploading CODESYS applications to/from the panel.

Performance

CPU Load and Tuning

Recommendations for CPU load management and system tuning.

Communication iX and CODESYS

Driver

Drivers available in iX Developer for CODESYS connection.

Recommended Settings

Recommended ARTI driver settings for CODESYS.

Configuration in CODESYS

Creating a Symbol Configuration object for exporting variables to iX Developer.

iX Developer

Configuration of iX Developer

Setting up an iX application and selecting the CODESYS ARTI driver.

Import of Variables

Importing exported XML symbol files into iX Developer.

Download iX Project to iX Panel

Transferring the iX project to the target panel.

About Beijer Electronics

Contact Us

Information on global offices and distributors.

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