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ifm Device Manual SmartSPS AC14 with EtherNet/IP interface (AC1421, AC1422), Firmware 3.1.2 2015-11-30
Content
Contents
1 Preliminary note 5
1.1 Legal and copyright information ........................................................................................... 6
1.2 Purpose of the document ..................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Symbols and formats used .................................................................................................. 7
1.4 Overview: User documentation for AC14 ............................................................................ 8
1.5 Getting started...................................................................................................................... 8
1.6 Modification history .............................................................................................................. 9
2 Safety instructions 10
2.1 Required background knowledge ......................................................................................11
2.2 Please note! .......................................................................................................................11
2.3 Tampering with the unit ......................................................................................................12
2.4 Start-up behaviour of the controller....................................................................................12
3 System description 13
3.1 Intended use ......................................................................................................................14
3.1.1 Permitted use ............................................................................................................................. 14
3.1.2 Prohibited use ............................................................................................................................ 14
3.2 Information concerning the device .....................................................................................15
3.2.1 Where is what on the AS-i device? ............................................................................................. 16
3.2.2 Operating elements .................................................................................................................... 17
3.2.3 Display elements ........................................................................................................................ 17
3.2.4 CODESYS PLC .......................................................................................................................... 17
3.2.5 Interfaces .................................................................................................................................... 18
3.2.6 Required accessories ................................................................................................................. 18
4 Operation 19
4.1 Control of the graphical user interface ...............................................................................20
4.1.1 Function keys ............................................................................................................................. 21
4.1.2 Arrow keys .................................................................................................................................. 21
4.2 Menu view ..........................................................................................................................22
4.2.1 Menu navigation ......................................................................................................................... 22
4.2.2 Navigation aids ........................................................................................................................... 23
4.3 Page view ...........................................................................................................................25
4.3.1 Navigate on a page .................................................................................................................... 25
4.3.2 Use navigation aids .................................................................................................................... 25
4.3.3 Description of the control elements ............................................................................................ 26
4.4 Remote access ..................................................................................................................39
4.4.1 General....................................................................................................................................... 40
4.4.2 Recommended browsers............................................................................................................ 40
4.4.3 Operating instructions ................................................................................................................ 41
5 Menu 44
5.1 Start screen ........................................................................................................................45
5.2 Quick setup ........................................................................................................................46
5.2.1 Quick setup: Project AS-i networks ............................................................................................ 47
5.2.2 Quick setup: Configure the operating mode of the AS-i masters ................................................ 48
5.2.3 Quick setup: Configure the output access .................................................................................. 49
5.2.4 Quick setup: Access the device via QR code ............................................................................. 49
5.2.5 Quick setup: Configure the EtherNet/IP interface ....................................................................... 50