SICK FX0-GMOD User Manual

NOTE
T
he Fast Shut Off function only has an effect on the inputs and outputs of the same
FX3-XTIO I/O module.
Flexi Link
In a F
lexi Link system, the response time is extended for a remote input when com‐
pared to a local input by 4.5ms +2 × logic execution time of the Flexi Link system on
which the remote input is located.
Flexi Line
If t
he input is to a far-away station, the response time in a Flexi Line system is extended
by
•
the input time of the remote station (see table 98, page 132 to see table 105,
page 135),
•
the logic response time of the station that processes this input (see table 97,
page 132: point 2.a)
and
•
N × (10 ms + 2 × send cycle time)
where N = the number of connection paths between the stations.
Using the Flexi Line solution within a station increases the response time by one logic
execution time of this station.
Optimization of logic execution time
F
lexi Soft main modules with firmware ≥V4.00.0 have firmware optimizations which
can affect the logic execution time. For compatibility with older models, these optimiza‐
tions can be activated and/or deactivated by the user.
To benefit from the improved performance of this firmware, select Logic execution time
optimization option in Flexi Soft Designer and deactivate any functions that are not being
used (Flexi Line, Flexi Loop, EFI including Flexi Link).
NOTE
T
he Optimization of the logic execution time is always activated in the Safety Designer. Flexi
Soft main modules with firmware <V4.00.0 are not supported by Safety Designer.
When optimization is activated, the logic program is executed more quickly in the main
module
. This can reduce the logic execution time. In complex applications in particular,
this reduces the processing time and thus also the response time.
NOTE
T
he minimum logic execution time of a Flexi Soft system is always 4 ms. It cannot be
reduced further by means of optimization.
Changes to the logic execution time can mean that changes have to be made to the
configuration of the function blocks that are based on the logic execution time.
In order to be able to use the optimization of the logic execution time, you need an
FX3-CPUx main module with firmware ≥ V4.00.0 (Step 4.xx) and the Flexi Soft Designer
version ≥ V1.7.1.
More information on optimizing the logic execution time can be found in the “Flexi Soft
in t
he Flexi Soft Designer Configuration Software” operating instructions.
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SICK FX0-GMOD Specifications

General

Brand	SICK
Model	FX0-GMOD
Category	Controller
Language	English