Digital outputs (A1)
T
able 99: Calculation of the response time for the digital outputs (A1) in milliseconds
General information Response time of the actuator
1)
General information Output processing time
a) F
rom the logic (via FLEXBUS+): +
4.5 ms
b) From fast shut-off: + 1.5 ms
If you are using single-channel outputs Potential switch-off delay in the event
of an int
ernal error, depending on
whether an extended error detection
time has been configured for the
switching of capacitive loads: +10ms
or +50ms
2)
Total A1
1)
Take value from the corresponding operating instructions.
2)
see "Extended error detection time for cross-circuits at outputs Q1 to Q4 on the FX3-XTIO for the
switching of increased capacitive loads", page 27 and see "Fault detection time and fault response time
when using single-channel outputs on the FX3-XTIO", page 28.
Input from an EFI-enabled device (E2)
T
able 100: Calculation of the response time for the input from an EFI-capable device (E2) in
milliseconds
If EFI functions are used via EFI-ena‐
bled de
vices
Response time of the EFI data source
(usually a sensor) for external OSSDs
via EFI
1)
or remote Flexi Link station
Constant:
a) Scanner (e.g., S3000) + 3.5 ms
b) Light curtain (e.g., C4000) + 1.5 ms
c) Flexi Link + 0.5 ms
Total E2
1)
Take value from the corresponding operating instructions.
Output to an EFI-enabled device (A2)
T
able 101: Calculation of the response time for the output to an EFI-capable device (A2) in
milliseconds
If EFI functions are used via EFI-ena‐
bled de
vices
Response time of the EFI data recipi‐
ent (e.g., scanner with protective field
switching via EFI)
1)
Constant: EFI cycle time of the EFI data receiver
1)
a) Scanner (e.g., S3000) + 24 ms
b) Light curtain (e.g., C4000) + 4 ms
c) Flexi Link + 4 ms
Total A2
1)
Take value from the corresponding operating instructions.
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