Standard Functions
12.3 External Fault
SIMOCODE PRO V PN FDI
90 Programming and Operating Manual, 05/2020, A5E44499659002A/RS-AA/001
12.3 External Fault
12.3.1 External Faults
External Faults
The External Fault 1 - 6 function blocks can be used to monitor any statuses and/or external
devices, to generate fault messages and, if necessary, to switch off the motor. To do this, the
Inputs (plugs) of the External Fault function blocks must be connected to any sockets (e.g.
device inputs, control bits from PROFINET, etc.). External faults can also be "marked" in
SIMOCODE pro. This facilitates their allocation to the actual malfunction.
Example: Monitoring the rotational speed of the motor using an external rotational-speed
monitor.
The External Fault function block consists of:
● 2 plugs (1 plug for setting, 1 plug for resetting)
● 1 "Event - External Fault" socket. This is set when a signal is pending at the Input.
Overall, there are:
● 4 External Faults 1 to 4 function blocks for BU1 (For SIMOCODE pro C and pro S.)
● 6 External Faults 1 to 6 function blocks for BU2 (For SIMOCODE pro V PN).
Settings External Fault
Specification the input logic:
NC contact (0-active)
To specify in which motor operating state the External
Fault to be
:
Always evaluate, regardless of whether the motor is running at a
standstill.
Only when the motor is ON:
Evaluation only when the motor is switched ON
No parameters. Optional marking to designate the signal, e.g.
"rot
ational speed >", e.g. using Device Integration Manager.
Range: up to a maximum of 10 characters
Control of the External Fault function block using the monitored signal
(any sockets, e.g. device inputs, control bits from PROFINET, etc.)