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General| Category | Scales |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Siemens |
| Power Supply | 24 V DC |
| Digital Inputs | 4 |
| Digital Outputs | 4 |
| Protection Class | IP20 |
| Accuracy class | III |
| Communication Interfaces | RS232, RS485, Ethernet |
| Interface | Ethernet |
| Protocol | Modbus |
| Analog Output | 1 |
| Load Cell Connection | 4-wire or 6-wire |
| Number of Load Cells | Up to 4 |
| Storage temperature | -25°C to +70°C |
| Relative humidity | 95 % (non-condensing) |
Provides essential setup, installation, wiring, and commissioning info for SIWAREX WP231.
Requires basic knowledge of weighing technology and SIMATIC S7-1200/TIA Portal.
Contact details (email, phone) for technical support regarding weighing technology.
Details general safety instructions, emphasizing qualified personnel and compliance with machinery directives.
Overview of SIWAREX WP231 as a versatile weighing module integrated with SIMATIC S7-1200.
Details applications for SIWAREX WP231, including non-automatic weighing and fill-level monitoring.
Explains SIWAREX WP231 integration as a technology module within the SIMATIC S7-1200 system.
Lists key advantages of the SIWAREX WP231, such as uniform design and high accuracy.
Describes the primary task of measuring/registering weight and options for direct PLC processing.
Covers methods for parameter assignment via PC, SIMATIC Panel, and Modbus interface.
Refers to SIMATIC S7-1200 system manual for general installation and additional specific aspects.
Discusses EMC requirements and the need for EMC planning before device installation.
Shows that external connections, except Ethernet, use screw connectors (terminal blocks 1-4).
Details connecting strain gauge load cells, including requirements for characteristic value and supply voltage.
Emphasizes correct shield support design for shielded cables to ensure system immunity.
Describes the four digital outputs and their assignment via data record 7 during commissioning.
Defines commissioning as checking scale structure, setting parameters, calibration, and verifying functionality.
Lists commissioning options: Operator Panel and SIWATOOL program for scale commissioning and diagnostics.
Guides through quick start using Panel/software, covering setup, parameter, and calibration steps.
Explains SIWAREX servicing using SIWATOOL for parameter assignment, firmware updates, and log reading.
Explains parameter organization into data records (DR) and the importance of validation checks.
Details DR 3 parameters for scale calibration, including weights, digits, and zeroing settings.
Explains the process of calibrating scales with weights or automatically, defining characteristic curves.
Defines properties for I/O modules: digital inputs, outputs, analog output, and serial ports.
Categorizes messages into System status, Data/operating errors, and Technology errors.
Defines paths for forwarding and processing messages for Operator Panel display or control software linking.
Provides an overview of all messages the SIWAREX module can generate, identified by message code.
Lists interfaces for transmitting commands: Operator Panel, SIWATOOL, and digital inputs.
Details commands categorized by function: Service, Log, Trace, HMI switching, and basic weighing.
Groups commands for triggering via scale data block DB_SCALE, e.g., reading/writing data records.
Explains integrating SIWAREX WP231 into SIMATIC S7-1200, covering hardware config and function blocks.
Describes exchanging values via RS485 (RTU) or Ethernet (TCP/IP) using the Modbus protocol.
Covers calibration set, scale design, SecureDisplay installation, and scale parameterization before verification.
Details checking parameters relevant to verification and device parameters like software ID and firmware.
Provides detailed technical specifications for power supply, load cells, interfaces, and dimensions.
Covers electrical safety, EMC compatibility, ambient, and climatic requirements according to various standards.
Lists relevant product approvals including CE, cULus, ATEX, KCC, and EC construction license.
Includes SIWATOOL, 'Ready for use' software, and manuals for SIMATIC S7-1200 integration.
Contains SecureDisplay software, TIA portal project, and guidelines for verification.
Used to connect SIWAREX to PC (SIWATOOL), SIMATIC CPU, or panel.
ATEX approved interface for intrinsically-safe load cell connection, with short-circuit current specifications.
Provides guidelines on handling ESD-sensitive modules, including definition and protective measures.
Provides a comprehensive list of abbreviations used in the manual with their full meanings.
