AC1143 - Memory reader IFM - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	AS-i addressing and maintenance unit / Memory reader
Brand	IFM
Model	AC1143
Category	Memory reader
Display	LCD 2 lines, 8 characters
Keyboard	5 setting keys (Function, Increment, Decrement, Write/Confirm, Read/On)
Power supply	Integrated rechargeable battery, external charger 6V DC (E70222 included)
External power supply	Jack connector, charger 230V/6VDC supplied
Interfaces	M12 female 5-pin connector for addressing, Sub-D9 male connector for maintenance, Jack connector for power supply, Memory card slot (E70221)
Main functions	Read/write AS-i address, I/O configuration, ID code; backup/restore Ecolog projects (AS-i program and configuration) between PC, controller and memory card; format memory card
Memory card capacity	Not specified (automatic formatting when inserting a new card)
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquids.
Safety	Do not connect to the existing AS-i cable; use only the supplied 6V charger; discharged battery displays "Low-Batt"
Included accessories	Charger 230V/6VDC (E70222)
Compatible software	Ecolog AS-i System
General information	Portable device for addressing and maintenance of AS-i networks

Frequently Asked Questions - AC1143 IFM

How to change the address of an AS-i slave?

Make sure the read address is flashing (otherwise press the Read key). Use the + or - keys to select the new address, then confirm with the Write/Confirm key. Holding down the key auto-scrolls.

What to do if the screen displays 'Low-Batt'?

The battery is discharged. Connect the supplied external charger (6V) via the jack connector. Charging takes about 7 hours. During charging, the screen displays 'Charge Batt'.

How to transfer a project from PC to memory card?

Connect the PC to the Sub-D9 interface via the AC4010 cable. Select Loader mode, then the PC=>Card option and confirm. In Ecolog, open a project (.PRO file) and use the Online/Access system menu. Follow the prompts. The transfer displays 'PC=>Card ASi...' or 'PC=>Card PLC...'.

How to format a new memory card?

Insert the memory card into the slot. The device automatically formats when a new card is inserted. A message is displayed during initialization.

What does the error message 'No Slave' mean?

The unit does not detect any AS-i slave. Check the connection and that the slave is powered. The 'No Slave' display appears for 2 seconds, then the device returns to the mode selection menu.

Can the device be used without a memory card?

Yes, in addressing mode, the memory card is not needed. In maintenance mode, a memory card is required for transfers; otherwise the screen displays 'No Card'.

How to update the extended ID1 code of a slave?

First read the slave to display its code. Ensure the extended ID1 code is flashing (otherwise press the Read key). Use the + or - keys to modify it, then confirm with the Write/Confirm key.

Which cable to use to connect the unit to an AS-i controller?

Use the AC4010 cable to connect to a controller or PC. For a SmartLogic module (AC2253), use the E70239 cable.

What types of transfers are available in maintenance mode?

The options are: PC=>Card (PC to card), Card=>PC (card to PC), Con=>Card (controller to card), Card=>Con (card to controller/SmartLogic), and card erase.

How to clean the device?

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior. Do not use liquids or abrasive products. Disconnect the power supply before cleaning.

USER MANUAL AC1143 IFM

Addressing Connector Program Leading Connector Adr: +28a ID: A 0 E eASI Tool Mode + - Write Set Read On order no: AC1143 ifm electronic GmbH D-45127 Essen Germany

Addressing Connector Program Loading Connector Adr: +28a ID: A 0 E eASI Tool Mode + - Write Set Read On order no: AC1143 in the electronic GmbH D-45127 Essen Germany

SW:U1.00 HW:U1.00

Card full

... 3 Sekunden ...

Clear Card

PC=>Card ok ....

... 3 Sekunden ...

Function Loader

Card=>PC Wait ....

Card=>PC PLC ....

Card=>PC ok ....

... 3 Sekunden ...

Function Loader

Card full

... 3 Sekunden ...

Clear Card

Con=>Card PLC ....

Con=>Card ok ....

Function Loader

... 3 Sekunden ...

Clear Card

Clear Card ....

Clear ok ....

... 3 Sekunden ...

Function Loader

Card Init ....

1. Fehlermeldungen

Charge Batt

Charge Batt ....

Charge Batt ok

1. Function and features

CAUTION: Before being used first the integrated accumulator must be charged with the included power supply for approx. 7 h.

The device can be operated as addressing unit or program loader. When used as addressing unit AC1143

• reads the slave address, I/O configuration and ID code of an AS-i slave
• writes the slave address (AS-i versions 2.0 and 2.1) and variable ID code (version 2.1) to AS-i slaves

When used as program loader AC1143

• transfers existing programs including the AS-i projection from the AS-i controller to a storage card
• transfers existing programs including the AS-i projection from the PC to a storage card with the ecolog asi system
  • transfers existing programs from a storage card to a controller or to SmartLogic (article no. AC2253)
  • transfers existing programs without AS-i projection from a storage card to the PC with the ecolog asi system

• stores and clears programs on a storage card (article no. E70221)

• Controls and indicators

connection for addressing adapter with M12 connector

LCD display with 2 x 8 characters

jack socket for external supply and location for storage card connection for serial programming cable Addressing Connector Program Loading Connector Addr: 28a ID: A E 0 Set mode Increment selected value decrement selected value Write Set Read On Addressing and Program Loading Tool order no. AC1143 Jin electronic GmbH D-45127 Bosan Germany

3. Using the keypad

Key Function
	Selection of the addressing or program loading / storage function Changeover between the different modes
<+>	Increment slave address/extended ID code 1
<->	Decrement slave address/extended ID code 1
	Write slave address/extended ID code 1 / confirm mode
	Read out slave address/extended ID code 1 / switch on the device. To do so, press the key for approx. 0.5 s.

4. Connections

Connection Description
Addressing connector	5-pole M12 connection socket for the addressing cablee.g. addressing cable for the mechanical addressing interface E70213addressing adapter for compact modules E70123IR addressing adapter E70211
Program loading connector	9-pole SUB-D plug for the connection to the controller or PCwith a null modem cable (e.g. AC4010) or to SmartLogic with theaddressing cable E70239
	Jack socket for the connection of an external supply voltage(upper front face)
	Location for the storage card (upper front face)

Note: The designations of the different keys are indicated with the key name in pointed brackets and bold print.

Example: identifies the mode key

The displays and the different functions are indicated in inverted commas and bold print.

Example: " Function ASi Adr"

5. Selection of the operating modes "addressing unit" or "program loader"

After power on with the software and hardware versions are shown for approx. two seconds.

SW: U1.0 HW: U1.0

In the first line of the display the menu name "Function" and the selection option as addressing unit "ASi Adr" are then indicated.

Function ASi Adr

With the key it is possible to select the function addressing unit "ASi Adr" or program loader "Loader".

Function Loader

Pressing the key confirms the selection.

5.1 The operating mode "addressing unit"

After selection of the operating mode "addressing unit" the address, the I/O code and the ID code of the slave are read and indicated with the slave being connected.

By pressing the mode selection "ASi Adr" or "Loader" is activated again.

After connection of a slave the address, the I/O code and the ID code of the slave can be read by pressing .

The addressing unit must not be connected to an existing AS-i network since the AS-i voltage required for programming is generated by the addressing unit itself. If a slave with a mechanical addressing socket is used, the addressing plug is inserted to separate from the AS-interface.

The I/O code is indicated as follows:

Adr: 28 10:0

After approx. two seconds the ID code is shown.

If the connected slave is a slave of the version 2.0, the address is indicated with one or two digits and the ID code with one digit.

Adr: 28 ID:1

If the connected slave is a slave of the version 2.1 with extended addressing mode, the address and whether it is an A or B slave are indicated. Beside the ID code the "extended ID code 1" and the extended ID code 2 are shown.

Adr:+28a ID:A O E extended ID code 2 ID code extended ID code 1

During the manufacturing process the ID code and the extended ID code 2 are permanently stored in the slave and can only be read out. However, the "extended ID code 1" can be changed.

In the display the read or set address flashes. By pressing <+> or <-> the address can be incremented or decremented. By a prolonged pressing of <+> or <-> the address is automatically counted up or down. If as ID code "A" has been read (extended addressing mode), the address can be set as follows: 0, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, ..., 31a, 31b.

By pressing the cursor moves to the line of the ID code and the character for the extended ID code 1 flashes. The flashing extended ID code 1 can now also be incremented or decremented by pressing <+> or <->.

With the key the set address and, for slaves of the new generation the extended ID code 1 are adopted and stored in the slave. After a reading or writing operation the current address of a slave is identified by a preceding "+" (see previous page).

If no slave is detected, "No Slave" is shown for approx. 2 s and then you automatically pass to the state "Function ASi Adr".

No Slave

2 s

Function ASi Adr

5.2 The operating mode "program loader"

In this operating mode of the addressing and program loading unit a program and the corresponding AS-i projection of a project can be stored from an AS-i controller or a PC on a storage card (article no. E70221) or the program can be transferred from a storage card to an AS-i controller or SmartLogic. To do so, the software "ecolog asi system" and a null modem cable (article no. AC4010) are required.

Programs on storage cards which have already been used can be cleared in this operating mode. Thus the storage cards can be reused.

After selection of the operating mode "Loader" the device first checks whether a storage card has been inserted. If no storage card is inserted, the message "No Card" appears.

No Card

If a storage card has been inserted when selecting the function "Loader" and pressing , the device passes to the loader function "Card=>Con".

Loader Card=>Con

With the key it is now possible to change between the loader functions "Card=>Con", "PC=>Card", "Card=>PC", "Con=>Card" and "Clear Card".

Loader Card=>Con Loader PC=>Card .. ... Loader Card=>PC Loader Con=>Card .. ...

Clear Card ..

With the key the selected function is confirmed. With the function the selection of the loader function is activated again.

5.2.1 Project transfer from a PC to the storage card

With this function a PLC program including AS-i projection is stored from the PC on the card using the software ecolog asi system. To do so, the serial PC interface (COM1 or COM2) must be connected to the interface "Program loading connector" of the addressing and program loading unit with a null modem cable.

To be able to transfer a program from the software ecolog asi system the user must first log into the addressing and program loading unit via the menu point "Online/Login" after selection of the loader function "PC=>Card" and pressing . After login the projections are compared. To do so, the projection must be loaded to the card by confirming the question

"The projections in PLC and PC are different! Which projection should be taken?"

with

"Download to PLC"

In this case the program loading unit serves as a "PLC". The program is then loaded on the card, i.e. the question

"No program on the controller! Download the new program?"

must be confirmed with

"Ja" (yes)

After loading the AS-i projection and the PLC program the communication with asisys is interrupted.

If the question

"No program on the controller! Download the new program?"

is confirmed with

"Nein" (no)

the eASi tool remains logged in. In the configuration window (selection via the menu point "Window/PLC Configuration") the submenu "Bin. Download" is then available under the menu point "Extras" to transfer a program from the hard disk or a diskette to the storage card.

If the loader function "PC=>Card" has been selected and confirmed by pressing

and a storage card is in its location, the device first checks whether the storage card is empty to avoid clearing the card inadvertently.

If it is not empty, the message "Card full" is indicated for approx. 3 s and then the loader function "Clear" (see section 5.2.4) is activated. If it is necessary, the inserted storage card can be cleared.

Card full

... 3 s ...

Clear Card

If the storage card is empty, "PC=> Card Wait.." is displayed.

PC=>Card Wait ..

The loader is now ready for downloading the PLC program and the related AS-i projection to the addressing and program loading unit.

After starting download in the ecolog asi system (after "Login" or after selection of the configuration window, menu point "Extras/Bin. Download") the display changes over to "PC=> Card ASi ...." as long as the related AS-i projection is being transferred.

PC=>Card ASi ....

After the transfer of the AS-i projection the program is transferred from the PC to the storage card. This is indicated with the message "PC=> Card PLC ...." as long as the program is being transferred.

PC=>Card PLC ....

After a successful download "PC=>Card ok ..." is displayed for approx. 3 s. Then the selection of the loader function is activated again.

It is not possible to transfer only the projection since the actual transfer of the projection does not start before the program transfer.

PC=>Card ok

Function Loader

... 3 s ...

By pressing the operating mode addressing unit is activated again.

5.2.2 Project transfer from the storage card to the PC

With this function a PLC program including AS-i projection is loaded from the storage card to the PC and then stored using the software ecolog asi system. To do so, the serial interface of the PC (COM1 or COM2) must be connected to the interface "Program loading connector" of the addressing and program loading unit with a null modem cable.

To transfer a program from the storage card to the software ecolog asi system, the user must first log into the addressing and programming loading unit via the menu point "Online/Login" after selection of the loader function "Card=>PC" and pressing .

To do so, a "dummy program" must be created because otherwise logging into the controller is rejected with the message

"The project must be correct for login"

In the window "Messages" the following message is indicated:

"Error: Project must contain a POU named PLC\_PRG (main routine)"

To create the dummy program insert a POU type "program" named "PLC_PRG" via the menu point "Project/Add object". To ensure that this POU is accepted by the compiler of the ecolog asi system there must be at least one instruction. In IL this instruction can for example be "LD 0" or in FBD "TRUE".

After creation of the dummy program the user can connect to the program loading unit as usual via the menu point "Online/Login".

After login the projections are compared. To do so, the message

"The projections in PLC and PC are different! Which projection should be taken?"

must be confirmed with

"Download from PLC"

The following question

"No program on the controller! Download the new program?"

must be confirmed with

"Nein" (no)

to keep the program loading unit logged in. In the configuration window (selection via the menu point "Window/PLC configuration") the submenu "Bin Upload" is available under the menu point "Extras". The projection indicated in the ecolog asi system now corresponds to the current projection stored on the card.

If the loader function "Card=>PC" has been selected by pressing and a storage card is in its location, the device first checks whether a program is on the storage card. If there is no program, the message "Card empty" is shown for approx. 3 s and then the selection of the loader function "Function Loader" is activated.

Card empty

... 3 s...

Function Loader

In the case of a loaded storage card "Card => PC Wait ...." is displayed.

Card=>PC Wait ....

The loader is now ready for uploading the PLC program and the related AS-i projection to the PC.

After starting upload in the ecolog asi system (after "Login", configuration window, menu point "Extras/Bin. Upload") a program name and a file path can be entered. The display then changes over to "Card=>PC PLC...." as long as the PLC program is being transferred.

Card=>PC PLC ....

After a successful upload "Card=>PC ok ...." is displayed for about 3 s. Then the selection of the loader function is activated again and the connection to the program loading unit is interrupted.

Card=>PC ok ....

... 3 s...

Function Loader

With the key the operating mode addressing unit is activated again.

5.2.3 Project transfer from the controller to the storage card

With this function a PLC program including AS-i projection is stored from the controller on the storage card in the program loading unit. To do so, the serial interface of the controller must be connected to the interface "Program loading connector" of the addressing and program loading unit with a null modem cable.

If the loader function "Con=>Card" has been selected by pressing and a storage card is in its location, the device first checks whether the storage card is empty to avoid clearing the card inadvertently.

If it is not empty, the message "Card full" is indicated for approx. 3 s and then the loader function "Clear Card" (see section 5.2.4) is activated.

Card full

... 3 s ...

Clear Card

If the storage card is empty, the upload starts immediately.

During the projection transfer the message "Con=>Card ASi ...." is displayed and then while the PLC program is being transferred "Con=>Card PLC ....".

Con=>Card ASi ....

...

Con=>Card PLC ....

After a successful upload "Con=>Card ok ...." is displayed for approx. 3 s. Then the selection of the loader function is activated again.

Con=>Card ok .... Function Loader ... 3 s ...

By pressing the operating mode addressing unit is activated again.

5.2.4 Project transfer from the storage card to a controller

With this function a PLC program including AS-i projection is loaded from a storage card in the program loading unit to a controller. To do so, the serial interface of the controller must be connected to the interface "Program loading connector" of the addressing and program loading unit with a null modem cable.

If the loader function "Card=>Con" has been selected by pressing and a storage card is in its location, the device first checks whether the storage card contains a program. If it contains no program, the message "Card empty" is shown for approx. 3 s and then the loader function "Function Loader" (see section 5.2.1) is activated again.

Card empty Function Loader ... 3 s ...

If the storage card contains a program, download starts immediately. During the transfer of the projection the message "Card=>Con ASi ..." is displayed and then "Card=>Con PLC ..." while the PLC program is being transferred.

Card=>Con ASI .. ... Card=>Con PLC ..

After a successful download "Card=>Con ok ...." is displayed for approx. 3 s. Then the selection of the loader function is activated again.

Card=>Con ok ....

... 3 s ...

Function Loader

By pressing the operating mode addressing unit is activated again.

Note: After the transfer of a program the controller remains in the Stop mode and must be set to the RUN mode either via the software ecolog asi system, menu point "Online/Start" (or by pressing ) or by starting the program manually on the controller.

In order to set the controller to the RUN mode manually the controller keys and must first be pressed for approx. 5 s simultaneously to undo the user locking. By pressing the key of the controller several times, the menu point 9 of the controller "Program processing run/stop" can then be selected and confirmed with the key. Select the RUN mode with the key and confirmed it with the key. The controller is then in the RUN mode and processes the transferred program.

5.2.5 Clearing a storage card

With the function "Clear Card" the program on an inserted storage card is cleared.

Clear Card

After selection of the function "Clear Card" by pressing clearing starts. The message "Clear Card ...." is shown as long as the program is being cleared from the card.

Clear Card ....

After clearing "Clear ok ...." is displayed for approx. 3 s. Then the selection of the loader function is activated again.

Clear ok ....

... 3 s ...

Function Loader

6. Formatting a storage card

If a new storage card is inserted in the addressing and program loading unit, the device automatically formats and initialises the card. During initialisation the message "Card Init ...." is displayed.

Card Init ....

1. Error messages

Display Meaning
	If the accumulator is below a certain voltage, this message is indicated until a key is pressed after power on and display of the SW-HW version.In this case the accumulator should be connected to the included plug-in power supply and loaded.
	Error messages AS-i:10: Error during writing AS-i slave data11: Error during reading AS-i slave data12: AS-i protocol error, parity13: AS-i protocol error, end bit14: Reserved15: AS-i power fail16: AS-i infrared distance, protocol error17: AS-i infrared distance, no AS-i signal18: No reply from AS-i slave19: Error AS-i slave version
	Error messages serial interface20: Overflow of the serial reception buffer21: Protocol error (incorrect baud rate)22: Protocol error (parity)23: Protocol error (data contents)24: Protocol error (data length)25: Timeout serial interface26: Reserved27: Reserved28: Reserved29: Reserved
	Error messages storage card30: Error during access to card31: Error card identification32: Error during clearing the card33: Error during reset execution34: Error during writing35: Error during reading36: Error card initialisation37: Error checksum during reading38: Reserved39: Reserved

8. Charging the accumulator

The accumulators of the eASi tool are charged via the jack socket for external supply. After connection of the power supply "Charge Batt" is displayed.

Charge Batt

During the charging time moving points in the display indicate that the device is in the state of being charged. During charging all functions of the device can be used by pressing the key. If no key is pressed for approx. 1 min., the device automatically returns to the charging display.

Charge Batt ....

After 7 hours of charging "Charge Batt ok" is displayed. The accumulators are now charged and should not be connected again to the power supply before Low batt is shown.

Charge Batt ok

CAUTION: To charge the accumulators only the included power supply with a 6 V charging voltage may be used. Power supplies with higher voltage can damage the eASi tool.

9. Optional accessories

The following accessories can be obtained for the addressing and program loading unit:

Article number	Description
E70123 Addressing adapter for addressing compact modules
E70211 Infrared addressing adapter for addressing modules with IR addressing interface
E70213 Addressing plug for addressing modules with mechanical addressing interface
E70221 Storage card
E70239 Serial connection cable SmartLogic (AC2253) – program loader
AC4010 Serial connection cable (null modem) PC/controller – program loader

Addressing Connector Program Loading Connector Addr: 28a ID: A E 0 Addressing and Program Loading Tool Mode + - Write Set Read On order no: AC1143 Blin electronic GmbH D-45127 Boston Germany

SW:V1.00 HW:V1.00

Clear Card

Card full

Clear Card

3 secondes puis

PC=>Card ok

(configuration AS-i) (programme) (3 secondes)

Card=>PC Wait ....

Card=>PC PLC .... Card=>PC ok ....

(programme) (3 secondes)

Con=>Card PLC ....

Con=>Card ok

(Configuration AS-i) (Programme) (3 secondes)

Clear Card

Sélectionner

et valider par

Clear Card ....

puis

Clear ok .... 3 seconds

Card Init ....

Charge Batt ok