background image

24 

8. 

PowerPlex

®

 Configuration Software 

The 

PowerPlex

®

 Configuration Software is a part of 

PowerPlex

®

. The software is listed in the data sheet under 

“accessories”. 
 
When order your 

PowerPlex

®

 components, please verify if the configuration software is required or not. Possibly 

you  already  have  the  software  from  an  earlier 

PowerPlex

®

  project.  You  can  also  download  the  configuration 

software form our E-T-A website. 
 

 

Note 

The 

PowerPlex

®

  Configuration  Software  is  not  automatically  part  of  the  delivery  of 

PowerPlex

®

 

components. It is available for download on our E-T-A website. 

 

8.1.  Computer Requirements 

The 

PowerPlex

®

 analysis and configuration software runs on any computer or laptop running with a Windows

®

 

operating system. Please check your computer regarding the following requirements (Table 13). 
 

Technical data 

Operating system 

Windows

®

, Windows

®

 XP 

processor 

Pentium III or higher 

RAM 

minimum: 

256 MBytes 

recommendation: 

512 MBytes 

hard disk storage unit 

minimum: 

500 MBytes 

screen resolution 

minimum: 

500 MBytes 

input device 

mouse or similar 

Interfaces 

USB 2.0 

Table 13: Requirements of the configuration PC 

Step 

Action 

Check if the hard disk of the computer provides sufficient disk space 

De-install previous versions before installing a new version of the 

PowerPlex

®

 Configuration Software 

on your Windows

®

-

based computer (→ chapter 8.2, Software installation) 

 

 

Note 

You require admin access rights for installing the 

PowerPlex

®

 Configuration Software. 

 

8.2.  Software installation 

The 

PowerPlex

®

 Configuration Software can directly be downloaded from E-T-A

’s Website. A username and a 

password are required which will be assigned upon request. On demand the configuration software can also be 
made  available  on  a  USB  flash  drive.  No  further  entries  are  required  during  the  installation  process.  The 

PowerPlex

®

 Suite can also be started from a USB flash drive. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for PowerPIex MM500

Page 1: ...Mini Module MM500 Installation and Operating Instructions...

Page 2: ...reproduced or distributed without prior written consent of E T A GmbH Any person acting illegally with regard to this publication can be prosecuted Limitation of liability Although all provisions wer...

Page 3: ...integrate this control panel into an E T A PowerPlex system The PowerPlex keypads allow easy and intuitive operation and monitoring of the PowerPlex installations Besides this document further informa...

Page 4: ...d to operate devices systems and circuits according to the standards and rules of safety engineering Safety instructions Please follow the installation and configuration instructions given in this doc...

Page 5: ...15 4 3 Inputs outputs and interfaces 15 5 Mounting 17 5 1 Installation check list 17 5 2 Recommended installation site 17 5 3 General notes on wiring 18 5 4 Required installation dimensions mounting...

Page 6: ...ni Module 16 Table 6 Installation check list 17 Table 7 General requirement of the installation site 17 Table 8 General notes on wiring 18 Table 9 Mounting of the device 21 Table 10 Pin assignment on...

Page 7: ...ad and control unit a thing of the past The transmission of switch commands and status information is based on the peer to peer CAN bus communication A direct cable connection between the actuator e g...

Page 8: ...devices or of the entire electrical installation Thus it is ensured that everything works precisely which is reassuring as the loads often are not in plain sight E T A PowerPlex is a decentralised po...

Page 9: ...erPlex reliably and precisely connects regulates controls and monitors electrical loads switches and sensors via CAN It controls status indications operating conditions and execution of commands Perfe...

Page 10: ...with the PowerPlex configuration software and or to the USB interface of a touch panel which could be connected to the PowerPlex Terminating resistors Two 120 resistors terminate the CAN bus network o...

Page 11: ...twork can embrace up to 30 different PowerPlex modules The smallest PowerPlex system would consist of two modules communicating via the CAN bus cable see Fig 4 The loads controlled by the modules in t...

Page 12: ...much higher number of modules and their inputs and outputs which will be distributed over the entire vehicle Fig 5 shows the electrical connection of several PowerPlex modules in a serial CAN bus top...

Page 13: ...a must be made The use of CAN bus address labels helps keeping an overview for module identification above all in the event of comprehensive projects 3 4 The CAN bus address Any PowerPlex component wi...

Page 14: ...uts 8 multifunctional inputs configurable as I1 I2 I3 I4 I5 I6 I7 I8 digital input 0 6 k ON 7 k OFF masseschaltend analog inputs a voltage monitoring 0 32 V Rin 60 k resolution 10 Bit b battery monito...

Page 15: ...212 F 4 3 Inputs outputs and interfaces Fig 7 shows an overview of the terminals and interfaces of the PowerPlex Mini Module Fig 7 Pin assignment of the PowerPlex Mini Module Explanation Inputs X1 I1...

Page 16: ...A loads with max 4 A O1 O8 crimp connector 16 AWG short circuit and over current protection Current limitation and electronic safety shutdown dimming function with adjustable frequency caution ground...

Page 17: ...nstalled in an area which offers maximum benefit for the user The PowerPlex modules on the other hand should be installed close to the connected loads to reduce wiring efforts Important Leave enough s...

Page 18: ...nnected loads Item Note 1 The cables should not be kinked or bent sharply Please provide sufficient bending radii 2 Cables must be protected against damages and heat Avoid the proximity to moveable or...

Page 19: ...anning stage and ensures ease of mounting preventing a possible kinking of the cables 5 5 Dimensions and space requirements According to EMC conditions there must always be sufficient space between th...

Page 20: ...ou start installation please make sure that the installation site was selected under consideration of the product specific requirements the cable connections were identified correctly and cable laying...

Page 21: ...10 and Table 11 Please note that the mating connectors are not included in the delivery scope as standard 24 pole connection X1 interface assignment pin multi functional inputs Note Correct connection...

Page 22: ...erPlex component to ensure impeccable start up of the entire system Protection and cable cross sections Suitable elements for overcurrent protection must be used to protect the PowerPlex components Th...

Page 23: ...impedance 120 Conductor resistance 37 km max Insulation resistance 1 G km Test voltage 1 5 kV Other properties Resistance against ambient effects UV resistant weatherproof oil resistant coolant resis...

Page 24: ...Windows Windows XP processor Pentium III or higher RAM minimum 256 MBytes recommendation 512 MBytes hard disk storage unit minimum 500 MBytes screen resolution minimum 500 MBytes input device mouse or...

Page 25: ...vice must NOT be used in inflammable surroundings Warning high voltage The cover must NEVER be opened Access to the inner components is not allowed unless indicated otherwise in this manual Caution Gr...

Page 26: ...26 Notes...

Page 27: ...27 Notes...

Page 28: ...ase I_PP M MM500 E Index 1 Ausgabedatum Release Date 12 2022 Alle Rechte vorbehalten All rights reserved E T A Elektrotechnische Apparate GmbH Industriestra e 2 8 90518 Altdorf GERMANY Tel 09187 10 0...

Reviews: