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Device Manual SmartSPS AC14 with EtherNet/IP interface (AC1421, AC1422), Firmware 3.1.2
2015-11-30
System description
Intended use
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3.1
Intended use
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NOTICE
Danger when device is overloaded or incorrectly used.
The device and / or the associated machine / plant may be damaged or destroyed or may malfunction
if the limits of the "Technical data" for this device are exceeded or if the device is used outside the
specified "Intended use".
► Use the device only within the limits of the
Technical data
(
) (
data sheet).
► Use the device only in accordance with the "Intended use".
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3.1.1
Permitted use
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You may use the device for the following purposes (= intended use):
as a gateway between the AS-i network and a higher-level controller (EtherNet/IP controller =
host; e.g. PLC) via the fieldbus interface EtherNet/IP.
as Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for program-based parameter setting and control of the
AS-i slaves connected to the device.
The device provides the following features:
The SmartPLC with EtherNet/IP interface integrates the following components:
– AC1421: 1 AS-i master
– AC1422: 2 AS-i masters
– a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)
– a web server
– a EtherNet/IP interface with 2-port switch
– an EtherNet configuration interface
It controls the exchange of data to the sensor/actuator level.
It communicates with the superior control level via EtherNet/IP.
It visualises sensor/actuator data on the integrated web server.
It allows the configuration of the device via the web server.
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3.1.2
Prohibited use
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In the following areas you must NOT use the device:
outdoors,
in wet environments,
beyond the limits of the technical data (
data sheet).
