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CM5

DC High-Voltage Generator

SIMCO (Nederland) B.V.
PO Box 71
7240 AB Lochem, the Netherlands
Tel31-(0)573-288333
Fax +31-(0)573-257319
E-mail [email protected]
Internet http://www.SIMCO.nl
Apeldoorn trade register no. 08046136

Summary of Contents for CM5

Page 1: ...1 67 CM5 DC High Voltage Generator SIMCO Nederland B V PO Box 71 7240 AB Lochem the Netherlands Telephone 31 0 573 288333 Fax 31 0 573 257319 E mail general SIMCO nl Internet http www SIMCO nl Apeldoorn trade register no 08046136 ...

Page 2: ...signal Remote Output Current 18 5 10 Internal 12 V supply voltage 19 5 11 Digital status signals 19 5 11 1 Operating signal 19 5 11 2 Pin 9 output select limit alarm arc detect 19 5 12 External bus supply voltage 20 6 Commissioning 21 6 1 Switching the mains voltage on off 21 6 2 Configuring the generator via the Initial setup Quick Init menu 21 6 2 1 CM5 as a replacement for a regular ECM 22 6 2 ...

Page 3: ... 53 Spare parts 53 Appendix I Factory settings after resetting 54 Appendix II Standard settings as replacement for an ECM 55 Appendix III Standard settings CM5 with Anybus module 56 Appendix IV Operating signal 57 Appendix V Connector connections 58 Appendix VI Quick Init installation configuration examples 60 Appendix VII Examples Changing the existing CM5 configuration 62 Appendix VIII Advanced ...

Page 4: ...lable at all times to staff operating the equipment Read through the entire manual before installing and using the product Follow the instructions set out in this manual to ensure proper operation of the product and to retain your entitlement under the guarantee The terms of the guarantee are set out in the SIMCO Nederland B V General Terms and Conditions of Sale Explanation of symbols Warning Ind...

Page 5: ...for analogue operation and for switching the high voltage on and off remotely Figure 1 front and backside of the CM5 2 Description and operation Description Once the mains voltage has been connected and the generator has been switched on it will generate a stabilised high voltage The output voltage and current can be controlled from the generator and these are short circuit protected A keyboard is...

Page 6: ...e or output current using the keyboard 2 2 Control modes The generator has different ways of controlling the output voltage and current The generator can be switched to VC CV mode or CC mode VC CV mode Voltage Control or Constant Voltage The generator will maintain the set voltage value and the current to be supplied by the generator will be adjusted to this CC mode Current Control or Constant Cur...

Page 7: ...tivation of the high voltage The generator is able to switch the high voltage on and off using an external switch signal This is the Remote On Off control Cont or Continuous The HV output voltage is continuously present at the output of the generator Ext or External The HV output voltage is switched on and off via an externally connected switching signal Bus The HV output voltage is switched on an...

Page 8: ...ration and to prevent electrical shocks upon contact Do not touch any live parts Otherwise you will receive a dangerous electric shock Disconnect the power supply before carrying out work on the unit Only use the generator in combination with suitable SIMCO bars electrodes Keep the generator free of dirt dust and moisture in order to ensure its safe operation High voltages are dangerous especially...

Page 9: ...it indicator Red LED Display 4x 20 character LCD with background lighting Accuracy 5 of the maximum voltage 2 digits Digital I O Bus module 1x Anybus connector The Anybus module is optional For the available networks and protocols contact SIMCO Nederland B V or your local representative Additional options Switching the high voltage on off Readout of the output voltage absolute and percentage value...

Page 10: ...put voltage 12 V DC 20 20 mA max Environment Use Industrial internal use Temperature 0 55 C Installation Dust free and vibration free Protection class IP20 Mechanical Dimensions CM5 30N 30P CM5 60N 60P Length incl high voltage connector 340 mm 388 mm Width 272 mm 272 mm Height 108 mm 108 mm Weight 8 2 kg 8 2 kg Housing Sheet steel powder coating Also supplied Brackets 25 pin sub D connector ...

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Page 12: ...you have any problems and or doubts please contact SIMCO or the SIMCO agent in your region 5 2 Overview Position the generator in a clearly visible easily accessible and stable location on or close to the machine and as close as possible to the charging bar or electrode Note Earthing must be via the power cable and via the external earth wire to the earthing point on the generator Connect the exte...

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Page 14: ...s from the upright PCB 5 Unscrew both hexagon nuts on the front panel 6 The front panel can now be taken off the generator and turned round 7 Re attach the front panel with the two hexagon nuts 8 Also rotate the switch 9 Reconnect the front panel connectors 10 Reconnect the mains switch faston plugs 2x black to the top connection and brown blue to the middle connection 9 Fit the cover 11 Reconnect...

Page 15: ...he 25 pin sub D connector See section 5 6 to 5 112 6 Set the 0 l switch to the 0 position 7 Plug the power cable into the IEC connector at the back of the generator 8 Plug the power cable into an earthed wall socket or connect the power cable 5 6 External control signals On the back of the CM5 there is a 25 pin sub D connector This connector is intended for various external connections A summary o...

Page 16: ... used This is explained in menu items 6630 to 6634 and 6640 to 6644 see section 6 24 Note The input signals are protected against overload If for example the 0 5 V DC mode is activated and a voltage of more than 5 V DC is connected the input automatically switches to the 0 10 V DC range The generator indicates this on the display via an error message Check why the input is incorrectly adjusted and...

Page 17: ...e Setpoint I for the CM5 Note In order to be able to use the control input for controlling or limiting the current the option 4300 must be set to external in the menu menu item 4320 If this option is not enabled the maximum output current to be supplied will be determined via the menu settings 5 9 Analogue readout signals Two analogue signals are available for reading out the high voltage or outpu...

Page 18: ...17 18 19 24 and or 25 as indicated in the diagram below Figure 12 wiring diagram for the Remote Output U for the CM5 5 9 2 Analogue readout signal Remote Output Current To connect the readout signal for the supplied output current a voltage or current meter must be connected between pin 5 and one of the earth pins 15 16 17 18 19 24 and or 25 as indicated in the diagram below Figure 13 wiring diagr...

Page 19: ...ator is operational Limit Detect Indicates that the output voltage or current is limited Arc Detect Indicates that an arc has been detected 5 11 1 Operating signal The connection of the operating signal must be between pin 10 OC and 23 OE as indicated in the diagram below The maximum current is 10 mA When connecting make sure the polarity is correct Figure 15 wiring diagram for CM5 operating signa...

Page 20: ...to issue a sleep mode message via the bus communication system when the generator supply voltage is switched off An external supply voltage can be connected to the CM5 which allows the bus communication to be kept active when the generator is switched off The external bus supply voltage must be connected between pin 6 and 8 earth as indicated in the diagram below Figure 17 wiring diagram for the e...

Page 21: ... when the factory settings are reset the generator will first need to be set up via a quick configuration initial setup see 6 2 In all other cases the generator will start normally and the main menu will be displayed see 6 4 The generator always starts up in the mode that was active when the generator was switched off 6 2 Configuring the generator via the Initial setup Quick Init menu The Initial ...

Page 22: ...a replacement for an ECM The main screen of the CM5 will then be displayed Note If the CM5 is being used as a replacement for the regular ECM access to the menu is disabled See section 6 3 to enable the menu 6 2 2 CM5 with Anybus module optional Set the following parameters Bus address Using the keys select until the desired bus address 1 125 flashes on the screen Then depress to confirm the choic...

Page 23: ...ings are run through Note If the CM5 has been chosen as a replacement for an ECM access to the menu is disabled Access to the menu can be enabled as described in section 6 3 Operating mode This option selects whether the generator should operate in Local Remote Fieldbus optional or AdvOutC optional mode Depress to select the correct mode and then depress to enable the setting Control mode Not for ...

Page 24: ...communication or select External to be able to switch the output voltage on and off via the external input Depress to select the correct mode and then depress to enable the setting Once all parameters have been set the generator will once again display the information about the generator type e g CM5 60N the firmware version the communication bus address and in some cases additional information Th...

Page 25: ... mode is enabled Rotating dash serial communication is operational Flashing E communication problems Parameter cannot be changed Hi Current Nominal mode during AdvCC mode Lo Current Standby mode during AdvCC mode When the generator is operated via the keyboard this is called the local mode When the generator is operated via the external analogue control inputs this is called the remote mode When t...

Page 26: ... longer than 2 seconds the main screen is displayed again To raise lower the setpoint more rapidly depress the keys for longer The longer the keys are depressed the faster the value changes Also the value initially changes in steps of 0 1 kV or mA and after a short time in steps of 1 0 kV or mA Increase the output voltage until the desired value is reached Then set the output voltage approx 10 hig...

Page 27: ... been set then after depressing the key the text User password will appear on the screen The user password must now be entered Depress to change the character under the flashing cursor Depress to move the cursor 1 position to the left or right When the cursor is moved to the right the previous character will change into a Once the full 4 digit password has been entered depress to activate the menu...

Page 28: ...necessary analogue control signals must also be connected see 5 8 The correct control modes must be selected for the relevant control signals see 6630 and 6640 6 13 Fieldbus control only if an Anybus module has been installed and activated In order to allow the generator to function using serial bus communication the generator must first be switched over to the fieldbus mode see 1300 The correct b...

Page 29: ...utput can also be switched off see menu item 6670 6 18 Pin 9 output as Arc Detect signal The CM5 generator can pass on detected arcs directly via this output to the target system This output will be active for each detected arc When the arc is rectified this output signal will again become inactive This allows for example a counter to be controlled counting the number of arcs of the high voltage N...

Page 30: ...d 6 23 Other settings then need to be set via the menu see 6 11 and 6 24 Note During the resetting of the factory settings the user password is NOT reset In order to reset the user password the procedure in section 6 22 must be followed 6 22 Restoring the user password A situation may occur whereby the user password has been changed but this is unknown to the user The CM5 allows the user password ...

Page 31: ...trol via the analogue signals and Fieldbus optional for control via a serial communication network or AdvOutC optional for speed related control of the high voltage 0004 Menu option for setting the control mode of the generator Possible choices are VC for voltage control CC for current control or AdvCC optional for advanced or intelligent current control 0005 Menu option for selecting the control ...

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Page 33: ...rator data has become corrupted and can no longer be repaired by the generator itself 0021 Error message that appears when user settings have become corrupted The generator will now start up with default standard settings It is necessary to configure the generator so that it works correctly again 0100 Main screen This shows the currently measured voltage and current but also information about the ...

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Page 35: ...erator s current Control mode By selecting the option the Control mode of the generator can be changed 2100 Select to let the generator operate in VC Voltage Control mode 2200 Select to let the generator operate in CC Current Control mode 2300 Select to let the generator operate in AdvCC Advanced Current Control mode 3000 Menu for changing the settings for the Local operating mode 4000 Menu for ch...

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Page 37: ...he Current Setpoint when the generator is operating in Remote mode 4200 VC set value of the Current Limit when the generator is operating in Remote mode CC set value of the Voltage Limit when the generator is operating in Remote mode When option 4320 is enabled the set value can only be read out When option 4310 is enabled option 4210 is also enabled meaning that the set value can be changed 4210 ...

Page 38: ...2090319_GB_V0_9 38 67 6100 Set value of the Current Limit when the generator is operating in Advanced Output Control mode 7000 Menu for changing advanced generator settings 8000 Menu for changing service settings ...

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Page 40: ...42 HV will not be switched off on detecting several arcs within the set time limit 6150 Option for disabling access to the menu from the main screen 6151 Access to the menu is enabled 6152 Access to the menu is disabled 6200 Submenu for limiting the HV output 6210 Set maximum output voltage 6211 Change maximum output voltage 6220 Set maximum output current 6221 Change maximum output current 6300 S...

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Page 42: ...red is immediately set on the output 6312 External control is disabled and the high voltage that is entered is set via information in the communication protocol 6313 External control is enabled and the high voltage that is entered is set via the external input 6400 Submenu for the Advanced Output Control mode settings 6500 Submenu for the display settings 6600 Submenu for the settings for the anal...

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Page 44: ...reshold level of the analogue control input 6441 Set the threshold level of the analogue control input 6500 Submenu for the display settings 6510 Set delay time for displaying the most recently measured high voltage value after this has been reduced 6511 Set the display readout delay time 6520 Set delay time of the limit LED indicating how long the limit LED must remain illuminated after a limit s...

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Page 46: ...he remote Actual Current 6621 6624 See descriptions for 6611 to 6614 6630 Set mode of the analogue input for the remote Voltage Setpoint VC mode Voltage Limit CC mode 6631 6634 See descriptions for 6611 to 6614 6640 Set mode of the analogue input for the remote Current Limit VC mode Current Setpoint CC mode 6641 6644 See descriptions for 6611 to 6614 6650 Set mode of the analogue input for the rem...

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Page 48: ...us module 6740 Version information about the connected Anybus module 6750 Serial number of the connected Anybus module 6760 Option for indicating whether the Anybus module is activated 6770 Option for indicating whether the Advanced Current Control module is activated 6780 Option for indicating whether the Advanced Output Control module is activated 6790 Option for indicating whether the Bar Conta...

Page 49: ...y the limit LED only illuminates if there is a problem with the high voltage namely if the set voltage or current cannot be supplied to the output The operation of the generator can also be checked via the operating signal As soon as high voltage is supplied to the generator output this signal becomes active Possible causes of overload are Fouling of the charging bar electrode Direct contact betwe...

Page 50: ... the generator for repair see section 10 No output voltage Display is off No supply voltage Switch on supply voltage Supply voltage too low Problem has nothing to do with the CM5 Fuse faulty at the rear of the generator Replace the fuse Generator is faulty Send the generator for repair see section 10 No access to the menu Depressed the key but nothing happened Access to the menu is locked Switch o...

Page 51: ...erator is overloaded Sparking or short circuit in connected equipment Check connected equipment Emitter point in contact with earth Prevent the emitter point from making contact with earth Generator overloaded Reduce output voltage or increase distance between the charging bar electrode and material Limit LED lights up Generator is operating in CC or AdvCC mode Maximum set voltage reached Increase...

Page 52: ...he text Settings Eeprom ERROR Factory settings are restored during start up Error occurred whilst saving information Depress the key and restore the generator settings If the problem persists send the generator for repair See section 10 Configuration Eeprom ERROR appears on the display during start up An error has occurred in the Eeprom Send the generator away for repair see section 10 Remote ADC ...

Page 53: ... generator properly and clearly state the reason for return 11 Disposal Observe the applicable local environmental and other regulations when disposing of the equipment Spare parts Part number Description 21 05 10 0000 Spring connector for CM5 39 00 23 6025 25 pin sub D connector with housing for remote I O 69 99 63 0315 Rear panel fuse 3 15 AT 69 72 70 4800 Anybus Compact Com Profibus 69 72 70 xx...

Page 54: ...rce Continuous Fieldbus source Bus Remote limit control Local controlled Advanced output control Continuous Advanced output control Voltage setpoint start 5 0 kV Voltage setpoint max 15 0 kV High level 80 Trigger level 10 Readout stretched 0 7 sec Limited LED stretched 0 7 sec Display readout kV mA Backlight 85 Contrast 50 Remote I O mode output U 0 5 V DC Remote I O mode output I 0 5 V DC Remote ...

Page 55: ...te source Continuous Fieldbus source Bus Remote limit control Local controlled Advanced output control Continuous Advanced output control Voltage setpoint start 5 0 kV Voltage setpoint max 15 0 kV High level 80 Trigger level 10 Readout stretched 0 7 sec Limited LED stretched 0 7 sec Display readout kV mA Backlight 85 Contrast 50 Remote I O mode output U 0 5 V DC Remote I O mode output I 0 5 V DC R...

Page 56: ...inuous Remote source Continuous Fieldbus source Bus Remote limit control Local controlled Advanced output control Continuous Advanced output control Voltage setpoint start 5 0 kV Voltage setpoint max 15 0 kV High level 80 Trigger level 10 Readout stretched 0 7 sec Limited LED stretched 0 7 sec Display readout kV mA Backlight 85 Contrast 50 Remote I O mode output U 0 5 V DC Remote I O mode output I...

Page 57: ...oint Enabled 1 kV 1 1 0 On Fieldbus setpoint Disabled 0 kV 0 On Fieldbus setpoint Disabled 1 kV 0 1 On Fieldbus setpoint Disabled 1 kV 1 0 On Fieldbus setpoint Enabled 0 kV 0 On Fieldbus setpoint Enabled 1 kV 0 0 0 On Fieldbus setpoint Enabled 1 kV 0 1 0 1 On Fieldbus setpoint Enabled 1 kV 0 1 1 0 On Fieldbus setpoint Enabled 1 kV 1 0 1 On Fieldbus setpoint Enabled 1 kV 1 1 0 On Remote setpoint Di...

Page 58: ...te I output Pin 6 24 V DC input voltage optional power supply for fieldbus Pin 7 12 V DC output voltage Pin 8 Not used Pin 9 Limit alarm OC arc detect OC Pin 10 Operation OC Pin 11 Not used Pin 12 Not used Pin 13 Not used Pin 14 External remote HV on off minus Pin 15 Ground Pin 16 Ground Pin 17 Ground Pin 18 Ground Pin 19 Ground Pin 20 0 V of 12V DC output voltage Pin 21 Not used Pin 22 Limit alar...

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Page 60: ...n Local mode The generator must operate in Voltage Control VC mode The External Remote HV On Off mode is not used Step 1 Switch the generator on After a short time the following text appears Initial setup Use as standard ECM YES Step 2 Depress the and or key until the flashing text YES changes to NO Step 3 Depress The following text appears Initial setup Operating mode Local Step 4 Depress The fol...

Page 61: ...wing text appears Initial setup Use as standard ECM YES Step 2 Depress the and or key until the flashing text YES changes to NO Step 3 Depress The following text appears Initial setup Operating mode Local Step 4 Depress The following text appears Initial setup Control mode VC Step 5 Depress the and or key until the flashing text VC changes to CC Step 6 Depress The following text appears Initial se...

Page 62: ...erent depending on the chosen configuration Step 2 Depress the and or key until the following text appears on the screen Main Advanced settings Step 3 Depress The following text appears Advanced settings General settings Step 4 Depress the and or key until the following text appears on the screen Advanced settings Restore factory settings NO Step 5 Depress The text NO now starts to flash Step 6 De...

Page 63: ... this text may be different depending on the chosen configuration Step 2 Depress the and or key until the following text appears on the screen Main Control mode VC Step 3 Depress The text VC now starts to flash Step 4 Depress the and or key until the flashing text VC changes to CC Step 5 Depress The text CC now no longer flashes the setting has been changed The following text appears Main Control ...

Page 64: ...he and or key until the following text appears on the screen Advanced settings Remote HV on off source settings Step 5 Depress The following text appears RemOn Off settings Remote HV on off source Continuous Step 6 Depress The text Continuous now starts to flash Step 7 Depress the and or key until the flashing text Continuous changes to External Step 8 Depress The text External now no longer flash...

Page 65: ...Current Control AdvCC mode In the Advanced CC mode the generator will again operate in CC Constant Current mode However the generator due to variations in the output voltage will be able to detect whether an object has left the electrodes and whether it can switch back to a lower current control value In this stand by mode a new object will be detected and the generator will be able to switch back...

Page 66: ...ng see VC mode However in this control mode the emitted high voltage depends on a control voltage This will usually be related to the speed of a machine In this mode a minimum and maximum voltage are specified in combination with a threshold and a maximum for the control voltage As soon as the analogue control voltage is higher than the threshold voltage the minimum set high voltage is supplied to...

Page 67: ...5_UM_ 9752090319_GB_V0_9 67 67 Appendix X Factory password Note Keep this document in a safe place When resetting the user password you are asked to enter a factory password see 6 22 This password is 7240 ...

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