MedWeld 4000 Operator’s Guide
Modified: 9/17/08
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M-032116 Programs #T03300, #T02300 and #T02400
Communications and I/O
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The MedWeld 4000 communicates with automation equipment using
one of these schemes:
•
DeviceNet
, where I/O is transmitted to a DeviceNet drop line and
sent to a network via the host.
•
Profibus
. An open, digital communication system with many
applications in factory and process automation.
•
Discrete I/O
. Inputs and outputs are directly wired into the control’s
enclosure.
This chapter defines the inputs to the MedWeld 4000, and the outputs
that it provides.
The following sections describe each option and the I/O provided.
Local I/O
When the MedWeld 4000 is part of a network using any communication
scheme, the timer directly provides for local control of certain critical
inputs and outputs.
These I/O are the same for both communication scheme. As described in
“Providing Local I/O” on page 2-5, the connections to these I/O should
be provided. These tell the processor factors such as the status of the
isolation contactor and CONTROL STOP condition.
This I/O is in addition to the I/O mapping provided for discrete I/O and
FieldBus operation.