EATON
SFX Product Family Installation and Operation Manual 6045988-001 Rev. A E-ELCL-II005-E March 2019
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7.0
SOFTWARE DESCRIPTION
Software for the SFX family of controllers is
provided in the form of the SFX Platform Support
Package. This is distributed as a .zip file and
contains the following elements:
•
Firmware files (MOT files): A separate file is
provided for each SFX controller model.
•
Universal Service Tool(UST): Setup.exe in the
Service Tool folder is the installation file.
•
ECOM USB Driver: The Service Tool (UST)
connects to the SFX over CAN using the ECOM
device. This is the driver for that device.
When updating an existing SFX Support Package,
it is necessary to update each of the above elements.
8.0
SERVICE TOOL - INSTALLATION AND
GETTING STARTED
Refer UST Manual for installation and usage of
Universal service tool.
9.0 FIRMWARE
9.1
Install the Firmware
9.1.1 The SFX Safety Controller unit is delivered along
with pre-certified safety firmware and an application
development environment that must be properly
used to create executable, embedded software per
the SFX User Manual/Programmer Guide. Mis-use
and/or alterations to Eaton supplied software and
hardware will invalidate the pre-certification of the
SFX Safety Controller.
9.1.2 Launch the Universal Service Tool if it is not already
open. On the main page of the service tool select
File->Reprogram Firmware.
9.1.3 Select the appropriate firmware to load based on the
model of the controller intended for use.
9.1.4 The firmware should complete the installation
process. If the wrong firmware has been selected,
the software will provide a prompt which indicates
that the firmware does not match the controller
hardware. If this occurs, verify that the correct
firmware was selected. The software should then
load on the controller and complete installation. You
should now be ready to proceed with the application
software installation.
10.0
INSTALLING THE CONTROLLER
10.1
Mounting Considerations
The following procedure is recommended when
mounting the SFX series controllers.
•
The controller should be mounted on a vertical
flat surface with the open end of the connector
facing down.
•
Use four standard threaded fasteners to securely
mount the controller to the surface (either 6mm or
¼” diameter are acceptable).
•
The SFX series is designed for ambient operating
temperatures up to 105°C maximum. The housing
is constructed of cast aluminum and allows for
effective heat dissipation when mounted to
metal surfaces and/or when adequate ventilation
is available.
•
When mounting multiple controllers inside a
vented enclosure allow for a minimum of 2”
between adjacent controller surfaces so that
adequate air flow is present to aid in cooling.
•
When mounting a controller(s) inside a sealed
unvented enclosure, the temperature rise above
ambient is determined by the size of the enclosure
(surface area) and the expected power dissipation
of the controller(s). A conservative guideline to use
for the maximum power dissipation expected from
one SFX controller is 50 watts.
•
Please check with your enclosure manufacturer
for appropriate guidelines concerning the
necessary enclosure volume to adequately limit
thermal rise below the maximum operating
temperature of 105°C
SFX Product Family
