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What do I need to take into account when directly selecting setpoint values with MI4 units ?

 
  • Information on this can be obtained by clicking the question.

How do you enter Configuration mode on MI4 units if the ENTER key has been assigned a macro ?

 
  • By means of special operations during the power-up

How do you exchange data via Profibus DP between a Moeller PLC with a CM4-504/LE4-504/PS416-NET-441 and a Siemens S7/C7?

 
  • Use Siemens system function SFC13/SFC14/SFC15.

How can you display I/O status information and other modules in the DP Configurator, and how do you force the outputs?

 
  • Click on the question to obtain information.

What is the pin assignment of the KPG3-PS3 cable ?

 
  • Click on the question to obtain information.

How can you connect the outputs in parallel on the LE4-116-DD1 and LE4-116-XD1?

 
  • Only the outputs of the same driver should be connected in parallel.

How can you connect a PROFIBUS-DP master and a PROFIBUS-DP slave to the PS4-341-MM1 together?

 
  • Click on the question to obtain information.

How much data can a PS416-NET-440 Profibus DP master card send to each station and how much can it receive ?

 
  • The PS416-NET-440 can receive 244 bytes and send 244 bytes.

What is the current hardware version of the PS3AC and PS3DC ?

 
  • The current hardware version (12/2000) of the PS3AC and PS3DC is : Version 1.7

How is the hardware counter in the PS4-341-MM1 activated and programmed ?

 
  • The PS4-341-MM1 counter is activated and assigned parameters in the Sucosoft S40 Topology Configurator.

How can I connect up an MI4 or MV4 unit via Sucosoft S30 ?

 
  • Use the S30-AM-I40 application modu

Which function does the file PS40_Transfer_Link.DLL support ??

 
  • The file supports additional functions of the file SucomA32.DLL.

Does Sucosoft S40 include the FAlarm function block?

 
  • The EdgeAlarm function block is available instead.

Can Sucosoft S40 also be run on Linux?

 
  • Information on this can be obtained by clicking the question

What temperature monitoring options are available with the PS4 / PS416 system?

 
  • EM4-101-TX1, EM4-101-TX2 remote expansion modules and the PS4-271-MM1 PLC offer temperature measuring features.

How do you implement the short-circuit monitoring of the outputs on the
PS416-OUT-400 / -410 cards ?

 
  • Use a ZAA central monitoring unit

On which PC operating systems does the PROFIBUS-FMS Configurator run ?

 
  • From version 3.3 or higher, MS-Windows 95, MS-Windows 98 and MS-Windows NT. Before this version, only MS-Windows 3.xx.

Is the NG31 still available or is there a similar substitute ?

 
  • A substitute can be obtained directly from the company Hubert Schröter. Click the question to obtain information.

Does the Moeller automation product range include an SSI interface for absolute positioning encoders ?

 
  • The LE4-633-CX1 local expansion module is available for this

How can you implement a connection between an EPC335 card and a PS4?

 
  • Use the KPG3-PS3 cable. Order No.: 014487

How can you map a larger number of I/O to the marker range ?

 
  • Use the

Is there a German version of the Profibus DP Configurator ?

 
  • Click on the question to obtain information.

Can I use the PS416-CPU in the PS316 rack with its I/O cards ?

 
  • Neither the rack nor the I/O-cards of the PS316 series can be used.

Which version of Sucosoft S40 supports: Structured text programming (ST) ?

 
  • From Sucosoft S40; version 5.0

What is the successor of the EM4-101-AA1 ?

 
  • The successor is the EM4-101-AA2

What settings are required to connect an MI4 to a PS4-341 via Suconet K ?

 
  • a) Check MI4 configuration
    b) Check PLC Topology Configurator

As take is the MV4 coupling to a Mitsubushi A series PLC ?

 
  • With the communications module AJ71C24

How do you transfer the PLC time to the MV4 ?

 
  • Click on the question to obtain information.

What is with the communication between a MV4 and a Siemens PLC, to heed ?

 
  • Attention: The Bytes are reversed.

Can the PS4-341-MM1 emulate the Sucom-A of the PS316 ?

 
  • Yes, with the PS4-341-MM1 operating system from Sucosoft S40 version 4.0

What is necessary to actuate a contactor coil as an emergency measure when the PLC malfunctions ?

 
  • Decoupling via a protective diode

How is the environment language selected in the MV4 Configurator ?

 
  • In the menue: Config

How can consistent data be received with a Profibus DP master?

 
  • By adjustment of the consistent data length

Can Sucosoft S40; version 4.00 still run on Windows 3.11 ?

 
  • No, since S40 uses 32-bit functions.
    The S40 runs with Windows 95/98 or with Windows NT 4.0

Is it possible to change the analog output of the PS4-271 from a 0-10 V to a 0-20 or 4-20 mA signal using an 500 Ohm resistor ?

 
  • No, since only 5 mA is provided at the analog output.

Can the S40 OPC Server V1.0 for Windows NT copied to
hard disk drive E too with 1.26 GB free memory ?

 
  • Yes, please further information heeds. (Clicks the question)

Is it possible to set the panel brightness of the MI4-471-TC1 touch panel ?

 
  • Unfortunately not with this type !

How can you prepare your own Suconet K/K1 cable ?

 
  • Use LT309.096 cable and connector S1-PS3.

How can PLCs be provided with serial interfaces ?

 
  • The ZB4-501-UM3 and ZB4-501-UM4 interface converters can be used for this purpose

How can closed-loop control tasks be implemented with the PS4/PS416 PLC systems ?

 
  • There are two application modules with two-point controllers, three-point controllers, PID controllers and there is a closed-loop control toolbox for complex closed-loop control.

Is there an OPC interface for Moeller PS4/PS416 programmable controllers ?

 
  • The S40 OPC-server interface is available for the PS4/PS416 programmable controllers.

How can the PS4/PS416 system receive and evaluate the DCF77 radio time signal ?

 
  • A DCF77 receiver is required for receiving the DCF77 radio time signals and a software is required for evaluating the signal.

What is an application module?

 
  • An application module contains software function blocks for the PLC. These software modules offer solutions for standard automation tasks.

What cable can be used for PROFIBUS-DP ?

 
  • Click the question to obtain the technical data of the cable.

How many characters can be entered in the comment field in the POU Editor under POU Info ?

 
  • The comment field of the POU is 15 KByte.

Is it possible to carry out remote diagnostics for the PS4/PS416 system ?

 
  • Remote diagnostics can be carried out using a modem connection between the programming device and the PLC.

Is it possible to run a Suconet K2 line with the PS416 ?

 
  • The PS416-NET-210 Suconet K1/K2 card and the S40-AM-K2-D/GB application module are required for running Suconet K2 with the PS416.

How can I send and receive SMS messages with the PS4/PS416 system?

 
  • SMS application modules (software function blocks) allow SMS messages (SMS = Short Message Service) to be sent and received.

Do the PS4 compact PLCs have a MODBUS/JBUS interface ?

 
  • A MODBUS/JBUS interface can be implemented using the S40-AM-K4-D/GB application module and an interface converter.

How can large volumes of data be transferred via Suconet K or PROFIBUS-DP ?

 
  • The Suconet K/PROFIBUS-DP data multiplexer application module enables the transfer of large data volumes.

Is it possible to carry out floating point arithmetic operations with PS4 compact PLCs ?

 
  • Floating point arithmetic is a basic function of the PS4-341-MM1. With the PS4-150/200 you can use the S40-AM-A1-D/GB application module to implement floating point arithmetic functions.

Which memory module version can be used in the PS4-341-MM1 as a space ?

 
  • Note: verify PS4-341-MM1 version number.

What is OPC ?

 
  • OLE for Process Control

Can the Sucom_A functionblock be used on the PS4-... MM1 in order to program the PLC with Sucosoft S40 ?

 
  • No

Is there a data multiplexer for Suconet-K / PROFIBUS-DP ?

 
  • Yes, the application module S40-AM-K1-GB contents a data multiplexer for Suconet-K / PROFIBUS-DP.

Which PS4 type can be equipped with the PROFIBUS-DP master module ?

 
  • Only the PS4-341-MM1.

Is it possible to expand the memory of a MI4-471-TC1 Touch Panel
with a 2 or 4 MByte memory ZB4-902-SF1 or ZB4904-SF1?

 
  • Yes

What is the type designation of the spare memory module for the ZB4-901-SF1 ?

 
  • ZB4-901-SF2

Where can I get the latest Sucosoft S40 Service Pack?

 
  • From the MOELLER FTP Server, please click on the question.

How is the current version of the Profibus-DP Configurator for S40 available ?

 
  • Over download, please click on the question.

What is the maximum number of slave stations that can be run with the
LE4-504-BS1 (PROFIBUS-DP master) ?

 
  • 124 Slaves

Why is the MV4-Configurator only available with the type MV4-CFG-1 ?

 
  • MV4-CFG-1-GB

Which available MV4-devices are not listed in Main Catalogue ?

 
  • Typen: MV4-590-TA1 und /TA2 und /-XX1

Which touch panels are available in stainless steel?

 
  • MV4 Touch panels.

Test Intranet access

 
  • Test Intranet access

How many LE4-505-BS1 and CM4-505-GS1 AS-Interface masters can be connected to a PS4-... ?

 
  • Click on the question to obtain information.

Can several telecontrol modules ZB4-501-TC2 be connected to a Suconet line ?

 
  • The ZB4-501-TC2 can connect up to 14 on a Suconet line.

Is it possible to implement an MV4 interface via Device Net ?

 
  • Yes, with MV4 configurator MV4-CFG-1 since version 3.12.4 and a communication card ZB4-606-IF1.

What should be done if the write protection in the MV4 standard recipe management function cannot be removed ?

 
  • Only possible with MV4 configurator MV4-CFG-1 from version 3.12.

Can several interface converters be connected to a Suconet line ?

 
  • Yes, the ZB4-501-UM4 allows up to 14 to be connected in a Suconet line. The conversion is from Suconet K to RS232.

Which PLC types can be connected to the ZB4-501-UM4 ?

 
  • PS4-150/-200/-300 and PS416 series.

How can PS4 compact PLCs be expanded locally?

 
  • The PS 4 compact PLCs are expanded with LE4-. . . expansion modules.

What design measures are required to integrate an LE4-504-BT1 (PROFIBUS-DP Slave) in a STEP 7 hardware configuration?

 
  • The design measures for integrating an LE4-504-BT1 (PROFIBUS-DP Slave) in a STEP 7 hardware configuration are shown in a video that can be downloaded.

How can a message be printed out on MI4 display and operator systems?

 
  • Information on this is provided in an application note that can be obtained free-of-charge from the Internet.

How can an MI4 operator panel be connected to a Siemens S7 PLC?

 
  • An MI4 operator panel can be connected to a Siemens S7 PLC via MPI.

How can an MV4 touch panel be connected to a Siemens S7 PLC?

 
  • An MV4 touch panel can be connected to a Siemens S7 PLC using PROFIBUS-DP.

What are the chemical substances that the front of the MV4 touch operator panel is resistant to?

 
  • Click the question to obtain information on the chemical resistance of the MV4 front panel.

How can PS4/PS416 systems be networked with PROFIBUS-FMS?

 
  • Different modules/cards are available for networking PS4/PS416 systems with PROFIBUS-FMS. Click the question to obtain further information.

How can the PS416 networked with PROFIBUS-PA?

 
  • The PS416 can be networked with PROFIBUS-PA using a segment coupler.

How are PS416 systems networked using the PS416-NET-400 Suconet K network card?

 
  • Click the question above to obtain a description of the networking of PS416 systems.

Is it possible to synchronize the time between several MI4 display and operator units?

 
  • Yes! This is described in an application note that is available from the Internet.

To which PLC types can the ZB4-501-TC2 be connected ?

 
  • The ZB4-501-TC2 can be connected on the PS4-150/-200/-300 and PS416 series.

Is there any presentation material for the MI4-display and operating units ?

 
  • Yes

Can the CoBox also be run on the Suconet (RS485) interface?

 
  • On the PS4-341-MM1 the CoBox can also be run directly on the Suconet interface if the SucomA function block is called in Transparent mode.

Is there a software to support the PROFIBUS-DP link of the Easy control relay to the EASY204-DP module with a MOELLER control system PS4 / PS416 ?

 
  • The S40-AM-K6-D/GB application module is provided for this purpose. Click the question to obtain the application module via the Internet.

Is the software for configuring MI4 display and control devices compatible to Windows 2000 and Windows NT?

 
  • Yes, from version 2.01

What is the meaning of the flashing DEF-Dirty LED on the MV4 ?

 
  • When this LED is flashing, either the IR frame is slightly dirty or an IR sensor has failed. The flashing LED is only a warning.

What should be remembered on the MV4 Touch Operator Panel in order to prioritize the ″Print Report″ function while the ″Print Online Errors″ function is active ?

 
  • Click the question to obtain further information.

Can the PS4/PS416 communicate via Ethernet ?

 
  • For the communication with Ethernet is the network-module ″COBOX″ available.

Can the PS4-151-MM1 be mounted and run in a vertical position?

 
  • Yes, the vertical mounting position is possible if the interfaces (PRG / Suconet) are towards the bottom.

Which PS416 cards can be used in the PS316 ?

 
  • The following PS416 cards were tested and released for the PS316 series:
    PS416-INP-400, PS416-INP-401
    PS416-OUT-400, PS416-OUT-401

Which MI4-units and frequency inverters are supported from Sucosoft S40, Version V4.21 ?

 
  • Click the question to obtain further information.

What is the name of the application module for data exchange between the EASY204-DP and PS4-341/PS416 ?

 
  • The application module is called S40-AM-K6-D/GB.

Which MI4 Operator Panels are approved by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) and for the Canadian market (C UL) ?

 
  • You see table:

Which PLC types can be connected to the S40-OPC-Server as clients ?

 
  • PS4-141/-151/-201/-271/-341-MM1as well as the PS416

Which connection interfaces are possible for connection between the PC (S40-OPC-Server) and PLC (Clients) ?

 
  • Click the question to obtain further information.

How can the analog values of the potentiometers on PS4 controllers be converted to TIME type variables?

 
  • Click the question to obtain further information.

What is the application module required for data exchange between the PS40 controller via Ethernet?

 
  • The application module is: S40-AM-K5-GB, to download please click on the question.

What hardware (PLC) can be used with the Positioning Toolbox ?

 
  • PS4-341-MM1 and PS416

What are the function changes of version 2.04 of MI4-CFG-1-D/GB ?

 
  • Click the question to obtain further information.

How can I reach the version 2.04 of the MI4-Generier-Software MI4-CFG-1 ?

 
  • A Download is possible with clicks the question.

Where are the version lists for Moeller PS4/PS416, EM4, LE4, Sucosoft and MI4/MV4 ?

 
  • With clicks the question you reach the current version lists.

Is there a DEMO version for the MV4 Configurator (Galileo) ?

 
  • Yes, with clicks the question you reach the download.

What are the functional changes in the MV4-CFG-1-D/GB version V4.00.1 ?

 
  • See answer!

What is the application module for Ethernet data coupling with the
PS4-150/-200/-341 and PS416 ?

 
  • Yes, the application module S40-AM-K5-GB. With clicks the question to download.

What has to be observed when a PS416-MEM-442 or PS416-MEM-443 memory module is ordered ?

 
  • See answer!

Which LE4-... modules have a CSA approval (Status: November 2001) ?

 
  • All the LE4-... modules which are in the Main Catalogue 2002: Automatisierungstechnik, Antriebstechnik have CSA approval.

What must be done when the Sucosoft S40 V4.xx will not start in conjunction with network printers running under WIN2000 ?

 
  • Click the question to obtain further informations.

Which termination resistance values are required with PROFIBUIS-DP ?

 
  • 390 Ohms / 220 Ohms / 390 Ohms

How high is the level of input impedance with the PS4-..., LE4-..., EM4-100/200 and the PS416-INP400/401 input module ?

 
  • With the PS4-..., EM4-... and PS416-... the input impedance is 6.5 kOhms, with LE4-... the input impedance is 4.1 kOhms

Can masks used on MV4-xxx and MI4-xxx touch panels burn the display if they are displayed continuously over a long period ?

 
  • Yes

Can the PROFIBUS-DP Configurator CFG-DP (version V2.0) be downloaded ?

 
  • Please click the question !

Where can the S40-AM-... application modules be downloaded ?

 
  • When clicks the question a download is possible.

What is the permissible power supply range for the PS4-.../EM4-... and LE4-... devices ?

 
  • With 24V power supply (DC), from 20.4 to 28.8 V
    With 115 to 230 V power supply (AC): from 98 to 264 V

What is the correct course of action when diagnostics status message:
″ Unexpected Type ″

 
  • Please check the version number, the version 01 or 03 and higher is o.k.

What is the name of the Excel file for outside temperature measurement in Bonn, incl. time and date?

 
  • an27k15d.exe

Which S40 software version can be run on which Windows version ?

 
  • Please click on the question to obtain further information.

What should be done when the data exchange between the central cards of a PS416 and the CPU from S40 version 4.12 is not consistent (data from different cycles) ?

 
  • You need the new operation system OS 416M_410.

Is there an update for the closed-loop control toolbox ?

 
  • Yes, please click on the question to reach the download.

What is the name of the documentation for the LON-LE (LE4-509-BS1) ?

 
  • Please click on the question to obtain further information.

Can MV4 (Galileo) versions 3.x and 4.x be installed in parallel in separate directories?

 
  • Yes, but both programs must not be started at the same time since it is not possible to copy the data from a 3.x project to a 4.x project.

How can data be transferred from a PS4 to another PLC system and displayed on an MV4 ?

 
  • Yes it is possible. Please click the question to obtain further information.

How do you declare a function block in S40 as retentive ?

 
  • Please click on the question to obtain further information.

Can a PS4 or PS416 program be SAVED/RESTORED (packed/unpacked) ?

 
  • Yes, with the function: SAVE in the S40 navigator.

What are the new features of Sucosoft S40 Version V5.0 ?

 
  • The Sucosoft S40 version V5.0 is a 32-bit software that can be run on Windows operating systems 98 (SE), ME, NT 4.0 (SP6), 2000 (SP2), XP and XP Pro. Automatic variable declaration and Structured Text are new functions.

Can an MI4-140-KF1 (MI4 hand-held) be connected to an
Siemens S7-300 / S7-400 via MPI ?

 
  • Yes, MPI connections are supported.

Does the S40-AM-TD; Version V2.0 application module contain any new functions for dial-up lines compared to version V1.x ?

 
  • Please click on the question to obtain further information.

What new functions for leased-line communication does the S40-AM-TL Version V2.1 application module provide compared to Version V1.x ?

 
  • Expansion to 64 outstations, the parameters are assigned using the function block.

How can Moeller PLCs be connected to SCADA or visualisation systems of other manufacturers ?

 
  • SCADA/visualisation systems with an OPC-Interface can be linked directly to a Moeller PLC using the S40-OPC server. Data transfer is implemented via RS232, modem or Ethernet TCP/IP.

What is the simplest way of exchanging data (e.g. for visualisation) between a PLC and a PC?

 
  • Using the Sucoma_32 driver, download with click on the question

How many inputs are available on the EM4-101-AA2 in Suconet K mode ?

 
  • In Suconet K mode there is no restriction. All 4 voltage and 4 current inputs are available. The allocation to the input address is shown in table 4-24 in the documentation AWB27-1257D.

Are WINbloc and XI/ON protected against incorrect plug connection ?

 
  • Yes, for every WINbloc and XI/ON electronic module, we provide coding elements that can be used if required.

Does WINbloc and XI/ON have the same function in the same network type ?

 
  • Yes, this is ensured without restriction.

With which standards and regulations for industrial requirements does WINbloc comply ?

 
  • Standards and regulations:
    VDE 0611 Part 1/8.92
    IEC/EN 60 947-7-1

With which European EMC standard does WINbloc comply ?

 
  • WINbloc interference immunity complies with EN 50082-1 and -2.

Is it possible to display only the alarm text in an MI4 - project and suppress the red Alarm LED in the event of a fault ?

 
  • When creating the MI4 project in the MI4-CFG-1 software activate the following option:
    Project => Alarms => Message only

How are the XI/ON modules coded?

 
  • The modules are self-coding. This is done by fitting the card (electronic module) in the base unit.

What terminals are used with XI/ON ?

 
  • Screw or tension clamp terminals are used with XI/ON.

Is the size of XI/ON smaller than competitor products ?