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Outputs Interface, PSM, Function - GF54.21-D-3002TSB

Model 447, 448 

with code ED5 (Parameterisable special module) 

with code XM7 (MOPF II) 

Model 907, 910 

with code ED5 (Parameterisable special module) 

with code XJ4 (Modification year G4-I) 

Multifunction outputs (MFA): 

The parameterizable special module (PSM) control unit (N26/16) has a total of 25 discrete outputs. These MFAs can be configured individually. There are various types of multifunction outputs that have different properties.

However, all outputs can be parameterized so that they "flash" on activation ("Soft PWM", maximum frequency 10 Hz).

Special PWM outputs are available for higher frequencies.

OUTPUTS CAN BE DIVIDED INTO FOUR CATEGORIES:

MFA_POWER 2 high-side outputs with operating current 10 A   MFA 02, 04
  6 high-side outputs with operating current 5 A   MFA 01, 03, 05-08
MFA_PWM 2 low-side outputs with operating current 1 A PWM-capable MFA 13, 14
  5 high-side outputs with operating current 0.5 A PWM-capable MFA 9-12, 25
  4 low-side outputs with operating current 0.5 A PWM-capable MFA 15-18
MFA_ASYMMETRIC_HALF_B RIDGE 4 asymmetric half bridges with operating current 5 A PWM-capable MFA 19-22
MFA_RELAY 2 relay outputs with 1 A each   MFA 23, 24

IMPORTANT All outputs can hold their respective rated load for an unlimited time. The simultaneous use of all rated currents at all outputs is also permissible.

IMPORTANT One of the eight PWM 0.5 A outputs (MFA 9-12 and MFA 15-18) can be loaded with up to 0.6 A, provided that the others have a maximum of 0.5 A and the sum of the currents of these eight outputs does not exceed 4 A.

MULTIFUNCTION OUTPUTS

Number Function
MFA_01 Digitaler_Ausgang_High_5A_1
MFA_02 Digitaler_Ausgang_High_10A_1
MFA_03 Digitaler_Ausgang_High_5A_2
MFA_04 Digitaler_Ausgang_High_10A_2
MFA_05 Digitaler_Ausgang_High_5A_3
MFA_06 Digitaler_Ausgang_High_5A_4
MFA_07 Digitaler_Ausgang_High_5A_5
MFA_08 Digitaler_Ausgang_High_5A_6
MFA_09 Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_High_1
MFA_10 Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_High_2
MFA_11 Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_High_3
MFA_12 Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_High_4
MFA_13 Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_Low_5kHz_1A_1
MFA_14 Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_Low_5kHz_1A_2
MFA_15 Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_Low_300Hz_500mA_1
MFA_16 Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_Low_300Hz_500mA_2
MFA_17 Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_Low_300Hz_500mA_3
MFA_18 Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_Low_300Hz_500mA_4
MFA_19 Digital_PWM_Output_Half_1
MFA_20 Digital PWM Output Half 2
MFA_21 Digital_PWM_Output_Half_3
MFA_22 Digital_PWM_Output_Half_4
MFA_23 Relay output 1-Common contact (Com) Open contact in rest state (NO) Closed contact in rest state (NC)
MFA_24 Relay output 2-Common contact (Com) Open contact in rest state (NO) Closed contact in rest state (NC)
MFA_25 Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_High_5

The picture shows the module input "Active" on the left side, to which a signal ID from the signal pool is assigned. Below this on the left side are the parameterizable input factors of the module (Const/Pulse, CutOffReset, etc.). The output factors that can be found in the signal pool as signals are shown on the right side.

Each multifunction output is assigned a physical pin of the control unit at which the output voltage can be tapped.

Function category MFA_POWER 

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Contents 

MULTIFUNCTION OUTPUT

Number Rated current Description
MF_A01 5 A Digitaler_Ausgang_High_5A_1
MF_A02 10 A Digitaler_Ausgang_High_ 10A_1
MF_A03 5 A Digitaler_Ausgang_High_ 5A_2
MF_A04 10 A Digitaler_Ausgang_High_ 10A_2
MFA_05 5 A Digitaler_Ausgang_High_ 5A_3
MF_A06 5 A Digitaler_Ausgang_High_ 5A_4
MFA_07 5 A Digitaler_Ausgang_High_ 5A_5
MF_A08 5 A Digitaler_Ausgang_High_ 5A_6

Properties 

Soft PWM 

Turn signal function up to 10 Hz. Configurable via the "Const/Pulse", "Cycle Time" and "Pulse Time" signal inputs.

Current measurement 

The measured current can be accessed via the "Current" result signal. Measuring range of outputs: typically 1.5 - 49 A.

Measurement of voltage 

Measured voltage is accessible via the "Voltage" result signal.

Load detection 

Configurable load detection. The limit value can be configured using the "Open load threshold" parameter. If the output is activated and an operating current exceeds the configured limit value, a load is detected which is signaled by the "Load detect" result signal.

Short circuit detection and open circuit detection 

Short circuit detection and open circuit detection is active when the output is activated. Detection takes place via the measurement of the output current.

Safety 

The parameters for "Safety objective active" and "Safety status" can be configured individually for each MFA.

PARAMETER

Name Description
Safety objective active Configures the status of the MFA when "Safety objective active" is activated and the control unit switches to a safe state. In other words, if the control unit changes to a safe state, this output can take on a defined status (SWITCHED ON or SWITCHED OFF) if this has been parameterized accordingly.
Safety status  
Reactivation attempts Determines how many reactivation attempts are performed in the event of overload or short circuit before the MFA is switched off.
Check "Stuck at" fault. Configures short circuit monitoring in the switching direction.
Open load threshold Configures the threshold value for detecting the open load in mA.
MODULE INPUTS

Name   Description
Active   If the assigned result signal value is not equal to 0, the MFA is active.
Const/pulse Soft PWM If the assigned result signal value is not equal to 0, the MFA pulses with a defined cycle and pulse time.
CutOffReset   If the assigned result signal value changes from 0 to 1, the MFA is enabled again after the overload shut-off.
Cycle time Soft PWM The assigned result signal value defines the cycle time in ms.
Pulse time Soft PWM The assigned result signal value defines the pulse time in ms.
Pull-up   If assigned, a 3.65 kΩ pull-up is activated. Available for MFA_02, MFA_05 and MFA_06.
RESULT SIGNAL

Name Description
CutOffStat (MFA_0x_Overl_Cutoff_Stat) The logical result signal value is TRUE if the MFA is in the state of overload shut-off.
Status (MFA_0x_Stat) The logical result signal value is TRUE if the MFA is active.
Stuck (MFA_0x_Stuck_High) The logical result signal value is TRUE if the MFA has detected a short circuit in the switching direction while the MFA is switched off.
Voltage (U_MFA_0x) The result signal value during the voltage measurement in 1 mV/bit.
Current (I_MFA_0x) The result signal value for current measurement in 1 mA/bit.

Examples 

If a logical "0" is present at module input '"const/pulse", soft PWM is not active In this example: As long as MFE 10 is not switched on, the MFA is constantly switched on.

The soft PWM is active by switching on MFE 10. The signal result assigned to the "cycle time" signal input is 1000 and the signal result assigned to the "pulse time" signal input is 500 by configuring the PLC constants block:

Use of MFA with soft PWM 

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Cycle time 1, 000 ms
Pulse time 500 ms
Results in a duty cycle of 50%:  
500 ms every second  

The MFA now flashes instead of being constantly lit when MFE_09 and MFE_10 are switched on.

Multifunction output (with "PWM" function) 

The picture shows the module input "Active" on the left side, to which a signal ID from the signal pool is assigned. Below this on the left side are the parameterizable input factors of the module (Const/Pulse, CutOffReset, etc.). The output factors that can be found in the signal pool as signals are shown on the right side.

Each multifunction output is assigned a physical pin of the control unit at which the output voltage can be tapped.

Function category MFA_PWM 

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Contents 

MULTIFUNCTION OUTPUT

Number Rated current Description
MFA 09 0.5 A Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_High_1
MFA_10 0.5 A Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_High_2
MFA_11 0.5 A Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_High_3
MFA_12 0.5 A Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_High_4
MFA_13 1 A Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_Low_5kHz_1A_1
MFA 14 1 A Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_Low_5kHz_1A_2
MFA_15 0.5 A Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_Low_300Hz_500mA_1
MFA_16 0.5 A Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_Low_300Hz_500mA_2
MFA_17 0.5 A Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_Low_300Hz_500mA_3
MFA_18 0.5 A Digitaler_PWM_Ausgang_Low_300Hz_500mA_4

Properties 

Configurable PWM 

MFA_09 to 12 and MFA_15 to 18: Configurable PWM between 4 and 300 Hz. The frequency and duty cycle can be selected individually.

MFA_13 and MFA_14: Configurable PWM between 4 and 5, 000 Hz. Frequency for all outputs can be adjusted together, duty cycle can be selected individually.

Soft PWM 

Turn signal function up to 10 Hz. Configurable via "Const/Pulse", "Cycle Time" and "Pulse Time" signal inputs individually for each output.

Measurement of voltage 

Measured voltage is accessible via the "Voltage" result signal.

Short circuit and overload detection 

Overload detection takes place by monitoring the output voltage in the ON state.

Safety 

The parameters for "Safety objective active" and "Safety status" can be configured individually for each MFA.

PARAMETER

Name Description
Safety objective active Configures the status of the MFA when "Safety objective active" is activated and the control unit switches to a safe state.
Safety status  
Reactivation attempts Determines how many reactivation attempts are performed in the event of overload or short circuit before the MFA is switched off.
Check "Stuck at" fault. Configures short circuit monitoring in the switching direction.
PWM type Configures the type of evaluation of the PWM Period and PWM Duty signal inputs.
Pull-up For assignment to MFA_11, a 3.65 kΩ pull-up is activated. For assignment to MFA_13 and MFA_14, a 2.74 kΩ pull-up is provided.
MODULE INPUTS

Name   Description
Active   If the assigned result signal value is not equal to 0, the MFA is active.
Const/pulse Soft PWM If the assigned result signal value is not equal to 0, the MFA pulses with a defined cycle and pulse time.
CutOffReset   If the assigned result signal value changes from 0 to 1, the MFA is enabled again after the overload shut-off.
Cycle time Soft PWM The assigned result signal value defines the cycle time in ms.
Pulse time Soft PWM The assigned result signal value defines the pulse time in ms.
PWM Active   If the assigned result signal value is not equal to 0, the configurable PWM of the MFA is active.
PWM Period   The evaluation of the assigned result signal value depends on the configured parameter PWM type:
Frequency 
The assigned result signal value is evaluated as a frequency in 0.1 Hz.
Time 
The assigned result signal value is evaluated as time in μs.
PWM Duty Cycle   The evaluation of the assigned result signal value depends on the configured parameter PWM type:
Frequency 
The assigned result signal value is evaluated as a duty cycle in 0.01%.
Time 
The assigned result signal value is evaluated as a cycle time in μs.
RESULT SIGNAL

Name Description
CutOffStat (MFA_x_Overl_Cutoff_Stat) The logical result signal value is TRUE if the MFA is in the state of overload shut-off.
Status (MFA_x_Stat) The logical result signal value is TRUE if the MFA is active.
Stuck
(MFA_x_Stuck_High or MFA_x_Stuck_Low)
The logical result signal value is TRUE if the MFA has detected a short circuit in the switching direction while the MFA is switched off.
Voltage (U_MFA_x) The result signal value during the voltage measurement in 1 mV/bit.

Multifunction output (with "Asymmetric half bridge" function) 

The picture shows the module input "Active" on the left side, to which a signal ID from the signal pool is assigned. Below this on the left side are the parameterizable input factors of the module (Const/Pulse, CutOffReset, etc.). The output factors that can be found in the signal pool as signals are shown on the right side.

Each multifunction output is assigned a physical pin of the control unit at which the output voltage can be tapped.

It is possible to combine two asymmetric half bridges into a full bridge.

Function category MFA_HALFBRIDGE 

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Contents 

MULTIFUNCTION OUTPUT

Number Rated current Description
MFA_19 5 A Configurable high-/low-side switch with overload protection. Can be used individually as an asymmetric half bridge or together with MFA_20 as a full bridge.
Digital_PWM_Output_Half_1
MFA_20 5 A Configurable high-/low-side switch with overload protection. Can be used individually as an asymmetric half bridge or together with MFA_19 as a full bridge.
Digital_PWM_Output_Half_2
MFA21 5 A Configurable high-/low-side switch with overload protection. Can be used individually as an asymmetric half bridge or together with MFA_22 as a full bridge.
Digital_PWM_Output_Half_3
MFA_22 5 A Configurable high-/low-side switch with overload protection. Can be used individually as an asymmetric half bridge or together with MFA_21 as a full bridge.
Digital_PWM_Output_Half_4

Properties 

Configurable PWM 

Configurable PWM between 4-3, 000 Hz. Frequency and duty cycle can be generated individually when the high side output is active.

Soft PWM 

Turn signal function up to 10 Hz. Configurable via the "Const/Pulse", "Cycle Time" and "Pulse Time" signal inputs.

Current measurement 

The measured current is accessible via the Current High Side and Current Low Side result signals.

Measurement of voltage 

Measured voltage is accessible via the "Voltage" result signal.

Load detection 

Configurable load detection. The limit value can be configured using the "Open load threshold" parameter. If the output is activated and an operating current exceeds the configured limit value, a load is detected which is signaled by the "Load detect" result signal.

Short circuit and overload detection 

Short circuit and overload detection takes place in active mode through current measurement.

Safety 

The parameters for "Safety objective active" and "Safety status" can be configured individually for each MFA.

PARAMETER

Name Description
Safety objective active Configures the status of the MFA when 'Safety objective active' is activated and the control unit switches to a safe state.
Safety status  
Reactivation attempts Determines how many reactivation attempts are performed in the event of overload or short circuit before the MFA is switched off.
Check "Stuck at" fault. Configures short circuit monitoring in the switching direction.
PWM type Configures the type of evaluation of the PWM Period and PWM Operation signal inputs.
Open load threshold Configures the threshold value for detecting the open load in mA.
Full bridge Configures the asymmetrical half bridge to a full bridge with its partner asymmetric half bridge function block.
Braking time Braking times are available with full bridge function. It switches both outputs in the same direction (low-side) for the specified time (resolution 10 ms) when a change in direction of the outputs is requested.
FULL BRIDGE 1:

Input Not equal to 0 Equal to 0
MFA_19_active_Input MFA_19 high-side
MFA_20 low-side
MFA_19 low-side
MFA_20 high-side
MFA_20_active_Input MFA_19/MFA_20: On MFA_19/MFA_20: Off
FULL BRIDGE 2:

Input Not equal to 0 Equal to 0
MFA_21_active_Input MFA_21 high-side
MFA_22 low-side
MFA_21 low-side
MFA_22 high-side
MFA_22_active_Input MFA_21/MFA_22: On MFA_21/MFA_22: Off
MODULE INPUTS

Name   Description
Active   If the assigned result signal value is not equal to 0, the MFA is active.
Const/pulse Soft PWM If the assigned result signal value is not equal to 0, the MFA pulses with a defined cycle and pulse time.
CutOffReset   If the assigned result signal value changes from 0 to 1, the MFA is enabled again after the overload shut-off. Undefined behavior when exceeded: CutOffReset is controlled by the FET Protection Strategy.
Cycle time Soft PWM The assigned result signal value defines the cycle time in ms.
Pulse time Soft PWM The assigned result signal value defines the pulse time in ms.
PWM Active   If the assigned result signal value is not equal to 0, the configurable PWM of the MFA is active.
PWM Period   The evaluation of the assigned result signal value depends on the configured parameter PWM type:
Frequency 
The assigned result signal value is evaluated as a frequency in 0.1 Hz.
Time 
The assigned result signal value is evaluated as time in μs.
PWM Duty Cycle   The evaluation of the assigned result signal value depends on the configured parameter PWM type:
Frequency 
The assigned result signal value is evaluated as a duty cycle in 0.01%.
Time 
The assigned result signal value is evaluated as a cycle time in μs.
Polarity   If the assigned result signal value is not equal to 0, the switching direction of the MFA is set to high-side. Otherwise to low-side.
RESULT SIGNAL

Name Description
Detect load (MFA_x_load_detect) The logical result signal value is TRUE if the configured 'Open load threshold' is exceeded.
CutOffStat (MFA_x_Overl_Cutoff_Stat) The logical result signal value is TRUE if the MFA is in the state of overload shut-off.
Status (MFA_x_Stat) The logical result signal value is TRUE if the MFA is active.
Stuck High (MFA_x_Stuck_High) The logical result signal value is TRUE if the MFA has detected a short circuit in the high switching direction.
Stuck Low (MFA_x_Stuck_Low) The logical result signal value is TRUE if the MFA has detected a short circuit in the low switching direction.
Polarity (MFA_x_Polarity) The logical result signal value is TRUE if the switching direction of the MFA is toward the high side.
Voltage (U_MFA_x) The result signal value during the voltage measurement in 1 mV/bit.
High Side Current Intensity (I_MFA_x_HS) The result signal value for current measurement in 1 mA/bit.
Low Side Current Intensity (I_MFA_x_LS) The result signal value for current measurement in 1 mA/bit

Multifunction output (internal relay) 

The picture shows the module input "Active" on the left side, to which a signal ID from the signal pool is assigned. Below this on the left side are the parameterizable input factors of the module (Const/Pulse, CutOffReset, etc.). The output factors that can be found in the signal pool as signals are shown on the right side.

Relays are equipped on the printed circuit board of the PSM. Using these outputs, galvanically isolated loads can be switched.

Three pins are available to the user for the secondary side (changer: open, closed, common) for each relay.

Function category MFA_RELAY 

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Contents 

MULTIFUNCTION OUTPUT

Number Rated current Description
MFA_23 1 A Relay 1, with supported PWM frequency of 10 Hz.
MFA_24 1 A Relay 2, with supported PWM frequency of 10 Hz.

Properties 

Soft PWM 

Flash function up to 10 Hz. Configurable via the "Const/Pulse", "Cycle Time" and "Pulse Time" signal inputs.

Maximum switching current: 

The maximum load for each output is 1 A.

Minimum switching current: 

To comply with the service life specification, the typical switching current must be at least 10 μA.

No diagnosis, no overload/short circuit protection: 

These outputs do NOT provide diagnosis functions, voltage feedback measurements or current measurements. They also do not offer overload protection. Any safety precaution must be implemented in the external electric circuit, which is closed via the relay contacts. The specifications must not be exceeded.

Appropriate protective devices must be provided for capacitive and/or inductive loads.

MODULE INPUTS

Name   Description
Active   If the assigned result signal value is not equal to 0, the MFA is active.
Const/pulse Soft PWM If the assigned result signal value is not equal to 0, the MFA pulses with a defined cycle and pulse time.
CutOffReset   If the assigned result signal value changes from 0 to 1, the MFA is enabled again after the overload shut-off.
Undefined behavior when exceeded: CutOffReset is controlled by the FET Protection Strategy. 
Cycle time Soft PWM The assigned result signal value defines the cycle time in ms.
Pulse time Soft PWM The assigned result signal value defines the pulse time in ms.
RESULT SIGNAL

Name Description
Status (MFA_2x_Stat) The logical result signal value is TRUE if the MFA is active.