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Driver Operating Manual

E-MAN-RI-TERS
Integral-to-valve electronic drivers
for pressure proportionals with integral transducer



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Contents

1 General ...............................................................................................................................7
1.1 About this user manual ....................................................................................................7
1.2 Documentation ................................................................................................................7
1.2.1 Related documentations .............................................................................................7
1.2.2 Atos Download Area ...................................................................................................7
1.2.3 Trademarks ................................................................................................................8
1.3 About proportional electrohydraulics ................................................................................9
1.3.1 Electrohydraulics: hydraulics plus electronics..............................................................9
1.3.2 Control loops ..............................................................................................................9
1.3.3 Digital proportional controls ...................................................................................... 10
1.3.4 Digital electronic drivers............................................................................................ 11
1.3.5 Fieldbus systems...................................................................................................... 11
1.3.6 Axis motion controllers ............................................................................................. 12
1.4 About E-SW programming software ............................................................................... 13
1.4.1 Registration and Access level ................................................................................... 13
1.4.2 Dvd contents ............................................................................................................ 13
1.4.3 Installation Manager Desktop ................................................................................... 14
1.4.4 Communication USB adapters and Cables ............................................................... 15
1.4.5 Minimum PC requirements for E-SW ........................................................................ 15
1.5 Safety prescriptions ....................................................................................................... 16
1.5.1 General warning ....................................................................................................... 16
1.5.2 Personnel selection and qualification ........................................................................ 16
1.5.3 Electrical installation warning .................................................................................... 16
1.5.4 Electromagnetic compatibility ................................................................................... 17
1.5.5 Electrostatic discharge protection ............................................................................. 17
1.5.6 Repair and Troubleshooting...................................................................................... 17
2 About E-RI-TER(AER)S drivers ........................................................................................ 18
2.1 Model Code ................................................................................................................... 18
2.2 Electrical Features......................................................................................................... 19
3 Getting started.................................................................................................................. 20
3.1 Programming tools installation ....................................................................................... 20
3.2 Driver installation ........................................................................................................... 20
3.3 Driver configuration ....................................................................................................... 20
4 Valve Installation .............................................................................................................. 21
4.1 General prescriptions .................................................................................................... 21
4.2 Mounting ....................................................................................................................... 22
5 Driver Electrical connections .......................................................................................... 23
5.1 General prescriptions .................................................................................................... 23
5.2 Main connection ............................................................................................................ 24
5.2.1 Power supply (pin A,B - pin 1,2)................................................................................ 25
5.2.2 Reference input signal (pin D,E - pin 4,5) .................................................................. 25
5.2.3 Monitor output signal (pin F,C - pin 6,5) .................................................................... 25
5.2.4 Enable input signal (pin 3,2) - only for /Z option ........................................................ 25
5.2.5 Fault output (pin 11, 2) - only for /Z option................................................................. 26
5.2.6 Double Power (pin 9, 10) - only for /Z option ............................................................. 26
5.3 Remote transducer connection (AERS drivers) .............................................................. 26
5.4 Communication connection............................................................................................ 27
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5.4.1 Fieldbus communication connector........................................................................... 27
5.4.2 Hardware Node assignment ..................................................................................... 27
6 Driver parameters operation............................................................................................ 28
6.1 Parameters operation scheme ....................................................................................... 28
6.2 Driver parameters ......................................................................................................... 28
6.2.1 Actual Parameters (non-permanent memory) ........................................................... 28
6.2.2 Driver Preset/User/Emergency Parameters (permanent memory)........................... 28
6.2.3 Store Driver Parameters ........................................................................................... 29
6.2.4 Restore Driver Parameters ....................................................................................... 29
6.3 E-SW parameters.......................................................................................................... 29
6.3.1 E-SW Actual Parameters (non-permanent memory) ............................................... 29
6.3.2 E-SW Setting Files (permanent memory) ............................................................... 30
7 Software Graphic Interface .............................................................................................. 31
7.1 Main window ................................................................................................................. 31
7.2 Extended Diagnostic window ......................................................................................... 32
7.3 Oscilloscope window ..................................................................................................... 32
7.4 Error parameters ........................................................................................................... 33
7.4.1 Missing parameters (OFF-LINE mode) ..................................................................... 33
7.4.2 Communication error s (ON-LINE mode) ................................................................... 33
8 Main Window Communication area .............................................................................. 34
8.1 ON-LINE/OFF-LINE mode ............................................................................................. 34
8.2 Communication Error .................................................................................................... 35
8.3 Communication Settings................................................................................................ 35
9 Main Window Diagnostic area ...................................................................................... 36
9.1 Working signals ............................................................................................................. 36
9.1.1 Reference Type........................................................................................................ 36
9.1.2 Reference Actual...................................................................................................... 37
9.1.3 Reference Demanded .............................................................................................. 37
9.1.4 Feedback ................................................................................................................. 37
9.1.5 PID Out .................................................................................................................... 37
9.2 Driver status and warnings ............................................................................................ 38
9.2.1 Driver status ............................................................................................................. 38
9.2.2 Alarm ....................................................................................................................... 38
9.2.3 Last Error ................................................................................................................. 39
9.3 Driver Memories ............................................................................................................ 40
9.3.1 Requested ............................................................................................................... 40
9.3.2 Loaded..................................................................................................................... 40
9.3.3 Store User Parameters ............................................................................................. 40
9.3.4 Driver Restart ........................................................................................................... 40
10 Main Window - Menu area [Information] ......................................................................... 41
10.1 Valve Information .......................................................................................................... 41
10.2 Driver Information.......................................................................................................... 41
10.3 User Information............................................................................................................ 42
10.4 Hydraulic Configuration ................................................................................................. 42
11 Main Window Menu area [Settings] .............................................................................. 43
11.1 Pressure - Reference .................................................................................................... 44
11.2 Pressure - Feedback (AERS drivers) [level 2] ................................................................ 49
11.3 Pressure(Force) - Regulation - Bias............................................................................... 51
11.4 Pressure - Regulation - Scale ........................................................................................ 54
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11.5 Pressure - Ramps ......................................................................................................... 56
11.6 Pressure - Linearization [level 2] .................................................................................... 58
11.7 Pressure - PID [level 2] .................................................................................................. 60
11.8 Others Monitor Output ................................................................................................ 62
11.9 Others Diagnostics [level 2] ........................................................................................ 63
11.10 Others Filter [level 2] .................................................................................................. 66
11.11 Fieldbus (BC/BP) - Driver communication ...................................................................... 68
11.12 Fieldbus - State Machine [level 2] .................................................................................. 70
11.13 Wizard........................................................................................................................... 71
12 Main Window - Menu area [Setting Files Manager]......................................................... 74
12.1 Save (store into pc) ....................................................................................................... 74
12.2 Load (restore from pc) ................................................................................................... 75
13 Main Window - Menu area [E-SW Configuration] ............................................................ 76
13.1 Graphic Interface Access Level .................................................................................. 76
13.2 Communication ............................................................................................................. 77
13.2.1 Serial communication (E-SW-PS) ............................................................................. 77
13.2.2 CANopen communication (E-SW-BC) ....................................................................... 78
13.2.3 PROFIBUS DP communication (E-SW-BP) .............................................................. 79
14 Main Window - Menu area [About] .................................................................................. 80
14.1 Contact Us .................................................................................................................... 80
14.1.1 Atos spa ................................................................................................................... 80
14.1.2 Support .................................................................................................................... 81
14.2 E-SW software .............................................................................................................. 81
14.2.1 Activation info ........................................................................................................... 81
14.2.2 Installation info ......................................................................................................... 81
15 Extended Diagnostic Window.......................................................................................... 82
15.1 Working Signals ............................................................................................................ 82
15.2 Driver Status ................................................................................................................. 82
15.3 Detailed Error s .............................................................................................................. 83
15.3.1 Fault Acknowledge ................................................................................................... 83
15.3.2 Analog Error s External Reference.......................................................................... 83
15.3.3 Analog Error s Feedbacks ...................................................................................... 84
15.3.4 PID Out Error s.......................................................................................................... 84
15.3.5 Temperature Error s .................................................................................................. 84
15.4 True/false conditions ..................................................................................................... 85
15.4.1 Digital OUT .............................................................................................................. 85
15.4.2 Digital IN .................................................................................................................. 85
15.4.3 Working Conditions .................................................................................................. 85
15.5 Driver Memories ............................................................................................................ 86
15.5.1 Adjust Name............................................................................................................. 86
15.5.2 Last Store................................................................................................................. 86
15.5.3 Restore User and Preset Parameters ....................................................................... 86
16 Oscilloscope Window ...................................................................................................... 87
16.1 Acquisition and Trigger Configuration ............................................................................ 88
16.1.1 Acquisition - Sample Time ........................................................................................ 88
16.1.2 Acquisition - Period .................................................................................................. 88
16.1.3 Trigger Configuration Type .................................................................................... 88
16.1.4 Acquisition process data ........................................................................................... 89
16.1.5 Trigger Configuration - Signal ................................................................................... 89
16.1.6 Trigger Configuration - Level .................................................................................... 89
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16.1.7 Trigger Configuration - Edge .................................................................................... 89
16.1.8 Trigger Configuration - Pre-trigger ............................................................................ 89
16.1.9 Trigger Configuration - Holding Time ........................................................................ 89
16.2 Cursors ......................................................................................................................... 90
16.2.1 ON/OFF Cursor ........................................................................................................ 90
16.2.2 Position .................................................................................................................... 90
16.2.3 Plot Lock .................................................................................................................. 90
16.2.4 Delta ..................................................................................................................... 90
16.2.5 Y Position................................................................................................................. 90
16.3 Legend.......................................................................................................................... 91
16.3.1 ON/OFF Legend....................................................................................................... 91
16.4 Scale and Grid .............................................................................................................. 92
16.4.1 Scale and Grid Configuration.................................................................................... 92
16.5 Panel Config ................................................................................................................. 93
17 Firmware version available parameters ....................................................................... 94

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1 General

1.1 About this user manual
This manual describes the required operations to install and configure Atos proportional control valves with
Atos E-SW programming for PC.
This manual must be used for pressure relief/reducing proportional valves with integral (TERS) or remote
(AERS) pressure transducer (see 1.3.3) Atos software E-SW-** version 6.0 or greater is required (see 1.4).
Before installing or operating the driver for the first time, read this manual.
The purpose of this manual is not to cover all the details or variations of Atos drivers and software, and it
does not provide complete details for all possible working conditions; if any further information or technical
support are required, please contact the Technical Sales Support of Atos Electronic Division
(ele-support@atos.com).
The manual contains important safety instructions (see 1.5), whose knowledge is required to:
avoid hazards and dangers
minimize service and downtime
increase the working and reliability of the driver
In addition please follow up all the running regulations of the country/community where the drivers will be
used.
A basic skill in using personal computers and Windows

operating system is required.



1.2 Documentation

Additional information about valves, electronic drivers and Atos software can be found into the Atos
Catalog on-line or in the Atos Download Area(see 1.2.2).

1.2.1 Related documentations

QUICKSTART-PS Software instruction manual - installation of Serial E-SW-PS and E-SW-PS/S
QUICKSTART-BC Software instruction manual - installation of CANopen E-SW-BC and E-SW-BC/S
QUICKSTART-BP Software instruction manual - installation of PROFIBUS DP E-SW-BP and E-SW-BP/S
F*** Proportional pressure valves and cartridges - technical tables
TT242-1 Installation and commissioning for proportional valves
G205 Integral driver for proportional valves with integral or remote pressure transducer -
technical table
G465 Pressure transducers with amplified analog output signal - technical table
G500 Programming software for digital drivers - technical table
G510 Fieldbus Features of digital drivers - technical table
E-MAN-S-BC Operating manual for Atos CANopen drivers
E-MAN-S-BP Operating manual for Atos PROFIBUS DP drivers


1.2.2 Atos Download Area
Latest releases of manuals, programming software and USB adapter drivers are available on Atos internet
Download Area (www.download.atos.com).

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To access Atos Download Area it is required to apply online registration : Atos support service will send
an e-mail containing the required Username and Password.
During registration to Atos Download Area, fill-in the serial number printed on E-SW Dvd to receive also the
software Activation Code and the Access Password to modify the software graphic interface level.


An automatic e-mail service will inform all users of registered software whenever new software or
technical documentation updates are available.


Updated software and USB drivers can be easily installed following the instruction contained in the
info.txt files available in the downloading section.

1.2.3 Trademarks


All Atos trademarks and are distinctive sign of Atos rights, know-how, and in general intellectual
properties. Partial or full-unauthorized reproduction of this manual, images, logos, or casting through
internet, may be object of punishment by local law.
Upon delivery, all installed software is copyright-protected. The software may only be reproduced with our
written consent or in accordance with the license agreement.
Windows

is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation


Pentium

is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation




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1.3 About proportional electrohydrauli cs

1.3.1 Electrohydraulics: hydraulics plus electronics
Atos is a leading manufacturer of electrohydraulic components & systems: the advanced technology that
integrates hydraulics and electronics to improve performances and flexibility of the modern machinery.

Electrohydraulic proportional controls modulate hydraulic parameters according to the electronic reference
signals; they are the ideal interface between hydraulic and electronic systems to perform fast, smooth and
accurate motions required by todays modern machines and plants.

Operating principle
The core of electrohydraulic controls is the proportional valve that modulates pressure or flow according to
the electronic input signal (standard: external analog signal 10 V
DC
).
The force of the solenoid is proportional to the reference signal, thus properly moving the spool against a
return spring to modulate hydraulic parameters
When electrical failure occurs, the spring
restores the neutral position according to the
valve configuration.
Proportional valves are available with
different neutral position to achieve the
required fail-safe configuration.
The wide range of Atos proportional valves is
available with or without integral feedback
transducer.
The sketch at side shows a proportional
directional valve with spool feedback
transducer.



1.3.2 Control loops

Open loop controls
Control is provided through the modulation of
current supplied to valve solenoid without the
effective result of the regulating loop being
verified.






R reference input
D digital driver
V proportional valve
M valves main stage
T valves transducer
L main stage transducer
O actuator
Closed loop controls
Feedback transducers continuously verify the
effective result of regulation thus the closed
loop control compensates environmental
disturbances.



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1.3.3 Digital proportional controls
Atos offers today one of the most advanced lines of proportional valves which allow performances close to
servovalves still maintaining the typical benefits of proportional electrohydraulics: less sensitivity, low
filtration requirements, intrinsic stability, easier servicing and lower cost.
The wide range of Atos proportional electrohydraulics is available in different executions to match the
specific application requirements and to allow simple upgrade of machine performances:
ZO-A
Open loop proportional valves to control direction/flow, pressure or flow with
pressure compensation; separate electronic drivers are required.

ZO-AES
As ZO-A execution plus digital integral electronic driver, factory preset to
ensure fine functionality, valve-to-valve interchangeability and easier set-up.

ZO-TES; ZO-LES
Closed loop proportional valves to control direction/flow or flow with pressure
compensation.
Digital integral electronic driver (factory preset) and integral spool position
transducers (1 for ZO-TES, 2 for ZO-LES) assure valve-to-valve
interchangeability, easier set-up and high response dynamics.
SP/SF/SL options add pressure/force control with alternated control selection
logic.

ZO-TERS; ZO-AERS
Closed loop proportional valves to control maximum relieved or reduced
pressure.
Digital integral electronic driver (factory preset) and integral pressure
transducer (ZO-TERS) assure valve-to-valve interchangeability, easier set-up
and high response dynamics; valves with remote pressure transducer (ZO-
AERS) allow more precise regulation and application flexibility.

ZO-PES
Variable displacement pumps with digital integral electronic driver, control in
closed loop flow and pressure; a dedicated algorithm selects which control
(flow/pressure) is active time by time.
Digital integral electronic driver (factory preset) and integral pump
displacement/pressure transducers assure pump-to-pump interchangeability,
easier set-up and high response dynamics.
ZA-**
Ex-proof executions equipped with specific solenoids certified to ATEX
94/9/CE and IECEX, available with and without integral ex-proof driver and
transducer.

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1.3.4 Digital electronic drivers


Atos electronics include analog or digital drivers both in separate or integral-to-valve format.
They supply proportional valve solenoid with current to align the valve regulation and the reference signal
thus obtaining an ideal interface between hydraulic and electronic systems of modern machine and plants.

Digital electronics add variable plus to
proportional electrohydraulics:


better performances: hysteresis, response
time, linearity
software setting of hydraulic parameters:
scale, bias, ramp, non-linearity
diagnostics and computer assisted
maintenance
high immunity to electromagnetic noise
easy interfacing to fieldbus systems



1.3.5 Fieldbus systems

Atos digital electronics allow to integrate hydraulic components into machines equipped with the digital
communication system commonly known as fieldbus( i.e. CANopen, PROFIBUS DP, etc).
Up to now the connection and the control of hydraulic valves were mainly done by point-to-point analog
connections with expensive wiring and starting-up costs.
Thanks to the fieldbus systems it is possible to interface reference, monitor and diagnostic signals with
proportional valves by means of cheap 2-wire cables.
Atos digital electronics is available as standard with Serial communication interface to a notebook or
desktop PC (driver with PS execution):

option BC allows integration into CANopen fieldbus systems
option BP allows integration into PROFIBUS DP fieldbus systems




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1.3.6 Axis motion controllers
Atos digital axis motion controllers are the up to date solution for the motion control in modern machines
and systems: they can be easily configured and PC programmed to best manage position, speed or force
of any electrohydraulic axis, in closed-loop by a digital proportional.

They improve motion performances, simplify the automation architecture and may be interfaced to the
machine control unit via fieldbus network.




controller type Z-RI-TEZ

Z-ME-KZ

Z-BM-HZ1 (HZ2)



integral axis controller
including integral driver
for closed-loop control of
any linear/rotative
actuator
Eurocard axis
controller for flexible
general purpose
motion control of up 2
synchronized axis
multiple axis controller
modular DIN-rail
assembly with high
performance
computation capabilities
valve driver function
nr. of controlled axis 1 1 1 (2)
internal programmable cycles simple complete extended
Graphic programming software
position control
synchronism ()
position transducer interface
analog - SSI - encoder
1 1 1 (2)
pressure-force/position control option option option
pressure transducer interface 1/2 2 1/2 (2/4)
performance parameters settings
valve parameter settings factory preset
communication interface
serial - CANopen - PROFIBUS DP

ethernet interface
digital input/output up to 2 9 (input) / 8 output 12 (24) + modules
auxiliary analog up to 2 6 (input) / 3 (output) 1 + modules

A B
P T
P
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DRIVER
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A B
P T
V1
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Z-RI
CONTROLLER
A B
P T
Z-ME-KZ
V1
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DRIVER DRIVER
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1.4 About E-SW programming software

E-SW-** programming software is the entry door to the Atos digital technology whilst E-SW-**/S is an
extended software version for all Atos electrohydraulics with alternated flow/pressure(force) controls.
Both are supplied in Dvd format and they can be easily installed on a desktop or notebook.
The software automatically recognizes the connected valve model and adapts the displayed parameters.
The graphic interface is organized in pages and levels related to
different specific functional groups and it allows to:
simply access all the functional parameters of Atos digital
proportional valves and drivers
numerically adapt the factory preset parameters to the
application requirements
verify the actual working conditions
identify and quickly solve fault conditions
store the customized setting into the valve/driver and into the
PC

Different software versions are available depending on the selected driver communication interface:
E-SW-PS for Serial interface (PS drivers) (E-SW-PS/S for alternated controls)
E-SW-BC for CANopen interface (BC drivers) (E-SW-BC/S for alternated controls)
E-SW-BP for PROFIBUS DP interface (BP drivers) (E-SW-BP/S for alternated controls)
1.4.1 Registration and Access level
On first supply of E-SW software, it is required to apply for the registration in the Atos Download Area
(see 1.2.2); once registration is completed, the Activation Code and Access Password will be sent by email.
The software has different available levels of graphical interface, those must be used according to the user
experience and skill to deal with digital proportionals technology.
The software remains active for 10 days at basic level1 from the installation date and then it stops until the
user inputs his password.
Select the proper password to activate one of the available graphic interface level:
Level 1: user with low experience in proportional valve settings can handle basic parameters
Level 2: free access to all standard parameters
A further access password will be available only upon attending a dedicated training in Atos and upon
submitting a detailed description of the application requirements to ele-support@atos.com:
Level 3: free access to all the driver parameters to specially customize the valve behavior


All parameter/page with no Level indication are available at Level1 (see 13 for access level selection)

1.4.2 Dvd contents

Drivers and fieldbus operating manuals
Installer of E-SW-** software and E-A-*-USB adapters
Configuration files for fieldbus masters: CANopen (*.EDS) or PROFIBUS DP (*.GSD)
DVT Atos Master Catalog of standard electrohydraulic components ( over 300 pages of specific
information in 7 different languages; it also includes an interactive version of the KT Master Catalog
including overviews and complete Technical information for an easy and useful consultation of Atos
production)
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1.4.3 Installation Manager Desktop


Insert E-SW-** Dvd into PC Dvd-reader.
Automatically a dedicated graphic interface will
start and it will guide user trough the available
contents:





To open the graphic interface when auto-
start function of Dvd-reader is not active:

- open Windows Explorer
- enter Dvd main directory
- start AtosE-SW.exe program






For a complete description of these installation procedures, please refer to the relevant software
instruction manual QUICKSTART-PS, QUICKSTART-BC or QUICKSTART-BP.



To install Atos software, the user must have administrator rights on the system.


Click on the relevant button to start the desired operation:

Registration
On-line register purchased software (or send registration by fax see
1.4.1).
E-SW Installation
Starts E-SW software and USB adapters installation (see QUICKSTART-**
manual for further details)
Documentation
Access one of the available valve/driver operating manuals, DVT Atos
Master Catalog and fieldbus configuration file (only for BC or BP option)
Contact Us Access the Atos Technical Support and Download Area


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1.4.4 Communicati on USB adapters and Cables


Proper cables and USB adapter must be used to
connect the PC software to the specific driver and
communication protocol (see also G500 technical
table).



USB adapters and cables are not
delivered with the software, they must be
ordered separately.





E-SW-PS or E-SW-PS/S software for serial communication required communication items:
Valve type Driver USB Adapter Cable
ZO-A open loop without integral driver
ZA-A ex-proof (only with E-BM-AS-PS)
E-MI-AS-IR E-A-PS-USB/IR None
E-BM-AS-PS E-A-PS-USB/DB9 E-C-PS-DB9/RJ 45
ZO-*ES-PS valve integral driver E-RI-*-PS E-A-PS-USB/DB9 E-C-PS-DB9/M12
ZA-**-PS ex-proof valve integral driver
E-RA-*-PS E-A-PS-USB/DB9 E-C-PS-DB9/M8

E-SW-BC or E-SW-BC/S software for CANopen communication required communication items:
Valve type Driver USB Adapter Cable
ZO-**-BC valve integral driver E-RI-*-BC E-A-BC-USB/DB9
E-C-BC-DB9/M12
E-TRM-BC-DB9/DB9
ZA-**-BC ex-proof valve integral driver E-RA-*-BC E-A-BC-USB/DB9
E-C-BC-DB9/RA
E-TRM-BC-DB9/DB9

For E-SW-BP or E-SW-BP/S software for PROFIBUS DP communication required items:
Valve type Driver USB Adapter Cable
ZO-AES-BP valve integral driver E-RI-*-BP E-A-BP-USB/DB9
E-C-BP-DB9/M12
E-TRM-BP-DB9/DB9
ZA-AES-BP ex-proof valve integral driver E-RA-*-BP E-A-BP-USB/DB9
E-C-BP-DB9/RA
E-TRM-BP-DB9/DB9

1.4.5 Minimum PC requirements for E-SW

Pentiumprocessor 1GHz or equivalent
WindowsXP SP3
SVGA 16 Bit colour depth in 1024x768 or higher
512 MB RAM
Dvd-Reader
USB port
Serial RS232 port (only for PS drivers is not required USB adapter)
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1.5 Safety prescriptions

1.5.1 General warning

all information and instructions reported in this manual and in the supplementary documentation
(see 1.2.1), must always be observed to avoid damage and injury


during the store/restore operations of the driver permanent memory (see 6.1):
- current to valve solenoid is switched off (operate store/restore with no active valve regulation in the
system)
- do not turn off power supply (driver parameter lose may occur)


drivers faults may compromise safety or change operating conditions, shut down the driver
immediately and notify qualified personnel

all of the relevant local and plant/machine specific regulations must be always observed

Hazardous situations may occur whenever the driver:
is not properly transported and stored
is altered or modified
is not installed, commissioned and operated by qualified persons
is not used properly

1.5.2 Personnel selection and qualificati on

Qualified personnel, in the sense of this document, are:
persons properly trained and authorized to install, start-up and operate the digital driver in accordance
with the established safety prescriptions and procedures
persons who, based on their technical/standards knowledge and training, are able to evaluate their
tasks, to recognize potential hazards and to carry out the correct safety measures

1.5.3 Electrical installation warning

Following recommendations on electrical installation must be always observed:
Switch-off power supply before connecting or disconnecting the driver
Do not use electrical signals of the driver (e.g. reference, feedback and enable signals) for safety
purpose
Take care when switch-on/off the driver because it could produce uncontrolled movements of the
actuators operated by the driver
Always shield analog signal wirings
Use low-capacitance cables and do not use intermediate connections
Do not wire any power cables close to control electronics or command/feedback wirings
Protect the driver and other control electronics from electromagnetic noises
Maintain a proper distance from antenna lines, RF devices and radio equipment

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1.5.4 Electromagnetic compati bility

Atos electronic drivers and proportional valves have been tested according to EMC directives:
EN 61000-6-4 (Emission) and EN 61000-6-2 (Immunity)
The electromagnetic compatibility of the driver is valid only if wirings are realized according to the
recommended electric connections (refer also to sections 4 and 5).


Electromagnetic fields of machine environment may be different from test conditions: always verify
the device functionality once installed.


1.5.5 Electrostatic discharge protection

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage electronic components of the driver; to prevent damage observe
the following recommendations:
Discharge static voltage from your body before
handling the valve/driver
Work in a safe environment (do not use any device or
surface that can generate or hold static charge)
Avoid to touch any exposed pins or electronic
components



1.5.6 Repair and Troubleshooting

Repair and troubleshooting requires specialized skills: these activities must be performed only by Atos or
authorized service centers.
Please contact the Technical Sales Support of Atos Electronic Division (ele-support@atos.com) to receive
indications on how to proceed (please always indicate the driver code and serial number printed on drivers
label).
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2 About E-RI-TER(AER)S dri vers


These integral digital drivers
supply and control, in closed
loop, the regulated pressure of
direct and pilot operated
proportional valves according to
the electronic reference input
signal.
E-RI-TERS execution operates
direct and pilot operated
relief/reducing control valves
with one integral pressure
transducer.
E-RI-AERS execution operates
direct and pilot operated
relief/reducing control valves
with one remote pressure
transducer.


The dynamic response of pressure control can be adapted to different systems characteristics, by setting
the internal PID parameters.
Digital communication interface allows to set the driver parameters with the Atos E-SW-** software or, for
-BC and -BP fieldbus execution, directly by the machine control unit.

2.1 Model Code





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2.2 Electrical Features

Functional parameters are factory preset for best performances

Standard 7 pin main connector e for power supply, analog input reference and monitor signals

/Z option 12 pin main connector for additional double power supply, enable and fault signals

/I option for current reference and monitor signals

M8 - 4 pin connector for remote pressure transducer (only AERS execution)

/C option for current interface with remote pressure transducer

M12 - 5 pin connector for communication interface, at choice: serial -PS or fieldbus -BC and BP

IP67 protection degree

CE mark to EMC directive


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3 Getti ng started
This section contains a brief review of the main operations required to install and configure the drivers:

3.1 Programming tools installation

Registration (only for first supply)
Register the E-SW-** programming software on www.download.atos.com to obtain the password for the
software activation; software can be operated at access level 1 (see 1.4.1) without activation code for
10 days from the installation date and then it stops working until the user inputs the activation code.
Cables, Adapter and Terminator
Verify the proper cables, USB adapter and terminator to be used: they depend on driver to be
programmed and on PC characteristics (see1.4.4).
Software installation
Install the E-SW-** software and insert the activation code received upon registration.


For a complete description of these installation procedures, please refer to the relevant software
instruction manual QUICKSTART-PS, QUICKSTART-BC or QUICKSTART-BP



3.2 Driver installation

Wire the driver to main control unit (see 5.2)
Wire the driver to the required remote pressure(force) transducers (see 5.3)
Apply power supply to the driver

3.3 Driver configuration

Connect the required cables and adapter to the driver
Start E-SW software and activate the communication with the driver (see 6)
Check and configure the driver input reference range (see 9.1 and 11.1)
Check and configure the driver remote transducer range (only AERS) (see 9.1 and 11.2)
Apply hydraulic power and complete the driver setting whenever required:
Bias and scale (see 11.3 and 11.4)
Ramps (see 11.5)
Linearization (see 11.6)
PID parameters (see 11.7)

Save the parameters changes into the driver permanent memory (see 9.3.3)


To speed up the configuration process you can use parameter setting previously saved into the
personal computer (see 12)

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4 Val ve Instal l ation

4.1 General prescriptions
The following instructions are general indications and procedures for the correct installation and
commissioning of proportional valves in modern electrohydraulic systems.

Hydraulic fluid
The hydraulic fluid is used to transmit power and to provide components lubrication in hydraulic systems.
To extend system reliability select high quality fluid with high viscosity index, with antifoaming and
antioxidant additives according to the international standards: DIN 51524 and 51535
Oil viscosity rating depends on the installed pumps/motors characteristics and on the working temperature.
Use lower viscosities with low system pressure to limit pressure drops and higher viscosities for high
system pressure to limit internal leakage:
High viscosities can cause air-emulsion in the oil and therefore cavitation and noise problems in
continuous operation; start-up problems may also at ambient temperature with pumps that require
viscosities higher than 290 365 cSt.
Low viscosities decreased system efficiency and affect the dynamic lubrication.
HLP mineral oil according to DIN 51524 - part 2 are recommended (viscosity range: 15 100 mm2/sec at
40C).
Oil must be periodically controlled and normally changed every 2000 hours (see Circuit cleaning, filling and
flushing)

Fluid temperature conditioning
A high-performance system must be properly conditioned to maintain the fluid temperature within specific
range (generically between 40 and 50C) thus obtaining a constant fluid viscosity during the operation.
The machine working cycle should start once the recommended temperature has been reached.
Fluid temperatures higher that 60C, require components with Viton seals (option /PE).
Fluid temperature must not exceed 80C.

Fluid filtration
An efficient fluid filtration prevents breakdowns of the system by protecting the components from solid
particle contamination that may affect hydraulic fluid. Cleanliness class must be equal or better than ISO
18/15, NAS 1632 class 9, by fitting in line filters of 10m and
10
=75.
In line pressure filters must be mounted, if possible, immediately before the proportional valve and should
be of high pressure type; clogging electrical indicator without by-pass valve are recommended.
Additional warnings have to be considered: make sure that the filters are properly sized to ensure
efficiency; one of the main sources of contamination is air exchange into the tank: proper breather filters on
the power unit tank have to be always provided; filter the fluid when filling the power unit tank (new fluids
are always contaminated) through filtration Group GL-15 or similar (see technical table S150 on
www.scoda.it).
During system working operation the frequent cleaning or replacing of filters cartridges are required.

Circuit cleaning, filling and flushing
Power unit tank has to be accurately cleaned before filling it by removing all the contaminants and any
extraneous object; piping has to be cold bended and pickled.
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Once assembled, an accurate washing of the whole circuit (flushing) has to be performed to eliminate the
contaminants:
replace proportional valves with appropriate by-pass plates or with on-off valves
by-pass the actuator user ports by means flexible pipes
shutoff the accumulators from the other parts of the circuit
replace filters cartridge after flushing procedures

Hydraulic connections
The flexible hoses on pressure line must be shielded and secured by using proper restrain devices to
prevent damages of machine, system and injuries to the operator.
The proportional valve must be installed as close as possible to the actuator to ensure the maximum
stiffness of the circuit and the best dynamic performances.

Hydraulic return and drains lines
Return lines must be connected to the tank with low counterpressures in order to not affect the components
regulation: return lines from proportional valve to tank must be properly sized to limit counterpressures to
max 5 bar.
High flow regulation may require drain connections to realize separate piping to the tank and to maintain
proper components functionality: external drain connection port is available as standard on servocylinders
rod side, piloted directional valves and pressure reducing valves (use option /Y valves when drain port is
not available as standard).

Pilot ing pressures
Standard configuration of piloted valves is with piloting line internally connected to line pressure.
use option /E valve with external pilot connection when line pressure is less than 30 bar
For directional control valve or throttle cartridge:
use option /G valve with integral pressure reducing valve when line pressure is greater than 100 bar

Air bleeds
The air in the hydraulic circuits affects the hydraulic stiffness and it causes malfunctioning: air bleeds are
provided for both proportional valves and servocylinders (cylinder rod side); in addition proper air bleed
valves should be also installed in the hydraulic system points where the air could remains trapped.

Additional warnings at first start-up or after maintenance of the system
Unscrew all the air bleeds to allow the complete removal of air
Untight piping connections
Use a check valve on the main return line to tank maintain to avoid the self emptying of the pipes
following a long service stop
4.2 Mounting
Once removed valve packaging take care to protect valve port, connectors and cables
Do not pull valve integral transducer cables
Removed valve ports plastic protection before mounting the valve into the system
Do not touch any electric components when handling the valve
Tighten valves to the manifold without exceeding the recommended max torque (see tab.T242-1)

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5 Dri ver El ectrical connecti ons

5.1 General prescriptions

Switch-off power supply before any wirings operation
During the system start-up, check the immunity of the reference signals from interferences and electrical
noise
Use recommended cable size: at least 1 mm
2
for power supply and 0.14 mm
2
for other signals
It is recommended to use current signals options for distance longer than 20m (/I option for reference/
and monitor signals, and /C option for remote transducer signal)

Cable shielding and earthing

Use Shielded wirings to avoid electromagnetic noise: it is an essential part of the EMC protection from the
noises that could otherwise bring disturbance through the signal and power supply connections.
To avoid any interference, the driver cables must be separated from system power cables (connected to
transformers, electrical motors, drivers, etc.) and must be correctly shielded (see below scheme):
Connect cable shield at PLC/machine side and leave the other end (driver side) open to prevent ground
loops
If possible, connect shields to a protected earth (a noise-free connection with a different path from
safety earth and power supply ground); it is just designed to connect command signals ground, cables
shields and all other noise sensitive devices
If protected earth is not available, use the power supply ground
Verify that all the ground/earth points are equipotential otherwise position and dimension of the
connections must be checked
Earth connection of the drivers is available on the main connector; take care to the correct earthing also
the valve
In case of high noise levels, use additional shields and filters to allow the correct working of the
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5.2 Main connection
Main connector is the driver interface to the machine control unit: wire to it the driver power supply and the
input/output signals (analog or on-off) for reference and diagnostic functions.

Standard 7pin Main Connector



Pin SIGNAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS NOTES
A V+ Power supply 24 VDC for solenoid power stage Input - power supply
B V0 Power supply 0 VDC for solenoid power stage Gnd - power supply
C AGND Ground : signal zero for analog reference and monitor signals Input - on/off signal
D INPUT +
Pressure reference analog input: 10 VDC maximum range (420 mA for /I option)
differential INPUT +and INPUT -
Input - analog signal

E INPUT -
F MONITOR Pressure monitor analog output: 10 VDC maximum range (4 20 mA for /I option) Output - analog signal
G EARTH Internally connected to driver housing

/Z option 12pin Main Connector



Pin SIGNAL TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS NOTES
1 V+ Power supply 24 VDC for solenoid power stage Input - power supply
2 V0 Power supply 0 VDC for solenoid power stage Gnd - power supply
3 ENABLE Enable (24 VDC) or disable (0 VDC) the driver Input - on/off signal
4 INPUT +
Pressure reference analog input: 10 VDC maximum range (4 20 mA for /I option)
common mode INPUT +referred to AGND
Input - analog signal
5 AGND Ground : signal zero for analog reference and monitor signals Gnd - analog signal
6 MONITOR Pressure monitor analog output: 10 VDC maximum range (4 20 mA for /I option) Output - analog signal
7 NC Do not connect -
8 NC Do not connect -
9 VL+ Power supply 24 VDC for drivers digital circuits Input - power supply
10 VL0 Power supply 0 VDC for drivers digital circuits Gnd - power supply
11 FAULT Driver status output: Fault (0 VDC) or normal working (24 VDC) Output - on/off signal
PE EARTH Internally connected to driver housing

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5.2.1 Power suppl y (pin A,B - pin 1,2)
The power supply +24 V
DC
(maximum range 20 32 V
DC
) must be appropriately stabilized or rectified and
filtered (maximum ripple 10% V
PP
) and must grant at least 50W for each connected driver:
apply at least a 10000 F/40 V capacitance near the driver in case of single phase rectifiers
apply at least a 4700 F/40 V capacitance near the driver in case of three phase rectifiers


2,5A safety fuse is required in series to each driver power supply.

A minimum time of 270 to 590 ms has to be considered between the driver energizing with the 24
V
DC
power supply and when the valve is ready to operate. During this time the current to the valve
coils is switched to zero.
5.2.2 Reference input signal (pin D,E - pin 4,5)
The driver is designed to receive one analog reference input (pin D,E differential mode input); the reference
is referred to the common mode signal zero (pin 5).
The inputs range and polarity are software selectable within the 10 V
DC
maximumrange; default setting is 0 10 V
DC
.
Option /I
The reference input signal is software selectable within 20 mA maximum range; default range is
4 20 mA and allows cable break detection (see 9 and 15.3).
Option /Z
The reference input signal is available in common mode (pin 4 referred to pin 5) instead of the standard
differential mode

Do not use power supply ground (V0) as reference for input signals: the absorbed current of the
drivers power stage can affect analog signal quality.



Small values of input range settings can be more affected by electrical noise.


Drivers with fieldbus interface (-BC or -BP) can be software set to receive reference values directly
by the machine control unit (fieldbus master).
In this case the analog reference input signals can be used for start-up and maintenance operations;
if not used always connect references to AGND (pin5).
5.2.3 Monitor output signal (pin F,C - pin 6,5)
The driver generates one analog output signal to monitor the actual pressure measured on the system by
the transducer integral to valve (TERS execution) or remote to valve (AERS execution); the monitor output
signal (pin F/6 referred to pin C/5) can be software set to show other signals available in the driver (e.g.
analog or fieldbus reference).
The output polarity is software selectable within 10 V
DC
maximum range (see 11.8).
Option /I
The maximum range of monitor output signal is 4 20 mA

Do not use power supply ground (V0) as reference for input signals: the absorbed current of the
drivers power stage can affect analog signal quality.
5.2.4 Enable input signal (pin 3,2) - onl y for /Z option
To enable the driver, supply a +24 V
DC
on pin 3 referred to pin 2: when the Enable signal is set to zero the
valve functioning is disabled but the driver current output stage is still active (see 15.4.2, to verify this
condition with the E-SW software). This condition is useful to maintain active the serial/fieldbus
communication and the other driver functions when the hydraulic regulation of the valve must be disabled.
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5.2.5 Fault output (pin 11, 2) - onl y for /Z option
Fault output signal indicates fault conditions of the driver (solenoid short circuits/not connected, reference
signal cable broken for 4 20 mA input, valve pressure transducers cable broken, etc; fault presence
corresponds to 0 V
DC
, normal working corresponds to 24 V
DC
(pin 11 referred to pin2); see 15


Fault status is not affected by the status of the Enable input signal.
5.2.6 Double Power (pi n 9, 10) - onl y for /Z opti on
Separate power supply for the solenoid and for the digital electronic circuits (pin 9,10).
Cutting solenoid power supply (pin 1,2) allows to interrupt the valve functioning but keeping energized the
digital electronics thus avoiding fault conditions of the machine fieldbus controller.

Pin 2 and 10 (zero Volt) are connected together inside the electronics; see 9.1 for power supplies
requirements.
5.3 Remote transducer connection (AERS drivers)
Remote pressure transducer installed into the systems must be directly connected to AERS driver using
the dedicated M8 connector.
The input range and polarity are software selectable within the 10 V
DC
maximum range; default setting is
0 +10 V
DC
(see 11.2).

Option /C
The transducer input range is software selectable within 20 mA maximum range; default range is
4 20 mA and allows cable break detection (see 15.3).


Proper selection and installation of the remote transducer is essential to obtain the best
performances from pressure control system.


Small values of input range settings can be more affected by electrical noise.


Refer to technical table G465 for Atos E-ATR-7 pressure transducer characteristics.

PIN standard version /C option (Ri = 316 )
1 TR1 remote transducer signal (0 +10 VDC) TR1 remote transducer signal (4 20 mA)
2 AGND signal zero for power supply and signal NC reserved (do not connect)
3 VT remote transducer power supply +24 VDC VT remote transducer power supply +24 VDC
4 TR2 2nd remote transducer (0 +10 VDC) - only for /SF option NC reserved (do not connect)
See table G465 for the pressure transducer characteristics and connections






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5.4 Communication connection
Proper communication cables and USB adapter (see 1.4.4) must be used to connect the driver to the PC
where E-SW software is installed (see QUICKSTART-** manuals for installation details).


5.4.1 Fieldbus communication connector
When the driver is connected to the main machine fieldbus network (see 1.3.5), always verify proper
wirings as described by the relevant standardization (see E-MAN-BC or E-MAN-BP manuals for further
details).


No master device must be active in a PROFIBUS DP fieldbus when using E-SW software to
communicated with connected valve/drivers.

5.4.2 Hardware Node assignment
Driver node, unique identification in the fieldbus, can be set manually using a dip switch.
Remove the driver rear cover positioned on the programming connector side and set the node number
using the dip switch (binary coded).

Switch Switch on value Default


8
ON =software setting
OFF =dip switch addressing
ON
7 2
6
=64 ON
6 2
5
=32
OFF
5 2
4
=16
4 2
3
=8
3 2
2
=4
2 2
1
=2
1 2
0
=1


As default (switch 8 =on) the driver use the node setting stored into the driver permanent memory (to
modify see 11.11, E-MAN-BC / CANopen manual or E-MAN-BP / PROFIBUS DP manual)


For BC use node settings between 1 and 127
For BP use node settings between 1 and 125 (avoid node 1 that is normally used by the master)

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6 Dri ver parameters operation

To operate correctly E-RI-TER(AER)S drivers with the E-SW-** programming software you must always
consider how the driver and the software parameters are managed:


6.1 Parameters operation scheme
Driver Store operations (see 6.2.3):
1) Store User Parameters

Driver Restore operations (see 6.2.4):
2) Restore User Parameters
3) Restore Preset Parameters

Passing from OFF-LINE to ON-LINE (see 6.3.1) :
4) Upload Parameters
5) Download Parameters

PC Setting File operations (see 12) :
6) Save setting file
7) Load setting file





6.2 Driver parameters
Two types of parameters are present into the driver (permanent and non-permanent) and store/restore
operations allow to define how they must be used:


6.2.1 Actual Parameters (non-per manent memory)
The driver functionality and regulation depend on its Actual Parametersthat:
are automatically loaded at each power-on from the permanent memory of the driver
are lost when the driver is turned-off (non-permanent parameters)
can be displayed and modified using the E-SW software


6.2.2 Driver Preset/User/Emergency Parameters (per manent memor y)
When the driver is turned-on, one of the following parameter sets is copied from this section to the Actual
Parameters (non-permanent memory) to define the driver functionalities:


Preset
This parameters set allows to start-up the driver with the factory setting
defined by Atos
User
This parameters set allows to start-up of the driver with the customized
values defined and stored by the user using E-SW software (as default
User Parameters and Preset Parameters are the same)
Emergency
This parameters set allow to start-up the driver when Preset Parameters
and User Parameters contain corrupted data
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If permanent memory is corrupted, the driver try to load alternative set:
Preset are loaded automatically in case of invalid User parameters
Emergency are loaded automatically in case of invalid Preset parameters


When invalid parameters are detected at power-on or driver restart (see 9.3.4) the driver goes into
Fault condition; please contact Atos Technical Sales Support ele-support@atos.com.



6.2.3 Store Driver Parameters
Store User
This operation allows to store the driver Actual Parameters (non-
permanent) into the User Parameters (permanent) set;


At power-on the drive will automatically load the User Parameter settings


During the store/restore operations of the driver permanent memory:
- power supply must be not turned off (driver parameter lose may occur) and the driver must be
disabled or in hydraulic null regulation
- current to valve solenoid is switched off, is best to operate store/restore with no active valve
regulation in the system



6.2.4 Restore Driver Parameters
Two operations are available to select which parameters set has to be loaded into Actual parameters at
the next driver power-on:
Restore Preset
Preset Parameterswill be load at next driver power-on
Restore User
User Parameters will be load at next driver power-on




During the restoring operations of the driver permanent memory: power supply must be not turned-off
(driver parameter lose may occur) and the driver must be disabled or in null hydraulic regulation





6.3 E-SW parameters

6.3.1 E-SW Actual Parameters (non-permanent memory)
The Actual Parameters of E-SW programming software is the set of parameters displayed in the software
graphic interface.



The Actual Parameters values, depend on the communication status between the software and the driver:
ON-LINE
(communication active)
Actual Parameters of both software and driver are linked (every
change in the software is applied in the driver and vice versa)
OFF-LINE
(communication not active)
Actual Parameters of the software are not linked to the driver (they
can be changed but this is not applied to the driver)

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When passing from off-line to on-line mode, it is possible to select which Actual Parameters have to be
maintained between the software and the driver:
Upload
Actual Parameters of the driver are maintained and are copied into
the software
Download
Actual Parameters of the software are maintained and are copied
into the driver


To perform Download operation the Actual Parameters of the driver and the software must be
compatible: if Driver Code parameter (see 10.2) is not the same a message will display an error
condition.


During Download operation the valve/driver goes into a Disable state; after it check if the
downloaded parameter are valid. If the parameter are invalid the driver remain in Disable state and
return Invalid Download error (see 9.2.3).

6.3.2 E-SW Setting Files (permanent memory)

E-SW and driver Actual Parameterscan be stored or restored from the PC hard-disk as a Setting File
(see 12): in any time it will be possible to restore these data into the Actual Parameter of the software and
of the driver.


Setting File can be used efficiently as a starting point when executing repetitive installation of the
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7 Software Graphi c Interface
E-SW-** software allows to verify, modify and store/restore the parameters of E-RI-TER(AER)S drivers.
The software can work directly with the parameters of a connected driver (ON-Line mode) or with
parameters stored in the PC (OFF-Line mode).
The Main window of the software, displayed at start-up, allows to handle all basic settings and diagnostic
operations on the driver, and allow to open the Extended Diagnostic window (see 15) for a more complete
analysis of the driver working conditions.


To open or switch between different windows, press the relevant button,
always available in the upper-right corner of each window.


To open the online help, press F1 or the relevant button, always available
in the upper-left corner of each window.

7.1 Main window
The Main window allows to completely operate Atos valves and drivers by :
simply access and numerically set all the functional parameters
verify the actual working conditions
identify and quickly solve fault conditions
adapt the factory preset parameters to the application requirements
store the customized setting into the valve
archive the customized setting into the PC

Access button

Refer to the following sections for detailed description on the three areas in which this window is divided:
Communication area, Diagnostic area and Menu area.


The windows graphic interface is automatically adapted at start-up to the connected valve/driver
model and firmware version (see 17), to the selected access level (see also 13.1) and to the selected
language: actual setting of the graphic interface is always displayed in the windows title .

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7.2 Extended Diagnostic window
This window allows to verify detailed information on the actual working condition of
the valve/driver and to completely operate with the parameters stored into the driver -
see 15 for detailed description.
Access button



7.3 Oscilloscope window
This window allows to verify the time dependant behavior of the valve/driver; it is
equivalent to a standard oscilloscope - see 16 for detailed description.

Oscilloscope function is available for driver with Serial (PS) or PROFIBUS
(BP) communication interface


Access button




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7.4 Error parameters
The Atos software implements an errors detection system in order to identify missing parameters or
eventual communication errors.

7.4.1 Missing parameters (OFF-LINE mode)

If corrupted file or an incomplete settings file (see 12.2) with missing
parameters is loaded, the indicator shows a missing parameter value.


Write the missing value into the indicator and save the Setting File on the PC hard disk.

The symbol is displayed for missing parameters errors.


If a Setting File missing parameter values is downloaded into the driver, the missing parameter it will
overwrite by the values present into the driver.

7.4.2 Communicati on errors (ON-LINE mode)
The indicator shows a communication error.


Check the communication parameters (see 8.2).

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8 Main Wi ndow Communi cati on area

In the bottom area of the Main window, it is possible to verify and change the status of communication
between the E-SW-** software and the E-RI-TER(AER)S-** drivers (see 13.2).




8.1 ON-LINE/OFF-LINE mode

The indicator

allows the user to verify the actual status of the communication between the E-SW
software and the connected driver (see 6):

ON-LINE
(communication active)
Actual Parameters of both software and driver are linked (every
change in the software is applied in the driver and vice versa)
In this status the OFF-LINE button

allows to disconnect the driver
from E-SW and to pass in OFF-LINE mode.



At start-up the E-SW software always tries to pass in ON-LINE
mode if a valve/driver is properly connected.

Always use this communication mode to completely operate
and verify the connected driver.
OFF-LINE
(communication not active)
Actual Parameters of the software are not linked to the driver (they can
be changed but this is not applied to the driver)
In this status the ON-LINE button

allows to connect the driver from
E-SW and to switch in ON-LINE mode.

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Switching from OFF-LINE mode to ON-LINE mode a message will ask which parameters must be
maintained: the software or driver parameters value.


Press Download button to pass in ON-LINE mode
maintaining as valid the software Actual
parameters.
Press Upload button to pass in ON-LINE mode
maintaining as valid the driver Actual parameters.




ON-LINE, OFF-LINE and Download buttons can be used to copy the same parameters into multiple
pump/drivers, for example:
Connect the pump to be copied and start the E-SW software (ON-LINE mode is
automatically achieved)
Press OFF-LINE button and connect communication cable to the second pump
Press ON-LINE and select Download button

8.2 Communication Error
The indicator

allows the user to verify possible error in the communication with the valve/driver.


Displayed Error Cause/Troubleshooting
Selected communication interface
not available!
Verify the correct connection and/or installation of the required
USB adapter (see QUICKSTART-** instruction manual)
Timeout - the driver not respond! Verify the correct power supply to the driver (see 5.2.1) and the
correct communication wirings (see QUICKSTART-** instruction
manual)
While switching from OFF-LINE mode to ON-LINE, verify the
correct configuration for the program communication (see 13.2)
While ON-LINE mode, specific environment condition may not
allow the selected communication speed, try with lower speed
(see 13.2)
Parameter value not allowed! Parameter value is not accepted due to incompatibility with the
actual setting of other valve/driver parameters (try different set)
Wrong Data from the driver (CRC)!
Wrong Data to the driver (CRC)!
Verify the correct communication wirings (see QUICKSTART-**
instruction manual) and try with lower speed (see 13.2)
Selected Node is not Atos!
Selected Node not exists!
Verify the actual setting of the fieldbus node ( this error is
available only for BP (PROFIBUS DP) communication



Only the last communication is displayed, double-click on the indicator to view the list of all occurred
messages
8.3 Communication Settings
The indicator

allows the user to verify the actual communication setting of the E-SW program (see 13.2
for specific description of these settings).
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9 Main Wi ndow Diagnosti c area

In the upper area of the Main window, it is
possible to verify actual working conditions (driver
status, alarms, reference and actual signals, etc)
thus simplifying tuning and maintenance
operations.
It is always possible to switch on/off the
visualization of this area using the dedicated
button

available in the upper-right corner of the
Main window:


Show Diagnostic area

Hide Diagnostic area






In ON-LINE mode displayed information are updated automatically.
In OFF-LINE mode displayed information remain frozen to the last status before disconnection
9.1 Working signals
This part of the Diagnostic area is dedicated to:
set and/or verify the reference signal used to control the proportional valve
verify the valve response to the commands (Feedback and PID out signals)



9.1.1 Reference Type
The control

allows the user to select the source for the reference signal:
External Analog input signal (default selection) is used as reference signal; see 11.1 to
modify the default input signal range

Internal Reference signal value is directly set by E-SW software (see 9.1.2); use this
setting to simply tuning or maintenance operations, and to evaluate the effect of
noise level on the analog reference signal.
Fieldbus Reference signal value is set by machine central unit using the fieldbus
communication (this selection is available only for BC and BP driver executions)

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9.1.2 Reference Actual
The indicator

allows the user to read the value of the reference signal
that actually selected (see 9.1.1):

Min -100%
Max 100%

External: the numerical value is in % of the maximum valve regulation and corresponds to the external
analog reference signal as defined by the range setting of the analog input signal (see 11.1)

Internal: the indicator becomes a control and allows to set the desired % of valve regulation


Whenever the driver power supply is switched off, the internal reference value is reset to 0%

Fieldbus: the numerical value is in % of the maximum valve regulation

9.1.3 Reference Demanded
The indicator

allows the user to verify the % of the demanded valve
regulation once the actual reference signal has been elaborated by
Bias/Scale (see 11.3 and 11.4), Ramps (see 11.5) and Linearization
functions (see 11.6).

Min -100%
Max 100%

9.1.4 Feedback
The indicator

allows the user to verify the % of the real valve
regulation as readout by the relevant integral/remote transducer.

Min 0%
Max 200%


Feedback values exceeding +100% can be displayed during dynamic conditions; in static working
conditions, reference and feedback must correspond

9.1.5 PID Out
This indicator

allows the user to verify the % output of the closed loop
control action.

Min -200%
Max 200%


Control actions that reach the maximum/minimum output limits (see 11.7), are possible indication of
anomalous working conditions (see 9.2.1).









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9.2 Driver status and warnings

This part of the Diagnostic area shows the actual valve/driver working conditions:



9.2.1 Driver status

The indicator

displays in which status the driver is controlling the valve:

Active the driver is working normally
Disable the driver is disabled and no current is supplied to the solenoid.


Use enable pin (see 5.2.4) or fieldbus communication (see 11.12) to
enable/disable the driver
Fault The driver is disabled due to the presence of fault conditions; no current is
supplied to the solenoid


To identify and solve the fault conditions use the Last Error description (see 9.2.1) or the more
detailed information of the Extended Diagnostic window (see 15).

9.2.2 Alar m

The indicator

allows the user to verify the presence of alarm conditions that has to be verified.


Alarm conditions always correspond also to the presence of a 0V on the digital output fault pin of the
main connector (see 5.2.5)

To identify and solve the alarm conditions use the Last Error description or the more detailed
information of the Extended Diagnostic window (see 15).
As default the driver automatically returns to Active state when no error is present (see 15.3.1 Fault
Acknowledge)






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9.2.3 Last Error

The indicator

allows the user to identify which is the last fault/alarm condition that has occurred and
indicator to verify if the error is still present.


In case of multiple fault/alarm conditions, the worst condition is displayed first (following list -
descending order); when driver is restarted (see 9.3.4) or power off/on Last Error is set to No Error.


Error reactions within brackets are software settable (see 11.9)

Error Reaction Cause/Troubleshooting
Invalid parameters Fault status +Alarm Requested parameters are not valid (see 9.3)
Invalid Download Fault status +Alarm Downloaded parameter are not valid (see 6.3)
restart the driver to reset fault, without making
any store operation. If a store operation has
been perform, use restore preset function.
Electronics High Temp (Fault status) +Alarm Internal temperature too high, verify correct
installation and working conditions (ambient
and fluid temperature)
Pressure reference Fault status +Alarm Pressure(Force) analog input signal exceeds
admissible range: verify the correct wirings and
voltage/current signal (see 11.1 to verify
admissible range settings high/low limits)
Pressure transducer Fault status +Alarm Pressure(Force) signal from remote
transducers exceeds admissible range: verify
the correct wirings and voltage/current signal
(see 11.2 to verify admissible range settings
high/low limits)
Pressure control (Fault status) +(Alarm) Monitoring function of pressure(force) closed
loop has detected anomalous conditions (see
15.3): verify pressure regulation settings,
remote transducer offset (see 11.2) or P and T
line pressure values
Electronics Low Temp (Fault status) +Alarm Internal temperature too low, verify correct
installation and working conditions (ambient
temperature)
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9.3 Driver Memories
This part of the Diagnostic area allow the user to verify/set which of the permanent parameter set stored
into the driver memory has been loaded at power-on into driver Actual Parameters (see 6).



9.3.1 Requested
The indicator allows the user to verify which parameter set will be loaded at next power-on: use
store/restore operations (see 9.3.3 and 15.5.3) to change these settings.

9.3.2 Loaded
The indicator allows the user to verify which parameter set has been loaded at last power-on.

If Requested and Loaded indicators contain different value after power-on, Last error displays
Invalid parameters message and the driver is disabled (see 9.2.3):

[Loaded =Preset and Requested =User] Atos factory parameters have been loaded and
User contains invalid data.

[Loaded =Emergency and Requested =User or Preset] both driver parameters contain
invalid parameters, please contact Atos service for troubleshooting
9.3.3 Store User Parameters
This button allows the user to store the driver Actual parameters into the User parameters
permanent memory (see 6.1).


During parameters storing operations, power supply to the valve solenoid is switched-off: do not use
this function during system normal working.

Never switch-off the drivers power supply during storing operations: permanent parameters stored
into the driver may result invalid!

9.3.4 Driver Restart
This button allows the user to obtain the same effect of switching off/on the driver power supply: digital
electronic is restarted and Requested parameter set is loaded.


During driver restart operations, power supply to the valve solenoid is switched-off: do not use this
function during system normal working.




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10 Main Wi ndow - Menu area [Information]
Menu area of the Main Window is organized in different pages: select the Information tag on the left side
to access the driver general information parameters:



10.1 Valve Information
The group

indicates relevant information about the valve:
Component Code Indicates the valve main characteristics (refer to the valve technical
table for further details).
Component Version Indicates the valve execution type: Closed Loop
10.2 Driver Information
The group

indicates relevant information about the electronic driver:
Driver Code Indicates the electronic driver main characteristics (refer to the driver
technical table for further details).
Driver Serial Number Indicates the unique number assigned to the driver that is used for the
component production traceability
Driver Hardware Version Indicates the hardware version of driver
Driver Firmware Version Indicates the firmware version of driver that identifies the available
function and parameters



Please always indicate these information when contacting Atos technical support.
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10.3 User Information

The group

indicates and allows to modify the relevant information that identify the component function in
the overall system (these information depend only on customer needs):

Plant Description is intended to indicate a description of the
plant/system/machine
e.g. High dynamic injection press
Plant Code is intended to indicate the model of the
plant/system/machine
e.g. XDS-450/L12
Component Function Description is intended to Indicate a description of the Atos valve
function
e.g. Mould position control
Component Numeric ID is intended to Indicate a numeric reference of the Atos
valve in the overall system

10.4 Hydraulic Configuration

The group

indicates relevant information about the valve/driver hydraulic and control behavior:

Control Mode Indicates the main function of the electronic driver: Alternated control

Pressure Indicates the hydraulic configuration of valve pressure regulation (2 position
valve).


This parameter is factory set by Atos and defines the software graphic
interface and the available parameters in the Setting-Pressure
(see 11).



Hydraulic configuration also modifies the reference and feedback signal range (see 11.1 and 11.2).



Groups
, ,
cannot be changed by user.

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11 Main Wi ndow Menu area [Setti ngs]

Menu area of the Main Window is organized in different pages; in this section are described the available
function to adapt the valve/driver behavior to the specific system requirements.

Select the Settings tag on the left side of this area to access one of the available group of hydraulic
parameters
Select Pressure, or Others tag to access the available functions the selected parameters group.
Select the desired function to access the relevant parameters (the proper interface will be displayed in
the right side of the Menu area).

Pressure Others




Available function and parameters are organized in different access levels: select the lower level that
meets users requirements to reduce and simplify the available options (see 13.1 to change software
access level).



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11.1 Pressure - Reference

Function Description



Analog Input Range
Reference Analog input signals are the typical interface between
the valve/driver and the machine control unit; two functions are
available to adapt the standard driver behavior to specific
application requirements:



selection of the analog input range that correspond to the
nominal regulation of the valve (refer to the valves technical
table)

selection of the admissible range for the analog input signal
(high/low limits)





Typical use of analog input range verification is to detect cable break or wiring problems on the main
connector (in these cases zero signal value must not be in the admissible range, e.g. 4 20mA)


Dither
Hysteresis in the desired system response (e.g. motion of hydraulic actuator with relevant static friction
effects) can be reduced thanks to a slight vibration in valve regulation that is acting the system: dither
function adds a high frequency pulse wave to the valve reference signal thus obtaining the required
vibration.
To avoid instability at high valve regulation (e.g. axis speed), it is possible to smooth the dither wave
amplitude by setting the reference range in which the dither effect will act.











With this function basic valve operations can be performed without requiring external/internal/fieldbus
reference to simplify tuning or maintenance operations (in these cases the dither function behaves
like a signal generator internal to the driver).
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Parameter Description (Analog Input Range)


Max input/Zero input/ Min input
These indicators allow the user to verify the actual setting of analog input range:
Max input corresponds to 100% of the valve regulation
Zero input corresponds to 0% of the valve regulation
Min input corresponds to -100% of the valve regulation


Min input indication is not available with 2 position flow hydraulic configuration and Pressure
hydraulic configuration (see 10.4): in these cases the actual/demanded reference values are limited
to 0 100%
Scale [level 2]
The control allows to set the analog input range that
corresponds to 0 100% external analog actual reference.

Standard /I Option
Min 1.0 V 1 mA
Max 10.0 V 20 mA
Default 10.0 V 16 mA

Scale value =( Max input Zero input ) desired analog input values

Small setting for analog input signals range are more affected by noise presence and can reduce the
valve regulation precision

Offset [level 2]
The control allows to set the analog input value that
corresponds to 0% reference value.

Standard /I Option
Min -10000 mV -20 mA
Max 10000 mV 20 mA
Default 0 mV -4 mA



Offset value = ( Zero input ) desired analog input value.
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High/Low Limit [ level 2]
The controls
and
allow to set the admissible range for
the analog input signal on the main connector: values that
exceed the admissible range will result in a fault condition
and will disable the valve (see 15.3.2).

Standard /I Option
Min -12.5 V -25 mA
Max 12.5 V 25 mA
Default Min -11.0 V 2 mA
Default Max 11.0 V 22 mA


These settings are used with 4 20 mA analog reference inputs to identify cable breakage
condition and to disable the driver and the proportional valve

Error Reaction
The controls

allow to set which reaction must be performed when error conditions are detected
(pressure reference exceed the high/low limits).

option 1 [ No Reaction ]
No verification is performed as default setting
option 2 - [ Error +Alarm ]
When error conditions are detected, the relevant Error and Alarm indicators are lit-on in the Diagnostic
Area (see 9) and in the Extended Diagnostic Window (see 15).


With /Z option the Fault digital output, pin 11 on the main connector, is set to 0V (see 5.2.5).

option 3 [ Error +Alarm +Driver Fault status ]
Besides the actions of option 2, also the driver status is forced to FAULT and the current to valve solenoid
is switched-off.

Wizard [level 2]
The button allows to access the simplified for parameters procedure configuration (see 11.13).



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Parameter Description (Dither)



Type [level 2]
The control allows to set the waveform type of the dither signal added
to the reference actual signal thus obtain different effect: rough (square
type), medium (triangular type) or smooth (sine type).
The best setting depends on the specific hydraulic system to be
controlled.

option1 No Dither
option2 Square
option3 Triangular
option4 Sine
Default No Dither

Amplitude [level 2]
The control allows to set the dither waveform amplitude: greater value
produce higher dither effects but may cause undesired system vibrations.
The best setting depends on the specific hydraulic system to be
controlled.

Min 0%
Max 100%
Default 2%

Frequency [level 2]
The control allows to set the dither waveform frequency: smaller
value produce higher dither effects but may cause undesired system
vibrations; the best setting depends on the specific hydraulic system to
be controlled.

Min 1Hz
Max 180Hz
Default 100Hz

To avoid instability at high valve regulation (e.g. axis speed), it is possible to smooth the dither wave
amplitude: this attenuation start from the selected dither amplitude and reach zero amplitude.


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Reference for Start Attenuation [level 2]
The control allows to set at which reference signal the dither
amplitude attenuation has to start.

Min 0%
Max 99%
Default 90%

Reference for Stop Attenuation [level 2]
The control allows to set at which reference signal the dither
amplitude attenuation has to stop (Stop value must be always greater
than the Start value).

Min 1%
Max 100%
Default 100%


These settings are symmetrical for positive and negative reference signal: attenuation for negative
reference values starts and stops at the same value of positive ones.

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11.2 Pressure - Feedback (AERS drivers) [level 2]
Function Description

The driver must be connected to remote transducers
installed into the system to perform pressure control.
Two functions are available to adapt the driver behavior to
specific transducer and to the application requirements:

definition of the analog input range that correspond to
the nominal regulation of the valve

definition of the admissible range for the analog input
signal (high/low limits)


Parameter Description
Parameters are the same available for the analog input range of reference signals (see 11.1 for the
complete parameter description).


Proper setting of these parameters is required to fix the nominal pressure (force) regulation of the
valve.


Analog input range of pressure feedback influences the dynamic response of the pressure closed
loop control: define the correct input range before any other setting operation.



Wizard [level 2]
The button allows to access the simplified for parameters procedure configuration (see 11.13).

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Scale Setting
Scale pressure setting allows to define the Max_Force in a cylinder that
correspond to 100% regulation; proper scaling of the pressure
transducer must consider system characteristics:

PRESS
OUT OUT
Transd Max
MIN Transd MAX Transd
Area Cylinder
Force Max
Scale
_
_ _
_
_
=



Different setting will be required when using differential
cylinder


For example to regulate a nominal force of 20KN with:

CK-50/28 Atos cylinder (see tech. table B137)

E-ATR-7/160/I Atos pressure transducer (see tech. table G465)


The following setting is required:


( )
pressure measured bar mA
bar
mA mA
cm
KN
Scale 148 8 , 14 100
160
4 20
5 , 13
20
2
= =

=



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11.3 Pressure(Force) - Regulation - Bias

Function Description

Bias
Proportional valves that perform pressure control may be limited in
the minimum pressure regulation.
When reference signal requires a pressure that is lower than
minimum regulation, closed loop performances may be reduced
and fault condition may occur (see 15.3.4).
These effects can be avoided by activating the Bias function with
Bias Compensation Type set to Flat.



Minimum pressure regulation depends on the valve T port pressure and on flow volume that passes
through the valve (refers to the specific valves technical table)

Threshold
The Bias preset value is added only when the reference signal overcome the Threshold value, preset into
the driver.
Threshold setting is useful to avoid undesired valve regulation at zero reference signals when electric noise
is present on the analog input signal: smaller threshold reduces the reference signal dead band (greater
values are less affected by electric noise presence).


Atos proportional valves with integral driver are factory set during the automated production tests;
fine tuning may be required depending on the final system setup.


Example - Bias, Threshold and Scale effect


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Parameters Description


Bias Compensation Type
The control

allows to set different behavior of the Bias function when reference signal goes from zero to
Threshold value.
Possible selections are:

No Compensation
Bias is not used: valve spool position linearly increases starting from 0%
to max valve regulation (see 11.4) with reference signal from 0% to 100%


Use if dead band compensation is already present in the machine
control unit.



Step Compensation (Default)
Valve spool position is zero for reference signal from 0% to Threshold
value and then linearly increases from Bias to max valve regulation (with
reference signal from Threshold to 100%).


Use this setting when a stable null hydraulic regulation is required
with 0% reference signal (e.g. when the valve is installed in open
loop system).



Linear Compensation
Valve spool position linearly increases from zero to Bias with reference
signal from 0% to Threshold and then linearly increases from Bias to max
valve regulation (with reference signal from Threshold to 100%).



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Flat Compensation
Valve spool position is equal to Bias with reference signal from 0% to
threshold and then linearly increases from Bias to max valve regulation
(with reference signal from Threshold to 100%).


Use this setting when a minimum regulation greater than zero is
required.



Bias
The control

allow to set the valve spool position values supplied by
the driver when the reference input is at the positive/negative Threshold
value.

Min 0%
Max 60%
Default
valve model
dependant


Atos proportional valves with integral driver are factory set during the automated production tests;
fine tuning may be required depending on the final system setup.

To regulate the Bias value in the final working conditions:
supply a reference signal corresponding to the threshold value (internal reference should be
used - see 9.1.1)
increase the Bias adjustment until a variation in the valve regulation is obtained, then
gradually reduce the Bias adjustment till the variation in the valve regulation stops (null or
minimum regulation is obtained)

Threshold

The control allows to set the input reference value (positive
and negative) at which the Bias function switch the regulation
characteristic (see Bias Compensation Type parameter).

Standard /I Option
Min 0 mV 0%
Max 3000 mV 30%
Default 200 mV 2%


Set Threshold to the minimum value when using Reference Fieldbus signal (see 9.1.1): only analog
reference signals are affected by noise

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11.4 Pressure - Regulation - Scale

Function Description

The Scale function allows to set the maximum valve regulation at
maximum reference signal values.
These regulations are useful to reduce the maximum valve regulation
in front of maximum reference signal to adapt the valve regulation to
the system requirements.


Pressure maximum regulations also depends on the
feedback settings (see 11.2) and on the installed remote
transducers that define the pressure/force value that
corresponds to 100%.


Parameters Description


Positive Scale
The control

allows to set the maximum positive valve regulation at max
reference positive value (100%).


Min 0,0%
Max 100,0%
Default 100,0%


Scales values are factory set to 100% and can be regulated according to real working conditions:
supply a reference signal corresponding to 100%
decrease the Scale adjustment until the controlled valve regulation gradually reach the
desired maximum regulation

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In many applications it is recommended to adjust Scale settings while the system is working; in these
applications always remember to start with low Scale values (slow movements)




These regulations can be set by writing a numeric value in the proper controls or by positioning the
mouse-arrow on the desired point and by dragging it on the graph:










Mechanical adjustment

Always adjust mechanical pressure limiter before any other driver
electronic setting:
supply a reference signal of 10V (20 mA for /I option)
adjust the R screw (see sketch at side), factory preset to
zero, turning clockwise until the maximum allowed pressure
on the hydraulic circuit is reached (safety mechanical
adjustment)
fix the desired regulation by the locking nut (ref. CH.11)

The maximum pressure allowed on the hydraulic circuit must be
higher than the valve maximum regulated pressure (scale setting), in
order to not affect the proportional regulation; if maximum
mechanical pressure is grater than valve nominal pressure grants at
sufficient clockwise regulation (pressure will remain at nominal
pressure).











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11.5 Pressure - Ramps

Function Description
Ramps allow the user to convert sudden change of
electronic reference signal into smooth time-dependent
increasing/decreasing of the valve regulation.
This function is useful for application where smooth
hydraulic actuation is necessary to avoid machine
vibration and shocks.
If the proportional valve is driven by a closed loop
controller, the ramps can lead to unstable behavior; for
these applications ramp function can be software
disabled (default setting).



Parameter Description

Ramps Type
The control allows to set different behavior of the Ramp function. Possible selections are:

No Ramp (Default)
The step change of the input reference produces a step change of
the valve regulation.
Use this setting when no smoothing function is required or when the
driver is driven by a closed loop controller.

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Single Ramp
The same ramp time (Ramp Time 1 ) is used for increasing
(acceleration) and decreasing (deceleration) signals.
Use this setting to simplify tuning operation when the same
smoothing function is required.





Double Ramp
Different ramp times are used for increasing (Ramp Time 1 ) and
decreasing (Ramp Time 2 ) signals.




Ramps duration will depend on specific reference variation


Ramp Time 1
The control

allows to set the increasing time from 0% to 100% valve
regulation with a 0% to 100% reference step variation

Min 0.001 s
Max 40 s
Default 0.001 s


Ramp Time 2
This control

allows to set the decreasing time from 100% to 0% valve
regulation with a 100% to 0% reference step variation

Min 0.001 s
Max 40 s
Default 0.001 s


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11.6 Pressure - Linearization [level 2]


Function Description
Linearization function allows to modify the relation between
the reference input signal and the controlled valve regulation.
Linearization is useful for applications where it is required to
linearize the valves regulation in a defined working condition.
The hydraulic regulation characteristic of the valve can be
linearized by setting points pairs (Reference, Regulation),
which respectively corresponds to electronic reference input
signal and desired valve regulation.







Parameter Description




Linearization
The control allows to enable or disable (default setting) the
Linearization function.

option1 Linearization ON
option2 Linearization OFF
Default Linearization OFF



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Reference
The controls

allow to set the 3 reference input values where
the Regulation settings

are applied to obtain the linearization.

Min 0.0%
Max 100.0%
Default [25.0 / 50.0 / 75.0%]
Regulation
The controls

allow to set the current values of linearization
curve as a percentage of the Max Regulation defined with the
scale function (see 11.4).

Min 0.0%
Max 100.0%
Default [25.0 / 50.0 / 75.0%]




These regulations can be set by writing a numeric controls or by positioning the mouse-arrow on the
desired point and by dragging it on the graph:




Example - Linearization effect



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11.7 Pressure - PID [level 2]

Function Description
Response time, precision and stability of the valve regulations depend on the valve working conditions and
on the closed loop control (PID) parameters.
PID parameters are defined by Atos R&D test and are factory set during automated production: default
settings can be reduced or increased when specific requirements arise during start-up operations.


Pressure control is affected by the regulated flow and by the fluid volume that must be pressurized
if default settings must be modified too much, please contact Atos Technical Support



Depending on Atos default setting some control action may be not available


Parameter Description




Proportional Factor
The control

allows to set the proportional part of the closed loop control
as percentage of the default setting.

Min 0,0%
Max 200,0%
Default 100,0%


PID proportional part is specific for immediate handling of control error (difference between
demanded and feedback values): greater settings increase valves reactivity and precision but
decrease stability.

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Integral Factor
The control

allows to set integral part of the closed loop control as
percentage of the default setting.

Min 0,0%
Max 200,0%
Default 100,0%


PID integral part is specific for zeroing the control error with constant reference signal: greater
settings increase valves precision in static conditions but decrease stability.


Derivative Factor
The control

allows to set derivative part of the closed loop control as
percentage of the default setting.

Min 0,0%
Max 200,0%
Default 100,0%


PID derivative part is specific for reducing valve regulation overshoot with fast reference variation:
greater settings reduce valves overshoot in dynamic conditions but decrease stability.


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11.8 Others Monitor Output
Function Description
The driver generates one analog output signal, available on the main connector (see 5.2.3): as default this
signal allows to monitor the actual system pressure measured by the pressure transducer; monitor outputs
setting allow to select which of the other signals available into the driver should be generated as output
(e.g. analog and fieldbus reference, pressure demanded).

Parameter Description





Output Signal
The control

allow to set which signals have to be generated on the analog output of the driver main
connector (see 9 for the detailed signal descriptions).

option 1 Pressure Demanded [level 2]
option 2 Pressure Feedback Default
option 3 Pressure Demanded Reached [level 2]
option 4 Pressure Actual Reference (Internal) [level 2]
option 5 Pressure Actual Reference (Fieldbus) [level 2 only BC/BP]



Pressure Demanded Reached is a true/false condition: a true condition will generate a +10V signal
(20 mA for /I option) and false condition will generate 0V (4mA for /I option)
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11.9 Others Diagnostics [level 2]

Function Description
Besides the verification that all analog input remain within fixed limit settings (see 11.1 reference and 11.2
feedback settings), the drives can perform other function useful to check the correct valve working
conditions and to help troubleshooting operations.

Pressure(Force) Demanded Reached
This function continuously verifies if the Pressure Demanded value has been reached or not: to check the
actual working condition use the Extended Diagnostic Window (see 15) or the Monitor analog output (see
11.8).

Working Limit Exceeded
These functions continuously verify if the internal electronic temperature and the closed loop controls
exceed the normal working conditions.
When these functions detect error conditions, it is also possible to disable the valve regulation (see 11.9);
this option is useful to preserve the valve integrity and to help troubleshooting operations.


Parameter Description ( Pressure Demanded Reached )


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Maximum Pressure Tolerance
The control

allows to set the maximum pressure tolerance between
demanded and feedback values, that is required to detect the demanded
reached condition ( -tolerance <demandedfeedback <+tolerance)

Min 1.0%
Max 200.0%
Default 5.0%

Reached Delay Time
The control

allows to set the time that the driver has to wait before
switch-on Pressure Demanded Reached condition

Min 5ms
Max 10000ms
Default 100ms

Not Reached Delay Time
The control

allows to set the time that the driver has to wait before
switch-off Pressure Demanded Reached condition

Min 5ms
Max 10000ms
Default 100ms

Parameter Description (Working Limit Exceeded)



Error Reaction (only for Control Limit Errors)
The controls

allow to set which reaction must be performed when error conditions are detected (closed
loop PID output exceed the high/low limits - see 11.7).

option 1 [ No Reaction ]
No verification is performed as default setting
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option 2 - [ Error +Alarm ]
When error conditions are detected, the relevant Error and Alarm indicators are lit-on in the Diagnostic
Area (see 9) and in the Extended Diagnostic Window (see 15).



Fault digital output, pin 11 on the main connector, is set to 0V (see 5.2.5).

option 3 [ Error +Alarm +Driver Fault status ]
Besides the actions of option 2, also the driver status is forced to FAULT and the current to valve solenoid
is switched-off.


This option can operate correctly only if Fault Acknowledge is set to Manual: user must check and
solve verify the error condition before the driver can re-activate (see 15.3.1).

Reaction Delay Time (only for Control Limit Errors)
The control

allows to set the time that the driver has to wait before
switch-on the control error conditions (see 15.3.4).

Min 5ms
Max 10000ms
Default 100ms


This setting is useful to avoid that error conditions when the control limit are exceeds during
dynamic condition


Error Reaction (only for Temperature Limit Error)
The controls

allow to set which reaction must be performed when error conditions are detected
(temperature exceeds the high/low limits).

option 1 [ No Reaction ]
Temperature error conditions are always detected and the relevant Error and Alarm indicators are lit-on in
the Diagnostic Area (see 9) and in the Extended Diagnostic Windows (see 15.3.5).



Fault digital output, pin 9 on the main connector, is set to 0V (see 5.2.5).

option 2 - [ Driver Fault Status (HTemp) ]
Besides the actions of option 1, also the driver status is forced to FAULT when the temperature exceeds
High Limit (current to valve solenoid is switched-off).
option 3 [Driver Fault Status (LTemp)]
Besides the actions of option 1, also the driver status is forced to FAULT when the temperature exceeds
Low Limit (current to valve solenoid is switched-off).

option 4 [Driver Fault Status (LTemp +HTemp)]
Besides the actions of option 1, also the driver status is forced to FAULT when the temperature exceeds
either High Limit or Low Limit (current to valve solenoid is switched-off).

High/Low Limit (only for Temperature Limit Error)
The controls and

allows to set the two temperature limits used for
error condition detection.


Min -30C
Max +90
Default
Low -20C
High +80C

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11.10 Others Fi lter [level 2]

Function Description

Filter function allows to reduce the effect of disturbances on analog input (reference and feedback) signals.
noise modify the relation between the reference input signal and the controlled valve regulation.


These filter are realized digitally and can not suppress high frequency disturbances (high frequency
disturbances once digitalized produces error on both low and medium frequency)


When used on reference signal these filters can reduce valve response to the main machine control
unit commands

Parameter Description






Filtered Signal
The control

allows to set how the driver elaborate the two
reference signals for alternated control operation.


option1 None
option2 Pressure Reference
Default None

Low Pass 1st Order
The controls

allow to activate a 1st order low pass digital filtering and
controls

allows to set the cut-off frequency of the filter.

Min 5Hz
Max 1000Hz
Default 10Hz
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Moving Average
The controls

allow to activate a moving average digital filtering (filtered signal =mean of 8 samples at
6KHz sampling time)



Select at least one filter type to activate digital filter



When both filter type are selected, the low pass filter is applied first


With the same selection on Filtered Signal, both filter1 and filter2 are applied (filter1 is applied first)



Dither function (see 11.1) is added to reference signals only once the digital filter is applied


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11.11 Fieldbus (BC/BP) - Driver communication
Function Description
With fieldbus systems several components are connected each other and communication is established
among them to exchange parameters and reference/feedback signals.
Exchange of these data is possible once a common communication speed is defined and if each connected
component posses a unique identification (Node number).
Dedicated procedures are available to set these communication parameters:
manually (dip-switch see 5.4.2)
using the machine central unit (master) (see E-MAN-S-BC for CANopen LSS procedure or E-MAN-S-
BP for PROFIBUS DP SAP55 procedure)
via E-SW-**(/S) software (see QUICKSTART-** instruction manual for further details).

By default the valves/drivers in BP execution are delivered with node 126 as service node.
The E-SW-BP(/S) can not communicate with valve/driver with address 126, refer E-MAN-S-BP.
Also E-SW software, in ON-LINE mode, can be used to set these communication parameters.
Parameter Description

Driver Node
The control

allows to set the unique driver identification
into the fieldbus.
BC BP
Min 1 1
Max 127 125
Default 1 126


Driver Node cannot be modified via software when using manual setting by dip-switch (see 5.4.2)

Use Store Communication button (see 9.3.3) to save the new Node into the driver permanent
parameters: new node will be applied at the next driver power-on (with CANopen switch-off the driver
only when other connected component have been set to different node values)


Update E-SW configuration (see 13.2) before reconnecting the driver
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Driver Speed
The control

allow to set the driver communication speed.

For BP drivers, communication speed is determined by software
setting (see 5.4.2) or by the master.


Use Store Communication button (see 9.3.3) to save the
new Node into the driver permanent parameters: new speed will
be applied at the next driver power-on (switch-off the driver only
when other connected component have been set to the same
speed)


Update E-SW configuration (see 13.2) before re-connect the
driver
BC drivers speed
option1 50 Kbit/sec
option2 125 Kbit/sec
option3 250 Kbit/sec
option4 500 Kbit/sec
option5 800 Kbit/sec
option6 1000 Kbit/sec
Default 50 Kbit/sec

Store Communication
This button

allow to store the driver communication parameters.




For BC drivers is also saved the PDO mapping configuration.

Restore Communication
This button

allow to restore the last set of communication parameters stored into the driver.




These communication parameters will be loaded automatically at the next power-on of the
driver.


For BP drivers this function is not available.

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11.12 Fieldbus - State Machine [level 2]

Function Description
As default driver status depends only on enable on/off input and detected error conditions (see 9.2.1).
When using fieldbus communication the machine central unit (master) can be used to achieve complete
control on the driver status conditions.

Parameter Description


Status control
The control

allows to activate remote control of the driver
status from fieldbus master.
Local control means, the driver control the state machine by itself
according to the control mechanism.
Remote control means, the driver control the state machine
through the fieldbus master (BC/BP) or E-SW software.


option1 Local control
option2 Remote control
Default Local control


When status control is set to Remote Control use arrow buttons to modify the driver status when
fieldbus master is not active.
Init/Disable/Hold/Fault status switch-off current supply to valve solenoid

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11.13 Wizard

Function Description
Wizard function is a step by step procedure that simplifies parameters configuration in
order to speeds up the start-up operations. The user define nominal values and the
wizard automatically sets the driver parameters. In order to obtain a correct setting of
relevant parameters, it is mandatory fill up all the fields across the wizard steps.

Access button



Incorrect nominal values do not allow to proceed forward with next wizard steps.


At each wizard step change, one or more driver parameters can be modified.


User defined values are associated to the driver serial number and saved into the PC at each page
changes.


Driver actual parameters are modified into volatile memory, but not stored into permanent memory;
use "Store User" command to store them in permanent memory before power-off the driver.

Parameter Description (Step area)



Step area
The area displays required values to complete the wizard: follow relevant instructions for a correct
parameters settings.

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Parameter Description (Step area only for E-RI-AERS drivers)



Step area
The area displays required values to complete the wizard: follow relevant instructions for a correct
parameters settings.

Symbols description
The symbols indicate the status for each value:


Nominal value correct.


Nominal value incorrect.


To proceed forward, all the values must be entered correctly.

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Parameter Description (Navigation area)



Navigation area
The area displays a synthetic description of the actual wizard step.

Close Apply
The button allows to complete the wizard settings.


Driver parameters are modified and user defined values saved into the PC.


The button is not active if the wizard contains an incorrect value.

Cancel
The button allows to interrupt the wizard without apply the values.




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12 Main Wi ndow - Menu area [Setti ng Fil es Manager]

Menu area of the Main Window is organized in different pages: select the Setting Files Manager tag on
the left side to operate with the parameters Setting Files saved into the PC hard-disk (see 6):


Setting File can be used efficiently as a starting point when executing repetitive installation of the
same driver.

Atos preset setting files of the most common proportional valves are included in the software
installation (for specific setting file please contact the Technical Sales Support of Atos Electronic
Division ele-support@atos.com).
12.1 Save (store into pc)
This operation allows to save the Actual Parameters of the programming software into PC hard-disk as a
as Setting File.



Insert a description

that will identify the new saved Setting File

Click-on Save button




The new Setting File will be displayed in the list : the available settings list for load operations.


When in ON-LINE mode (see 6), this operation allows to directly save Actual Parameters of the
connected driver



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12.2 Load (restore from pc)

This operation allows to load a Setting File from the PC hard-disk into the programming software.





Select one of the available Setting file


Click-on Load button





If Load operation is performed while in ON-LINE mode (see 6), the software will ask for downloading
immediately the new parameters into the connected driver


Filter can be used to seach the required Setting File using some relevant informations : it is
possible to input the complete requested information or a only part (automated seach will be
performed)



User indication allows to identify setting files delivered by Atos

and by the user


To delete a setting file, select it and press Del on your keyboard.
To import a setting file, select and drag it from Windows desktop to E-SW-** software.
To export a setting file, select and drag it from E-SW-** software to Windows desktop.
e.g. the setting file exported on Windows desktop is possible send to ele-support@atos.com
(see 14.1.2).

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13 Main Wi ndow - Menu area [E-SW Confi gurati on]
Menu area of the Main Window is organized in different pages: select the E-SW configuration tag on the
left side to adapt the E-SW software behavior to specific requirements:

13.1 Graphic Interface Access Level
The E-SW software graphic interface is organized in multiple pages and levels related to different specific
functional groups; use the lowest access level that matches the application requirements to obtain the
simplest software interface:

Level 1: user with low experience in proportional valve settings can handle basic parameters
Level 2: free access to all standard parameters

A further access password is available only upon attending a dedicated training in Atos and upon
submitting a detailed description of the application requirements to ele-support@atos.com:
Level 3: free access to all the driver parameters to specially customize the valve behavior

Parameter Description



Actual Level
The

indicator displays currently selected access level of the software graphic interface.

Password
The control allows the user to input the password for the desired level of the graphic interface (access
passwords are sent upon software registration, see 1.4.1).



Click-on Change Level button to activate the new access level.
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13.2 Communication

The E-SW software allows to operate the complete range of Atos electronic driver for proportional valves.
Depending on the installed version (E-SW-PS, E-SW-BC, E-SW-BP), different options allow to select the
proper communication settings to connect different driver types.



E-SW communication settings can be modified only in OFF-LINE mode and interface type can be
selected only if the proper software version has been installed (E-SW-PS, E-SW-BC, E-SW-BP see
14.4)

13.2.1 Serial communicati on (E-SW-PS)
When E-SW-PS programming software has been installed in the PC, the control selects the Serial
communication as the active interface to the connected driver in PS execution.



Speed
The control

allows the user to select the speed of the serial communication with the connected driver:
high speeds allow a faster update of displayed data but may cause Timeout communication errors
(see 8.2).

PC port
The control

allows the user to select, which serial port has to be used to communicate with the
connected driver among the available serial ports.


This control displays only the serial ports currently available on the PC (see QUICKSTART-PS
instruction manual for further details).
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13.2.2 CANopen communication (E-SW-BC)

When E-SW-BC programming software has been installed in the PC, the control selects the CANopen
communication as the active interface to the connected driver in BC execution.





E-SW communication settings must correspond to the driver communication parameters (see 11.11).


If driver parameters have been changed from default settings (Speed: 50Kbit/sec and Node: 1),
press button to search actual fieldbus speed and connected nodes (if no driver has been found -
try to connect the driver directly to the PC and repeat search operation).


Once the driver has been founded, double click on it to set automatically the E-SW communication
parameters.

Speed
The control

allows the user to select the speed of the CANopen communication with the connected
driver: high speeds allow a faster update of displayed data but may cause Timeout communication errors
(see 8.2).

Node
The control

allows the user to select which driver connected into the fieldbus network must
communicate with E-SW software (see 1.3.5).


If no USB adapter is connected to the PC, a message will be displayed when trying to pass in ON-
LINE mode


If multiple USB adapters are connected to the PC, a message will allow to select which one has to be
used.
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13.2.3 PROFIBUS DP communication (E-SW-BP)
When E-SW-BP programming software has been installed in the PC, the control can be used to select
the PROFIBUS DP communication as the active interface toward the connected driver in BP execution.




When using E-SW software no PROFIBUS DP master can be active into the fieldbus (Atos drivers
support DPV0 communication protocol).


E-SW communication node settings must correspond to the driver communication node (see 11.11).

If driver node has been changed from default settings, press button to search actual fieldbus
connected nodes (if no driver has been found - try to connect the driver directly to the PC and repeat
search operation).

Once the driver has been founded, double click on it:
node 1 to 125 to set automatically the E-SW communication parameters
node 126 to change valve/driver node setting (see QUICKSTART-BP instruction manual)
Speed
The control

allows the user to select the speed of the PROFIBUS DP communication with the
connected driver: high speeds allow a faster update of displayed data but may cause Timeout
communication errors (see 8.2).
Node
The control

allows the user to select with which driver, connected into the fieldbus network, the E-SW
software must communicate (see 1.3.5).


If no USB adapter is connected to the PC, a message will be displayed when trying to pass in ON-
LINE mode

If multiple USB adapters are connected to the PC, a message will allow to select which one has to be
used.




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14 Main Wi ndow - Menu area [About]

Menu area of the Main Window is organized in different pages: select the About tag on the left side to
access Atos technical support and to verifies the data of E-SW-** software installation and registration.



14.1 Contact Us
14.1.1 Atos spa
Atos headquarters are located in Sesto Calende, a town close to Alps at shore of Lake Maggiore only 15km
far from Milano-Malpensa airport.
Use contact us information of this section to:
receive general purpose information
schedule visit at Atos facility
attend technical seminars hold on regular basis at headquarters by Atos staff


Visit Atos website to access the Atos group news, the updated component range information and
technical tables.


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14.1.2 Support
Use contact us support section to access the available updated technical information:
Download Area: latest downloadable version of Atos software, manuals and configuration files (also
allow to complete on-line registration of the software)
Atos Master Catalog: technical tables, advertising and technical articles
E-mail: technical support service of Atos Electronic Division

e.g. selecting ele-support@atos.com, will be send to ATOS all the information to provide efficient technical
support. Is possible also attach the software (see 12.2).





Active internet connection is required to access all these Atos support services.

14.2 E-SW software
14.2.1 Activation info
This section contains all relevant information about E-SW-** software registration.

If the software is not registered, User information indicates Not Registered; after 10 days the
software will be disabled (see 1.4.1).

14.2.2 Installation info
This section contains all relevant information about Atos E-SW-** software installation:
Version allows to verify the availability of updated version into Atos Download Area
Installation date allows to verify how many days remain before software deactivation when using
not registered software (10 days since software installation)


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15 Extended Di agnosti c Wi ndow

The Extended Diagnostic Window allows to verify detailed information about the
actual valve/driver working conditions and to perform a complete troubleshooting of
possible error/fault conditions.

Access button



This window is an extension of Main Windows Diagnostic Area: see 9 for the
description of the common elements (the contents inside the blue box, have
been described in previous paragraphs).



15.1 Working Signal s
This part contains the same information of Main Windows Diagnostic Area (see 9).
Percentage values can be compared with the analog values (see 15 Detailed Errors) to verify of Analog
Input Range settings (see 11.1, 11.2).

15.2 Driver Status
This part adds to the basic information Life Timer

that displays (dd/hh/mm) how long the driver has been
powered up ( =sum of all power-on period).



Last Error indication of Diagnostic Area can be found into Detailed Errors (see below).


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15.3 Detailed Errors
This part contains the relevant information to verify and solve error and fault conditions.

When driver detects an error condition, it is displayed with proper led, alarm/fault pin is set and disable
status is obtained.
15.3.1 Fault Acknowledge
The control allows the user to select how the driver return to normal
working when errors conditions are solved.

option1 Automatic
option2 Manual
Default Automatic
Automatic
Without error presence, the driver automatically returns to normal working condition and Last Error can be
used to identify possible valve/driver problems.
Manual
Without error presence, the driver returns to normal working condition only using Driver Restart (see
9.3.4), Enable signal (see 5.2.4) or fieldbus communication (see 11.12, control word).
Last Error can be used to identify possible valve/driver problems (with Driver Restart Last Error is cleared).


When status control is set to Remote Control the fault acknowledge selection is bypassed.
To reset a fault condition use fieldbus control word (see 11.12).

15.3.2 Analog Errors External Reference
These errors occur when analog reference inputs exceed the allowed maximum range (see 11.1 high
limit low limit settings): dedicated led will indicate which input is out of range.
Indicators always display the voltage (standard) or current (option /I) values of the analog reference
inputs. Use them to detect anomalous conditions or to verify the correct range settings.



When these errors are present the valve is disabled (not current to valves solenoid)


Verify reference signals wirings on the main connector and the voltage/current levels supplied by
the machine central unit.
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15.3.3 Analog Errors Feedbacks

These errors occur when analog feedback inputs exceed the allowed range: dedicated led will indicate
which input is out of range.
Indicators always display the voltage (standard) or current (option /C) values of the analog reference
inputs. Use it to detect anomalous conditions or to verify the correct range settings (see 11.2 high limit
low limit settings, only for feedback from remote transducer).



These errors disable the valve (not current to valves solenoid)


TERS pressure feedbacks are connected to integral transducer; in cable broken condition the
feedback indicators will display a voltage value greater than 12V.


Verify transducers wirings and voltage/current output levels (in case of integral pressure
transducer, please contact Atos support).

15.3.4 PID Out Errors

These errors occur when closed loop controls exceed the allowed working limits (see 11.7)



Errors detection and valve/driver reaction depend on the actual Diagnostic settings (see 11.9)


With piloted valves, verify external piloting pressure or line pressure if internal piloting pressure is
used


With pressure/force PID Out error, verify the compatibility of demanded pressure/force, line
pressure, tank pressure and valve regulation characteristics



Contact Atos support to verify possible faults of spool, spring, integral transducer or solenoid wiring


15.3.5 Temperature Errors

These errors occur when internal temperature of the driver exceeds the allowed working limits (see 11.9)



Errors detection is always indicated by Alarm led and Fault digital output (pin 11); valve/driver can
be disabled depending on the actual Diagnostic settings (see 11.9)



Exceeding temperature limit can damage the electronic driver




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15.4 True/false conditions


15.4.1 Digital OUT
The led indicates the status of the output fault signal (pin 11 on the
driver main connector - see 5.2.5).

led on pin 11 =0V
led off pin 11 =24V


Fault digital output on the main connector always corresponds to the Alarm led of Driver.
15.4.2 Digital IN
The led indicates the status of the input enable signal (pin 3 on the
driver main connector see 5.2.4) that allows to enable/disable the driver
status (see 9.2.1).

led on pin 3 >9V
led off pin 3 <5V


See 11.12 to control the driver status using fieldbus communication (only for BC/BP drivers)





15.4.3 Working Conditions
The led

indicates if the pressure/force feedback has reached the pressure/force demanded value:
diagnostic settings (see 11.9) are available to modify identification of this condition.
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15.5 Driver Memories

This part adds the to the basic information and operation on the driver internal memory:

15.5.1 Adj ust Name
The indicator displays the adjust file name factory stored in the driver.

15.5.2 Last Store
The indicator displays the date of the last User store operation.

15.5.3 Restore User and Preset Parameters
The restore buttons

and allow to select which of the parameters stored into the driver has to be
loaded at next power on (see 6):

Restore User Parameters Last set parameters stored by the User will be loaded at next power on
Restore Preset Parameters Factory set parameters stored by Atos will be loaded at next power on


These parameters will be loaded automatically at the next power-on of the driver; to load immediately
the requested parameters use Driver Restart button - see 9.3.4.




During parameters restoring operations, power supply to the valve solenoid is switched-off: do not
use this function during system normal working.


Never switch-off the drivers power supply during restoring operations: permanent parameters stored
into the driver may result invalid!





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16 Osci ll oscope Wi ndow

The Oscilloscope Window allows to verify the dynamic response of the valve.
While Extended Diagnostic Window is intended to verify the valve static working
conditions or the presence of errors and fault, Oscilloscope Window must be used to
analyze fast time depended events.

Access button





Press button to start the acquisition (the acquisitions will be displayed on graph ).

Press button to stop the automatic restart of the acquisition process.


The indicator will display the actual step of the acquisition process (see 16.1.4).

Press button to access acquisition and trigger settings (see 16.1).


Acquisition and trigger advanced settings are available to adapt the acquisition behavior to
specific requirements.

Press button to save acquisition data on PC. This command generates two type of files: the file
extension .osc and extension .lvm.

Press button to load acquisition data on PC, previously saved with button . Through the file
with extension .osc, opens a new oscilloscope window (Plot Visualization), used for display only.
The file with extension .lvm, allows to import data in Excel format.

Press button to open the Panel Config (see 16.5).

Press button to exit the Oscilloscope.
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16.1 Acquisition and Trigger Configuration



16.1.1 Acquisition - Sample Ti me
The control allows to set the range time between the acquisition points: to analyzing fast response
dynamic, set a low time.

16.1.2 Acquisition - Period
The control allows to set how long the signals must be acquired: use higher setting to obtain a more
complete acquisition of the machine working cycle.


Driver internal memory to acquisitions storing is limited. Low sample time and high period settings
increase the data amount to be stored and require longer time to complete acquisition process (more
data must be transferred from the controller to E-SW software).


If a setting of 'Sample Time' and 'Period' require more data than the available controller internal
memory, the indicator will display the following error message: Wrong Setting (too much
acquisition data). Increase Sample Time or reduce Period to solve this problem.

16.1.3 Trigger Configuration Type
The control allows the user to activate trigger function and define a
starting condition for the acquisition process: trigger can be used to
identify which part of the machine working cycle must be acquired and to
obtain a signals visualization repetitive.

option1 None
option2 Normal
option3 Single
Default None


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None trigger is not used and the acquisition process start automatically; the acquisition process restart
automatically once acquired signals have been displayed.
Normal trigger is active and can be configured using Level, Edge, Holding Time, Pre-Trigger; the
acquisition process restart automatically once acquired signals have been displayed.
Single trigger is active and can be configured using Level, Edge, Holding Time, Pre-Trigger; the
acquisition process stop automatically once acquired signals have been displayed.

16.1.4 Acquisition process data
Oscilloscope status will display the acquisition process as following diagrams:

None Normal Single







16.1.5 Trigger Configuration - Signal
The indicator allows the user to display which of the acquired signals will be used to detect trigger
condition.
16.1.6 Trigger Configuration - Level
The control .allows the user to set the value at which the trigger condition is detected (when the selected
signal receives the set value, the acquisition starts).
16.1.7 Trigger Configuration - Edge
The control allows the user to select if the trigger condition must be
detected with rising and/or falling signals.

option1 Rising
option2 Falling
option3 Both
Default Rising
16.1.8 Trigger Configuration - Pre-trigger
The control allows the user to set the time period that must be acquired and displayed before trigger.


Pre-trigger time is added to Acquisition Period and can cause a wrong setting condition (see 16.1.2).

16.1.9 Trigger Configuration - Holding Ti me
The control allows the user to set the length of the pause time, between the Acquisitions.
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16.2 Cursors

Cursor tools are available to perform a more detailed analysis of the acquired data.



16.2.1 ON/OFF Cursor

The buttons allow to switch on/off one or both available cursors.
16.2.2 Position
The indicators

display the cursors position in the graph (X: time value always in msec, Y: plot value).
Y coordinate will display the cursor position using the same scaling of the selected trace.
16.2.3 Plot Lock
The controls allow to bind movement cursor only on coordinates that belong to the selected trace.
16.2.4 Delta
The indicator

displays the coordinates values difference, between cursors.


Delta indicator is displayed only with both cursors active.
16.2.5 Y Position
The indicators

display the Y values of all traces in relationship to the time selected with X position
cursor.


Y Position indicators are displayed only with Plot Lock active.
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16.3 Legend



16.3.1 ON/OFF Legend


The button allow to switch on/off the viewing the oscilloscope plots legend.


Different colors can be associated at each plots through panel config (see 16.5).

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16.4 Scale and Grid



16.4.1 Scale and Grid Configuration


The button

allow to switch on/off the scale and grid configurations (through these configurations
the user can modify the default setting of the oscilloscope visualization).

SCALE (Auto)
Switch on control : the scales are set at each acquisition.

SCALE (Manual)
Switch off control : the scales are set to the optimal value at the first acquisition.
The controls and , allow to set manually the scales value.
The buttons , and , allow to set automatically the optimal value scales.
The control allows to show Y2 scale on the window right side.


If the signal exceeds the scales value set, it will exit of the oscilloscope screen. In this case the
arrows indicate where are located the signals (with too low signals values, the arrows appear in
high to the screen; with too high signals values , the arrows appear in low to the screen). The arrow
color shows the plot color corresponding (see 16.5).

GRID
Disable control to switch off the plot grid visualization.
Disable control to set manually the grid spacing value .

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In the Oscilloscope window, press button Panel Config (see 16) to customize the oscilloscope
visualization (plot color, point style and second scale).




Press button to exit the Panel Config.


Press button to confirm the changes.


The column shows the color of the corresponding plot (the controls allow colors setting).


The column allows to set a graphic analog trend to the plots.


The column allows to set a graphic digital trend to the plots.


The column allows to associate a second scale to the plot (to screen right).

17 Firmware version available parameters


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Atos programming software recognises automatically the firmware version of connected driver (see 10.2)
and adapts the graphic interface to display the available functions and parameters.


Available starting form electronic firmware T3.0

Area Function Parameter
Pressure PID2..4 Proportional/Integral/
Derivative/etc.
All (only for BC and BP drivers)


Available starting form electronic firmware T4.0

Area Function Parameter
Diagnostic Area Working signals - Pressure PID Output
Driver Status Life Timer
Detailed Errors Fault Acknowledge
Driver Memories Driver Restart
Pressure Reference Dither Type
Amplitude
Frequency
Start Attenuation
Stop Attenuation
Pressure PID Limit High
Low
Others - Digital Filters Filter1 and Filter2 Filtered Signal
Low Pass ON/OFF
Low Pass Frequency
Moving Average ON/OFF
Others - Diagnostics Pressure
Demanded Reached
Maximum Tollerance
Reached Delay Time
Not Reached Delay Time
Others - Diagnostics Control Working Limits -
Pressure
Error Reaction
Reaction Delay
Others -
Network Management
Configuration Driver Node (Profibus Node)
Hardware Filter (CANOpen)
Store Communication Parameter
Oscilloscope Oscilloscope All (not for BC driver )


Notes


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