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1. Local Host PLO 127 0 0 1 10001 PLC Manufacturer PLC Madel and Protocol Ethernet Drivers EZFLC TCPAP Reve C T Ethernet a gt Ethernet EzEther Modern 1 Enter a project name e g Test Click OK ENTER PROJECT INFORMATION Froject Location CAE Touch Enbancegn D Project Mame Testezp ze 2 Under Panel Family select EZ3 Series Then select the size appropriate for your purchased unit 6 8 or 10 EZ3 Series Select EZ Series Panel Fanel Family S ZE E73 Series d pn O8 Oi 15 3 Next select the PLC Manufacturer and protocol you would like to use with the unit Example shown below FLE PLC Manufacturer PLE Model and Protocol Directlagic ECOM Rew C C 4 Click OK to launch the editing software program The Main Project Window will then appear The steps below outline how to create a sample panel program Create a Panel Program Click on Panel and Scr 1 to create the Panel display screen as explained in the sample below 1 In the Main Menu click on Objects gt Buttons gt Buttons The screen below will appear Enter START for Tag Name Click OK Buttons 0 General Visibility Details Label Text Select Style Language J Character Size 6x3 Selected Label Text PUSH Style Position Color Bottom Background Tag Name START MM d Display Frame Actuator Type Toggle MM On O Text Char Size Color Blink Language 1 Text Blink Background Blink Cu WI WI2. ien OF wi Wi OnText On 2 A dialog box might appear requesting the memory location Enter S1 in the field to the right of Address String The Data Type should be marked as DISCRETE Click OK 25 54 EZ3 Series ADD NEW TAG DETAILS Enter Tag Details forthe Tag START PLC Type AVG EZPLC Rew C Address String EI tS Expected IO Type RAY or ROnly SE DISCRETE Mo of Chars 0 l hial Velue Retentve Fle 3 Click anywhere on the screen to place the Button i Double click the icon to open its object dialog box if you need to adjust the object s appearance or attributes Clicking Simulates Press will allow you to toggle between i and Off states By RI EZSeries Touch Panel Editor Testezp e ki File Edit Screen Objects Draw Panel Setup cena Window Help FH Bern oMa Vi 02 a a l a alm a Ooloelgem besch vee mt eis e U win AA SS Rm BOR fk ool kA TE Liege Dsi H Project Panel Si Project Screens te te et jf 1 Sert 3 Alarm Preview E Screens Thumbnail view 4 Similarly you can create an Indicator Light Object by selecting Objects gt Data Display gt Indicator Light Enter Lamp for Tag Name Click OK Place the object on the panel Your screen should look like the picture below 26 54 Transfer a Project After a project is complete the next step is to transfer the project to the EZ3 Series unit When editing projects online programmi
3. Pause Resume Data Collection Tag This is a discrete tag that can be controlled by user e g through a Push Button or by PLC to enable or disable data acquisition When the tag s value is O data collection is enabled and when it is 1 the collection is disabled or paused Setting the tag to O resumes the data collection Request for Safe Card Ejection Tag This is a discrete tag and can be controlled by user or PLC The Tag is set by user 35 54 say by a Pushbutton or by PLC to indicate that the user would like to remove the SD card for possibly reading it in a SD card reader When Panel sees this tag as set all buffered data is written to the files and files are closed for safe removal of the card Another discrete tag Safe to Eject Card is set to indicate that it is now safe to remove the SD card without fear of file corruption At the same time the Request tag is reset by the panel Safe to Eject Card Tag This is a discrete internal tag The tag must not be mapped to PLC The Panel would set this tag when it is safe to remove the card It is reset whenever it is unsafe to remove the card It is highly recommended that you use Request for Safe Card Ejection and Safe to Eject Card tags for removing the card If the card is removed without safe indication the data on the card may get corrupted due to open files EZ3 Series Changing logging between USB and Micro SD There are two options to change how the data logging infor
4. RMC User Dialog window Ri File Edit Screen Objects Draw Panel Setup Remote Access Window Help oe eb sri IL A A rarr b Je Ze Ba Ben Zem S i Ze A mh Remote Users Email Setup EZ3 Series Set Remote Users Here you may add up to 8 No of Users 3 Max No of Users 8 remote users UserName Password Access avg12345 avgl2345 View Control Add Edit Operator aabbcc123 View Only button The Supervisor fullcontroll 23 View Control Log in name and the password are case sensitive and both must be between 8 to 16 characters in length Password also must contain at least one letter and one number Add Edit Remote Users Edit Log in and password must be between 8 to 16 characters WARNING Be VERY selective and careful in To edit the Log in Name Supervisor pouty users remote operation information of an _ Users MUST take extreme care existing user Password fullcontrol1 23 during remote operation It is highly recommended that please select the panel machine be watched by RER some one during its remote appropriate row low R VIEW Y operation as remote changes 3 Aiou Romol MEW ON can be dangerous and can and click on Add Allow Remote OPERATION View Control cause accident or damage to Edit button It a machine Do Not Allow Access to Arbitrary Screen will bring up the information of the selected user in edit mode Access Level ONLY Remote VIEW A user can remot
5. including the currently displayed screen With the right access permissions and authentication a user can remotely touch the objects on the panel to control a machine plant effectively Remote control feature can be invaluable for remote diagnostics unmanned operations or supervisory monitoring In addition to remote monitoring and control user may also program the panels remotely over Ethernet allowing OEMs to remotely upgrade the screen programs within the panels For Remote Monitoring and control we need to follow these steps 1 Use EZ Touch Panel editor to set up IP address of the panel 2 Use EZ Touch Panel editor to set up remote users and authentication level 3 Use RMC Remote Monitoring amp Control software to connect to the panel remotely Setting up Remote Users The EZ RMC Software can be used with or without defining authorized users If you don t define any remote users then anyone can connect to the panel using EZ RMC Software However they can ONLY VIEW the panel screen they would not be able to make any changes to the panel It is highly recommended that you do define authorized users for remote access Remote users can be given View ONLY or Operation View Control permission View only permission allows user to ONLY monitor the panel display remotely while operation permission allows a user to operate panel remotely Select Remote Access gt Remote Users as shown below to display the following EZ
6. 40 54 gt Click on the EzUpdate utility for the following dialog window Browse and select the Package File to be used for updating the project and or firmware Then click OK 9 E2Updater 2 0 This utility will conveniently update project andor firmware in your EZAutomation Product Please select the package file from the Browse button Filename example pkg Browse e Once you click on OK EZUpdater window appears on the screen with an option to select the communication port You may also test the connection before a final click to Update button Click on the Update button to update the Project and or the Firmware on your EZSeries TouchPLC r This utility wll conventienth update project andor firmware in your EASutomation Product Please review the information below before proceeding to update OEM Information Company AVG Model VN NNN NNN Website www EZAutomation net Support Vere ase g Email techsupporitezautomatior Select communication port Choose Port Cor Test Connection Press Test Connection to check the connection Update Information Project example ezp will be transtered to your E TOUCH product Firmware will be upgraded to Rey Panel b Press UPDATE to start update process EE ee DO NOT disconnect cable or power to the unit during update process Interrupted process may leave unit unusable Wu E Aaubomation net 1 87 ZE EZ3 Series Create USB Loader Throu
7. for detailed instructions on this process In addition the Host USB can be utilized for data logging purposes in combination with our AVG Remote File Manager Utility Note Please do not use Micro SD and USB drive to log data simultaneously EZ3 Series Programming the Panel Create a Project This section outlines the basics of creating a project using the EZSeries Editor software Further programming information for the EZ3 Series is located in the Software Manual Launch your Programming Software and select how you would like the program to link to the EZ3 For this scenario you can select Edit Program OFF LINE This will enable you to create a program without having the EZ3 unit connected NOTE EZ Series Editor must be version 6 1 11 or later to communicate with the EZ3 Series Unit firmware must be k 5 35 or later E Project Information EZ Se ries E2Series Touch Panel Programming Software Version 6 1 8 EF Automation Phone 1 87 7 9 f4 EAsy Touch Panels Wine zautomation net Selected Action Edit OFF LINE Write Later SELECT ACTION ENTER PROJECT INFORMATION FPropect Location maar SE CAEZTouch Enkeneecht A Km Panel Late ProjectName Test Firmware Revision start Editing 5 Read Program from j ee Panel and Edit Number 1 Name New Screen OFF LINE Select EZSernes Panel Fanel Farnily Edit Program ON LINE E Series PC to Panel Connection Select Model 6 E23 Series fwith Ethernet E Gene Hoots e
8. will be created in selected folder Include L 3 Panel Project Only _ Create Fie To upload both the EZ Touch panel and the AVG PLC project To upload only the AWG PLC project 42 54 EZ3 Series Copy file s on USB Drive Copy file s created by the editor on the root directory of a USB flash disk Please note files copied in a location other than root directory would not be read by the panel All files are saved automatically with bm extension Files without this extension will not be read Programming the panel using USB Drive To program an EZ TouchPLC from USB Drive insert the USB flash directly into the EZ TouchPLC s USB port The panel would display a list of files available in the root directory with bm extension An example is shown below Projet eem t o aa Project 2 Selection Arrows Click to upload the selected Project Select the required project using the Up Down arrows and press Accept If the panel is not compatible with the project selected an Error message saying Wrong panel Type is displayed The selected project is then automatically loaded into the EZ TouchPLC 43 54 Remote Monitoring amp Control With the introduction of new Remote Access Card and Remote Monitor amp Control RMC Software EZSeries TouchPLCs offer a unique set of remote capabilities A user can remotely log on to a unit and monitor any of the panel screens with live data
9. 2mm 2 43 61 72mm 9 25 234 50mm 7 08 179 73mm 3 29 83 57mm 11 91 302 41mm 8 92 226 48mm 3 86 98 04mm T72 Zi Caving Mounting Instructions 6 Inch Model The 6 inch models must be mounted using DIN Clips DIN Clips are metal brackets P N EZ BRK 1 package of 2 brackets and 4 screws that attach to the panel and secure the front panel to a mounting surface with 4 screws Use the diagram and instructions below to mount the EZ3 unit using DIN Clips 1 There are 4 rectangular holes in each side two at the top and two at the bottom of the chassis as shown in the following figure Choose the holes that allow the appropriate space for your mounting panel thickness 2 On each DIN Clip there are two metal tabs bent inward that fit into these holes Insert the two clip tabs into two holes top and bottom and secure the panel by alternately tightening the DIN Clip screws 4 until the back edge of the unit s front plate is flush with the mounting panel Front Plate Mounting _ DIN Clip Location Panel cr Screws 4 w arrn on DIN Clip tab inserted into rectangular hole OO Ql A EZ3 Series Mounting Instructions 8 and 10 Inch Model The EZ3 is stud mounted All the necessary mounting hardware is provided with the unit Use the 8 studs and 8 nuts with captive washers to secure the unit to the mounting surface Note Nuts
10. EZ3 Series Copyright 2015 by AVG Automation All Rights Reserved Table of contents WO Unie CN 3 POJU ga d EIERE EE 5 BA StallavlOni OM SIGS aH ONS EE 5 AV elt Elei e CN 6 Installation e el Ce EE 7 Sege Ree Te Ile CN 8 Se CECH OM REL EE 10 e de censsicwannicancaannasaensiestas AE E 12 MOUNTING Information NEEN 12 POWINNO MO E EEN 15 COMMUNICA ON HanG POMS RE 17 PLC PON ege 17 COML PO E 19 ESN e e EE 21 PGE kale WEE 22 USE OMS ere 22 Programming ie PANEI TE 24 Cie abe a 0 CCE EE 24 Ee TEE EE 28 AddOn F Die 29 Data HOGGING OVErvVIEW ass s cvecensas hice snaicaeacucnngeeeeseeasaseecanyenarneedceneorensececaneaeneatencans 29 Create OEM Packager ccecccsescececreracsenenenceceansenensesecrersenentesrerseseseususeanarsnseneasaseares 38 Crate USB LOGE ege eebe 42 Remote Monitoring SC COMW tel 44 Maintenance and Troubleshooting NENNEN 48 Hardware Maintenance ccccsccssecuseseucrcccscevavssececeesesrsecsuavaceseavaeeseceueusuavseesrarauensacas 48 CANON ING Mattel E 49 Bieles CT 51 TOU DISS OE AG EE 53 Warnings Programmable control devices such as the EZ3 Series are not fail safe devices and as such must not be used for stand alone protection in any application Unless proper safeguards are used unwanted start ups could result in equipment damage or personal injury The operator must be made aware of this hazard and appropriate precautions must be taken In addition consideration must be given to the use of an
11. ON LINE and enter a project name e g Test Click OK ENTER PROJECT INFORMATION Project Location AvgqappoT Profiles cspinier Uticor Froject Name Test e 3 Under Panel Family select EZ3 Series Then select the size appropriate for your purchased unit 6 8 or 10 Select EZ Series Panel Panel Family Size EZ3 Series vd di ip Oe Mio ER 4 Next select the PLC Manufacturer and protocol you would like to use with the unit Example shown below Then click OK FLE PLC Manufacturer PLC Model and Protocol Ethemet Drivers e Directlogic ECOM Rew fl 5 After the project loads click Set up gt Upgrade Firmware A dialog box will appear requesting the firmware file you would like to load to the unit EZ3 Series Setup Remote Access Window Help Tag Database Tag Cross Reference Tag Cross Reference By Screen Read AVG Panel PLC Tags Export Tags Import Tags Alarm Database Export Alarms Import Alarms Message Database Export Messages Import Messages Image Library Image Library Cross Reference Language Texts Panel Attributes Project Description Select PLC Upgrade Firmware Ethernet Setup Data Acquisition 6 Use Browse to locate the appropriate firmware version Select firmware file for upgarding panel The firmware upgrade file is usually named as Touchpenell_Jrj _xx hex xx being the firmware version eg HU and Jr for specifing Touc
12. an RS 232 port which requires an appropriate RS 232C cable P N EZ PGMCBL for programming the unit through a PC It serves as the default programming port on the EZ3 Series Since COM1 has fixed communication parameters you can always connect the programming software to the PLC through the port without needing to make different configuration changes In addition this connection can be utilized to update firmware when needed PGMCBL Programming Cable Wiring CAUTION Keep the signal reference GND wire well protected from external noise by using shielded cable A E D sub 9 pin Male D Sub 9 pin Female 19 54 EZ3 Series 20 54 EZ3 Series Ethernet Port access and email alerts There is an Ethernet port available on the EZ Series This port enables users to add update programming through an Ethernet connection It allows for both PC and PLC simultaneous communications It can also be used for Internet The following is a list of current drivers supported by the EZ3 Series units We are always updating PLC compatibility if you don t see your type PLC in this table visit our web site at flash ezautomation net or call EZAutomation technical support at 1 877 774 3259 or FAX at 1 877 775 3279 DH485 AIC AIC DF1 Half Duplex DEI Full Duplex Modbus Koyo addressing Allen Bradley KOYO AutomationDirect 21 54 Modbus RTU Direct NET ADC K Sequence Do More Serial Modbus Uni Telw
13. are to be tightened with no more than 1 inch pound of torque Allow T inch clearance between rear of panel and enclosure 14 54 EZ3 Series Powering the Unit Status LED Connect the power input wires into the HMI s power terminals Supply 24VDC nominal 20 30VDC power to the system If the unit does not power up correctly remove power from the system and check all the wiring In addition see the Indicator Light section below for troubleshooting FLASH _ GREEN OokK L aes kel ETHERNET miso TY PLC e LED Behavior Status Suggested Response Description Flashes Red then continuously Green Operation service Check or Replace 24 VDC Power Supply if condition continues return unit to factory TI mate EZ3 Series Communication and Ports proc 3 Geh GREEN Cp PLC CON 1 RS422 485 RS422 485 ETHERNET Ze RS232 RS232 PLC Port PLC Port a jem io This is the RS 232C RS 422A or RS 485A female 15 pin D Sub Connector to connect to other PLCs Most PLCs connect to the 15 pin D Sub with a cable specific to the PLC type Pin e Li a b b m 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 Chassis GND PLC DO RS 232C 17 54 ECH J IE 8 _PLCRTS RS 232C 9 Terminating Resistor connect to pin 9 COM1 Port EZ3 Series GND RXD TXD 1 The EZ3 Series has a built in serial port COM1 PORT located on the 9 pin D Sub connector COM1 PORT is
14. ars allowing you create a new schedule for the panel Schedule names can be either be Tag based or a Constant user defined name Note Tag based file names can be changed on the panel itself at any point Select a Schedule Type Details on schedule types provided below Under Select Tags for Data Acquisition the selection displays all the tags defined in the panel with their corresponding tag addresses To select a tag for data acquisition click on it and then press the gt gt button To deselect the tag for data acquisition select it again and press the lt lt button Maximum tags per schedule is 32 Note Tags can also be selected or deselected by double clicking on them Click Add when finished and then click Close to return to the main DAQ Schedules dialog box The added schedules will now be listed Schedules are saved along with the user project 31 54 Types of Schedules Add DAQ Schedule Details me ES Schedule Name Tag 9 Constant alog Data would be saved under alog csy file name on the card D Y a Schedule Type me Ba at Regular Intervals Time Based at Regular Intervals Time Based at Regular Time Based at Specific Times Event Based Acquire even 1 Event Based at Regular Intervals el 1 Time based at regular Intervals Allows you to store the tag value at regular time intervals anywhere from every 1 second to every 1000 hours Time Based at Regular Inte
15. ay Ethernet EZ Ethern Ethernet DF1 over Modbus 1 ECOM Etl Do More Modbus 1 GE SRTP Siemens EZ3 Series Micro SD slot A Micro SD slot is available to allow for additional Storage or data transfer Insert a Micro SD into the slot and it will load automatically Additional details about using a MicroSD Card for data logging is available in the Data Logging Overview section When finished push against the Micro SD card to eject it from the unit Note Please do not use Micro SD and USB drive to log data simultaneously Network Option Cards Depending on model purchased a network option card is also available for additional connectivity EZ3 Series units ending in EH come equipped with a DataHighway Plus Remote IO option card USB Ports Dual USB Ports EZ3 Series HMis come equipped with two USB ports The port on the left is for program upload through a USB A to USB B programming cable Note If a powercycle occurs while the USB programming cable iS Iconnected the cable will E EE d nee d unplugged and then replugged in to reestablish a connection The Host USB port on the right can connect to a USB Flash drive for program upload by simply using our EZ Editor Software to create a USB Loader file hmi 22 54 This process benefits system integrators and OEMs by permitting them to upgrade panels on site without the need to connect to a computer Please see our EZ Editor Software Help
16. cally A smart industrial grade CPU like the unit s card engine when faced with RFI halts its operation instead of giving false outputs Types of RFI RFI enters electronic controls in two ways radiated RFI or conducted RFI For most practical purposes electronic devices unless sitting right next to a powerful RFI transmitter will not be affected by noise because air space severely attenuates such interference On the other hand conducted RFI travels over conductive surfaces such as power supply wires electrical wiring of field devices and worst of all improper ground planes Equipment cabinets usually incorporate one or two doors and or hinged cabinet panels Relying on door hinges and swinging panels for a good metallic bond between hinged parts and the main body of the cabinet does not insure adequate grounding Instead the use of ground straps is recommended It is vital for the reliable operation of any electronic device to have any of its metallic surfaces well grounded to Earth This not only provides for safe operation it will also drain out any conducted RFI to Earth away from the CPU s signal ground T72 Gariac EZ3 Series Shielding from RFI Shielded Cables Power cables I O cables or wiring and communication cables should all be separate so that they do not couple the conducted RFI on any of these wires cables Another path for RFI into the PLC is through its RS232 port Hence the cables to this port must be shiel
17. cation No communication with Disconnected or Check the wiring for loose conta unit loose cable secure them if found Ensure you are using a correct communication cable Ensure the correct communicatic being used PGMCBL Wrong Check and correct the COM port communication port settings Wrong COM port Check if correct Serial Port CON assignment on the computer has been selected computer Still Need Help Technical Support Most of the frequently encountered problems regarding the EZ3 Series unit s operation are answered in the sections above However if you still need answers to your questions please call our technical support at 1 877 774 EASY Warranty Repairs If your EZ3 Series is under warranty contact us at 1 877 774 EASY Out of Warranty Services If your EZ3 Series is out of warranty contact EZ Automation at 1 877 774 EASY for an evaluation of repair costs You can then decide whether it is more economical to proceed with the repairs or to upgrade your system with a new unit
18. ded properly Equipment Cabinets As mentioned equipment cabinets typically incorporate one or two doors and or hinged cabinet panels In addition sub panels may be utilized on those electronic controls and electromechanical items that are mounted The goal is to create a medium for mounting the equipment and ensure grounding of the control s chassis to it However the door hinges and swinging panels by themselves are not enough to ensure adequate grounding Similarly the equipment enclosures are generally either painted or anodized Mounting of painted or anodized enclosures to like surfaces also does not ensure good metallic contact between the equipment chassis and cabinet It is imperative that the equipment chassis are grounded such as through the use of grounding straps as illustrated below Cabinet Sub Panel Sub Panel Cabinet Wiring The wiring of the EZ3 unit to the field outside the cabinet must be by design The wiring cannot be random in order to get the various points of the cabinet and the field electrically connected Below are some general rules that apply in most situations O O Provide a separate power source to electronic controls and keep this power bus away from any I O power The cabinet should be wired with a safety ground the main safety ground wire gauge is determined by the cabinet s total current consumption and in accordance with all electrical code requireme
19. e of the event tag schedule can be either Discrete Event Type or Numeric Event Type a Set how frequently the data is stored through the Time Based interval anywhere from every 1 second to every 1000 hours Time Based at Regular Intervals Acquire every 1 Hourls Minter Time Based at specitic Times second s b Select either a Discrete Type Event or a Numeric Event Type Discrete Type Event Time Based at Regular Intervals Event Based Acquire ever Hour s Event Tag A10 ei Time Based at Specific Times Condition Ci m E OFF Oe Collection Time 1402 Add Value TRANSITION ALL TRANSITION_FROM_OM_TO_OFF TRANSITION FROM OFF TO ON 14 02 G Low Limit Delete High Limit Numeric Type event EZ3 Series Time Based at Regular Intervals Event Based Acquire even Houria Event Tag A500 Time Based at Specific Times Condition UN D ll IN RANGE l i OUT DOE RANGE 14 02 Add a Collection Time Value EGUAL NOT EQUAL 14 02 Edit GREATER_THAN _ LESS THAN Low Limit Delete High Limit Pausing Data Acquisition and Ejecting Card DAQ Schedules Data Acquisition schedules Total of Schedules Max of Schedules Schedule Hame Add Edit Delete Data Acquisition Collection Tag Fause Resume Data Collection Tag Data Acquisition Card Tags Requesttar Safe Card Ejection Tag sate ta Eject Card Tag Collect Data On USB Flash Drive MicroSD Card
20. ely log on to the panel and monitor any of the panel screens with live data including the currently displayed screen Remote OPERATION A user can remotely log on to the panel and monitor any of the panel screens with live data including the currently displayed screen as well as can remotely touch the objects on the panel to effectively operate or control a machine plant 45 54 EZ3 Series WARNING Be VERY selective and careful in allowing users remote operation access Users MUST take extreme care during remote operation It is highly recommended that panel machine be watched by someone during its remote operation as remote changes can be dangerous and can cause accident or damage to machine 46 54 Run RMC Software To access the panel over Ethernet you need to install and run the EZ RMC software on your PC Once you run the software you will see the following EZ RMC dialog Select Parameters EZ RMC 0 99 25 RE ll Select the communication port IP Ethernet COM Pat 3 Address if Ethernet is selected and Polling Time The IP Address is the IP Address of the RMC card you setup earlier Itis recommended to Be Nae keep polling time as high as possible Polling time determines how often RMC software would SE read or mason from Ge panel A lower polling time may impact the performance of the panel Select Ethernet COM Pork IP Address Polling Time Remote User Clicking OK will prompt you to pro
21. emergency stop function that is independent of the EZ3 Series The diagrams and examples in this user manual are included for illustrative purposes only The manufacturer cannot assume responsibility or liability for actual use based on the diagrams and examples Trademarks This publication may contain references to products produced and or offered by other companies The product and company names may be trademarked and are the sole property of their respective owners AVG Automation disclaims any proprietary interest in the marks and names of others Manual part number EZ3 Touch M Copyright 2014 AVG Automation All Rights Reserved No part of this document shall be copied reproduced or transmitted in any way without the prior written consent of AVG Automation AVG Automation retains the exclusive rights to all information included in this document Designed Built and Marketed by AVG 4140 Utica Ridge Rd Bettendorf IA 52722 1327 Phone 1 877 774 EASY Fax 1 877 775 EASY flash ezautomation net EU Information The EZ3 Series is manufactured in compliance with European Union EU Directives and carries the CE mark They been tested under CE Test Standard EN55011 and is submitted for UL Certification Products with CE marks perform their required functions safely and adhere to relevant standards as specified by EU directives provided they are used according to their intended purpose and that the instructions in this manual are adh
22. ered to The protection provided by the equipment may be impaired if this equipment is not used in accordance with this manual Only replacement parts supplied by AVG Automation or its agents should be used Technical Support Consult PLC Editor Programming Software Help You may also find answers to your questions on our website flash ezautomation net If you still need assistance please call our technical Support at 1 877 774 EASY or FAX us at 1 877 775 EASY SELV Circuits All electrical circuits connected to the communications port receptacle are rated as Safety Extra Low Voltage SELV Preventative and Maintenance Cleaning No special preventative measurement is required Product Overview Thank You for using EZ Automation s new line of stunning HMls the EZ3 Series As the latest in a long line of high preforming and easy programming HMls the EZ3 Series is both convenient and fast to use In addition the EZ3 Series provides several enhancements over its predecessors including additional communication ports higher resolution a standard MicroSD slot and built in remote monitoring and control features This manual presents information on the installation communication and specifications of the EZ3 Series It also covers the troubleshooting and maintenance of an existing setup and provides understanding on how to program the panel with our EZ Editor Software EZ3 Series Specifications Ns 6 TFT Color 8 TFT C
23. ese circuits should not be altered in any case since this could result in serious injury or damage to the machine 3 Fail Safe Operation Our products are not fault tolerant They are not designed or intended for use as online control equipment in hazardous environments requiring fail safe performance such as in operation of nuclear facilities aircraft navigation or communication systems air traffic control direct life support machines weapons systems clutch control systems on presses in which the failure of the product could lead directly to death personal injury or severe physical or environmental damage External fail safe and or redundant components are required to make your control system fail safe Installation Considerations Our products have been designed and tested for operation in the most demanding industrial environments Modern solid state industrial controls are complex electronic equipment that operate at low levels of voltage and current co existing with components that operate at much higher levels of power The difference in operating power characteristics between the high and low power control devices creates the possibility of unwanted signals being generated thus causing interference The interference which is a by product of electrical noise is not present at all times However if it appears at random and for brief periods of time it can cause disruptions and errors in the operation of a control system En
24. gh the EZ Series Editor Software version 5 5 and higher users can program EZ TouchPLCs through a USB Flash drive This process especially benefits System Integrators and OEMs with upgrading the Panels on site without having to actually connect to a computer Since multiple programs can be saved on one USB Flash drive the user can program different panels with the same USB Flash drive or quickly change the Panel for different jobs The EZ TouchPLCs can be programmed in following easy steps Create a USB file hmi using the EZ Touch Program Loader Save the file on the USB Flash drive only in the root directory Insert the USB stick into the EZ TouchPLC s USB port The panel brings up a list of projects that are available on the USB Flash drive Select the necessary project and press OK If the panel is not compatible with the project selected an Error message is displayed 5 The project is automatically loaded on the EZ TouchPLC AON Creating files for use with USB Flash Drive In the EZ Series Editor s main programming window click on menu File gt Create USB Loader to create user project file for use with the USB flash drive User can select name The file is saved with hmi extension The dialog box shown below would appear Selecta USB file name To upload only the EZ himi and its location Loader File C Documents and Settings mcyiac Desktop Wbcor 1 3 45 avg hen A awo bmi file
25. hPanelJr Panel Firmware files Please select Touchpanel _Jn_ hex forthe file under which you have sawed the firmware upgrade file CAF Touch Enhanced S 9 Firmwvere Touchpanel_Jrk_2_85 hex Browse Firmware Location Firmware is generally stored under following director CAE Touch Enhanced 9 Finrmware 7 Verify Serial COM1 is selected under the PC to Panel Connection then click OK Fil to Panel Connection Serial NoPorts e Local Host 127 0 0 1 10001 Ethernet Ethernet EzEther Miodem 52 54 Troubleshooting If you encounter difficulties while using our EZ3 Series device please consult the table below Additional assistance is also available within the EZ Panel Enhanced Software Help Alternatively you may also find answers to your questions in the operator interface section of our website flash ezautomation net Problem Possible Cause Possible Cause Suggested Action Operation Status LED Disconnected or Check and repair power source is off faulty power source Check the wiring for loose conta secure TT if found Ensue that proper Ensure that proper polarity is ob is ob _ power level is Ensure that the power being pre outside of unit s the PLC terminal is within the sp power rating range specifications Status LED is red Unit Failure Power cycle the PLC once to see intermittent high frequency nois caused the failure If problem persists call AVG Aut assistance Communi
26. hancement of a system s noise level immunity and its tolerance to other environmental hazards can be accomplished by following proper system installation guidelines The recommendations are of a general nature and constitute good industrial installation practice General Environmental Considerations Avoid installing the EZ3 unit in areas where the following conditions may exist O Environmental temperatures above or below those specified for the EZ3 unit O Prolonged exposure to humidity and liquids which may be sprayed or splashed on the equipment O Dusty environments where airborne particles may accumulate on equipment causing reduction of heat dissipation and reduction in effective electrical spacing between components O Areas with excessive vibration O Areas with high radiated electrical noise such as near fields of transmitting antennas and areas in close proximity of arc welding Stations Physical Layout in a Control Cabinet When possible cabinets housing electronic equipment should be designed with provisions for natural or forced ventilation to facilitate heat dissipation Observe the following rules for cabinet installation O Heat generating CONTROL CABINET equipment power supplies and other heat inducing components should be installed toward the top of the EZ3 Unit cabinet The lower Space in the cabinet is cooler than the top area O Install heat sensitive components in the 2 from door or cover of the cabinet lo
27. hedule dialog EZ3 Series File Edit Screen Gs Draw Panel Setup a Help O e RE Tag Database T TRI al GE Tag Cross Reference Tag Cross Reference By Screen AAR A D T Ei SS H e Read AVG Panel PLC Tags e AT 168 gell eent TT Import Tags Sa Project RI Pane Alarm Database 7 Bal Project Screens Export Alarms u1 sori Import Alarms 4 Alarm Preview we Screens Thumbnail Y Message Database Export Messages Import Messages Image Library Image Library Cross Reference Language Texts Panel Attributes Project Description select PLC Upgrade Firmware Upgrade TouchPLCJr Boot Ethernet Setup Data Acquisition 3 The Data Acquisition dialog box will appear This dialog box allows you to add the new schedules and edit delete the existing ones Please note User must select either USB or Micro SD as a data logging option shown below 30 54 EZ3 Series DAQ Schedules Data Acquisition Schedules Total of Schedules 0 Max of Schedules Schedule Name Add Edit Delete Data Acquisition Collection Tag Fause Resume Data Collection Tag Data Acquisition Card Tags Reguesttor Safe Card Ejection Tag cafe to Eject Card Tag Collect Data On oO USB Flash Drive MicroSD Card Click on Add Edit button to display the Add DAQ Schedule Details The Add DAQ Schedule Details box will appe
28. ing 1 Updater application comprising of the exe and required dlls 2 Project files which would show up inside the Project folder when unzipped 3 Firmware files which would show up inside the Firmware folder when unzipped The end user can take the pack file unzip it and then run the EZSeries Touch Panel Updater application to update his her panel with the selected project s and or firmware To open a pack file follow the steps below 1 Click on the zipped OEM Package file that you have It contains EZUpdate exe Ezupdater MFC application and example pkg PKG File Extract these file in a folder of your choice Eix Fie Edit View Favorites Tools Help 2 z SEI Folder Tasks x SS 2 a K Extract all Files EEther d oO hei _3 dll MetEd Lib dll Other Places Details example OEM Package zip FIP File Date Modified Today November 27 2007 7 49 4M Size 537 KB 2 Inthis example files have been extracted in a folder named as example_OEM Package File Edit View Favorites Tools Help tack CH F JO search ps Folders Er Address Ee CC Go example pkg EzEther dll kort 1 0 0 2 EfETest File and Folder Tasks Other Places Ezupdate exe heis2_3 dll i 3 0 9 Desktop EZupdater MFC Application GE Se O My Documents Regen NetEdLib al rae Ut Fa aj My Netaork Places MetEdLib DLL Details example _OEM Package File Folder Date Modified Today November 27 2007 7 53 AM
29. mation is saved Option 1 Using the Programming Software 1 Open your project file for the EZ3 using the EZ3 Software 2 Then click Setup gt Data Acquisition to display the DAQ Schedule dialog 3 Select either USB Flash Drive or MicroSD card 4 Click OK and then save the project Option 2 On the EZ3 1 Press the upper left corner of the EZ3 screen for a minimum of six seconds to access the Setup Mode 2 After selecting the appropriate language for the unit the unit will enter the Setup Mode shown below Press the LogtoSD button to change how the data is logged 3 When finished press Exit to resume normal operations 37 54 Create OEM Packager The EZPackager utility allows an OEM to distribute updates to EZSeries Touch Panel or EZPLC projects easily and quickly Using the utility OEMs can package current project and or firmware into a zip file for distribution to the end user via email or the web If you click on File gt Create OEM Package it will allow you to package the current EZPanel or EZPLC project and or the firmware into a zip file called a pack file for the distribution purposes Benefits of the utility include e OEMs save costs associated with the distribution of panel updates in the field sending field service personnel or mailing CDs e OEM Projects are protected since end users cannot modify the projects e The end user benefits from convenient fast and easy updates without needing to purcha
30. ng information is automatically sent to the unit once the project is saved When editing in an off line mode the project information will need to be transferred To transfer the project through the serial connection or Ethernet port follow the steps outlined below From the Project drop down menu select File gt Transfer to Panel A dialog box similar to the one below will appear Transfer Program to Panel _ amp 1 Project Information Project Title 9 CAEZTouch Enhancedc 5 lesten Panel Type P E23 Senes faith Ethernet PLC epean Ehemet Drivers Directlogic ECOM Rev C Driver Uticor DirectLogic_UDP C pic_1 PLC Type and ES Frotocal Panel Information Pinel to PLC Link Total ki Fimware Free Memory Byles Press START to write program to panel PC to Panel Connection CAUTION CT Require Password to read projector access online Pressing Start will OVERWRITE C Serial program already in the panel If Access Password Local Host you do notwantto lose program a 127 0 0 1 10001 in the panel press Cancel and Max 16 Alphanumeric first Read program from Panel hem ei and save iton your bt E Ethernet EzEther O Modem _ Go Online after writing the projectto Panel Start Cancale Help If transferring serially 1 Verify the RS 232C cable P N EZ PGMCBL is connected between the unit and the PC In the absence of an RS 232 port on the PC a USB to RS 232 converter may be used to connect the programming cable to
31. nts Once the cabinet doors stationary sub panels and swing out sub panels have been strapped to the main cabinet it is not necessary to run safety ground wires from the equipment chassis terminals to the main safety ground connection The safety ground terminal of each component can and should be connected with the shortest wire possible to the cabinet or sub panel frame Plan the wiring routing Keep all switched power in separate ducts and if there is AC and DC power being switched keep the wiring of each branch separate from all wires and cables carrying low level signals Keep all three phase power outside of the cabinet but if it becomes necessary keep the runs as short as possible and maintain the maximum possible distance between the three phase bus and all other wiring Primary power leads to the control equipment Base power terminals should be made with a two wire twisted cable with approximately 12 turns per foot The length of these cables should be kept to a minimum and to the greatest extent possible such cable runs should be kept separate from other wiring Mounting Information Cutout Dimensions Units inches millimeters PANEL CUT OUT EZ3 Panel Dimensions uUnitsize XY Uc IL 8 05 204 42mm 6 15 156 11mm 3 43 87 12mm P 10 89 276 74mm ams 222 20mm 2 29 58 14mm 10 Panel Cutout Dimensions Unitsize A o B Gem 2 7 46 189 48mm 5 56 141 2
32. oling methods like a blower fan to reduce hot spots around the EZ3 Series 3 Periodically inspect and clean if there are any air filters on the cabinet Ensure that the unit is free from dust humidity and corrosive gases CO Ql N Ex EZ3 Series Changing the Battery The unit comes with a built in Lithium battery with a 5 year life expectancy The steps below outline the process to change the battery inside the unit Since only the information saved to the registers discretes available on a power cycle will remain intact please save pertinent information before attempting to change the battery Then remove power from the unit 1 Open the back cover to access the battery 2 The battery is located in the upper left hand corner as shown in the figure below Remove the old battery and replace with a new 1 2 AA 3 6 V Lithium Battery Part Number EZ BAT 3 Close rear cover and ensure that the door latches 4 Reconnect power source Connect to PC and run the Programming Software to transfer back the user program to the EZ3 Series 49 54 The Real Time Clock RTC will need reset after the battery has been replaced All information saved to the registers discretes available on a power cycle will remain intact Data not saved to registers discretes available during a power cycle will be lost Update Firmware 1 Insert a RS 232C cable into the COM1 port and launch the EZ Panel Editor software 2 Select Edit Program
33. olor 10 TFT Color NEMA 4 4X Indoor 6 TFT 65K Colors 8 TFT 65K Colors 10 TFT 65K Colors 4 65 x3 5 118 1 x 88 9mm 6 05 x4 55 153 7 x 115 8nm 8 31 x6 22 211 07 x 158mm 320 x 240 640 x 480 800 x 600 24 VDC 20 30 VDC Operating Range 1 5A switching supply recommended 0 to 55 C 32 to 131 F 15 Watts 24 VDC 15 Watts 24 VDC 15 Watts 24 VDC 8 Watts 24 VDC 25 to 65 C 13 to 149 F i NEMA ICS 2 230 s how ering arc A NSI C37 90a 1974 SWC Level C Chattering Relay Test 1000 V DC 1 Minute betw een pow er supply input terminal and protec tve ground FG Over 20 MQ between powers upplyinput terminal and protective ground FG 5 to 55Hz 2G for 2 hours inthe X Y and Zaxes Up to 999 limited by memory Built into Panel PLC clock is still accessible if available Yes Backlight off O PLC port RS 232 RS 422 RS 485 15 Pin D Sub female 10 95 RH non condensing 10 G for under 12ms inthe X Y and Z axes s Downoad Program port RS 232 RS422 RS 485 9 P in D Sub female Ethernet Built in 10 100 Base T DataHighway plus Remote IO EH models 6 145 x8 048 x2 433 8 748 x10 894 x2 289 10 59 x13 58 x2 86 156 078x204 407x51 786mm 222 199x276 708x58 136nm 268 99x344 93x72 64nm 17 Ibs 2 9 Ibs 3 8 Ibs UL cUL CE Pending UL cUL CE Pending UL cUL CE Pending 5 54 Safety Considerations Please follow all applicable local and national code
34. rvals Acquire even Minutes Time Based at Specific Times Secondis 2 Time based at Specific Times Allows you to store the value of a group of tags up to 10 specific times You may always edit delete a specified time Time Based at Specitic Times Collection Time 06 00 Add 06 00 00 00 18 E dit Delete 3 Event Based Allows you to create an event and store the values of a group of tags on the occurrence of the same Based on the data type of the event tag schedule can be either Discrete Event Type or Numeric Event Type Discrete Type Event EZ3 Series Time Based at Regular Intervals Event Based Acquire every 1 Hourfs Event Tag Pina Time Based at Specific Times Condition OFF Collection Time Add Value TRANSITION ALL TRANSITION FROM UN TO OFF Em TRANSITION _FROM_O FF_TU ON Low Limit Delete High Limit 33 54 Steg i 732 Cariac I d VUTIITS Numeric Type event Time Based at Regular Intervals Event Based Acquire even Hourls Event Tag R500 Time Based at Specific Times Condition UN Pollak IN RANGE Kees p OUT_OF_RANGE 14 02 dd rie Collection Time D Value EQUAL NOT EQUAL 14 02 F dit GREATER_THAN _ LESS THAN Lows Limit Delete High Limit Event Based at Regular Intervals Allows you to create an event and store the values of a group of tags on the occurrence of the same during a set time period Based on the data typ
35. s to ensure maximum safety of the equipment and personnel The installation and operational environment must be maintained per the latest revision of these codes You are responsible to determine the codes to be followed and to verify the compliance of equipment installation and operation with the latest revision of these codes It is an absolute must to follow all applicable sections of The National Fire Code The National Electrical Code NEC The National Electrical Manufacturer s Association NEMA codes Safety Guidelines Safety is the most important element of a proper system installation Adhering to these safety considerations ensures the safety of yourself and others as well as the condition of your equipment We recommend reviewing the following safety guidelines 1 Disconnecting Main Power The main power switch should be easily accessible to the operators and maintenance personnel It is important to make sure that all other sources of power including pneumatic and hydraulic are de energized before starting the work on a machine or process controlled by the HMI 2 Safety Circuits Most of the machines are installed with safety circuits such as limit switches emergency stop push buttons and interlocks These circuits should always be hardwired directly to the EZ3 unit These devices must be wired in series so that when any one device opens the unit is automatically de energized This removes power to the machine Th
36. se the EZSeries Touch Panel Editor software Creating a Pack File Use the EZ Series Editor Software to open the project you wish to distribute 2 Click on File gt Create OEM Package A dialog box similar to the one shown below will appear Select what firmware you wish to include in the zip file Use Browse to locate the latest firmware versions if necessary Enter any necessary OEM information you wish to include in the fields provided Create OEM Package E f X Create OEM Package allows OEMs to distribute new or upgraded projects very easily This would create a zip file containing project Update utility and optionally firmware upgrade Iw Include Firmware Upgrade For Panel Panel Firmware File Name Exec_EZPanel_h 2 hex Browse Include Firmware Upgrade For PLC ELE Firmware File Hame Brouwse Make sure to include the right firmware file otherwise the project may not work properly W Display following OEM information during Upgrade Company Name AND Machue Mocdel en vu an Message xyz CAUTION abc Wei Sie ww EZAutomation net Support Phone Number Support E mail techsupport ezautomation net i a Oe eae Save DEM Package File as Genie DEM Hack age zip Help Cancel OF 3 Use Browse to determine the file save location and OEM package name Then click OK save OEM Package File as EZ GEM Package zm Browse EZ3 Series Opening a Pack File A Pack File contains the follow
37. the PC Note The recommended USB to Serial converters are ATEN UC 232A or Belkin F5U409 2 Select Serial COM1 as method of transfer under PC to Panel Connection And then click Start If transferring via Ethernet 1 Select Ethernet as PC to Panel Connection Note Click the Specify P Port button in order to make adjustments to the IP Address or Port 2 Then click Start When finished a Transfer Completed message will be displayed Click OK to continue and the project is now transferred Additional Features Data Logging Overview The EZ3 offers a flexible Data Acquisition capability You can acquire and save the data for one or more tags defined in the panel The acquired data along with a time stamp is saved in CSV file format in the USB stick or the MicroSD card depending on how the schedule is set Schedules determine the way data will be collected For example data can be collected every 10 seconds or simply at a specific time such as 9 AM or when a certain event takes place The user can define one or more schedules as long as each schedule is unique For example there cannot be two schedules that each collect data every 30 seconds User can also associate a name up to 8 characters with each schedule Each schedule can be used to collect data for up to 32 tags Adding a Schedule 1 Open your project file for the EZ3 using the EZ Series Software 2 Then click Setup gt Data Acquisition to display the DAQ Sc
38. vide user name and password if at least one remote User Name Andrew user has been set up Please note that both user name and passwords are case asso ae sensitive f no remote users were defined fo this dialog box would not appear Access Password Enter Access Password m xJProjects requiring an Access Password will need the access password entered before the user information You must have a Access Password Ee correct Access Password in order to communicate with the panel This is Cancel Jproject level password set during screen a mee eeng didesign under Setup gt Panel Attribute gt General Tab Password is required to read project F72 Gariac EZ3 Series Maintenance and Troubleshooting Hardware Maintenance Routine maintenance checks should be performed on the unit to avoid any risk of hardware problems The EZ3 Seriesis designed to be a very rugged controller so that just a few checks periodically will help keep it up and running The key points to be checked include Ambient operating conditions Wiring and connections Maintaining the Ambient Operating Conditions Keeping the EZ3 Series unit s environment within specified operating conditions is the best method to minimize the maintenance 1 Always ensure that ambient temperature inside the cabinet is within EZ3 Series unit s temperature ratings 2 If any other equipment inside or outside of the cabinet is producing heat employ co
39. wer section O Provide enough space between components to allow a free flow of air for better heat dissipation O Provide the maximum possible physical separation between solid State and electromechanical controls If possible the electromechanical controls motors starters solenoids etc should be housed separately or at the farthest point when enclosed within the cabinet We recommend that the unit has a minimum clear space of 2 on all sides for adequate ventilation as shown in the image on the right Electrical Considerations This section is designed to provide you with a very basic understanding of electrical noise and how to keep it away from CPUs Industrial plants have a number of generators of electrical noise that are sometimes also referred to as Radio Frequency Interference RFI Anytime an inductive load like a motor motor starter or solenoid is turned off it generates a burst of excess energy that has to flow back to ground just like electrical energy from a lightning storm has to flow back to Earth RFI is short bursts of electrical energy at very high frequencies Other sources include RF Welders or Radio Transmitters Effect of RFI on Electronic Automation Equipment Electronic controls use faster and faster CPUs today These CPUs are also operating at 2 5V to 5VDC logic level power supply RFI if allowed to enter the CPU inside is a killer of logic A CPU under this environment loses its brain and behaves errati
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