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Function blocks description

FB_Execute_Sequence

Inputs and Outputs description

This function block can be used to trigger the execution of a vibration sequence. This function block also allows to turn ON or OFF the backlight of the Asycube. One instance of this block is used per Asycube.

Fig. 167 FB_Execute_Sequence

Table 31 Inputs

Variable	Type	Description
boStartPIN	Boolean	A rising edge starts the sequence.
boStopPIN	Boolean	A rising edge stops the sequence.
		If the system is in Error state, a rising edge clears the error.
inSeqIDPIN	Integer	Vibration ID (0..25)
inVibrationSetPIN	Integer	Vibration recipe ID (1..26)
inNbPartsPIN	Integer	Number of remaining parts currently on the Asycube.
inNbPartsMaxPIN	Integer	Desired number of parts that you want on the Asycube.
inXPosPIN	Integer	X Coordinate of the center of mass of the remaining parts (-100..100). Corresponds to 100x the values described in the coordinate system for the center of mass.
inYPosPIN	Integer	Y Coordinate of the center of mass of the remaining parts (-100..100). Corresponds to 100x the values described in the coordinate system for the center of mass.
boBacklightPIN	Boolean	Turns ON and OFF the backlight
regAsycubeWritePIO	Struct	This input must be linked to the GVL structure containing the write registers. (see Plugin installation and configuration to import the structure)
regAsycubeReadPIO	Struct	This input must be linked to the GVL structure containing the read registers. (see Plugin installation and configuration to import the structure)

Table 32 Outputs

Variable	Type	Description
woStatePOU	Word	State : 0 = Idle, 1 = Running, 2 = Stopping, 10 = Error
boDonePOU	Boolean	A rising edge indicates the end of the sequence
boBacklightStatePOU	Boolean	State: TRUE = backlight ON, FALSE = Backlight OFF
tiRemainingTimePOU	Time	Remaining time of the sequence
boErrorPOU	Boolean	Goes to TRUE if an error occurred on the block
inErrorIDPOU	Integer	Error ID (See Error List)
stErrorNamePOU	String	Error Description (See Error List)

Error List

Table 33 FB_Execute_Sequence - Error List

N°	ID	Cause	Resolution
700	Transition error	Input that was activated is not allowed in the current state.	Only use command when you are in the correct state.
701	Modbus error	Refer to Main Modbus exception codes
702	Internal Modbus error	Refer to Holding Register: error codes
703	Warning	Refer to Asycube warnings and alarms
704	Alarms	Refer to Asycube warnings and alarms
705	Gateway disconnected from PLC	Communication problem on the EtherCAT segment	Check the cable between gateway and PLC
706	Asycube disconnected from gateway	Communication problem on the Modbus TCP segment	Check the cable between gateway and Asycube
707	Time out	Connection was lost with the Asycube	Check the cables. Check that the Asycube is supplied. Check the Gateway state.
708	Wrong parameter	Wrong input parameter	Correct the wrong input parameter.
709	-	N/A	-

FB_Execute_Platform_Vibration

This function block is used to execute a single platform vibration. Standard vibration or centering vibration can be triggered using this block.

Inputs and Outputs description

Fig. 168 FB_Execute_Platform_Vibration

Table 34 Inputs

Variable	Type	Description
inSelectModePIN	Integer	Mode: 0 = Standard Vibration, 1 = Centering vibration
boStartPIN	Boolean	A rising edge starts the vibration.
boStopPIN	Boolean	A rising edge stops the vibration. If the system is in “Error” state, a rising edge clears the error.
inVibrationIDPIN	Integer	Vibration ID (0..25)
inVibrationSetPIN	Integer	Vibration recipe ID (1..26)
inXPosPIN	Integer	X Coordinate of the center of mass of the remaining parts (-100..100). Corresponds to 100x the values described in the coordinate system for the center of mass. Only if Mode = 1.
inYPosPIN	Integer	Y Coordinate of the center of mass of the remaining parts (-100..100). Corresponds to 100x the values described in the coordinate system for the center of mass. Only if Mode = 1.
tiDurationPIN	Time	Duration of vibration (0 = unlimited). Only if Mode = 0

Table 35 Outputs

Variable	Type	Description
woStatePOU	Word	State : 0 = Idle, 1 = Running, 2 = Stopping, 10 = Error
boDonePOU	Boolean	A rising edge indicates the end of the sequence
tiRemainingTimePOU	Time	Remaining time of the vibration.
boErrorPOU	Boolean	Goes to TRUE if an error occurred on the block
inErrorIDPOU	Integer	Error ID (See Error List)
stErrorNamePOU	String	Error Description (See Error List)

Table 36 Inputs/Outputs

Variable	Type	Description
regAsycubeWritePIO	Struct	This input must be linked to the GVL structure containing the write registers (See Plugin installation and configuration to import the structure)
regAsycubeReadPIO	Struct	This input must be linked to the GVL structure containing the read registers (See Plugin installation and configuration to import the structure)

Error List

Table 37 FB_Execute_Platform_Vibration - Error List.

N°	ID	Cause	Resolution
710	Transition error	Input that was activated is not allowed in the current state.	Only use command when you are in the correct state.
711	Modbus error	Refer to Main Modbus exception codes
712	Internal Modbus error	Refer to Holding Register: error codes
713	Warning	Refer to Asycube warnings and alarms
714	Alarms	Refer to Asycube warnings and alarms
715	Gateway disconnected from PLC	Communication problem on the EtherCAT segment	Check the cable between gateway and PLC
716	Asycube disconnected from gateway	Communication problem on the Modbus TCP segment	Check the cable between gateway and Asycube
717	Time out	Connection was lost with the Asycube	Check the cables. Check that the Asycube is supplied. Check the Gateway state.
718	Wrong parameter	Wrong input parameter	Correct the wrong input parameter.
719	-	N/A	-

FB_Execute_Hopper_Vibration

This function block is used to execute a single hopper vibration. Standard vibration or Quantity Adjusted vibration can be triggered using this block.

Inputs and Outputs description

Fig. 169 FB_Execute_Hopper_Vibration

Table 38 Inputs

Variable	Type	Description
inSelectModePIN	Integer	Mode: 0 = Standard Vibration, 1 = Centering vibration
boStartPIN	Boolean	A rising edge starts the vibration.
boStopPIN	Boolean	A rising edge stops the vibration. If the system is in Error state, a rising edge clears the error.
inVibrationIDPIN	Integer	Vibration ID (0..25)
inVibrationSetPIN	Integer	Vibration recipe ID (1..26)
inNbPartsPIN	Integer	Number of remaining parts currently on the Asycube. Only if Mode = 1
inNbPartsMaxPIN	Integer	Desired number of parts that you want on the Asycube. Only if Mode = 1.
tiDurationPIN	Time	Duration of vibration (0 = unlimited). Only if Mode = 0

Table 39 Outputs

Variable	Type	Description
woStatePOU	Word	State : 0 = Idle, 1 = Running, 2 = Stopping, 10 = Error
boDonePOU	Boolean	A rising edge indicates the end of the sequence
tiRemainingTimePOU	Time	Remaining time of the sequence
boErrorPOU	Boolean	Goes to TRUE if an error occurred on the block
inErrorIDPOU	Integer	Error ID (See Error List)
stErrorNamePOU	String	Error Description (See Error List)

Table 40 Inputs/Outputs

Variable	Type	Description
regAsycubeWritePIO	Struct	This input must be linked to the GVL structure containing the write registers (See Plugin installation and configuration to import the structure)
regAsycubeReadPIO	Struct	This input must be linked to the GVL structure containing the read registers (See Plugin installation and configuration to import the structure)

Error List

Table 41 FB_Execute_Platform_Vibration - Error List.

N°	ID	Cause	Resolution
720	Transition error	Input that was activated is not allowed in the current state.	Only use command when you are in the correct state.
721	Modbus error	Refer to Main Modbus exception codes
722	Internal Modbus error	Refer to Holding Register: error codes
723	Warning	Refer to Asycube warnings and alarms
724	Alarms	Refer to Asycube warnings and alarms
725	Gateway disconnected from PLC	Communication problem on the EtherCAT segment	Check the cable between gateway and PLC
726	Asycube disconnected from gateway	Communication problem on the Modbus TCP segment	Check the cable between gateway and Asycube
727	Time out	Connection was lost with the Asycube	Check the cables. Check that the Asycube is supplied. Check the Gateway state.
728	Wrong parameter	Wrong input parameter	Correct the wrong input parameter.
729	-	N/A	-

FB_Backlight

This function block is used to control the backlight. Backlight can be controlled in continuous or in flash mode.

Inputs and Outputs description

Fig. 170 FB_Backlight

Table 42 Inputs

Variable	Type	Description
boLightONPIN	Boolean	A rising edge turns ON the backlight
boLightOFFPIN	Boolean	A rising edge turns OFF the backlight. If the system is in Error state, a rising edge clears the error.
tiDurationPIN	Time	Duration of the backlight. If 0, backlight turns OFF only if boLightOFFPIN is activated.

Table 43 Outputs

Variable	Type	Description
woStatePOU	Word	State: 0 = IDLE, 1 = Running, 2 = Stopping, 10 = Error
tiRemainingTimePOU	Time	Remaining time of backlight. If tiDurationPIN ≠ 0.
boErrorPOU	Boolean	Goes to TRUE if an error occurred on the block
inErrorIDPOU	Word [Signed]	Error ID (See Error List)
stErrorNamePOU	String	Error Description

Table 44 Inputs/Outputs

Variable	Type	Description
regAsycubeWritePIO	Struct	This input must be linked to the GVL structure containing the write registers (See Plugin installation and configuration to import the structure)
regAsycubeReadPIO	Struct	This input must be linked to the GVL structure containing the read registers (See Plugin installation and configuration to import the structure)

Error List

Table 45 FB_Execute_Platform_Vibration – Error List.

N°	ID	Cause	Resolution
730	Transition error	Input that was activated is not allowed in the current state.	Only use command when you are in the correct state.
731	Modbus error	Refer to Main Modbus exception codes
732	Internal Modbus error	Refer to Holding Register: error codes
733	Warning	Refer to Asycube warnings and alarms
734	Alarms	Refer to Asycube warnings and alarms
735	Gateway disconnected from PLC	Communication problem on the EtherCAT segment	Check the cable between gateway and PLC
736	Asycube disconnected from gateway	Communication problem on the Modbus TCP segment	Check the cable between gateway and Asycube
737	Time out	Connection was lost with the Asycube	Check the cables. Check that the Asycube is supplied. Check the Gateway state.
738	Wrong parameter	Wrong input parameter	Correct the wrong input parameter.
739	-	N/A	-