Field Bus on Nordson Melters with IPC

Manual P/N 7135952_12

- English -

Edition 12/18

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 Table of Contents I

Table of Contents

Profibus‐DP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐1
Interface Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐1
Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐2
Melter Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐2
Unit Master File - (GSD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐3
Connecting PROFIBUS Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐3
Setting Network Card Profibus Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐4
Diagnosis Using Bus Port Plug LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐5
Only with IPC 4: Deactivating Profibus Parameter DPV 1
in Hardware Configuration of Customer's PLC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1‐6

ControlNet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐1
Interface Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐1
Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐2
Melter Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐2
Electronic Data Sheet - EDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐3
Connecting ControlNet Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐3
Gateway LEDs (Troubleshooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐4
Setup of PLC Scanner Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐6
Setting Gateway Network Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐6
Setting up the Gateway as a Sub‐module of the PLC Scanner 2‐7
Scheduling ControlNet Gateway on the Network . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐10
Troubleshooting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐10
Sample Program for the ControlLogix 5000 PLC with Standard
Index Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2‐11

EtherNet/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐1
Interface Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐1
Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐2
IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐3
Connecting EtherNet Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐3
Gateway LEDs (Troubleshooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐4
Setting up Interface of Customer's Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐6
Setting Gateway Network Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐6
With DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐6
With a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐7
With Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐8
Setting up the Gateway in the PLC Module List . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐10
Troubleshooting Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3‐12

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Profinet IO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4‐1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4‐1
Interface Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4‐1
Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4‐2
Unit Master File - GSDML . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4‐2
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4‐3
Connecting Profinet Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4‐3
Gateway LEDs (Troubleshooting) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4‐4
Setting up Interface of Customer's Control Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4‐6
Setting Gateway Network Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4‐6
Setting up the Gateway in the PLC Module List . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4‐8

Index Protocols and Communication Data List . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐1

Definition of Term(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐1
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐1
Selecting Control Options / Control Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐2
Data Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐3
Transmission and Receive Data Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐3
Example: Retrieval of Actual Temperature Values . . . . . . . . 5‐3
Data Block Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐4
Index Protocols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐5
Standard Index Protocol and Data Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐5
Transmission Data Block (Standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐5
Receive Data Block (Standard) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐6
Extended Index Protocol and Data Image . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐6
Transmission Data Block (Extended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐7
Receive Data Block (Extended) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐8
Protocol Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐9
Melter Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐9
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐12
Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐16
Data Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐17
Channel Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐17
Write Data Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐18
Read Data Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐19
Line Speed Value for Motor 1‐n (Key‐to‐line Mode) . . . . . . . 5‐21
Example of Startup with Standard Index Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐22
Communication Data List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐23
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐23
Melter Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐24
Motor Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐32
Pressure Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐42
Temperature Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐46
Level Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐52
Inert Gas Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐53
Seven‐day Clock Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐53
OptiStroke Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐54
Pattern Controller Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐57
Field Bus Recipes Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐59
Definition of "Field Bus Recipe" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐59
Important when Saving and Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5‐59

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Section 1
Profibus‐DP

ATTENTION: Observe all safety instructions and regulations concerning

energized unit components (active parts). Failure to observe may result in an
electric shock.

General Information
The PROFIBUS interface provides the ability to centrally compile data for
further processing.
PROFIBUS DP uses the master‐slave access method.
PROFIBUS DP in compliance with standard IEC 61158 (formerly EN 50170)

Guideline
For additional information, also refer to PROFIBUS Guideline, Installation
Guideline PROFIBUS DP/FMS, published by the PROFIBUS
Nutzerorganisation e. V. (user organization).
Also refer to www.profibus.com.

Interface Characteristics
 Data volume: approx. 200 words for communication. Refer to section 5,
Index Protocols and Communication Data List.
 Data:
 Status information
 Alarms and faults
 Control signals
 Actual values
 Setpoints
 Limit parameters
 The communication data is transmitted in Intel format, i. e. the low byte of
a word is placed on the lowest address and the high byte on the highest
address.

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Interface
 Hardware: Field bus interface as slot card in the IPC casing
 Classification: Slave
 Data transmission rate: 9.6 kBit/s to 12 MBit/s
Nordson melters detect the selected data transmission rate automatically
(Autodetection). It need not be set on the IPC.
NOTE: To avoid disruptions in electromagnetic compatibility, the
smallest possible data transmission rate (Baud rate) should be selected.
Recommendation: 1.5 MBit/s.

 Connecting technique: Two‐wire connection according to EIA RS‐485;

9‐pole D‐sub socket located in the control cabinet on the bottom of the
control panel.

Melter Address
Every unit on the PROFIBUS needs its own field bus address for
communication. Each address may be assigned only once in the entire
network.
 Default of Nordson melter: 10
 Address setting
Refer to Setting Network Card Profibus Address

Unit Master File - (GSD)

There exists a unit master file (Gerätestammdatei GSD) for unequivocal
description of the unit with PROFIBUS DP interface. The format is based on
the standard IEC 61158.

Nordson provides the GSD file on data media with each melter equipped with
the PROFIBUS DP interface described here.

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Installation
ATTENTION: Before opening the electrical cabinet: Disconnect the
electrical cabinet from the line voltage.

NOTE: Two‐wire connection according to EIA‐RS 485. Line A (green) and

line B (red) must be uniform on the entire bus.
To ensure fault‐free operation, the field bus must be equipped with a bus
terminator (terminating resistors) at the beginning and the end of a
PROFIBUS segment.
We recommend attaching both sides of the bus cable screen to protective
grounding / functional grounding. When the potential is not the same at both
ends, lay an equipotential bonding conductor.

Connecting PROFIBUS Cable

CAUTION: Lay the cable outside of the melter such that there is no risk of
stumbling over it.

1 2 3

1. Set the main switch to 0/OFF and open electrical cabinet door.
2. Pass the cable through one of the sealing rings in the socket casing (1)
and into the electrical cabinet. Secure with a cable clamp.
3. Put the socket casing into place and secure with the clamps (2).
4. Connect the cable to the bus port plug.

Strand color Terminal

Green A
Red B
5. Connect the bus port plug on the IPC, receptacle (3).
6. Close the electrical cabinet.
7. Connect the free end of the PROFIBUS cable to the master.

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Setting Network Card Profibus Address

The Profibus address of the network card is set on the IPC control panel.
 Setting range: 2 to 126
 Factory setting of network card: 10

Select temperature /
pressure units

Setup
Customer Profibus address 10

Control mode
System ready setup Screen cleaning

Password setup Profibus setup

Profibus address 10

Profibus setup

No field
Control panel Standard I/O bus

Control mode: : Standard

Fig. 1‐1 Operating steps on the IPC

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Diagnosis Using Bus Port Plug LEDs

LEDs Plugs with LEDs allow operating modes to be monitored. Example:

Plug with LED (example)

Designation LED off LED on LED flashing

PWR Yel­ No voltage supply to control Self test performed Master failed or short‐circuit
low panel Voltage supply OK (LED ERR also flashing)

TxD Green No communication - Communication at bus

Term Yel­ Terminating resistors Terminating resistors
low switched off (OFF) switched on (ON)
ERR Red No fault Signal level out of range of permitted standard values
Terminating resistors not switched properly
Master failed or short‐circuit
(LED PWR also flashing)
Internal terminating resistor
defective

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Only with IPC 4: Deactivating Profibus Parameter DPV 1 in Hardware

Configuration of Customer's PLC
Identify your IPC model based on the screen size. Refer to Fig. 1‐2.

IPC 1 - 3 IPC 4

Fig. 1‐2 Screen size: IPC 1 - 3: 145 mm (5.7”) - IPC 4: 178 mm (7”).

The IPC 4 no longer supports the Profibus parameter DPV 1 in

communication with a higher-ranking PLC. For this reason the Profibus
parameter DPV 1 in the hardware configuration has to be deactivated.
NOTE: If this is not done, Profibus communication no longer works.
Figure 1 ‐3 shows a selection menu in the Siemens Step 7 software. The
same applies accordingly to other PLCs.

Fig. 1‐3

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Section 2
ControlNet

General Information
The ControlNet interface provides the ability to centrally compile data for
further processing.
ControlNet uses the Producer/Consumer communication model.
Nordson melters on the ControlNet are Adapters. The customer's control
system must provide a ControlNet scanner with interface.
A ControlNet scanner can communicate cyclically via the ControlNet
interface (gateway) in the Nordson melter. Data is read and written as
Scheduled Messages.
This document describes the integration of the ControlNet interface
(gateway) of the melter in a ControlNet network based on a Rockwell control
unit (ControlLogix 5000 PLC and RS Logix software).

Interface Characteristics
 Data volume: approx. 200 words for communication. Refer to section 5,
Index Protocols and Communication Data List.
 Data:
 Status information
 Alarms and faults
 Control signals
 Actual values
 Setpoints
 Limit parameters
 The communication data is transmitted in Intel format, i. e. the low byte of
a word is placed on the lowest address and the high byte on the highest
address.

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Interface
 Hardware: Field bus gateway, located in the electrical cabinet
 Classification: ControlNet adapter
 Data transmission rate: 5 MBit/sec
 Connecting technique: Coax cable RG6 75 W, coax BNC - R6/U
connector A, at a ControlNet tap located inside the electrical cabinet.

Melter Address
Every unit (node) on the ControlNet needs a field bus address for
communication. Each address may be assigned only once in the entire
network.
 Default of Nordson ControlNet adapter (gateway):
Gateway address: 10
 Address setting
Refer to page 2‐6, Setting Gateway Network Address.

Electronic Data Sheet - EDS

There exists an electronic data sheet (EDS) for unequivocal description of
the ControlNet interface.

Nordson provides the EDS files on data media with each melter equipped
with the ControlNet interface described here.

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Installation
ATTENTION: Before opening the electrical cabinet: Disconnect the
electrical cabinet from the line voltage.

To ensure fault‐free operation, the field bus must be equipped with a bus
terminator (terminating resistors) at the beginning and the end of a
ControlNet segment.

Connecting ControlNet Cable

CAUTION: Lay the cable outside of the melter such that there is no risk of
stumbling over it.

1 2 3

Example: VersaBlue

1. Set the main switch to 0/OFF and open electrical cabinet door.
2. Pass the cable through one of the sealing rings in the socket casing (1)
and into the electrical cabinet. Secure with a cable clamp.
3. Put the socket casing into place and secure with the clamps (2).
4. Connect the ControlNet cable to the free receptacle (3) on the ControlNet
tap.
NOTE: The tap and the gateway are mounted on a top hat rail either
inside of the electrical cabinet (VersaBlue) or on the inside of the plug
3 plate (VersaPail/Drum, VersaPUR).
5. Close the electrical cabinet.
6. Connect the other end of the ControlNet cable to the customer's PLC
(ControlNet bridge, CNB).

Example: VersaPUR

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Gateway LEDs (Troubleshooting)

LED Indicators

Channel A 1 2 Channel B

Module status 3 4 Module owned

Subnet status 5 6 Device status

ControlNet address dials

x1

x10

ControlNet channel B

ControlNet channel A

Fig. 2‐1

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LED (number) Display Meaning

ControlNet Channel A (1) A(1) and B(2), off Module not initialized
Channel B (2) A(1) and B(2), red Fault, module must be restarted
or replaced
A(1) and B(2), flashing red / green Bus controller self‐test
A(1) and B(2), flashing red Incorrect node configuration; e.g.
duplicate address, etc.
A(1) or B(2), off Channel disabled, depends on
network configuration
A(1) or B(2), green Normal operation of channel
A(1) or B(2), flashing green Temporary fault or node not
configured to go online
A(1) or B(2), flashing red Media fault or no other nodes on
the network
A(1) or B(2), Incorrect network configuration
flashing red / green
Module status (3) Flashing green Waiting for initialization
Green Initialized
Flashing red Minor fault, recoverable
Red Major fault, unrecoverable
Module owned (4) Green A connection has been opened
towards the module
Off No connection has been opened
Sub Network Subnet status (5) Off Power off
Flashing green Not running
Green Running
Red Stopped
(Ignore. This message remains;
the program does not reset it.)
Device status (6) Off Power off
Flashing red / green Configuration missing
Green Initializing
Flashing green Configuration OK

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Setup of PLC Scanner Interface

To set up the PLC scanner interface (Gateway) to be able to send and
receive data to/from the melter three steps are involved.
 Set the ControlNet gateway network address in the melter electrical
cabinet
 Add the ControlNet gateway to the PLC ControlNet scanner module list
with the aid of RSLogix
 Add the ControlNet gateway to the network with the aid of RSNetWorx.

Setting Gateway Network Address

1. Open the left door of the electrical cabinet and identify the gateway.
2. Use a small screwdriver to adjust the dials (1). Set the x1dial to position 0
1 and the x10 dial to position 1.

10

Fig. 2‐2

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Setting up the Gateway as a Sub‐module of the PLC Scanner

1. Start RSLogix software and ensure that the module 1756‐CNB has been
added to the I/O configuration.
If not: Continue with step 2. If yes: Continue with step 4.
2. Right‐click the Configuration icon in the directory tree and select New
module.
3. Select 1756‐CNB from the list of communication modules.
4. Right‐click the 1756‐CNB icon in the directory tree and select New
module.
5. Select Generic ControlNet Module from the list of modules as shown in
the following figure.

Fig. 2‐3
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The module properties are edited in the following dialogue box.

Fig. 2‐4

6. The name of the module can be anything (e.g. Anybus Communicator or

Nordson Melter).
7. Set the network address to match the two dial settings of the ControlNet
gateway: 10.
8. Set Comm Format to the format of the data being transmitted by the
melter: DATA - SINT (Data - Short Integer).
9. Set the number of Assembly Instances:
Input = 100 and Output = 150.
NOTE: Even though the melter does not use a Configuration instance,
one must be entered with a size of 0.
10. Depending on the melter protocol type, the size of the Input and Output
blocks must be designated in terms of the selected data format:

Protocol Receive data block Transmission data block

Standard index protocol 22 Bytes 18 Bytes
Extended index protocol 30 Bytes 46 Bytes

The following applies to receive data blocks: Bytes 1 to 6 contain status

information. Data is not transmitted until byte 7.
The following applies to transmission data blocks: Bytes 1 and 2 contain
status information. Data is not transmitted until byte 3.
NOTE: For information concerning the content of the status and data
bytes, refer to section 5, Index Protocols and Communication Data List.
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11. Select Next to specify the data update rate.

Fig. 2‐5

12. Set Requested Packet Interval (RPI) to 10 ms.

13. Select Finish to leave the configuration screen.
14. Download the changes to the PLC.
NOTE: The I/O LED on the PLC scanner is flashing green now for an I/O
fault. The reason for this is that the ControlNet gateway has only been added
to the PLC scanner’s I/O list but not yet to the network.

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Scheduling ControlNet Gateway on the Network

1. Start RSNetWorx for ControlNet and select File > New. An input window
Network configuration appears.
2. Install the melter field bus interface EDS file.
3. Select Online from the Network menu.
NOTE: RSNetWorx is scanning the network now for connected modules.
A diagram appears with “+” above each module. This indicates that the
module is part of the network configuration but has not yet been saved in
the configuration file.
4. Select the check box Edits Enabled in the main menu.
A screen appears indicating a signature mismatch between active keeper
and online PLC scanner.
5. Confirm with OK; this will download the offline configuration.
6. Save the configuration in a file. This downloads the configuration to the
PLC scanner.
NOTE: When saving a dialogue box appears asking: Optimize and
re‐write (schedule for all connections) or Merge (add data to existing
schedule).
7. Select Optimize and re‐write.
NOTE: RSNetWorx now indicates a difference between online and
offline configuration in the PLC scanner and asks which configuration to
use.
8. Use the offline data.
NOTE: RSNetWorx asks for a file name to save the configuration data.
9. Choose a file name and save.

All of the network elements are configured now and the PLC scanner can
exchange data with the melter.

Troubleshooting Help
If problems should occur check if the ControlNet gateway configuration
matches that of the PLC scanner. Also refer to Fig. 2‐4 (Module Properties).
Also ensure that the two dial settings on the ControlNet gateway match the
configuration.

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Sample Program for the ControlLogix 5000 PLC with

Standard Index Protocol
This is an example for reading and writing indexes and commands from and
to the melter with the standard index protocol.

Fig. 2‐6 Program structure

Fig. 2‐7 Data tags

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Fig. 2‐8 User‐defined data structure of input data

Fig. 2‐9 User‐defined data structure of output data

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Section 3
EtherNet/IP

General Information
The EtherNet/IP interface provides the ability to centrally compile data for
further processing. It can not be used to operate the melter via the
Webserver.
Nordson melters on the EtherNet/IP are adapters. The customer's control
system must provide an EtherNet/IP adapter with interface.
The EtherNet/IP interface in the Nordson melter functions in the network as a
group 2 and 3 server. The customer's EtherNet/IP adapter can communicate
cyclically via the EtherNet/IP interface (gateway) in the Nordson melter.

Interface Characteristics
 Data:
 Status information
 Alarms and faults
 Control signals
 Actual values
 Setpoints
 Limit parameters.
 The byte sequence of the Word‐formatted data is based on the Intel
format (least significant byte first, 16 bit signed integer).

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Interface
 Hardware: Field bus gateway, located in the electrical cabinet
 Classification: Slave
 Data transmission rate: Gateway 10 to 100 MBit/s
 Connecting technique: RJ‐45, twisted pair cable ‐ 10baseT-UTP, located
on the gateway in the electrical cabinet

IP Address
Every unit (node) on the EtherNet/IP needs a field bus address for
communication. Each address may be assigned only once in the entire
network.
 Default of Nordson EtherNet/IP adapter (gateway) (written: four numbers
separated by periods):
IP address 192.168.0.98
 Address setting
Refer to page 3‐6, Setting Gateway Network Address.

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Installation
ATTENTION: Before opening the electrical cabinet: Disconnect the
electrical cabinet from the line voltage.

Connecting EtherNet Cable

CAUTION: Lay the EtherNet cable outside of the melter such that there is no
risk of stumbling over it.

1 2 3

Fig. 3‐1
1. Set the main switch to 0/OFF and open electrical cabinet door.
2. Pass the EtherNet cable through one of the sealing rings in the socket
casing (1) and into the electrical cabinet. Secure with a cable clamp.
3. Put the socket casing into place and secure with the clamps (2).
4. Connect the EtherNet cable to the network receptacle (3).
NOTE: The gateway is located on a top hat rail on the inside of the
electrical cabinet door.
5. Close the electrical cabinet.
6. Connect the other end of the EtherNet cable to the customer's PLC.

NOTE: The gateway has been parameterized by Nordson. The Nordson (4)
4
interface may be used only by Nordson. Nordson does not condone use by
the customer.

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Gateway LEDs (Troubleshooting)

LED Indicators

Module status 1 2 Network status

Link 3 4 Activity

Subnet status 5 6 Device status

Fig. 3‐2

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LED Display Meaning

1 Module status Off No voltage
Green Ready for operation
Flashing green Not configured / idle
Flashing red Minor fault
Red Major fault
Flashing red / green Self‐test
2 Network status Off No IP address
Green Online, link exists
Flashing green Online but no connection
Red IP address exists multiple times in
the network
Flashing red Link interrupted (timeout)
Flashing red / green Self‐test
3 (Link) Off No link
Green Gateway is connected to an
EtherNet network
4 Activity Off No activity
Flashing green Data is being exchanged
5 Subnet status Flashing green Operating, but transmission fault
Green Running
Red Stopped
6 Device status Off Power off
Flashing red / green Invalid or no configuration
Green Initializing
Flashing green Configuration OK

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Setting up Interface of Customer's Control Unit

To set up the customer's control unit (PLC) interface to be able to send and
receive data to/from the melter, two steps are involved.
 Setting the EtherNet/IP adapter (Gateway) network address
 Add the EtherNet adapter (Gateway) to the module list of the customer's
PLC with the aid of RSLogix.

Setting Gateway Network Address

Default of Nordson EtherNet/IP adapter (Gateway): IP address 192.168.0.98
The IP address can be set in these ways:
 With the DIP switches on the gateway
 With a PC, by using the ARP command (ARP = Address Resolution
Protocol)
 With address configuration software.

With DIP Switches

Only the last part (x) of the IP address (192.168.0.x) is set (binary coded)
1
with the DIP switches (1). The range of values for x is 1 to 254.
Use a small screwdriver to adjust the DIP switches.

Example
DIP switch settings for 192.168.0.98: 01100010
DIP 1, 4, 5, 6 and 8 = OFF (0),
DIP 2, 3 and 7 = ON (1)

Binary Decimal
0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 98
DIP switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

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With a PC
1. Set all DIP switches (1) on the gateway to OFF (00000000). Use a small
1 2
screwdriver to adjust the DIP switches.
2. Create an EtherNet connection with the aid of a crosslink cable between
the PC and the gateway (2).
3. Change the IP address from a PC with the aid of the ARP command:
arp -s <IP address> <MAC address>
ping <IP address>
arp -d <IP address>
Observe the following:
 The MAC address (Media Access Control) can be found on a label on
the Gateway. It provides the unit with a unique address within the
network.
 Since the ARP command automatically sets the subnet mask to
255.255.255.0, the first three bytes of the IP address must be
identical to those of the PC from which the command was executed.
Example:
PC: 10.10.14.100
Melter interface: 10.10.14.x (The range of values for x is 1 to 254, in
this case: 225):
arp -s 10.10.14.225 00-30-11-02-11-F5
ping 10.10.14.225
arp -d 10.10.14.225
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With Software
Change the IP address from a PC with the aid of address configuration
software.
NOTE: Set all DIP switches on the gateway to OFF (00000000).
1. Create an EtherNet connection with the aid of a crosslink cable between
2
the PC and the gateway (2).
2. Start the address configuration software Anybus IPconfig from the
included Product Resource CD (Refer to Data/EtherNet/IP_EDSTools).
After it is started, the program automatically searches for activated
gateways. If the process does not begin automatically, touch the Scan
button.

Fig. 3‐3
3. Open the IP field (Refer to Figure 3‐3) of the detected gateway by
double‐clicking the mouse. The following window appears:

Fig. 3‐4
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4. Set the desired configuration.

5. Press Set to close the window.
The software should now show the gateway with the modified address:

Fig. 3‐5
NOTE: If multiple melters work together in one network, each melter must be
assigned its own, uniquely defined IP address.

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Setting up the Gateway in the PLC Module List

1. Start RSLogix software and ensure that the communication module (e.g.
1756‐ENET or 1756‐ENBT) has been added to the I/O configuration.
If not: Continue with step 2.. If yes: Continue with step 4..
2. Right‐click the Configuration icon in the directory tree and select New
module.
3. Select the appropriate module from the list of communication modules.
4. Right‐click on the 1756‐ENET (or 1756‐ENBT) entry and select New
module.
5. Select Generic EtherNet module from the list of modules (as shown in the
following illustration).

Fig. 3‐6
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The module properties are edited in the following dialogue box.

Fig. 3‐7

6. The name of the module can be anything (e.g. Anybus Communicator or

Nordson Melter).
7. Enter the network address. (It must correspond to the DIP switch setting
or the IP address assigned via the software).
8. Set Comm Format to the format of the data being transmitted by the
melter: DATA - SINT (Data - Short Integer).
9. Set the number of Assembly Instances:
Input = 100 and Output = 150.
NOTE: Even though the melter does not use a Configuration instance,
one must be entered with a size of 0.
10. Depending on the melter protocol type, the size of the Input and Output
blocks must be designated in terms of the selected data format:

Protocol Receive data block Transmission data block

Standard index protocol 18 Bytes 18 Bytes
Extended index protocol 26 Bytes 46 Bytes

The following applies to receive and transmission data blocks: Bytes 1 and 2
contain status information. Data is not transmitted until byte 3.
NOTE: For information concerning the content of the status and data bytes,
refer to section 5, Index Protocols and Communication Data List.

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11. Select Next to specify the data update rate.

12. Set Requested Packet Interval (RPI) to at least 10 ms.
13. Select Finish to leave the configuration screen.
The gateway was added to the configuration in RSLogix.
14. Select Go online in the communication menu, and store the configuration
in the customer's control unit (PLC) (download).

All of the network elements are configured now, and the customer's control
unit (PLC) can exchange data with the melter.

Troubleshooting Help
NOTE: If problems should occur, check if the melter's EtherNet/IP gateway
configuration matches that of the customer's control unit (PLC) for the melter.
Also ensure that the gateway IP address matches the configuration.

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Section 4
Profinet IO

ATTENTION: Observe all safety instructions and regulations concerning

energized unit components (active parts). Failure to observe may result in an
electric shock.

General Information
The Profinet IO interface provides the ability to centrally compile data for
further processing.
Profinet IO used to Provider Consumer access method.
Profinet IO in compliance with standard IEC 61158 (formerly EN 50170)

Interface Characteristics
 Data volume: approx. 200 words for communication. Refer to section 5,
Index Protocols and Communication Data List.
 Data:
 Status information
 Alarms and faults
 Control signals
 Actual values
 Setpoints
 Limit parameters
 The communication data is transmitted in Intel format, i. e. the low byte of
a word is placed on the lowest address and the high byte on the highest
address.

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Interface
 Hardware: Field bus gateway, located in the electrical cabinet
 Classification: Device
 Data transmission rate: Gateway 100 MBit/sec
 Connecting technique: RJ‐45, twisted pair cable ‐ 10baseT-UTP, located
on the gateway in the electrical cabinet

Unit Master File - GSDML

There exists a melter master file (Gerätestammdatei GSD ML) for
unequivocal description of the melter with Profinet IO interface. The format is
based on the standard IEC 61158.

Nordson provides the GSD file on data media with each melter equipped with
the Profinet IO interface described here.

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Installation
ATTENTION: Before opening the electrical cabinet: Disconnect the
electrical cabinet from the line voltage.

Connecting Profinet Cable

CAUTION: Lay the Profinet cable outside of the melter such that there is no
risk of stumbling over it.

1 2 3

Fig. 4‐1
1. Set the main switch to 0/OFF and open electrical cabinet door.
2. Pass the Profinet cable through one of the sealing rings in the socket
casing (1) and into the electrical cabinet. Secure with a cable clamp.
3. Put the socket casing into place and secure with the clamps (2).
4. Connect the Profinet cable to the network receptacle (3).
NOTE: The gateway is located on a top hat rail on the inside of the
electrical cabinet door.
5. Close the electrical cabinet.
6. Connect the other end of the Profinet cable to the customer's PLC.

NOTE: The gateway has been parameterized by Nordson. The Nordson (4)
4
interface may be used only by Nordson. Nordson does not condone use by
the customer.

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Gateway LEDs (Troubleshooting)

LED Indicators

Communication 1 2 Module status

status

Link / activity 3 4 -/-

Subnet status 5 6 Device status

Fig. 4‐2

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LED Display Meaning

1 Communication status Off No network
Green Link exists
Flashing green Link exists but is stopped
2 Module status Off No voltage, not initialized
Green Initialized, no fault
Flashes green once Diagnosis data available
Flashes green twice Module identification
Flashes red once Configuration fault
Flashes red three times No valid IP address
Flashes red four times Internal fault
3 Link / activity Off No link
Green Gateway is connected to an Profinet
IO network
Flashing green Data being received or transmitted
4 Not in use -/- -/-
5 Subnet status Flashing green Operating, but transmission fault
Green Running
Red Stopped
6 Device status Off Power off
Flashing red / green Invalid or no configuration
Green Initializing
Flashing green Running

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Setting up Interface of Customer's Control Unit

To set up the customer's control unit (PLC) interface to be able to send and
receive data to/from the melter, two steps are involved.
 Setting the Profinet IO device (Gateway) network address
 Adding the Profinet IO device (Gateway) to the module list of the
customer's PLC with the aid of RSLogix.

Setting Gateway Network Address

Nordson Profinet IO device (Gateway) default: IP address 192.168.0.98
Set the IP address from a PC with the address configuration software:
1. Create a Profinet connection with the aid of a crosslink cable between the
2
PC and the gateway (2).
2. Start the address configuration software Anybus IPconfig from the
included Product Resource CD. Refer to
DataProfinet_IOREADME_IP_address_config_software.txt.
After it is started, the program automatically searches for activated
gateways. If the process does not begin automatically, touch the Scan
button.

Fig. 4‐3
3. Open the IP field (Refer to Figure 4‐3) of the detected gateway by
double‐clicking the mouse. The following window appears:

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Fig. 4‐4

4. Set the desired configuration.

5. Press Set to close the window.
The software should now show the gateway with the modified address:

Fig. 4‐5
NOTE: If multiple melters work together in one network, each melter must be
assigned its own, uniquely defined IP address.

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Setting up the Gateway in the PLC Module List

NOTE: For information on Data image and Data flow in the standard index
protocol and in the extended index protocol, refer to section 5, Index
Protocols and Communication Data List.

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Section 5
Index Protocols and Communication Data
List

Definition of Term(s)
In the following text, the term melter or bulk melter is used to designate
VersaBlue melters as well as VersaPail and VersaDrum bulk melters.

General Information
The field bus interface provides the ability to centrally compile data for further
processing.
The section Index Protocols and Communication Data List applies to
PROFIBUS, ControlNet and EtherNet/IP field buses. For better
comprehension, only the pair master/slave is used in the text.

Field bus Nordson melter Customer's control

system
PROFIBUS Slave Master
ControlNet Adapter Scanner
EtherNet/IP Adapter

The customer's control system must provide a suitable interface.

Nordson has made available the unit master files (.EDS and .GSD) for the
technical description of the field bus interfaces mentioned in this manual. The
formats are based on the standard EN 50170. The files can be downloaded
at http://www.enordson.com/support.

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Selecting Control Options / Control Mode

NOTE: The mode can be selected only on the melter control panel.
Field bus setup
V1 V7 V14 V13
Profibus address 10

No field
Control panel Standard I/O bus

Control mode: : Standard

V13 (original state)

Various control options can be switched on and off separately:

Control option

Control panel The bulk melter can be operated via the control panel / IPC Webserver

Input signals at the Standard I/O interface are processed

Standard I/O Processing of the input signals Collective enable and Enable motor can be
switched separately.
Field bus The bulk melter can be operated via field bus signals.

The option Field bus must be switched on to allow control via the field bus.

NOTE:
 Not all combinations are possible
 With bulk melters with software < 5.02.004, only the following
combinations (called Control mode) can be selected:

Control options Control mode

Profibus address No field
10 Control panel Standard I/O Standard
bus
Control mode

Standard No control No standard Field bus

panel I/O Field bus

Field bus
No standard Field bus
Control panel I/O Dual
Dual

V13 (software < 5.02.004)

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Data Interface
When data is exchanged between the master and Nordson melters, the data
is accessed via indexes (Data index). All of the communication data is
compiled in the communication data list; refer to page 5‐23.

The index process works with small data blocks. This prevents the field bus
from being burdened with unnecessary data.

In the selection of the index protocol, the operator determines how the data
blocks are transmitted.

Transmission and Receive Data Block

NOTE: Communication is always seen from the point of view of the master.
Two data blocks aid in communication. A block transmitted by the master is
the same as a command to the Nordson melter; a received data block is the
same as a reply from the Nordson melter.
The master may not formulate and transmit a new command until after arrival
of the receive data block.

Example: Retrieval of Actual Temperature Values

 The master sends a transmission data block to the Nordson melter. The
data block contains a command that the Nordson melter is to process.

Field bus

Transmission data
block (command)
Master / scanner Nordson melter
Command: Read actual
temperature values

 The Nordson melter replies to each transmission data block with a

receive data block. The receive data block contains status information on
command processing as well as the requested data.

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Field bus

Master / scanner Nordson melter

Receive data block

(reply)
Status: System ready
Data: Actual channel
temperature values

Data Block Processing

The master formulates a command by determining the transmission data
block. The Nordson melter processes the command and formulates the reply
(receive data block).

The master processes the data or repeats the command until a reply is
received from the Nordson melter. Only one command is processed at a
time. The Nordson melter keeps the reply available until the master
formulates a new command.

When a job (Command) cannot be executed, the Nordson melter replies with
a fault signal in Status. The master recognizes by this signal whether the
previously transmitted command was correctly processed by the Nordson
melter.

The master must check whether the Acknowledge data (Data index and
Channel number) from the Nordson melter corresponds to the data in the
transmission data block. If the data are identical, the job is completed. Each
data index can also be retrieved to check values written earlier.
NOTE: Melter control, Melter control1 Melter control2, Melter control 3 and
Line speed value for motor 1-n are processed by the Nordson melter for
every transmission data block, regardless of whether 1, 3 or 6 was entered
as command identification by Command.

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Index Protocols
Two different index protocols can be selected on the melter control panel:
 Standard index protocol
 Extended index protocol
NOTE: The extended index protocol must be used for melters with
PlusController.

Standard Index Protocol and Data Image

The data blocks are always the same length. The sequence of the data
image must be followed (1st block outputs, 2nd block inputs).
NOTE: The data image is selected in the GSD with PROFIBUS.

Data image Direction of data flow

AFhex Transmission data block
16 bytes, consistent, outputs
9Fhex Receive data block
16 bytes, consistent, inputs

Transmission Data Block (Standard)

Transmission data block (standard)

Byte address Format Designation
N Byte Melter control
N+1 Byte Command Input required for index protocol
N+2 Byte Data index Input required for index protocol
N+3 Byte Channel number Input required for index protocol
N+4 Word Write data value* Input required for index protocol
* Values with decimal places must be multiplied by the factor 10.
N+6 Word Line speed value for motor 1 (key‐to‐line mode)**
** The value to be transmitted must always be multiplied by the factor 10.
N+8 Word Line speed value for motor 2 (key‐to‐line mode)**
N + 10 Word Line speed value for motor 3 (key‐to‐line mode)**
N + 12 Word Line speed value for motor 4 (key‐to‐line mode)**
Other bytes Reserved
NOTE: The communication data is transmitted in Intel format, i. e. the low byte of a word is placed on the
lowest address and the high byte on the highest address.

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Receive Data Block (Standard)

Receive data block (standard)

Byte address Format Designation
N Word Status
N+2 Byte Acknowledge: Data index
N+3 Byte Acknowledge: Channel number
N+4 Word Read data value 1*
* Received data with decimal places must be divided by the factor 10.
N+6 Word Read data value 2*
N+8 Word Read data value 3*
N + 10 Word Read data value 4*
N + 12 Word Read data value 5*
N + 14 Word Read data value 6*

Extended Index Protocol and Data Image

The data blocks are always the same length. The sequence of the data
image must be followed (1st to 3rd partial data blocks: outputs, 4th data
block: inputs).
NOTE: The data image is selected in the GSD with PROFIBUS.

Data image Direction of data flow

First partial data block: E1hex Transmission data block
2 words, consistent, outputs
Second partial data block: E3hex
4 words, consistent, outputs
Third partial data block: EFhex
16 words, consistent, outputs
DBhex Receive data block
12 words, consistent, inputs

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Transmission Data Block (Extended)

Transmission data block (extended)

Byte address Format Designation
N Word Melter control 1
N+2 Word Melter control 2
N+4 Word Command Input required for index protocol
N+6 Word Data index Input required for index protocol
N+8 Word Channel number Input required for index protocol
N + 10 Word Write data value* Input required for index protocol
* Values with decimal places must be multiplied by the factor 10.
N + 12 Word Line speed value for motor 1 (key‐to‐line mode)**
** The value to be transmitted must always be multiplied by the factor 10.
N + 14 Word Line speed value for motor 2 (key‐to‐line mode)**
N + 16 Word Line speed value for motor 3 (key‐to‐line mode)**
N + 18 Word Line speed value for motor 4 (key‐to‐line mode)**
N + 20 Word Line speed value for motor 5 (key‐to‐line mode)**
N + 22 Word Line speed value for motor 6 (key‐to‐line mode)**
N + 24 Word Line speed value for motor 7 (key‐to‐line mode)**
N + 26 Word Line speed value for motor 8 (key‐to‐line mode)**
N + 28 Word Line speed value for motor 9 (key‐to‐line mode)**
N + 30 Word Line speed value for motor 10 (key‐to‐line mode)**
N + 32 Word Line speed value for motor 11 (key‐to‐line mode)**
N + 34 Word Line speed value for motor 12 (key‐to‐line mode)**
N + 36 Word Melter control 3
Other words Reserved
NOTE: The communication data is transmitted in Intel format, i. e. the low byte of a word is placed on the
lowest address and the high byte on the highest address.

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Receive Data Block (Extended)

Receive data block (extended)

Byte address Format Designation
N Word Status 1
N+2 Word Status 2
N+4 Word Acknowledge: Data index
N+6 Word Acknowledge: Channel number
N+8 Word Read data value 1*
* Received data with decimal places must be divided by the factor 10.
N + 10 Word Read data value 2*
N + 12 Word Read data value 3*
N + 14 Word Read data value 4*
N + 16 Word Read data value 5*
N + 18 Word Read data value 6*
N + 20 Word Status 3
Other words Reserved

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Protocol Data

Melter Control
With Melter control or Melter control1, Melter control2 and Melter control3,
control signals that are processed by the Nordson melter are sent with every
transmission data block, regardless of whether 1, 3 or 6 was entered as
command identification by Command.
NOTE: Empty or reserved bits must be set to 0 (zero).

Melter control
Bit Value Action
Standard Extended
Melter Melter Melter Melter
control control 1 control 2 control 3
1
0 0 - - Heaters ON
0

1 Heaters OFF
0

1 1 - - 1 All motors ON (collective enable)

0 All motors OFF
2 - 0 - 1 Enable motor 1
0 No motor 1 enable
3 - 1 - 1 Enable motor 2
0 No motor 2 enable
4 - 2 - 1 Enable motor 3
0 No motor 3 enable
5 - 3 - 1 Enable motor 4
0 No motor 4 enable
- 2 - - 1 Line started *
* With VersaBlue, for the features
Pressure build-up (Box: 14, code: N and H) and
flow control, variation 1 (box: 14, code: T)
0 Line stopped *
6 3 - - 1 Enter standby
0

1 Exit standby
0

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Melter control
Bit Value Action
Standard Extended
Melter Melter Melter Melter
control control 1 control 2 control 3
7 4 - - 1 Key-to-line mode (for all motors)
0

1 Manual mode (for all motors)

0

- - 4 - 1 Enable motor 5
0 No motor 5 enable
- - 5 - 1 Enable motor 6
0 No motor 6 enable
- - 6 - 1 Enable motor 7
0 No motor 7 enable
- - 7 - 1 Enable motor 8
0 No motor 8 enable
- - 8 - 1 Enable motor 9
0 No motor 9 enable
- - 9 - 1 Enable motor 10
0 No motor 10 enable
- - 10 - 1 Enable motor 11
0 No motor 11 enable
- - 11 - 1 Enable motor 12
0 No motor 12 enable
- - - 0 1 Discharge mode motor 1
0 No discharge mode motor 1
- - - 1 1 Discharge mode motor 2
0 No discharge mode motor 2
- - - 2 1 Discharge mode motor 3
0 No discharge mode motor 3
- - - 3 1 Discharge mode motor 4
0 No discharge mode motor 4
- - - 4 1 Discharge mode motor 5
0 No discharge mode motor 5
- - - 5 1 Discharge mode motor 6
0 No discharge mode motor 6
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Melter control
Bit Value Action
Standard Extended
Melter Melter Melter Melter
control control 1 control 2 control 3
- - - 6 1 Discharge mode motor 7
0 No discharge mode motor 7
- - - 7 1 Discharge mode motor 8
0 No discharge mode motor 8
- - - 8 1 Discharge mode motor 9
0 No discharge mode motor 9
- - - 9 1 Discharge mode motor 10
0 No discharge mode motor 10
- - - 10 1 Discharge mode motor 11
0 No discharge mode motor 11
- - - 11 1 Discharge mode motor 12
0 No discharge mode motor 12

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Status
With Status or Status1, Status2 and Status3, general information and
communication data, to be evaluated by the master, are received with every
receive data block.

Status
Bit Value Action
Standard Extended
Status Status 1 Status 2 Status 3
0 0 - - 1 System ready
0 System not ready
1 1 - - 1 Startup protection active (warning)
0 No startup protection
The motor startup protection prevents the motors from
starting up on their own after heatup or after a fault. The
melter does not enter startup protection unless at lest one
motor has started up before heatup or before the fault oc­
curs.
Acknowledging Startup Protection
Set All motors ON/OFF (collective enable). (rising edge;
refer to Melter control: If bit 1 = 0, then set to 1. If bit 1 = 1,
set to 0 then back to 1). All enabled motors are running
again.
2 2 - - 1 General alarm -warning-
0 No warning
3 3 - - 1 General alarm -fault-
0 No fault
4 4 - - 1 Shutdown
0 No shutdown
5 5 - - 1 Heatup active
0 No heatup
6 6 - - 1 Standby entered
0 Standby exited
7 - 0 - 1 Motor 1 running
0 Motor 1 not running
8 - 1 - 1 Motor 2 running
0 Motor 2 not running
9 - 2 - 1 Motor 3 running
0 Motor 3 not running
10 - 3 - 1 Motor 4 running
0 Motor 4 not running
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Status
Bit Value Action
Standard Extended
Status Status 1 Status 2 Status 3
11 7 - - 1 Tank is being filled
0 Tank is not being filled
12 8 - - 1 Heaters OFF
0 Heaters ON
- 9 - - 1 Control mode Standard
(Control options Control panel & standard I/O)
0 Not control mode Standard
- 10 - - 1 Control mode Field bus
(Control option Field bus)
0 Not control mode Field bus
- 11 - - 1 Control mode Dual
(Control options Control panel & field bus)
0 Not control mode Dual
- 12 - - 1 Control mode Field bus (extended)
(Control options Standard I/O & field bus)
0 Not control mode Field bus (extended)
NOTE: Only with melters / bulk melters with software version
5.02.004 or higher
- 13 - - 1 Control mode Dual (extended)
(Control options Control panel & standard I/O & field
bus)
0 Not control mode Dual (extended)
NOTE: Only with melters / bulk melters with software version
5.02.004 or higher
14 14 - - 1 Index protocol error:
Incorrect Command received
Incorrect Data index received
Incorrect Channel number received
0 No index protocol error
15 15 - - 1 Communication data fault in the Data value or Line
speed value
Data values can not be changed.
Example: Write job for actual values.
Data access not permitted.
Example: Write jobs in Standard mode or jobs for
channels that are not installed.
The data value or at least one line speed signal value is
invalid. The data block received may not be evaluated
by the master.
Example: A value is outside of the permitted value
range.
0 No communication data fault
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Status
Bit Value Action
Standard Extended
Status Status 1 Status 2 Status 3
- - 4 - 1 Motor 5 running
0 Motor 5 not running
- - 5 - 1 Motor 6 running
0 Motor 6 not running
- - 6 - 1 Motor 7 running
0 Motor 7 not running
- - 7 - 1 Motor 8 running
0 Motor 8 not running
- - 8 - 1 Motor 9 running
0 Motor 9 not running
- - 9 - 1 Motor 10 running
0 Motor 10 not running
- - 10 - 1 Motor 11 running
0 Motor 11 not running
- - 11 - 1 Motor 12 running
0 Motor 12 not running
- - - 0 1 Alarm: Motor 1 incorrect application weight
0 No alarm
- - - 1 1 Alarm: Motor 2 incorrect application weight
0 No alarm
- - - 2 1 Alarm: Motor 3 incorrect application weight
0 No alarm
- - - 3 1 Alarm: Motor 4 incorrect application weight
0 No alarm
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Status
Bit Value Action
Standard Extended
Status Status 1 Status 2 Status 3
- - - 4 1 Alarm: Motor 5 incorrect application weight
0 No alarm
- - - 5 1 Alarm: Motor 6 incorrect application weight
0 No alarm
- - - 6 1 Alarm: Motor 7 incorrect application weight
0 No alarm
- - - 7 1 Alarm: Motor 8 incorrect application weight
0 No alarm
- - - 8 1 Alarm: Motor 9 incorrect application weight
0 No alarm
- - - 9 1 Alarm: Motor 10 incorrect application weight
0 No alarm
- - - 10 1 Alarm: Motor 11 incorrect application weight
0 No alarm
- - - 11 1 Alarm: Motor 12 incorrect application weight
0 No alarm

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Command
The master has to send a Command to the Nordson melter. Every Command
is defined by a command identification.

Valid command Function

identification
1 dez No communication data command for the
Nordson melter
3 dez The master wishes to read
communication data from the Nordson
melter
(Refer to Communication Data List)
6 dez The master wishes to write
communication data to the Nordson
melter
(Refer to Communication Data List)

Command = 0 is illegal (Refer to Communication Monitoring). All other

command identifications are invalid and generate an index protocol error in
Status or Status1.

Communication Monitoring
If the melter is in Field bus or Dual control mode and No command from field
bus master is indicated on the control panel, possible error sources are:
 The transmission data block contains the illegal command = 0.
 Field bus cable broken, defective or not connected
 Interruptions in communication, e.g. if the master is not switched on
 Defective or missing bus terminating resistor
 The network was not set up properly
 Sudden resets or crashes, e.g. due to electro‐magnetic interference

NOTE: When a fault occurs, the melter control system stops all motors that
are running.

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Data Index
Indexes determined by the master are assigned to the communication data.
The data index is used to address communication data that is to be
transmitted or received (Refer to page 5‐23, Communication Data List).

If the Acknowledge data index of the receive data block is identical with the
transmitted data index, the job is completed.

Data index set to "0" (zero) is interpreted as No data index.

Channel Number
The master has to determine a channel number that is valid e.g. for a
temperature channel, pressure channel or motor.

Beginning with the determined channel number as starting channel, the

command to read data for six sequential channels is executed.

The range of channel numbers extends from 0 to 54. Channel number set to
"0" (zero) is interpreted as No channel number.

If the Acknowledge channel number of the receive data block is identical with
the transmitted channel number, the job is completed.
NOTE: Channel number "0" is used for general melter data, e.g. program
versions.

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Write Data Value

In Write data value the master writes the data values for the settings in the
Nordson melter.

NOTE: The communication data is transmitted in Intel format, i. e. the low

byte of a word is placed on the lowest address and the high byte on the
highest address. The master may need to switch bytes, if the formats of the
master and the Nordson melter do not agree.

Example 1
The master writes a data value of 25 minutes for the parameter System ready
delay time {9}.

Transmission data:

Data index Channel number Write data value

9 0 25 dez
(25 min)

Example 2
The master writes a data value of 31.5‐1 for the parameter Speed setpoint in
manual mode {32} for motor 1.

Transmission data:

Data index Channel number Write data value

32 1 315 dez
(31.5 min‐1)

Transmission data with decimal places, such as parameters and setpoints,

must be multiplied by 10 for transmission.

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Read Data Value

In Read data value the master reads the data values received from the
Nordson melter. The Read data values of six sequential channels are
transmitted with every receive data block (Refer to example).

Example 1
The master reads the actual temperature values {120}. Channel number is
set to 9.

Received data:

Data index Channel number Read data value

120 9 150 dez (150 °C)
10 151 dez (151 °C)
11 160 dez (160 °C)
12 165 dez (165 °C)
13 172 dez (172 °C)
14 180 dez (180 °C)

Received data with decimal places must be divided by the factor 10; the
remainder is the decimal.

Example 2 (Standard Index Protocol)

If the master sets Data index to 0 (zero) in the transmission data block, the
Nordson melter sets all Read data values to 0 (zero).

The master sets Data index to 0 (zero). Status of the Nordson melter is
System ready.

Transmission data block:

Melter control Command Data index Channel Write data value Line speed value
number (key‐to‐line) for motor
1 2 3 4
... 0 ...

Receive data block:

Status Acknowledge: Acknowledge: Read data value

Data index Channel number
1 2 3 4 5 6
0001 hex 0 ... 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Example 3 (Standard Index Protocol)

If the transmission data block is faulty, the Nordson melter sets all Read data
values to 0 (zero).

The master sets Data index to the faulty value 999. Status of the Nordson
melter is System ready and Index protocol error in the Data index.

Transmission data block:

Melter control Command Data index Channel Write data value Line speed value
number (key‐to‐line) for motor
1 2 3 4
... 999 ...

Receive data block:

Status Acknowledge: Acknowledge: Read data value

Data index Channel number
1 2 3 4 5 6
4001 hex 999 ... 0 0 0 0 0 0

Example 4
The Nordson melter sets invalid Read data values to 0 (zero).

The Nordson melter has three motors. All motors run at a speed of 26.3
min‐1. The master reads the actual speed {36}.

Received data:

Data index Motor Read data value

36 1 263 dez (26.3 min‐1)
2 263 dez (26.3 min‐1)
3 263 dez (26.3 min‐1)
No motor: Data in­ 0
valid
No motor: Data in­ 0
valid
No motor: Data in­ 0
valid

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Line Speed Value for Motor 1‐n (Key‐to‐line Mode)

Line speed value for motor 1‐n consists of additional values in the
transmission data block. They need not be set by the master. This data is
required only for motors working in key‐to‐line mode.

The range of values extends from 1.0 to 100.0 %, and the transmission data
must always be multiplied by a factor of 10 for transmission.

Line speed value for motor 1‐n set to "0.0" (zero) is interpreted as No speed
setpoint.

NOTE: Line speed value for motor 1-n is processed by the Nordson melter
for every transmission data block, regardless of whether 1, 3 or 6 was
entered by Command.

In key‐to‐line the pump speed is regulated by Line speed value for motor 1-n.
Every motor works with its own line speed signal.

The parameters Line speed for min./max. pump speed and Min. / Max. pump
speed apply to every motor.

Line speed for min. pump speed

[min‐1] Line speed for max. pump speed

100
Max. pump
speed
80

60

40

20
Min. pump
speed 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 [%] Line speed
signal value
Fig. 5‐1 Example

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Example of Startup with Standard Index Protocol

For indexes and bit positions, refer to page 5‐23, Communication Data List.

1. Set the main switch to I/ON.

NOTE: The control unit needs some time to boot after the melter is switched
on. No data can be exchanged via the field bus during this time.
2. With Profibus: Set the field bus address on the control panel. Other field
buses: Set the address on the gateway.
3. Select control mode Field bus or Dual on the control panel.
4. Set the general melter data as well as limits and setpoints for all of the
motors, temperature channels and pressure sensors.
Example
a. Set Heaters ON (Melter Control, bit 0)
b. Enable motors #1 and #2 (Melter Control, bit 2, bit 3)
c. If the motors are to operate in key‐to‐line, set Key‐to‐line mode (for all
motors) (Melter Control, bit 7)
d. Set the temperature setpoint {115} for channel number 4 to 180 °C
e. Set Command to 6 (The master wishes to write data to the Nordson
melter)
f. Set the line speed signal for motor #1 to 20.4 & and for motor #2 to
32.6 %.

Transmission data block:

Melter control Command Data index Channel Write data Line speed value for
Bit Position number value motor
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4
1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 6 115 4 180 204 326 ... ...
Bit 0 Heaters ON/OFF is edge‐controlled. To switch on, 0 -> 1 (rising edge)
Bit 7 Key‐to‐line is edge‐controlled. To switch on, 0 -> 1 (rising edge)

 Check the Acknowledge data of the receive data block (replay from the
Nordson melter): If the Acknowledge data is identical to the transmitted
data index and the channel number, the job (Command = 6) is
completed.
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5. When the system is ready for operation, start the motors.

To do this, check the Status of the receive data block, e.g. by cyclically
retrieving bit 0 System ready.
When the system is ready for operation (All temperature channels are
heated, no errors), all motors that were previously enabled can be started
with bit 1 All motors ON (collective enable) in Melter control.

Transmission data block:

Melter control Command Data index Channel Write data Line speed value for
Bit Position number value motor
7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4
1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 6 115 4 180 204 326 ... ...

Communication Data List

General Information
 ACM = Auxiliary Control Module (Option). Additional electrical cabinet
that controls pump stations, for example
 Transmission data with decimal places must be multiplied by the factor
10. Received data with decimal places must be divided by the factor 10
With two decimal places: 100 or B100
With three decimal places: 1000 or B1000

 [R]: All data with R(ead) can only be read by the master. Writing is not
permitted
 [W]: All data with W(rite) can only be written by the master. Reading is not
permitted
 Some data is valid only for melters with a certain configuration, even
when this is not explicitly stated
 Channel number 0 is used for data that is not channel‐related.
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Melter Data
Melter Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
VPUR‐S
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T
Data designation
index number resolution

1 Manufacturer 0 "Nordson" -
    
[R]
2 Software version IPC and HMI 0 ”1.000.000” - -
    
[R] ”9.999.999
3 Recipe version 0 ”00” - ”99 -
    
[R]
300 Software version PlusController 0 ”1.000” - ”9.999 -

[R]
301 Software version OptiStroke 0 ”1.000” - ”9.999 -

[R]
4 Melter control mode 0 0-4 0
[R] 0: Standard
1: Field bus
    
2: Dual
3: Field bus (extended)
4: Dual (extended)
5 Counter: Total hours with heaters on 0 0 - 99999 h -
    
[R]
26 Activate/deactivate maintenance interval 0 0/1 1
0: Deactivated     
1: activated
6 Service interval 0 1 - 8736 h 500
Definable time for signaling a certain service (1 year)     
task
7 Reset maintenance interval 0 0/1 0
0: No reset
1: Reset     
Time for service interval is reset to
"0"
8 Field bus address 0 2 - 126 10
    
[R] Only for PROFIBUS DP
9 System ready delay time 0 0 - 60 min 0     
10 Field bus address 0

[R] Only for PROFIBUS DP
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Melter Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
VPUR‐S
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T
index Data designation number resolution

10 Melter status 0 0 - 22 -     
[R] 0: Reserved     
1: Heatup phase     
2: Startup protection     
3: System ready     
4: Motor running     
5: Warning     
6: Fault     
7: Shutdown     
8: Standby     
9: Heaters off     
10: Reserved     
11: Motor circuit switch open 
12: Reserved     
13: Pressure build‐up completed 
14: Platen outside of container  
15: Platen not heated  
16: Container is empty (fault)  
17: No container inserted  
18: Platen lift‐up protection
(because platen has not yet reached  
setpoint temperature)
19: Switch not set to Down
 
(selector not onLower)
20: Adhesive level low  
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Melter Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
VPUR‐S
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T
index Data designation number resolution

10 21: Wait for switch

[R] (with Automatic Changeover  
System)
22: Other temperature channels not
 
ready
23: Container is empty (warning)  
24 Slug almost empty 
25 Slug empty 
26 Reservoir empty (warning) 
27 Reservoir empty (fault) 
28 Material unprotected
(Inert gas alarm and/or lid NOT 
closed)
29 Safe Torque Off 0 
11‐12 Reserved
13 Fault delay: Container is empty 0 0 - 60 s 0  
14 Bulk melter status and alarms 0 Bit field -  
[R] Bit 0 Value 1 Status: Adhesive level
 
: low
Bit 1 Value 1 Container is empty
 
:
Bit 2 Value 1 Container is empty (fault)
 
:
Bit 3 Value 1 Alarm: Supply air
 
: pressure too low
Bit 4 Value 1 Alarm: Pump inlet air

: pressure too high
Bit 5 Value 1 Alarm: Platen position
 
: switch defective
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Melter Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
VPUR‐S
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T
index Data designation number resolution

15 Melter status and alarms 0 Bit field -     

[R] Bit 0 Value 1 Alarm: Main contactor /
: tank thermostat failure     
(shutdown)
Bit 1 Value 1 Alarm: Command from
: field bus master missing     
(fault)
Bit 2 Value 1 Alarm: Changeover sys­
: tem communication fai­  
lure (fault)
Bit 2 Value 1 Alarm: PlusController
: communication failure
(fault) / PlusController 
expansion communica­
tion failure (fault)
Bit 3 Value 1 Alarm: Service interval
    
: expired (warning)
Bit 4 Value 1 Alarm: CAN bus not
: started (shutdown) or     
Master failed
Bit 5 Value 1 Alarm: Gateway failure
    
: (shutdown)
Bit 6 Refer to page 5‐52, Level

Data
Bit Refer to page 5‐53, Inert
 
7+8 Gas Data
Bit Refer to page 5‐52, Level
   
9-13 Data
Bit 14 Refer to page 5‐42,

Pressure Data
Bit 15 Refer to page 5‐32, Motor

Data
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Melter Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
VPUR‐S
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T
index Data designation number resolution

16 Alarm: Temperature controller output 1-9 0/1 -

[R] short‐circuit     
1: Short‐circuit at 24 VDC output (fault)
17 Alarm: I/O board 1-4 0/1 -
    
[R] 1: I/O board #n failure (shutdown)
18 Alarm: Motor controller 1 - 12 0/1 -
[R] 1: Motor controller #n failure     
(shutdown)
19 Alarm: Temperature controller 1-9 0/1 -
[R] 1: Temperature controller #n failure     
(shutdown)
20 Alarm: Pressure sensor A 1 - 12 0/1 -
[R] (only CAN bus sensors)
    
1: Pressure sensor A failure
(shutdown)
21 Alarm: Pressure sensor B 1 - 12 0/1 -
[R] (only CAN bus sensors)
    
1: Pressure sensor B failure
(shutdown)
22 Alarm: Pressure sensor C 1-8 0/1 -
  
[R] (only CAN bus sensors)
1: Pressure sensor C failure
  
(shutdown)
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Melter Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
VPUR‐S
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T
index Data designation number resolution

23 Alarm overview 0 -
[R] NOTE: If several alarms are triggered at once, the most severe takes priority:
Shutdown before Fault before Warning. If several channels are affected, the alarm     
with the lowest channel number is shown first. When it is reset the next is displayed,
and so on.
Low byte Bit field     
Bit 0 Value 1 Melter alarm
:     
(Also refer to pages 5‐27, Data index 15, and 5‐28, Data index 16 and 22)
Bit 1 Value 1 Temperature alarm
:     
(Also refer to page 5‐51, Data index 157)
Bit 2 Value 1 Motor alarm
:     
(Also refer to page 5‐34, Data index 47)
Bit 3 Value 1 Pressure alarm
:     
(Also refer to page 5‐44, Data index 79)
Bit 4 Value 1 Level alarm
:  
(Also refer to page 5‐52, Data index 15 (level))
Bit 5 Value 1 Inert gas alarm
:  
(Also refer to page 5‐53, Data index 15 (inert gas))
Bit 6 Value 1 Alarm (only
: bulk melters and melters
for reactive materials)    

for VersaPail / VersaDrum also refer to 5‐26, Data index 14 and page 5‐30, Data index 180.
Bit 7 Reserved     
High byte Channel number 0 - 54 dez
(Channel number of     
affected channel)
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Melter Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
VPUR‐S
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T
index Data designation number resolution

24 Alarm overview 2 0 -
[R] NOTE: If several alarms are triggered at once, the most severe takes priority:
Shutdown before Fault before Warning. If several channels are affected, the alarm
with the lowest channel number is shown first. When it is reset the next is displayed,
and so on.
Low byte Bit field
Bit 0 Value 1 Pattern controller alarm
:
(Also refer to page 5‐58, Data index 431) 
Bit 1 Value 1 OptiStroke alarm
:
(Also refer to page 5‐56, Data index 466)
Bit 2 ‐ Value 1 Reserved
7 :
High byte Channel number 0 - 54 dez
(Channel number of
affected channel)
180 Melter status and alarms (VPUR) 0 0/1  
[R] Bit 0 Value 1 Alarm: Foil bag almost
 
: empty (warning)
Bit 1 Value 1 Alarm: Foil bag empty

: (warning)
Bit 2 Value 1 Alarm: Empty level

: (warning)
Bit 3 Value 1 Alarm: Empty level (fault)
 
:
Bit 4 Value 1 Alarm: Automatic entry of
: standby after grid 
activation (warning)
Bit 5 Value 1 Alarm: Low level

: (warning)
Bit 6 Value 1 Alarm: Lid NOT closed

: (warning)
181 Level remaining volume 0 0 - 1000 cm3 65  
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Melter Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
VPUR‐S
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T
index Data designation number resolution

182 Activate/deactivate level remaining 0 0/1 1

volume monitoring
0: Deactivate
Now the reservoir can be emptied for  
maintenance or repair work without the
fault Empty level occurring.
1: Activate
183+ Refer to Temperature
184
185 Activate/deactivate Melt-On-Demand 0 0/1 1
0: Deactivate 
1: Activate

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Motor Data
Motor Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
VPUR-S
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T
Data designation
index number resolution

15 Melter status and alarms 0 Bit field -

[R] (Also refer to page 5‐24, Melter Data)
Bit 15 Value 1 Motor circuit switch
: open

0 Motor circuit switch
closed
25 General control data 0 Bit field -     
Bit 0 Value 1 Melter state: activated
: 1 1

0 Melter state: 0 0

Deactivated  
NOTE: Only for bulk melters with softwareversion 5.03.007 or higher and applicable
only configured as ACO system in the control panel screen Melter configuration.
Switching is edge‐controlled.
Bit 1 Reserved
Bit 2 Reserved
Bit 3 Reserved
Bit 4 Value 1 Line started
:

NOTE: With the features Pressure build-up and Flow control variation 1 in the
standard index protocol. In the extended index protocol, via melter control 1.
Bit 5 Reserved
Bit 6 Reserved
Bit 7 Reserved
Bit 8 Reserved
Bit 9 Value 1 Enable flow control
: mode 
(for all motors)
Bit Reserved
10-15
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Motor Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

30 Motor mode 1 - 12 0 - 12 dez 0

NOTE: The motor must be off to be able to switch between speed and pressure     
control.
0: Speed control    
1: Pressure control    
2: Quantity control 
3 - 9: Reserved     
10: Pressure build‐up feature

[R]
11: Flow control

[R]
12: Pressure positioning mode

[R]
31 Switch motor to manual mode / 1 - 12 0/1 0
key‐to‐line
   
0: Manual mode
1: Key‐to‐line
32 Speed setpoint, in manual mode 1 - 12 1.0 - 100.0 min‐1 5.0    
33 Key‐to‐line 1 - 12 0.0 - 100.0 % 100.0
Line speed for max. pump speed    
(index 34) or for max. pressure (index 80)
34 Key‐to‐line 1 - 12 1.0 - 100.0 min‐1 80.0
   
Max. speed
35 Key‐to‐line 1 - 12 0.0 - 100.0 min‐1 0.0
   
Min. speed
36 Actual speed 1 - 12 0.0 - 100.0 min‐1 -
   
[R]
37 Motor OFF delay 1 - 12 0 - 30 s 0     
38 Status: Motor OFF delay 1 - 12 0/1 -
[R] 0: Motor OFF delay not operating     
1: Motor OFF delay operating
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Motor Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

39 Key‐to‐line 1 - 12 0.0 - 100.0 % 0.0

Line speed for min. pump speed    
(index 35) or for min. pressure (index 81)
40‐42 Reserved     
43 Activate/deactivate threshold switch 1 - 12 0/1 0
0: Deactivate    
1: Activate
44 Upper threshold value 1 - 12 1.0 - 100.0 % 10.0    
45 Lower threshold value 1 - 12 1.0 - 100.0 % 5.0    
46 Reserved     
47 Motor status and alarms 1 - 12 Bit field -     
[R] Bit 0 Value 1 Motor running 1 - 12
    
:
Bit 1 Value 1 Alarm: Motor coupling 1 - 12
: blocked or phase 
missing (shutdown)
Bit 2 Value 1 Alarm: Phase missing 1 - 12
   
: (shutdown)
Bit 3 Value 1 Alarm: Motor or motor 1 - 12
: controller has    
overtemperature (fault)
Bit 4 Value 1 Alarm: Motor 1 - 12
: controller: No
   
parameter file
(shutdown)
Bit 5 Value 1 Alarm: Motor 1 - 12
: controller: Faulty
   
parameter file
(shutdown)
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Motor Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

47 Bit 6 Value 1 Alarm: Motor coupling 1 - 12


[R] : broken (shutdown)
Bit 7 Value 1 Flow control operating 1 - 12

:
Bit 8 Value 1 Alarm: Motor 1 - 12
: controller: Wrong type
(shutdown)
   
0 No alarm (Hardware
corresponds to soft­
ware configuration)
Bit 9 Value 1 Alarm: Automatic fill 1 - 12
 
: time expired
Bit 10 Value 1 Alarm: Optical encoder 1 - 12

: being calibrated
Bit 11
Value 1 Alarm: Optical 1 - 12
: encoder: Max. light 
output reached
Bit 12 Value 1 Safe Torque OFF 1 - 12
: active
Switches off when
STO present but not 
set up
Warning when STO
occurs and is set up
48 Reserved
49 Flow control 1 - 12 1.0 - 100.0 min‐1 5.0
Pump speed when parent machine is 
stopped
50 Automatic fill time 1 - 12 0/1 0
0: Deactivate  
1: Activate
51 Automatic fill time 1 - 12 1 - 90 s 5  
52‐59 Reserved
82 Motor control data 1 - 12 Bit field -  
Bit 0 Refer to Pressure     
Bit 1 TruFlow capability enabled 1 - 12 0/1 0 
Bit 2 Value 0 PlusControl 1 - 12 0/1 0
: Basic Settings

Value 1 PlusControl
: Extended settings
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Motor Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

90 Material density 0.5 - 2.00 g/cm3 VPUR:

1.00
  
Others:
0.90
91 Application weight correction 1 - 12 50 - 150 % 100  
92 Actual output quantity 1 - 12 *) -
[R] *) Display depends on the pump (in conjunc­
tion with index 93)
2 decimal places with 0.00 - 999.99g/min
SN0030 to SN0186
SF0016 to SF0300
DN0030 to DN0093
DF0016 to DF0120
1 decimal place with 0.0 - 9,999.9g/min  
SN0371 to SN1710
SN1891 to SN3135
SF0450
DN0186 to DN0773
DF0175 to DF0240
GN1160
No decimal places with 0 - 99,999 g/min
SN4390 to SN6272
93 Decimal places actual output quantity 1 - 12 1..100 **)
[R] / grammage
*) Factor depends on the pump (refer to in­
dex 92)

B100 with
SN0030 to SN0186
SF0016 to SF0300
DN0030 to DN0093
DF0016 to DF0120  
B10 with
SN0371 to SN1710
SN1891 to SN3135
SF0450
DN0186 to DN0279
DF0175 to DF0240
GN1160
B1 with
SN4390 to SN6272
94- Reserved
100
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Motor Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

322 Application weight: - 0/1 1

Setpoint type input

0: Time-based (g/min)
1: Product-based (g/product)
323 Application weight 1 - 12 0-5 3
Range selection
0: 0.001 - 60.000 mg
1: 0.01 - 600.00 mg

2: 0.1 - 6000.0 mg
3: 0.001 - 60,000 g
4: 0.01 - 600.00 g
5: 0.1 - 6,000.0 g
324 Application weight: 1 - 12 0.001 mg/min - 1,000
6000.0 g/min g/min 
Time-based
325 Application weight 1 - 12 0.001 mg/product - 100
6000.0 g/product g/product

Product-based
326 Maximum web speed 1 - 12 0.1 - 2,000.0 m/min 100.0

Time-based
327 Product length for product-based web 1 - 12 0.1 - 6,000.0 mm 100.0
speed 

328 Maximum web speed 1 - 12 1 - 60000 1000

products/min 
Product-based
329 Selection of application mode 1 - 12 0/1 1
0: continuous 
1: intermittent
330 Line speed for phase detection 1 - 12 0.1 - 1000.0 m/s2 10.0

Ramp detection limit
331 Line speed for phase detection 1 - 12 0-2 2

Evaluation time
0: 100 ms 
1: 300 ms 
2: 500 ms 
334 Line speed for phase detection 1 - 12 0 - 60 s 3

Extension of ramp phase

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Motor Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

332 Activate/deactivate flow control as a 1 - 12 0-2 2

factor of the line speed
0: Deactivate

1: Activate during speed phase
2: Activate during speed and ramp
phase
333 Flow PID controller 1 - 12 0, 1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 10
20 s 
PID controller delay
340 Flow PID controller 1 - 12 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 s 2

Speed filter for ramp phase (intermittent)
341 Flow PID controller 1 - 12 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 s 10

Speed filter for speed phase
342 Flow PID controller 1 - 12 0-3 1
Parameter set in ramp phase
0: slow

1: normal
2: fast
3: customer-specific
343 Flow PID controller - 12 0.01 ­ 100.00 % 9.00
Customer-specific P portion for ramp 
phase
344 Flow PID controller 1 - 12 0.0 ­ 100.0 s 5.0
0.0 = off 
I portion for ramp phase
345 Flow PID controller 1 - 12 0.0 ­ 100.0 s 0.5
0.0 = off 
D portion for ramp phase
346 Flow PID controller 1 - 12 0.0 ­ 100.0 % 4.0

Offset ramp up
347 Flow PID controller 1 - 12 0.0 ­ (-100.0) % - 4.0

Offset ramp down
348 Flow PID controller 1 - 12 0-3 1
Parameter set in speed phase
0: slow

1: normal
2: fast
3: customer-specific

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Motor Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

349 Flow PID controller 1 - 12 0.01 ­ 100.00 % 0.50

Customer-specific P portion for speed 
phase
350 Flow PID controller 1 - 12 0.0 ­ 100.0 s 5.0
0.0 = off 
I portion for speed phase
351 Flow PID controller 1 - 12 0.0 ­ 100.0 s 0.5
0.0 = off 
D portion for speed phase
360 Maximum controller output 1 - 12 1.0 ­ 100.0 % 20.0


364 Activate/deactivate automatic adapta­ 1 - 12 0/1 1

tion of controller output
0: deactivated
1: activated 
NOTE: The parameters of index 361, 362 and 363 have to be considered even when
controller adaptation is activated. Automatic adaptation does not occur until all three
values have been met. The automatically adapted value is then written to Index 360.
361 Controller output adaptation - 10, 20, ..., 90 70
At line speed signal
10: greater than 10 %
20: greater than 20 %
30: greater than 30 %
40: greater than 40 % 
50: greater than 50 %
60: greater than 60 %
70: greater than 70 %
80: greater than 80 %
90: greater than 90 %
362 Controller output adaptation 0 0-4 1
When the setpoint and actual value are
equal for a duration of
0: longer than 5 s

1: longer than 10 s
2: longer than 15 s
3: longer than 20 s
4: longer than 30 s

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Motor Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

363 Controller output adaptation 0 0-3 1

When the actual value deviates from the
setpoint by
0: 99 - 101 % (1 %) 
1: 97 - 103 % ( 3 %)
2: 95 - 105 % ( 5 %)
3: 90 - 110 % (10%)
370 Alarm application weight 1 - 12 1.0 - 2000.0 m/min 10.0

Time-based detection limit in ramp phase
371 Alarm application weight 1 - 12 1 - 60000 100
(product-based detection limit in ramp products/min 
phase)
372 Alarm application weight 1 - 12 0 - 60 s 5

Alarm delay in ramp phase
373 Alarm application weight 1 - 12 1 - 99 % 80

Lower limit in ramp phase
374 Alarm application weight 1 - 12 101 - 1000 % 120

Upper limit in ramp phase
375 Alarm application weight 1 - 12 1.0 - 2000.0 m/min 50.0
Time-related detection limit in speed 
phase
376 Alarm application weight 1 - 12 1 - 60000 100
Product-related detection limit in speed products/min 
phase
377 Alarm application weight 1 - 12 0 - 60 s 5

Alarm delay in speed phase
378 Alarm application weight 1 - 12 1 - 99 % 95

Lower limit in speed phase
379 Alarm application weight 1 - 12 101 - 1000 % 105

Upper limit in speed phase
390 Actual web speed 1 - 12 0.0 - 2000.0 m/min -

[R] Time-based
391 Actual web speed 1 - 12 0 - 60000 -
products/min 
[R] Product-based
392 Actual controller output 1 - 12 0.0 - 100.0 % -

[R]

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Motor Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

393 Line speed phases 1 - 12 0-3 -

[R] 0: Stop
1: Ramp up 
2: Speed
3: Ramp down
394 Actual application weight 1 - 12 0.0 - 999.0 % -

[R]

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Pressure Data
Pressure Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
VPUR-S
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T
Data designation
index number resolution

15 Melter status and alarms 0 Bit field -

[R] (Also refer to page 5‐24, Melter Data)
Bit 14 Value 1 Pressure build‐up

: completed
60 Pressure unit for all values 0 0-2 0
0: bar
   
1: psi
2: kPa
61 Actual pressure value (pressure 1 - 12 0 - 100 bar -
[R] sensor A) (0 - 1450 psi)    
(0 - 10000 kPa)
62 Actual pressure value (pressure 1 - 12 0 - 100 bar -
[R] sensor B) (0 - 1450 psi)    
(0 - 10000 kPa)
63 Actual pressure value (pressure 1 - 24 0 - 100 bar -
[R] sensor C) (0 - 1450 psi)   
(0 - 10000 kPa)
64 Pressure setpoint (only pressure 1 - 12
VersaBlue: 5
sensor A) 1 - 80 %
VersaPail /
VersaDrum:    
1 - 90 %
NOTE: Pressure values stated as a percentage are a factor of the highest value in
the measuring range for the pressure sensor used
65 PID pressure control parameter Kp 1 - 12 0.00 - 300.00 0.80
   
(gain P)
66 PID pressure control parameter Ti 1 - 12 10 - 65000 ms 600
   
(integral action time I)
67 PID pressure control parameter Kd 1 - 12 0.0 - 5.0 0.0
   
(differential portion D)
68 PID pressure control parameter: Effect 1 - 12 0.0 - 100.0 % 100.0
   
of PID controller
69 Activate/deactivate pressure alarm 0 0/1 0
monitoring
   
0: Deactivate
1: Activate
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Pressure Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

70 Value for underpressure warning 1 - 12 Speed control: 0

   
(pressure sensor A) 0 - 100 %
71 Value for underpressure warning 1 - 12 Pressure Control: 0
(pressure sensor B) 2 - 100 %
   
NOTE: Pressure values stated as a percentage are a factor of the highest value in
the measuring range for the pressure sensor used
72 Value for underpressure warning 1 - 24 0 - 100 % 0
(pressure sensor C)
NOTE: Pressure values stated as a percentage are a factor of the highest value in
the measuring range for the pressure sensor used
  
NOTE: The value for the overpressure warning can not be greater than the value for the
overpressure fault.

NOTE: Only with Speed control: The value for the overpressure warning or an overpressure
fault can not be less than the value for the underpressure warning.
73 Value for overpressure warning 1 - 12 Speed control: 10
(pressure sensor A) 0 - 100 %
Pressure Control:
   
2 - 100 %
NOTE: Pressure values stated as a percentage are a factor of the highest value in
the measuring range for the pressure sensor used
74 Value for overpressure warning 1 - 12 Speed control: 10
(pressure sensor B) 0 - 100 %
Pressure Control:
   
2 - 100 %
NOTE: Pressure values stated as a percentage are a factor of the highest value in
the measuring range for the pressure sensor used
75 Value for overpressure warning 1 - 24 0 - 100 % 10
(pressure sensor C)
  
NOTE: Pressure values stated as a percentage are a factor of the highest value in
the measuring range for the pressure sensor used
76 Value for overpressure fault (pressure 1 - 12 Speed control: 15
sensor A) 0 - 100 %
Pressure Control:
   
2 - 100 %
NOTE: Pressure values stated as a percentage are a factor of the highest value in
the measuring range for the pressure sensor used
77 Value for overpressure fault (pressure 1 - 12 Speed control: 15
sensor B) 0 - 100 %
Pressure Control:
   
2 - 100 %
NOTE: Pressure values stated as a percentage are a factor of the highest value in
the measuring range for the pressure sensor used
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Pressure Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

78 Value for overpressure fault (pressure 1 - 24 0 - 100 % 15

  
sensor C)
79 Pressure status and alarms Bit field -    
[R] Bit 0 Value 1 Alarm: Pressure sen­ 1 - 12
: sor A, underpressure    
warning
Bit 1 Value 1 Alarm: Pressure sen­ 1 - 12
: sor A, overpressure    
warning
Bit 2 Value 1 Alarm: Pressure sen­ 1 - 12
: sor A, overpressure    
fault
Bit 3 Value 1 Alarm: Pressure sen­ 1 - 12
: sor B, underpressure    
warning
Bit 4 Value 1 Alarm: Pressure sen­ 1 - 12
: sor B, overpressure    
warning
Bit 5 Value 1 Alarm: Pressure sen­ 1 - 12
: sor B, overpressure    
fault
Bit 6 Value 1 Alarm: Pressure sen­ 1 - 24
: sor C, underpressure   
warning
Bit 7 Value 1 Alarm: Pressure sen­ 1 - 24
: sor C, overpressure   
warning
Bit 8 Value 1 Alarm: Pressure sen­ 1 - 24
: sor C, overpressure   
fault
Bit 9 Value 1 Alarm: Safety valve 1-4

: open
Bit 10 Value 1 Alarm: Overpressure 1 - 16
: fault at pressure switch 
(warning or fault)
Bit Reserved
    
11-15
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Pressure Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

80 Key‐to‐line mode (max. pressure) 1 - 12 VersaBlue / VPUR VersaBlue /

1 bar - 80 % VPUR 80
VersaPail / VersaDrum VersaPail /
1 bar - 90 % VersaDrum    
90
NOTE: Pressure values stated as a percentage are a factor of the highest value in
the measuring range for the pressure sensor used
81 Key‐to‐line mode (min. pressure) 1 - 12 VersaBlue / VPUR 1 bar
1 bar - 80 %
VersaPail /
VersaDrum    
1 bar - 90 %
NOTE: Pressure values stated as a percentage are a factor of the highest value in
the measuring range for the pressure sensor used
82 Motor control data 1 - 12 Bit field -
Bit 0 Value 1 Enable pressure 0
: build‐up feature
Bit Refer to Motor 
1-2
Bit Reserved
3 - 15
83 Pressure build‐up feature 1 - 12 0 - 95 % 10
Line speed for activating pressure 
build‐up
84 Pressure build‐up feature 1 - 12
Setpoint for pressure build‐up (only
sensor A) 
CAN‐Bus - 100 bar - sensor 1 - 70 bar 10
Analog - 35 bar - sensor 1 - 24 bar 3

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Temperature Data
NOTE: Also refer to the melter manual, section Graphic Presentation of
Temperature Parameters.

Temperature Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
VPUR-S
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T
Data designation
index number resolution

Assignment of Channel - channel number in the field

Observe note!
bus
Grid (low melt) / platen 1
Reservoir (high melt) / pump 2
Hose 1 3    

Gun 1 4
Hose 2 5
Gun 2 etc. 6
Grid 1
Reservoir 2
VPUR-T

Tank 15
Hose 1 3 
Gun 1 4
Hose 2 5
Gun 2 etc. 6
NOTE: With VersaPail / VersaDrum with piston pump (Box 10 = A, B), with
separately heated hose manifold (standard beginning in approx. February 2011)
Platen 1
Pump 2
VersaPail

Hose manifold 15
Hose 1 3
Gun 1 4
Hose 2 5
 
Gun 2 etc. 6
Platen 1
Pump 2
VersaDrum

Hose manifold 19
Hose 1 3
Gun 1 4
Hose 2 5
Gun 2 etc. 6
110 Temperature unit 0 0/1 0
0: °Celsius     
1: °Fahrenheit
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Temperature Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

111 Activate/deactivate temperature 1-2 [R]

channel 0/1 0   
3 - 54
NOTE: For VPUR‐T 1, 2, 15 [R]
3 - 14 0/1 0 
NOTE: With VersaPail / VersaDrum VersaPail:
1, 2, 15 [R]
with piston pump (Box 10 = A, B), 3 - 14
with separately heated hose VersaDrum: 0/1 0 
1, 2, 19 [R]
manifold (standard beginning in 3 - 18
approx. February 2011)
NOTE: A temperature channel that is part of a group can not be
activated/deactivated with this index.
    
0: Deactivate
1: Activate
112 Switch application group 1-8 0/1 0
1 1

0 0

NOTE: Standby or Deactivate is dependent on the function selected on the control

panel:     

Falling edge: Switch application group to standby or deactivate the application

group
Rising edge: Switch application group to control mode
113 Temperature channel control mode / 1-2 [R]
display mode 0/1 0   
3 - 54
NOTE: For VPUR‐T 1, 2, 15 [R]
0/1 0 
3 - 14
NOTE: With VersaPail / VersaDrum VersaPail:
1, 2, 15 [R]
with piston pump (Box 10 = A, B), 3 - 14
with separately heated hose VersaDrum: 0/1 0 
1, 2, 19 [R]
manifold (standard beginning in 3 - 18
approx. February 2011)
NOTE: The mode (control mode / display mode) of a temperature channel that is
part of a group can not be switched with this index.
    
0: Control mode
1: Display mode
114 Status: Temperature channel 1 - 54 0-4 -
[R] 0: Switched off
1: Deactivated
    
2: Display mode
3: Control mode
4: Standby
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Temperature Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

115 Temperature setpoint 1 - 54 Refer to table

Setting range: Default:
VersaBlue VersaBlue
Min: 40 °C (100 °F) Grid and reservoir: 150 °C
Max: Hose 1 and gun 1: 150 °C
Type VT: 250 °C (480 °F) (deactivated)
Other types: 230 °C (450 °F) All other channels: 40 °C
(deactivated)
VersaPail / VersaDrum / VPUR VersaPail / VersaDrum / VPUR
Min: 40°C (100 °F) Platen and pump or tank, grid and
Max: reservoir:     
Box 12 = L: 150 °C (300 °F) Box 12 = L: 135 °C (275 °F)
Box 12 = M: 180 °C (350 °F) Box 12 = M: 150 °C (300 °F)
Box 12 = T: 200 °C (390°F) Box 12 = T: 150 °C (300 °F)
Box 12 = H: 230 °C (450 °F) Box 12 = H: 150 °C (300 °F)
All other channels: 40 °C
(deactivated)
NOTE: With VersaPail / VersaDrum with
piston pump (Box 10 = A, B), with separately
heated hose manifold (standard beginning in
approx. February 2011):
Values also apply to hose manifold
116‐ Reserved
119
120 Actual temperature 1 - 54 -10 - 250 °C -
    
[R] (14 - 482 °F)
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Temperature Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

121 Controlled System Heating Rate 1-2 [R] - -

  
3 - 54 0-4 1
NOTE: For VPUR‐T 1 [R] 8
2 [R] - 9

15 [R] 7
3 - 14 0-4 1
NOTE: With VersaPail / VersaDrum 1 - 2 [R] - 5
with piston pump (Box 10 = A, B), VersaPail:
with separately heated hose 15 [R]
- 6
VersaDrum:
manifold (standard beginning in 19 [R]
approx. February 2011) 
VersaPail:
3 - 14 [R]
15 - 54 [R]
VersaDrum: 0-4 1
3 - 18 [R]
20 - 54 [R]

0: Slow     
1: Normal     
2: Fast     
3: Very fast     
4: Customer-defined     
5 [R]: Platen and pump  
6 [R]: Hose manifold 
7 [R]: Tank (extension) 
8 [R]: Grid  
9 [R]: Reservoir  
122- Reserved
126
127 Standby value 1 - 54 5 - 190 °C 50 °C
(10 - 350 °F)     
NOTE: Differential value
128- Reserved
131
132 Enable / do not enable manual 0 0/1 0
standby duration
    
0: Not enabled
1: Enabled
133 Manual standby duration 0 1 - 1440 min (24 h) 60     
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Temperature Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

134 Enable / do not enable automatic enter 0 0/1 0

standby after motor stop VPUR:
1     
0: Not enabled
1: Enabled
135 Automatic enter standby after motor 0 1 - 1440 min (24 h) 60
stop VPUR:     
180
136 Value for undertemperature warning 1 - 54 5 - 30 °C 5 °C
(10 - 55 °F)
    
NOTE: The value for the undertemperature warning can not be greater than the
value for the undertemperature fault.
137‐ Reserved
140
141 Value for undertemperature fault 1 - 54 5 - 60 °C 10 °C
    
(10 - 110 °F)
142‐ Reserved
145
146 Value for overtemperature warning 1 - 54 5 - 30 °C 5 °C
(10 - 55 °F)
    
NOTE: The value for the overtemperature warning can not be greater than the value
for the overtemperature fault.
147‐ Reserved
150
151 Value for overtemperature fault 1 - 54 5 - 60 °C 10 °C
    
(10 -110 °F)
152‐ Reserved
155
156 Value for overtemperature shutdown 1 - 54 Refer to value for
[R] overtemperature fault +10 °C     
(20 °F)
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Temperature Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

157 Temperature status and alarms 1 - 54 Bit field -

[R] Bit 0 Value 1 Heater switched on
:
Bit 1 Value 1 Alarm: Undertempera­
: ture warning
Bit 2 Value 1 Alarm: Undertempera­
: ture fault
Bit 3 Value 1 Alarm: Overtempera­
: ture warning
Bit 4 Value 1 Alarm: Overtempera­     
: ture fault
Bit 5 Value 1 Alarm: Overtempera­
: ture shutdown
Bit 6 Value 1 Alarm: Sensor
: short‐circuit (fault)
Bit 7 Value 1 Alarm: Sensor input
: open or sensor broken
(fault)
NOTE: With VersaPail / VersaDrum with piston pump (Box 10 = A, B), the value 1
can also mean: No high pressure hose connected (although required)
158 Regulation ratio 1 - 54 0 - 100 % -
[R] The regulation ratio indicates the percentage
of a time interval during which the heater     
output is on.
Duration of measurement is 1000 ms
Example: 82 % = 820 ms on and 180 ms off
159- Reserved
164
165 MOD standby 1 40 °C to *) 
*) Temperature setpoint (grid) - 50 °C temperature
setpoint (grid)
166- Reserved
169
183 Automatic entry of standby after grid 0 0/1 VPUR‐S
activation 1 (ON)
 
Others:
0 (OFF)
184 Automatic entry of standby after grid 0 1 - 120 min VPUR‐S
activation 30min
 
Others:
120min

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Level Data
Level Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Gear Pump

Gear Pump
VersaBlue
VPUR-S
VPUR-T
Data Channel Setting range,
Data designation
index number resolution

15 Melter status and alarms 0 Bit field -

[R] (Also refer to page 5‐24, Melter Data)
Bit 6 Value 1 Alarm: Level sensor
: defective (fault)
NOTE: Only with 5‐point sensor (fixed measuring points)
Bit 9 Value 1 Status: Tank is being
: filled

Bit 10 Value 1 Alarm: Tank overfilled 
: (warning)
Bit 11 Value 1 Alarm: Tank level is
: low (warning)
Bit 12 Value 1 Alarm: Tank empty
: (fault)
Bit 13 Value 1 Alarm: Level sensor
: failure (fault)
NOTE: Only with 5‐point sensor (fixed measuring points)
190 Actual level 0 0 - 100 % -
 
[R] NOTE: Only with analog level sensor (variable measuring points)
191 Start (filling) at 0 5 - 98 % 10
 
NOTE: Only with analog level sensor (variable measuring points)
192 Stop (filling) at 0 5 - 98 % 80
 
NOTE: Only with analog level sensor (variable measuring points)
193 Warning Tank level low 0 5 - 90 % 10
 
NOTE: Only with analog level sensor (variable measuring points)
194 Activate/deactivate level control 0 0/1 1
0: Deactivate
Now the tank can be emptied for 
maintenance or repair work without
the fault Tank empty occurring.
1: Activate

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Inert Gas Data

Inert gas Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
VPUR-S
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T
Data designation
index number resolution

15 Melter status and alarms 0 Bit field -

[R] (Also refer to page 5‐24, Melter Data)

Bit 7 Value 1 Status: Inert gas injec­
: tion
Bit 8 Value 1 Inert gas alarm (war­

: ning)
170 Activate/deactivate inert gas function 0 0/1 1

0: Deactivate
1: Activate
171 Gas on duration 0 2 - 120 s 5 
172 Gas off duration 0 2 - 120 min 30 
173 ‐ Reserved
174

Seven‐day Clock Data

Seven-day clock Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
VPUR-S
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T
Data designation
index number resolution

200 Activate/deactivate seven‐day clock 0 0/1 0

0: Deactivate     
1: Activate

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OptiStroke Data
OptiStroke Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
VPUR-S
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T
Data designation
index number resolution

440 Value transmission of compensation 0 0/1 1

data (on/off time)
0: Single value (each value is

transmitted)
1: Mean value (9 single
measurements as average)
441 Switchon time offset 1 - 32 -100.0 - 100.0 ms 0.0 
442 Switchoff time offset 1 - 32 -100.0 - 100.0 ms 0.0 
443 Max. alarm value for switchon time 1 - 32 Index 444 - 10.0

100.0 ms
444 Min. alarm value for switchon time 1 - 32 0.1 ms - Index 443 1.5 
445 Max. alarm value for switchoff time 1 - 32 Index 446 - 10.0

100.0 ms
446 Min. alarm value for switchoff time 1 - 32 0.1 ms - Index 445 1.5 
447 Switchon time stem stroke threshold 0 15 - 90% 15 
448 Switchoff time stem stroke threshold 0 15 - 90 % 15 
449 Scan time 1 - 32 0/1 0 
0: Automatic standby 
1: Manual 
450 Manual scan time duration 1 - 32 1 ... 10 10:
0: 5.0 ms
1: 7.5 ms
2: 10 ms
3: 15 ms
4: 20 ms 
5: 30 ms
6: 40 ms
7: 50 ms
8: 75 ms
9: 100 ms
451 Threshold value for no stem stroke 0 8 - 60 % 20

(setting for product rejection)
452 Signal duration for product rejection 0 1 - 100 ms 50 
460 Current number of OptiStroke 1 - 32 0 ... 32 -
channels 
[R]
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OptiStroke Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

461 Control module switchon time (com­ 1 - 32 0.00 - 100.00 ms -

[R] pensation time determined by
OptiStroke) 
NOTE: The compensation switchon time that actually applies to pattern control is
made up of the control module switchon time [Index 461] and the switchon time offset
[Index 441].
462 Control module switchoff time 1 - 32 0.00 - 100.00 ms -
[R] (compensation time determined by
OptiStroke)

NOTE: The compensation switchoff time that actually applies to pattern control is
made up of the control module switchoff time [Index 462] and the switchoff time offset
[Index 442].
463 Light emission (current sensor light 1 - 32 0 - 100 % -
transmission) 
[R]
464 Control module type 1 - 32 0/1 -
[R] 0: Control module opens by moving
down 
1: Control module opens by moving
up
465 OptiStroke control module alarms 1 - 32 0/1 -
[R] Bit 0 Value: 1 Warning:
Control module action
time outside of defined
range (limit exceeded)
Bit 1 Value: 1 Warning:
No stem stroke (for
product
rejection) 
Bit 2 Value: 1 Warning: Sensor
initialization: Stem
stroke not detected
(calibration)
Bit 3 Value: 1 Warning: OptiStroke
sensor: Max. light
emission reached.
NOTE: Current value query light
emission via Index 463
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OptiStroke Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

466 OptiStroke communication alarms 0 0/1 -

[R] Bit 0 Value: 1 Fault:
OptiStroke: Incorrect
configuration
Bit 1 Value: 1 Warning: OptiStroke: 
General alarm
Bit 2 Value: 1 Fault:
OptiStroke:
Communication alarm

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Pattern Controller Data

Pattern controller Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
VPUR-S
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T
Data designation
index number resolution

409 Offset application pattern 1-8 0 - 9,999 mm 0 

410 1. Pause application pattern 1-8 0 - 9,999 mm 0 
411 2. Pause application pattern 1-8 0 - 9,999 mm 0 
412 3. Pause application pattern 1-8 0 - 9,999 mm 0 
413 4. Pause application pattern 1-8 0 - 9,999 mm 0 
414 5. Pause application pattern 1-8 0 - 9,999 mm 0 
415 6. Pause application pattern 1-8 0 - 9,999 mm 0 
416 7. Pause application pattern 1-8 0 - 9,999 mm 0 
417 8. Pause application pattern 1-8 0 - 9,999 mm 0 
420 1. Apply pattern 1-8 1 - 9,999 mm 1 
421 2. Apply pattern 1-8 1 - 9,999 mm 1 
422 3. Apply pattern 1-8 1 - 9,999 mm 1 
413 4. Apply pattern 1-8 1 - 9,999 mm 1 
424 5. Apply pattern 1-8 1 - 9,999 mm 1 
425 6. Apply pattern 1-8 1 - 9,999 mm 1 
426 7. Apply pattern 1-8 1 - 9,999 mm 1 
427 8. Apply pattern 1-8 1 - 9,999 mm 1 
401 Manual specification of control 1-8 0.01 - 200.00 ms 6.00
module switchon compensation

NOTE: This value is used when there is no OptiStroke channel to evaluate the
switching time or OptiStroke has no/faulty values.
402 Manual specification of control 1-8 0.01 - 200.00 ms 8.00
module switchoff compensation

NOTE: This value is used when there is no OptiStroke channel to evaluate the
switching time or OptiStroke has no/faulty values.
403 Control module mode 1-8 0 ... 3 0
0: Deactivated
1: Continuous 
2: Intermittent
3: Always open
404 Encoder resolution for web speed 1-8 1.00 - 100.00 5.00

calibration pulses/mm
430 Currently calculated web speed 1-8 0.0 - 2,000.0 m/min -

[R]
400 Starting speed for activation of pattern 1-8 0.1 - 2,000.0 m/min 0.5

controller
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Pattern controller Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

VersaBlue
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T

VPUR-S
index Data designation number resolution

405 Pattern controller mode 0 0/1 0

0: Product tracking

1: Product tracking with simulated
trigger
406 Simulated product length 0 0.1 - 6,000.0 mm 100.0
NOTE: This index is used during simulation and to track the product with simulated 
trigger
431 Pattern controller status alarm 1-8 0/1 -
[R] Bit 0 Value: 1 Warning:
Wrong ratio trigger -
application pattern
Bit 1 Value: 1 Warning: Application
pattern
pause not feasible
Bit 2 Value: 1 Warning: Application 
pattern
Application not
feasible
Bit 3 Value: 1 Warning:
Offset, delay or
duration too long for
resolution

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Field Bus Recipes Data

NOTE: Only with bulk melters with software version 5.03.005 or higher

Recipes Applies to:

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum

VersaPail / VersaDrum
Piston Pump
Gear Pump

Gear Pump

Gear Pump
VPUR-S
Data Channel Setting range,

VPUR-T
Data designation
index number resolution

210 Save recipe 1 - 100 0/1 0

[W] 0: No command
1: Command: Initiate Save
211 Load recipe 1 - 100 0/1 0      
[W] 0: No command
1: Command: Initiate Load
NOTE: Channel number serves as the recipe number

Definition of "Field Bus Recipe"

A Field bus recipe contains all of the data that can be changed via the field
bus, except for Motor mode (Data index 30).

Important when Saving and Loading

 Field bus recipes can not be saved or loaded via the Webserver
 No values may be changed via other indexes during saving and loading
 An attempt to load a recipe that does not exist will trigger an error on the
field bus (Bit 14: Incorrect data index received)
 During command processing, the Data index and the Channel numberare
answered with 0 in the receive data block on the field bus. Data index and
Channel number do not fulfill the requirement from the transmission data
block until the process is completed.
 Saving a recipe overwrites a recipe previously saved under that recipe
number
 Saving and loading are not possible as long as the control panel screen
Recipes (V12.1) is open. An attempt to save a recipe will trigger an error
on the field bus (Bit 15: Data access not permitted)

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