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Instruction manual
LOCON 16 / LOCON 17
TERM 4 / TERM 5 / TERM 6

Manual Art.-No. V3043E

Deutschmann Automation GmbH & Co. KG | Carl-Zeiss-Str. 8 | D-65520 Bad Camberg

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Foreword

This operating manual provides users and OEM customers with all the information necessary for
the installation and operation of the product described in this manual.

All details contained in this manual have been checked carefully, however, they do not represent
an assurance of product characteristics. No liability can be accepted for errors. DEUTSCHMANN
AUTOMATION reserves the right to carry out alterations to the described products in order to
improve the reliability, function or design thereof. DEUTSCHMANN AUTOMATION only accepts
liability to the extent as described in the terms and conditions of sale and delivery.

All rights reserved, including translation. No part of this manual may be reproduced or pro-
cessed, copied or distributed in any form whatsoever (print, copy, microfilm or any other process)
without written permission from DEUTSCHMANN AUTOMATION.

Bad Camberg, October 2014

Version 12.0 dated 16.10.14, Art.-No. V3043E

Copyright by DEUTSCHMANN AUTOMATION, D-65520 Bad Camberg 1994-2014

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1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.1 On this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.1.1 Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.1.2 Concepts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.1.3 Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.2 From the mechanical system to an electronic system . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.3 Deutschmann Automation’s range of products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2 EMC Directives for products of Deutschmann Automation . . . . . 10
3 Basic device LOCON 16/17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
3.1 Technical dimensional drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.1.1 LOCON 16 / LOCON 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
3.1.2 LOCON 16PM / LOCON 17PM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Pin assignment LOCON 16 and LOCON 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.3 Pin assignment incremental encoder, SSI-encoder X1 . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.4 Signal description LOCON 16, 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1 LOCON 16 and LOCON 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1.1 Counting range shortening (automatic clear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1.2 Function program control (encoder simulation) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1.3 Serial interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1.4 Option screw-plug-connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1.5 Storing output names and language (option M) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.1.6 Run-control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2 Options LOCON 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2.1 Option H (high-speed) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2.2 Option output change dependent on rotational direction . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.2.3 Option SSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5 Special version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.1 LOCON 17 with option X004 (output-enable-inputs) . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.1.1 Pin assignment LOCON 17-X004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.1.2 Pin assignment absolute encoder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.1.3 Function description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.2 LOCON 17 with option X016 (brake cam with quadratic ITC) . . . . . . 21
5.3 LOCON 17 with option X021 (high-speed version) . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.3.1 Function description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.4 LOCON 16/17 with option X038 (security query at ITC) . . . . . . . . . 22
5.5 LOCON 17 with option X091 (100µs-program control) . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.5.1 Function description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
5.5.2 Connecting the supply voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.5.3 Connecting inputs and outputs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.5.4 Connecting the STORE_COUNTER-input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
5.6 LOCON 16/17 with option X84 (High-speed counter) . . . . . . . . . . . 24
5.7 Special versions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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6 Basic device TERM 5/6 (external operating unit) . . . . . . . . . . . 26

6.1 Assembly of the instrument . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.2 View TERM 5/6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6.3 Technical dimensional drawings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.3.1 TERM 5 / TERM 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
6.3.2 TERM 5-H / TERM 6-H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
6.3.3 TERM 5-T / TERM 6-T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6.4 Pin assignment TERM 5/6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.4.1 Interface switch-over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.5 Programming of several devices with TERM 5/6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.5.1 Selecting the device number on TERM 5/6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
6.6 Display of the executed program via TERM 5/6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.7 Reading and changing cam control parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.7.1 Possible error messages on the configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6.8 Function output change dependent on rotational direction . . . . . . . . 32
6.9 Different and common characteristics of TERM 5 and TERM 6 . . . . . 32
7 Basic instrument TERM 4 (external display unit) . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.1 Assembly of the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.2 Dimensional drawing TERM 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7.3 Technical dimensional drawing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.3.1 TERM 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.4 Pin assignment TERM 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
7.5 Interface switch-over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
8 Networking terminals with cam controls and PCs . . . . . . . . . . . 36
8.1 RS232 link . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
8.2 RS485 link (DICNET) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
8.3 Cable type for DICNET® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
8.3.1 Earthing, shielding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
8.3.2 Line termination at DICNET® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
8.4 Comparison DICNET® - RS232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
8.5 Connection examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
8.5.1 DICNET link LOCON - TERM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
8.5.2 RS232 link LOCON - TERM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
8.5.3 DICNET link LOCON - TERM - PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
9 Programming LOCON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
9.1 Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
9.2 View LOCON 16 / LOCON 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
9.3 Program structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
9.3.1 Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
9.4 Automatical shifting to the speed display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
9.5 Zero offset and clear-shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

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9.5.1 Functioning of an idle time compensated clear-shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

9.5.2 Reading out the actual zero offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
9.5.3 Programming the zero offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
9.6 Displaying the active program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
9.7 Changing the active program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
9.8 Selecting the output number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
9.9 Displaying existing cams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
9.10 Changing existing cams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
9.11 Deleting existing cams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
9.12 New programming of cams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
9.13 Teach-in programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
9.14 Shifting all cams on one output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
9.15 Clear all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
9.16 Idle time compensation (ITC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
9.16.1 Program-dependent idle times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
9.16.2 Programming or changing idle times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
9.16.3 Partial idle time compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9.16.3.1 Display of the starting point of the partial ITC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9.16.3.2 Programming the starting point of the partial ITC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9.16.3.3 Display of the end point of the partial ITC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
9.16.3.4 Programming the end point of the partial ITC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
9.17 Inverting the rotational direction of the absolute encoder . . . . . . . . . 54
9.18 Parameter table LOCON 16/17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9.18.1 Parameter description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9.18.1.1 Reversal of rotational direction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9.18.1.2 Encoder type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9.18.1.3 Encoder resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9.18.1.4 Counting area (for incremental encoders only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
9.18.1.5 Kind of idle time compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
9.18.1.6 DICNET-device number (GNR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
9.18.1.7 Zero offset (for absolute encoders only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
9.18.1.8 Scaling for speed indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

10 Commissioning and self-test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

10.1 Commissioning of the terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
10.1.1 Self-test of the terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
10.2 Commissioning of the cam control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
10.2.1 Self-test of the cam control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
11 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
11.1 Technical data LOCON 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
11.2 Technical data LOCON 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
11.3 Technical data TERM 5/6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
11.4 Technical data TERM 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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11.5 Specification of the RS232-transmission protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

12 Technical details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
12.1 Specification of the input levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
12.2 Specification of the output drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
12.3 Switching accuracy of Deutschmann cam controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
12.3.1 Time diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
12.4 Environmental specifications of cam controls of the LOCON series . . . 66
12.5 Operation mode of the idle time compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
12.5.1 Path-dependent idle time compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12.5.2 Time-controlled idle time compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12.5.3 Direct idle time compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12.5.4 Optimization of dynamics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12.6 DICNET® . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
12.7 Communication interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
12.8 Coding device numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
13 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
13.1 Error number 1..19 (irrecoverable error) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
13.2 Error number 20..99 (warning) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
13.3 Error number 100..199 (serious error) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
13.4 Error number 200-299 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
14 Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
14.1 Returning a unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
14.2 Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
15 Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
15.1 Description and connection of the DICNET®-Adapter . . . . . . . . . . 76
15.1.1 DICNET®-Adapter DICADAP 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

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1 Introduction
1.1 On this manual
This manual documents installation, functions and operation of the Deutschmann unit specified
on the cover sheet and in the header.

1.1.1 Symbols
Particularly important text sections can be seen from the adjacent picto-
gram.

You should always follow this information since, otherwise, this could result in
malfunctions or operating errors.

1.1.2 Concepts
The expressions ‘LOCON’ and ’TERM’ are frequently used throughout this manual with no fur-
ther model specifications. In such cases, the information applies to the entire model series.

1.1.3 Suggestions
We are always pleased to receive suggestions and wishes etc. and endeavour to allow for these.
It is also helpful if you bring our attention to any errors.

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1.2 From the mechanical system to an electronic system

The purpose of electronic programming limit switches is not only to take the place of mechanical
controllers but to render their function more precise and simpler, to provide a universal range of
application and to reduce wear.

The mechanical cam control actuates a switch over sections of a circle, and this switch is closed
over the length of this section. Such a section is defined as a "cam".
Each switch represents one output. Several circuits arranged in parallel produce the number of
outputs.

Picture 1: Mechanical cam control

This basic principle has been adopted from the mechanical cam controls. A cam is programmed
for an output by entering a switch-on point and a switch-off point. The output is switched on
between these points.

Thanks to twenty years of experience, consistent further development and the use of ultra-mod-
ern technology, DEUTSCHMANN AUTOMATION has now become one of the leading suppliers
of electronic cam controls.

1.3 Deutschmann Automation’s range of products

See our homepage at http://www.deutschmann.de.

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2 EMC Directives for products of Deutschmann Automation

The installation of our products has to be carried out considering the relevant EMC directives as
well as our internal instructions.

For more information see ’EMC Directives’ on our homepage at http://www.deutschmann.de.

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3 Basic device LOCON 16/17

The devices LOCON 16 and LOCON 17 are cam controls with integrated operating front.

Picture 2: Front view LOCON 16 / LOCON 17 and part of switchboard

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3.1 Technical dimensional drawings

3.1.1 LOCON 16 / LOCON 17

Picture 3: Technical dimensional drawing LOCON 16 / LOCON 17

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3.1.2 LOCON 16PM / LOCON 17PM

Picture 4: Technical dimensional drawing LOCON 16PM / LOCON 17PM

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3.2 Pin assignment LOCON 16 and LOCON 17

Picture 5: Rear view LOCON 16 / LOCON 17

The screw-plug-connector X2 has 16 pins instead of 15 pins. For questions concerning the pin
assignment of previous devices, please contact DEUTSCHMANN AUTOMATION.

X1:
Assignment D-Sub Screw-plug-connector
1 Encodertrack 1 Encodertrack 1
... ... ...
12 Encodertrack 12 Encodertrack 12
13 24 V
14 GND (encoder)
24 +24V Power supply encoder (Output)
25 GND (encoder)

X2:
Assignment Screw-plug-connector
1 Output 1
.. ...
16 Output 16
17 Reserve (do not wire) output 16
18 ProgNr. 1
19 ProgNr.2
20 ProgNr.4
21 ProgNr. 8
22 Program start
23 Program release
24 +24V - Output
25 +24V Power supply (Input)
26 GND
27 DICNET - (Rx-LOCON)
28 DICNET + (Tx-LOCON)
29 R-
30 R+
31 GND
32 Reserve (do not wire)

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3.3 Pin assignment incremental encoder, SSI-encoder X1

Assignment Incremental-encoder X 1 SSI-encoder X1 RS422-Incremental
1 nc SSI Dat - A-
2 nc SSI Dat + A+
3 nc SSICLK + B+
4 Clear + SSICLK - B-
5 StoreCounter nc
6 Out Enable nc
7 CountEnable nc
8 Clear - nc
9 Track A nc
10 Track B nc
11 nc nc
12 nc (from S/N 955000 on) nc
13
14
+24V Spannungsversorgung +24V Spannungsversor- +24V Spannungsversorgung
24 Geber (Output) gung Geber (Output) Geber (Output)
25 GND (encoder) GND (encoder) GND (encoder)

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3.4 Signal description LOCON 16, 17

Function Significance
Output 1 ... Output 8 Output block 1
Each output 24V/0.3A positive switching (PNP), short-circuit proof
Total current of the output block max. 1A at 25 ° C and full load
Output 9 ... Output 16 Output block 2
Each output 24V/0.3A positive switching (PNP), short-circuit proof
Total current of the output block max. 1A at 25 ° C and full load
+24V - Output 24V-output for Prog-Enable and external program selection
+24V - Supply 24V-power supply of the total device incl. output drivers
+24V - Encoder 24V-output voltage to the encoder (max. 300 mA)
GND Ground potential of the total cam control. All GND-signals are interconnected
internally. There is no connection to the housing, that has to be connected to the
potential equalization.
Tx-LOCON RS232-transmission line
Rx-LOCON RS232-receive line
SSICLK+, SSICLK- RS422-timing line pair for SSI-connection
SSIDAT+, SSIDAT- RS422-data line pair for SSI-connection
DSI +, DSI - RS422-data line pair for DSI-connection
DICNET+, DICNET- Data line for the networking via the Deutschmann bus-system DICNET® (see
also chapter DICNET).
R+, R- Terminal resistance connections for DICNET. Required when LOCON 32 is ope-
rated as first or lasr device in DICNET (see chapter DICNET).
Encodertrack 1 24V-input (max. 10mA) for encoder lines when using absolute shaft encoders up
- Encodertrack 12 to 4096 Inf./rev. with parallel output.
InkTrackA Connection of track A when using an incremental encoder 24V
InkTrackB Connection of track B when using an incremental encoder 24V
Count^, Down+ In case of 24V at this input, the inputs „Encodertrack9“ and „Encodertrack10“ will
be interpreted as counting input and direction input. With each leading edge to
“Count1" an pulse is counted on. If the input "Down+" is at 24V it is counted back-
wards, otherwise forwards..
Clear-, Clear+ Clear-pulse. As soon as one of the two signals becomes active (0V at Clear-, 24V
at Clear+), the count will be set on 0 and it will be on 0 until the clear condition will
be disappearing again.
CountEnable- With 0V or unwired this signal releases the counter. In case this line is wired with
24V, the count is frozen. The speed measurement, and with it the idle time com-
pensation runs on in the meantime.
This signal is evaluated with an accuracy of ± 0.5ms.
OutEnable+ When using incremental encoders, with this signal the outputs can be switched
on or off. With 0V or unwired the outputs are switched off, with 24V the outputs
are set in accordance with the programed. The reaction to a signal change
occurs with an accuracy of ± 0.5ms.
ProgNr 1 ... ProgNr 32 The program number is applied at these pins in case of an external program
selection. The coding occurs in binary form according to chapter "Coding device
numbers".
ProgStart In case this pin is wired with 24V, the program number is taken over at the
ProgNr1 to ProgNr64 (see above).
ProgEnable In case this pin is wired with 24V, all parameter changes (including change of the
configuration) in LOCON are permitted.
nc Not connected

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4 Options
4.1 LOCON 16 and LOCON 17
4.1.1 Counting range shortening (automatic clear)
By default, when using an incremental encoder a run over from the maximum counting value
(see technical data) to 0 occurs.
If this reset is supposed to take place earlier, e. g. at a meter reading of 999 back to 0, this reset
value can be pointed out to the order with the option "Cn". "n" is equivalent to the value, at which
the automatical clear is supposed to take place; in the example "C1000".
The clear-input of hardware is completely independent of the automatical software-clear, and
works without any changes.

When using the idle time compensation it considers the shortened counting range and shifts the
cams correspondingly.

4.1.2 Function program control (encoder simulation)

The LOCON can also be configured as program control. In this case it operates like an incremen-
tal cam control, at which point however, the meter reading is not changed through an external
incremental encoder (see above) but through an internal time base (adjustable from 1 ms to 999
ms).
The time base can be changed as follows:
Press the key (long) and confirm with (long). Prg-Mode and function flash. Change the

time base with or (1-9999) and confirm with (long).

4.1.3 Serial interface

LOCON features a RS232 and a RS485-interface. The interface can be switched manually. The
interface switch is to be found under the sticker with the imprint RS232/RS485. In the state of
delivery it is set as indicated on the marking of the sticker.The position of the desired interface
can be taken from the devices surprint. Please use an appropriate tool to change the position of
the microswitch to the left or to the right.

Please note the signal descriptions!

A support of both interfaces at the same time is not possible.

4.1.4 Option screw-plug-connection

As standard the connection for the encoder is made through a 25pin connector.
For LOCON 16 and LOCON 17 it is possible to use a 14pin screw-plug-connector instead.

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4.1.5 Storing output names and language (option M)

This standard option allows the storage of an output name with a maximum length of 16 charac-
ters and the selected language of an external operating unit. The number of data records
amounts to 1936.

4.1.6 Run-control
It's possible to use the output 16 of LOCON as a run-control-signal. This option must be ordered
especially and causes, that the output 16 can no longer be connected with cams. Instead this
output receives a signal with a frequency, which can vary from 0.8Hz to 1.7Hz; i. e. this output
changes its state after 300ms at the earliest or after 625ms at the latest if the cam control works
correctly.
Every error leading to an error-display or an uncontrolled system crash of the cam control does
not cause a signal change.

4.2 Options LOCON 17

4.2.1 Option H (high-speed)
By this option the cycle times change as follows:

Without idle time: 60 µs

Blockwise idle time: 100 µs (also in case of separate on-off-time)
Bitwise idle time: 250 µs

4.2.2 Option output change dependent on rotational direction

It is possible to make the change (set and reset) of the outputs dependent on the rotational direc-
tion of the encoder, e. g. to avoid that, in case of a machine’s downtime, at a switch-point of an
output, this output switches permanently by encoder-vibrations for some increments.
If for example an output-change is only adjusted in a positive direction of rotation, the outputs are
only changed, if the encoder moves to higher position-values.

It must be considered, that after a reversal of rotation an update of the outputs only takes place,
if this position is reached again; e. g. while having a positive direction at position 100 the
machine comes to a standstill and then swings back to position 90, first an output-change hap-
pens at position 100, even if different program changes are programmed between 90 and 100.

This parameter is programmed as follows:

From the display of the end-point of the partial ITC (see chapter instruction manual) the parame-
ter is displayed encoded by pressing the key (long). This parameter determines the rota-
tional direction for the output-change. The following coding applies:

• 0 = always output-change (default)

• 1 = only output-change when having a negative direction of rotation
• 2 = only output-change when having a positive direction of rotation

In this state the LEDs "Function", "On" and "Off" light.

By pressing the key you can return to the menu-point display of the end point of the ITC.

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If the parameter should be changed, you can switch to the programming-mode by pressing the
key (long), provided that the programming release by hardware took place.
Then the LEDs "Function", "On", "Off" and "Prg.Mode" flash.
With the keys and the desired value can be adjusted.

Subsequent the programming is either broken off by pressing the key and the set value is

rejected or by pressing the new value is stored permanently in the EEROM.

Anyway a return to the display menu of this parameter takes place.

4.2.3 Option SSI

Additionally to the known options it is possible to run LOCON 17 together with SSI-encoders.
All SSI-encoders with a resolution of up to 4096 are supported. The resolution has to be ordered
with the letter "S" in form of "Snnnn".
Please note that the cycle time is extended compared to the "normal version".

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5 Special version
5.1 LOCON 17 with option X004 (output-enable-inputs)
5.1.1 Pin assignment LOCON 17-X004

Picture 6: Rear view LOCON 17

5.1.2 Pin assignment absolute encoder

X1:
Assignment D- Sub up to 1024-inc. encoder D-Sub for 2048-inc. encoder
1 Encodertrack 1 Encodertrack 1
.. ... ...
10 Encodertrack 10 Encodertrack 10
11 OutEnable 1 Encodertrack 11
12 OutEnable 2 OutEnable 1
13 OutEnable 3 OutEnable 2
14 OutEnable 4 OutEnable 3
24 24V-encoder supply 24V-encoder supply
25 GND (encoder) GND (encoder)

X2:
Assignment Screw-plug-connector
1 Output 1
.. ..
16 Output 16
17 Output 16
18 ProgNo. 1
19 ProgNo. 2
20 ProgNo. 4
21 ProgNo. 8
22 Program start
23 Program release
24 24 V-supply
25 24 V-supply
26 GND
27 DICNET- (Rx-LOCON)
28 DICNET+(Tx-LOCON)
29 R-
30 R+
31 GND
32 GND

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5.1.3 Function description

The software behaves exactly like a LOCON 17 with the extension that the outputs 1 to 4 are
enabled through the pins 11 (12) to 14 (15) of the D-Sub plug (the output is always 24V, when the
internal cam is switched on and the corresponding input is connected with 24V).

This option is only available with D-Sub plug and bitwise idle time compensation.
The maximum possible encoder resolution is 11 bit (2048 increments).

5.2 LOCON 17 with option X016 (brake cam with quadratic ITC)
When using LOCON 17 in presses there is the possibility to run output 16 as brake cam.
In this case the press tappet can be stopped at a point that can be defined as desired indepen-
dent of the number of strokes.
At each number of strokes LOCON 17 calculates the correct lead angle. After the braking com-
mand it connects the output 16 accordingly early so that the press tappet is stopped at the
desired point.
Here the speed of the press tappet is measured in the field, that is set with the partial idle time
compensation (see chapter "Partial idle time compensation").
The option „brake cam“ automatically contains the option „partial idle time compensation“.

For safety reasons at this option after switching on LOCON 17 no outputs will be activated until
ENTER is pressed (via the operating front) as a confirmation. To identify this status error 50 is
indicated.
The brake output (output 16) only remains on 0V as long as the brake input (encodertrack12) is
connected with 24V. That moment LOCON 17 also connects the brake output with 24V and at
this point the press is cleared. If this output is connected with 0V again, LOCON 17stops the
press tappet to the next possible instant by switching off output 16 depending on the calculated
lead angle. After that output 16 remains on 0V-potential until the brake input at encodertrack12 is
connected to 24V again.

The calculation of the lead value is made up of the linear share, including the constant response
times and a quadratic share resulting from the kinetic energy of the press.

Consequently the following formula results:

Lead angle = A*n + B*n²

A = Constant linear share

B = Constant quadratic share
n = Number of strokes in 1/min

The constant factors A, B and the brake point (usually OT = 0°) can be defined freely with the
program WINLOC via PC. For safety reasons it is not possible to change these parameters with
the operating panel.
The procedure of inserting the parameters can also be taken from the program description of
„WINLOC“.

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The constant factors A and B are calculated as follows:

1. The desired brake point is set through WINLOC.

2. With WINLOC the parameters A and B are set to 0 (for programming reasons parameter B
can not be set precisely to 0, however this does not affect the measurement).
3. The press is brought to any desired number of strokes and a braking process is initiated.
The number of strokes is noted as n1, die angle difference between expected and actual
brake angle is quoted as s1.
4. A second braking process with changed number of strokes is carried out and the parameters
n2 and s2 are determined correspondingly.
5. The following equations result:

s1 = A*n1 + B*n1² s2 = A*n2 + B*n2²

By solving the equations the demanded parameters A and B can be determined as follows
now and they can be programmed with WINLOC.

B = s1*n2 - s2*n1
n1*n2*(n1-n2)

A = s2 - B*n2²
n2

5.3 LOCON 17 with option X021 (high-speed version)

5.3.1 Function description
The software behaves exactly like a LOCON 17 except for the following differences:

• Output 1- 8 : 80µs-cycle time (2000 rev./min at 360 inc.-encoder) + bitwise ITC

• Output 9-16 : 1ms-cycle time + no ITC
• Interface : Only RS232 available (no DICNET)
• Encoder : Only absolute encoders (no SSI and incremental)
• Options : All except for 485, C, L, S and U

5.4 LOCON 16/17 with option X038 (security query at ITC)

The device acts like a standard device except for the following difference in operation:
Before entering the programming menu of the idle time compensation ( (long) when output
display) on the display the text “CHG“ is presented.

At this point the programming can be aborted by pressing or the ITC menu can be reached

by pressing the key (long).

5.5 LOCON 17 with option X091 (100µs-program control)

5.5.1 Function description
The software behaves exactly like a LOCON 17-T (program control) except for the following dif-
ferences:

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Time base: 0.1...999.9 ms in adjustable in 100µs-steps

Automatic stop at the upper counting limit (4095)
The time base is programmed instead of the zero offset.

5.5.2 Connecting the supply voltage

The supply voltage is 10..30V DC (typ. 24V DC).
Before switching on the supply voltage the corresponding inputs and outputs must be wired, in
order to avoid malfunctions.

5.5.3 Connecting inputs and outputs

LOCON has 16 inputs (24V) and 16 24V-outputs.

Absolute shaft encoders or incremental encoders are used as signaling devices of the machines.
They are connected to the pins ENCODER-TRACK1 to ENCODER-TRACK9 (360 Inc.-encoder)
or ENCODER-TRACK1 to ENCODER-TRACK10 (1000 Inc.-encoder) and INK_TRACK_A,
INK_TRACK_B (incremental encoder).
The voltage supply of the encoders occurs through the 24V-encoder supply at the connector
strip. It may be loaded with a maximum of 500mA.
For the programming-release 24V must be applied at pin PROG_ENABLE (e. g. by means of a
key switch).
The pins PROG_NR1 to PROG_NR8 must only be wired, if an external program change is sup-
posed to happen (for instance via a PLC).
The outputs of LOCON are plus switching 24V, that means an active output has a level of 24V in
contrast to GND, a deleted output 0V.
The outputs are short circuit proof and can drive maximum 300mA, whereas 8 correlated outputs
of one driver can be operated with a maximum of 1A at 25°C and full load.
If more than 300mA per output become necessary, there is the possibility to couple more outputs
(up to 3 outputs each driver). Then 900mA can be driven. If several outputs are coupled, the
switch-on points and the switch-off points in the LOCON must be programmed absolutely identi-
cally. Otherwise the short circuit control reacts.
In case of a durable short circuit or an overload, the relevant outputs are switched off and a cor-
responding error message appears on the display.

5.5.4 Connecting the STORE_COUNTER-input

For incremental cam controls this input serves to store the actual encoder position in the EEROM
as initialisation value, that means after switching on the LOCON this value is used as encoder
starting position.
By activating this signal with a falling off supply voltage the actual value is stored by switching off
the LOCON. This value is used as a starting value when you switch on next time.

The signal Store_Counter is negatively edge-triggered, that means a transition from 24V to 0V
will activate the memory process.
For a correct storage it must be guaranteed, that after this edge the 24V-input voltage at the
LOCON will be more than 10V for at least 50ms.
Furthermore it is important that the Clear-input will be supplied with a minimum of 16V within
these 50ms to avoid a reset to zero before storing the encoder value.

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In the worst case the following signal-courses arise:

Picture 7: STORE_COUNTER

5.6 LOCON 16/17 with option X84 (High-speed counter)

In that option LOCON 16/17 behaves functionally as an incremental cam control. But instead of
the counter inputs A and B, shifted by 90°, in this variation one input is interpreted as a counter
signal and another input as a direction signal according to the following connection:

Screw-plug-connector X1: Pin 9 direction

Pin 10 counting pulse

It is counted with every falling edge of the counting pulse, namely in ascending order, if the direc-
tion input contains 24V It is counted in descending order, if 0V are placed there or if the input is
not connected.
The length of the counting pulse must be at least 40 µs, the remaining specifications can be
taken from the chapter "Technical data LOCON 16" and "Technical data LOCON 17".

ATTENTION: The counting input is not debounced!

The function of the status signals and the programming can be looked up in the chapters of the
incremental cam controls.

5.7 Special versions

Beyond the diverse performance characteristics of the series LOCON 16/17 and TERM 5/6
described in this instruction manual, we also offer - as for all other models as well - customized
adaptations as well as special versions. If required please do not hesitate to send your inquiry
either to our distribution partner responsible for you or contact us directly.

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If you are not sure about the device version, resp. the options you are
using, please compare the information indicated on the type label to the
explanations at the end of this instruction manual, chapter „Order code“.
For further questions either your distributor or we will be pleased to be at
your assistance.

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6 Basic device TERM 5/6 (external operating unit)

6.1 Assembly of the instrument
This external control- and display unit consists of a plastic housing with overall dimension
W72xH96xD18 mm for front sheet installation and W72xH96xT28 mm for DIN-rail mounting.

It is adjusted for programming cam controls (LOCON, ROTARNOCK) and has the same keys,
status LEDs and display possibilities as LOCON 1/2 and LOCON 16/17.
In this respect the programming is just like LOCON 1/2 and LOCON 16/17 and no additional
training is required.
On the 16 LEDs below the seven-segment-display the first 16 outputs of the connected cam con-
trols are displayed with a delay of maximum 500ms.

The connection to the cam control takes place via a serial wire. According to the standard type a
RS485-connection (DICNET) and optionally a RS232-connection (switchable at the device) is
supported.
The correct wiring of the instruments among themselves is described in the chapter "Networking
terminals with cam controls and PCs".

6.2 View TERM 5/6

Picture 8: TERM 5 / TERM 6

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6.3 Technical dimensional drawings

6.3.1 TERM 5 / TERM 6

Picture 9: Technical dimensional drawing TERM 5 / TERM 6

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6.3.2 TERM 5-H / TERM 6-H

Picture 10: Technical dimensional drawing TERM 5-H / TERM 6-H

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6.3.3 TERM 5-T / TERM 6-T

Picture 11: Technical dimensional drawing TERM 5-T / TERM 6-T

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6.4 Pin assignment TERM 5/6

The external control unit is suitable for connection through a 5-pin-screw-plug-connection with
the following assignment:

Picture 12: Pin assignment TERM 5 / TERM 6

Pin No. Significance

1 24 Volt DC
2 GND
3 Rx-TERM (DICNET-)
4 Tx-TERM (DICNET+)
5 GND

6.4.1 Interface switch-over

The interface switch is to be found under the sticker with the imprint RS232/RS485. In the state
of delivery it is set as indicated on the marking of the sticker.The position of the desired interface
can be taken from the devices surprint. Please use an appropriate tool to change the position of
the microswitch to the left or to the right.

Please note the signal descriptions!

6.5 Programming of several devices with TERM 5/6

TERM 5/6 is network-capable in the version with DICNET-connection, i. e. up to 16 cam controls
(LOCON, ROTARNOCK ...) can be connected with TERM 5/6 at the same time and they can be
programmed by it.
The device number of the device TERM 5/6 is communicating with at the moment appears at the
1. place on the display.

6.5.1 Selecting the device number on TERM 5/6

TERM 5 always communicates with that LOCON whose device number is indicated at the 1.
place of the display in hexadecimal spelling (0 to F, see also table in the annex).

After switching on the unit the device number, which is tuned by the rotary switch (0 to F) at the
back, is displayed there.
During service this device number can be changed by the keyboard at any time. In standard
mode (see chapter "Definitions") for this purpose the key has to be pressed for at least 3
seconds.

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Then the displayed ID begins to flash and can be changed with the help of the keys and

. After adjusting the right value, it is confirmed with and from this time on TERM 5/6
communicates with the new selected LOCON, if an instrument with this coding exists in the net-
work.
Should the adjusted value be dismissed and the old ID be restored, this takes place with the key
. In case there is no control system with the chosen ID in DICNET, it appears the display

"- - - - -"
If the TERM 5/6 features the RS232-interface (option), the 1. place shows the actual program, of
the connected cam control.

6.6 Display of the executed program via TERM 5/6

When connecting a LOCON with the operating and display unit TERM 5/6 via the RS232-inter-
face, the first place on the left side permanently displays the program that is executed that
moment.
This only applies to a RS232-TERM 5/6, as the DICNET-version displays the device number at
this place.

6.7 Reading and changing cam control parameters

All cam control parameters that can be reached via the communication profile with GET/SET-
PARAMETER can be read and changed via a “menu point“ that is integrated in TERM 6.
Starting from the main menu the keys and are pressed for the same time period.
Thereupon the function LED shines and a 1 (current parameter number) appears on the display.
Now this number can be changed with and .
If, for instance, the virtual encoder value is to be read / changed, please select (see parameter
table in the manual communication profile) the number 19 (corresponds to 13H =
PNR_SCALED_ENCODER_RES). Confirm with and the encoder resolution of the con-

nected cam control is displayed (e. g. 1000). To change this value, please press again
(long). Then the Prog-LED and the Function LED start to flash. Now the value can be changed
with or . Then by pressing the new value is loaded into the cam control, the value

is rejected with .
Special parameters in X-options can also be handled as described in this chapter.
6.7.1 Possible error messages on the configuration
In case of a wrong application during the configuration might result in error messages:
E34 -> Changing the parameter invalid
E36 -> Parameter not present
E37 -> When programming an angle-time-cam greater than output 16

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6.8 Function output change dependent on rotational direction

It is possible to make the change (set and reset) of the outputs dependent on the rotational direc-
tion of the encoder, e. g. to avoid that, in case of a machine’s downtime, at a switch-point of an
output, this output switches permanently by encoder-vibrations for some increments.
If for example an output-change is only adjusted in a positive direction of rotation, the outputs are
only changed, if the encoder moves to higher position-values.

It must be considered, that after a reversal of rotation an update of the outputs only takes place,
if this position is reached again; e. g. while having a positive direction at position 100 the
machine comes to a standstill and then swings back to position 90, first an output-change hap-
pens at position 100, even if different program changes are programmed between 90 and 100.

This parameter is programmed as follows:

From the display output indication (see chapter ”Programming LOCON ”) the parameter is dis-
MODE
played encoded by pressing the key ESC and (long). This parameter determines the rota-
tional direction for the output-change. The following coding applies:

• 0 = always output-change (default)

• 1 = only output-change when having a positive direction of rotation
• 2 = only output-change when having a negative direction of rotation

In this state the LEDs "Prg.Mode", "On" and "Off" are flashing.

With the keys and the desired value can be adjusted.

Subsequent the programming is either broken off by pressing the key and the set value is

rejected or by pressing the new value is stored permanently in the EEROM.

6.9 Different and common characteristics of TERM 5 and TERM 6

In the previous chapters the devices TERM 5 and TERM 6 were always jointly looked at, even
though these are two independent devices that differ in some points.
The main difference is the self-intelligence of the TERM 6, that means it carries out the commu-
nication with the user independently and it always exchanges complete data records with the
connected cam control. TERM 5, on the other hand, is not active on its own and it forwards infor-
mation to the cam control, which key is pressed that moment or it receives the information that is
to be presented at present from the cam control (LED and display).

Some devices do not support TERM 5 any more, whereas TERM 6 is supported by all cam con-
trols (also old ones).

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7 Basic instrument TERM 4 (external display unit)

7.1 Assembly of the unit
As an additional position and speed-display TERM 4 is available in the housing W96xH48xD55
mm for front sheet installation.
The unit has 4 seven-segment-displays and 2 status LEDs which characterize the position- and
speed-display.

At the back next to the plug there is a rotary switch comparable to TERM 5/6, which is necessary
in the DICNET-version to adjust the device number of the control system, that data should be dis-
played by TERM 4. Therefore 16 TERM 4 can be operated in a DICNET at the same time.
The rotary switch of the RS232-variation is without any function.

7.2 Dimensional drawing TERM 4

55,0

48.00

Picture 13: TERM 4

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7.3 Technical dimensional drawing

7.3.1 TERM 4

Picture 14: Technical dimensional drawing TERM 4

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7.4 Pin assignment TERM 4

The connection is carried out through the 5-pin-plug, identical to the pin assignment of TERM 5
(see chapter 6.4 "Pin assignment TERM 5/6" on page 30).

7.5 Interface switch-over

For more details see chapter "Interface switch-over" on page 30.

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8 Networking terminals with cam controls and PCs

The chapter below illustrates certain connection examples between the units both via the DIC-
NET bus and via the RS232 interface.
All DEUTSCHMANN controls (LOCON, ROTARNOCK ...) with a DICNET bus can be included in
this network. The following principles apply in general:

8.1 RS232 link

An RS232 link is always a point-to-point link for 2 users.
Here, it must be borne in mind that, on connection, the Tx end of one user is connected to the Rx
end of the other user and vice versa. Moreover, the device ground potentials must be intercon-
nected.

8.2 RS485 link (DICNET)

A DICNET link is a bus system to which at maximum configuration level 16 cam controls
(LOCON 32, LOCON 24 ...), 16 display units (TERM 4), 16 operator terminals (TERM 6, TERM
24 ...) and 1 PC can be connected simultaneously via a twisted two-wire line which should be
shielded.
All "DICNET+" terminals are interconnected and all "DICNET-" terminals are interconnected. The
terminals do not need to be reversed as on the RS232 interface.
Likewise, not necessarily there is a connection of the individual device ground potentials as on
the RS232 interface; however, you must ensure that the potential difference between the
individual devices does not exceed 7 V.
Consequently, equipotential bonding is generally carried out in practice at a central point (for
example, in the switch cabinet).
Moreover, please ensure that the two bus users feature bus termination resistors at the
start and end of the bus by connecting DICNET+ to R+ and DICNET- to R-, since, otherwise,
serious transmission problems could occur.
If the devices are connected to the bus with a stub-end feeder, the length of the stub-end feeder
may not exceed 1 m, so as to guarantee trouble-free operation.

8.3 Cable type for DICNET®

A shielded, twisted, 2-core cable (twisted pair) is recommended as bus cable. The shield serves
to enhance electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). However, an unshielded cable may also be
used if ambient conditions permit it, i. e. if no electromagnetic interference (EMI) is to be
expected.
The characteristic impedance of the cable should be between 100 and 130 *at f > 100 kHz; the
cable capacitance should be < 60 pF/m wherever possible and the wire cross-section should be
minimum 0.22 mm2 (24 AWG).

A cable that fully complies with these specifications and that has been developed specifically for
use in field bus systems is the UNITRONIC®-BUS LD cable 2 x 2 x 0.22, available on a drum
from LAPP KABEL in Stuttgart, or by the metre from DEUTSCHMANN AUTOMATION.

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The minimum wiring with shielding between two bus users is shown in the following illustration:

Shield Shield
DICNET+ DICNET+
Twisted
GND GND

DICNET- DICNET-

Potential equalization
Total system
Picture 15: DICNET-wiring

The two signal wires may not be reversed!

GND of the two devices do not necessarily have to be connected.
The potential difference between the data reference potentials GND of all
interface connections may not exceed ± 7 V.

8.3.1 Earthing, shielding

If using a shielded bus cable, we recommend that the shield is connected at both ends and with
low inductance to PE in order to achieve optimum EMC wherever possible.

8.3.2 Line termination at DICNET®

The two ends of the entire bus cable must each be fitted with a line termination. This avoids sig-
nal reflections on the line and ensures a defined open-circuit potential if no user is transmitting
(state of rest between the telegrams, so-called idle state).
In this case, please ensure that the line termination is made at the physical ends of the bus
cable, i. e. the integrated bus termination resistor must be activated at both devices located at
the start and end of the bus.

8.4 Comparison DICNET® - RS232

If you intend to set up a permanent link between terminal and one or more cam controls, prefer-
ence should be given to connection via the DICNET bus and not the RS232 interface since the
bus features a higher level of data integrity, i. e. transmission errors which may occur, for
instance, as the result of noise pulses are automatically detected and corrected by DICNET up to
a certain extent.
Wherever possible, the RS232 interface should be used only for temporary connections (e. g. for
connecting a PC).

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8.5 Connection examples

8.5.1 DICNET link LOCON - TERM
LOCON and TERM are connected as follows via DICNET:

D ic + D ic +

D ic - D ic -

Picture 16: DICNET link terminal - LOCON

The presented devices exemplary stand for Deutschmann terminals and

cam controls of the series LOCON / ROTARNOCK respectively.

The two ground potentials do not have to be interconnected. However, you must ensure that the
GND potential between the individual DICNET bus users does not differ by more than 7 V. Other-
wise, equipotential bonding must be used.
The bus termination resistor must be activated on both units.
Consequently, in the case of simple wiring with a LOCON and an external operator control panel,
it is the obvious choice to use the same 24 V supply for both units.

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8.5.2 RS232 link LOCON - TERM

On the RS232 version, only a point-to-point connection between LOCON and the external opera-
tor control panel is possible.
In this case, the Tx LOCON line must be connected to the Rx TERM line of the operator control
unit and vice versa, as can be seen from the illustration below.
The two ground potentials must be connected.

Picture 17: RS232 link Terminal - LOCON

The presented devices exemplary stand for Deutschmann terminals and

cam controls of the series LOCON / ROTARNOCK respectively.

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8.5.3 DICNET link LOCON - TERM - PC

A PC can be integrated in a DICNET® bus system using a DICNET adapter. The connection to
the PC is made at a serial port COMx - see the illustration below.

DICNET + DICNET +
DICNET - DICNET-

Terminal LOCON

DICNET +
DICNET -

COMx

Picture 18: Link DICNET bus to PC

The presented devices exemplary stand for Deutschmann terminals and

cam controls of the series LOCON / ROTARNOCK respectively.

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9 Programming LOCON
9.1 Basics
There are several possibilities to program LOCON:

• Input of the switch-on- and switch-off points of the cams through the integrated operation front
• Input of the cams in the TEACH-IN process
• Programming of LOCON offline on a PC with a subsequent download of the program by a
serial interface
• Via a fieldbus by using a Fieldbus Gateway

At this point the offline-programming is not described more detailed because it can be taken from
the separate program-description "WINLOC".

The other two programming-possibilities are dealt with more detailed in the following chapters.
Generally a complete programming of LOCON is possible with the 4 keys, the 7-segment-display
and the 6 status LEDs.

9.2 View LOCON 16 / LOCON 17

Picture 19: LOCON 16 / LOCON 17

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9.3 Program structure

The graphs shown on the following two pages should serve the operators, who have experience
in programming cams, as a survey how to program LOCON.
The different states of LOCON are represented by the big boxes; the smaller boxes reflect
actions which are caused by pressing a key (represented by arrows).
Generally the following rules apply:

1) With the help of the -key it can be switched to the next menu-point.

2) With the help of the -key the program process is broken off or is returned to the previous
menu point.

3) By pressing the -key for a longer period it can be switched from a display-mode to an
adequate programming mode.

4) With and the displayed value in the program mode can be changed. With it a three-
stage autorepeat-function is supported, i. e. one key is pressed steadily, the change of the
display follows for a while in one step, then in five steps and in the end in twenty steps.
Therefore a fast change of the display in the whole field is guaranteed.

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Display CA
Clear All

LEGEND
At the graph are only standardfunctions considered.
All functionkeys are arranged on the right or above.
Keypush normal
Keypush long
Remove automatically

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9.3.1 Definitions

Active program The program that is finished by LOCON, i. e. this program determines
how the outputs in dependence on the encoder position are set. After
switching on the active program is the one that was processed as active
program when switching off the last time.

Normal mode LOCON is directly in that mode when switching on. Either the encoder
position or the speed are displayed. The active program is carried out.

Display mode Either the switch-on- or the switch-off-point of the programmed cams is
displayed. The active program is carried out.

Programming mode The switch-on- or the switch-off-point, which is just to program, is dis-
played. At the same time the LED "Prg.Mode" flashes. The active pro-
gram is carried out. Either the active program or any other program can
be programmed.

Programming release A change of the program is only possible if a programming release is car-
ried out. For that the pin "PROG_ENABLE" must also have 24V.

Blank-cam A "blank-cam" is displayed by three horizontal dashes (“---“). It always

appears, when no cam is programmed at the desired output or if a new
cam can be added in the programming-activity.

9.4 Automatical shifting to the speed display

Instead of the encoder position (optional for LOCON 1) the speed can be displayed in the normal
mode. Ordering without any particulars the display takes place in rpm.
The shifting between position- and speed-display is automatically carried out. The position is dis-
played if the speed falls below 1 rpm; otherwise the speed is displayed.

The speed display indicates an “n“ in the second place from the left for the differentiation from
position display.

9.5 Zero offset and clear-shift

The zero offset or zero-point-correction is used to synchronize the mechanical zero-point of a
machine with the zero-point of an absolute encoder. It makes it possible that the encoder can be
installed in every position; the mechanical zero-point of the machine does not have to corre-
spond with the zero-point of the encoder.
The exact procedure of the zero-point-correction can be taken from the chapters "Reading out
the actual zero offset" and "Programming the zero offset".

If LOCON is used with an incremental encoder, the zero-point-correction is not necessary.

Instead it is possible at LOCON 2 to program optionally a clear-shift. This clear-shift points out
how many increments pass at maximum after a clear-signal, until a reset of the counter should
follow.
The exact functioning of this clear-shift can be taken from the following chapters, the program-
ming is the same as of the zero -point-shift and can be looked up in these chapters.

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9.5.1 Functioning of an idle time compensated clear-shift

Should a clear-signal cause a reset of the meter reading, if the clear-signal is passive again, after
a defined number of increments at the latest, i. e. after a fixed distance, LOCON 2 makes it pos-
sible with the help of a clear-shift, that can compensate the idle time.
The length that is to shift at maximum (CVProg), can be programmed from 0 to 255 in the incre-
ments just as you like.
Should the clear-shift be dependent on an idle time, this idle time must be programmed for the
output 1. This idle time applies to the cams on the output 0 and to the clear-shift (CV).
The real clear-shift (CVReal) is calculated as follows:

CVReal = CVProg - Stot, if Stot <= CVProg

CVReal = 0, if Stot >= CVProg

Stot is the length, which is covered from output 1 during the idle time.

If, for instance, a shift of 100 increments is programmed and at a meter reading of 123 a clear is
sensed, it is ignored as long as after 100 further increments the meter reading 223 is reached, if
there's no idle time programmed. With the next counting-pulse the counter is reset to 000.
If a clear-condition already becomes passive before the sequence of 100 programmed incre-
ments, e. g. after 20 increments, the reset follows directly with the deactivating of the clear-sig-
nal.
After a reset the waiting period of 100 increments starts again.
If an idle time is programmed on the output 1, the clear-shift is reduced according to the formula
above.
If the value 0 is programmed as a clear-shift, the counter reset occurs without a time- or course-
delay.

The following graph illustrates another example (without idle time compensation) in which the
clear-signal is longer than the programmed clear-shift. Then a short clear-shift follows.
The meter reading increases with every falling edge of the counting pulse.

ATTENTION: At least 1 counting pulse has to occur between the falling

and the leading edge of clear-, so that clear can be evaluated.

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Picture 20: Clear-shift

9.5.2 Reading out the actual zero offset

The programmed zero offset can be read in normal mode by pressing the key (long).
Then the LED "Zero" lights and the difference (zero offset) between the real encoder value and
the desired encoder value (position of machine) is displayed.
This zero offset is normally programmed once on the installation of the absolute encoder. It is
necessary to compensate the difference between the 0°-position of the machine and the 0°-posi-
tion of the encoder with the help of software.
This function is left out for incremental encoders!

The procedure of this correction is described more precisely in the following chapter.

9.5.3 Programming the zero offset

In the normal mode the programming begins by pressing the key (long) and then
(long).
Please note that for an easier operation in this mode the zero offset is not displayed, but the
desired encoder-position.
The LEDs "Prg.Mode" and "Zero" flash.

In most cases the adjustment is made at the mechanical zero-point of the machine, i. e. the
machine runs up to 0°, LOCON is set to "000" with the keys "+" and "-" and confirmed with .
If the adjustment at the 0°-point of a machine is not possible, it can be carried out at any other
known position. Only the desired position must be input into LOCON.
Leaving this mode is possible either by , then the programmed value is stored, or by , if
the value should be rejected.

This function is left out in connection with an incremental encoder.

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9.6 Displaying the active program

MODE
Pressing the key ESC in the normal mode causes that the active program appears on the display
in form of "Pxx". "xx" represents the corresponding program number.

The program number on the display can be changed with the keys and .
If there are cams on the outputs in the displayed program, the LEDs "On" and "Off" light at the
same time. Therefore it can be examined very fast, on which program values are programmed. If
the displayed program is the active one (it is always at the beginning of the display mode), the
middle of the three decimal points lights on the display.
The normal mode can be reached by pressing the key .

9.7 Changing the active program

Based on the display of the program number (see chapter before) the active program can be
changed.
Therefore that program appears on the display, that should be carried out as a new active pro-
gram.
By pressing the key (long) a security query takes place (from V 3.33 on) at which point the
text „PG_CHG“ for „Program change“ appears on the seven-segment display.
If this query is also confirmed with (long) the program change takes place and the new,
active program appears on the display
A break-off of the security query is carried out by pressing the key . From that point on the
outputs of the LOCON are determined by the new, active program.

A change of the active program (without security query) is also possible via a VG-connection
block. A program number as a binary code must be put on the connection block and afterwards a
leading edge be produced at the pin "PROG_WECHSEL". The high-level (24 V) must be kept at
minimum 200 ms.

Should for example program 7 be activated, the following steps are necessary:

• Program 7 corresponds with the binary code 0111.

• Applying the adequate voltages: PROG_NR8 = 0V0

PROG_NR4 = 24V 1
PROG_NR2 = 24V 1
PROG_NR1 = 24V 1

• Production of the takeover edge: PROG_START = 24V

Wait 200 ms
PROG_START = 0V

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Picture 21: Program change

From software revision V5.4 in the devices LOCON 16, 17 a faster program-changeover routine
is used.
This faster routine is always active, when
1. no partial idle time compensation is activated
2. not more than 127 cams exist in any program.
Otherwise the “old“ method is used.
The typical changeover time at the “old“ method is 750 ms (max. 1 second), at the new method
the changeover takes place in max. 280 ms (typical 100 ms).
This time period is extended by max. 200 ms at this new method, when a cam change is carried
out before the propram is changed.

At both methods during an up- or download NO program changeover takes place, as otherwise
inconsistent data might possibly develop in the EEROM.

9.8 Selecting the output number

Should cams be displayed, added or deleted, always the same procedure is carried out:

1) Select the desired program

2) Select the desired output
3) Carry out the manipulations of the cams

The selection of the program occurs according to chapter "Displaying the active program".
From this point on the desired output is dialled by pressing the key .

The selected output in form of "Axx" appears on the display. At first the output 1 ("AO1) is always
shown {default}.
With the keys or the desired output can be adjusted.
Analogous to the program adjustment the LEDs "On" and "Off" also flash in that mode at the
same time, if cams already exist on the displayed output, or rather the LED "Function", if an idle
time is programmed at this output. So the outputs, to which cams are programmed, can be deter-
mined very fast within a program.

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By renewed pressing the key it is switched to the cam display mode, which is described
more detailed in the following chapters.

9.9 Displaying existing cams

With the help of the described procedure in the previous chapters the operator reaches the mode
"Display of existing cams".

At first the starting point of the first cam is displayed, that is signalized by a flashing of the LED
"On". Is none of the cams programmed, a blank-cam appears instead ("- - -").
By repeatedly pressing the key counterclockwise, the operator gets all programmed cams

displayed, or he can move forward by a repeated pressing of or and the display

changes between the switch-on- or the switch-off-point, that is displayed by the LEDs "On" and
"Off".
After displaying the cam with the highest encoder value, the first cam follows again or vice versa,
but a blank cam is added in between, because it is necessary for programming new cams, that is
described later on.

9.10 Changing existing cams

Should an existing cam be changed, the cam which is to change must be displayed, as it is
described in the previous chapters.
After that it is changed in the programming mode by pressing the key (long) and it is impor-
tant that the programming release follows by hardware.
Then the LEDs "Prg.Mode" and "On" or "Off" flash depending if the switch-on- or the switch-off-
point of a cam is programmed.
With the keys and the desired value can be adjusted. The keys have a graduated auto-
repeat-function; i. e. the longer the key is pressed, the faster the value of the display increases or
decreases.
If the right value is adjusted, it can be taken over with or rejected again with . This auto-
matically leads back to the display mode.

If the value is taken over, the display changes to the next value. That is either the switch-on point
of the next cam, if an switch-off point has been programmed, or the switch-off point of the same
cam, if an switch-on point has been programmed.
If the change was carried out in the active program, it immediately affects the other outputs.
If no other cams should be changed, you can return to the display mode with .

9.11 Deleting existing cams

Deleting a cam is the same procedure as changing it, only that the switch-on point is pro-
grammed like the switch-off point or vice versa.
If LOCON recognizes that the switch-on- or the switch-off-point are identical, the cam is removed
from the program.

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9.12 New programming of cams

At first the new programming of a cam is the same procedure as changing it. Always when a
blank cam appears on the display, the possibility of a new programming is given by changing
with (long) into the programming mode. Now as many cams as desired can be completed in
the selected program and output. The program expects the switch-on point at first and then the
switch-off point, that is marked by the flashing LEDs "On" or "Off".
The input of the values is carried out analogous to the procedure of changing the cams.
If no more cams are to be completed, it is possible to return to the display mode by pressing the
-key.

9.13 Teach-in programming

Instead of a manual programming of the switch-on- and switch-off values it is also possible to
use the teach-in-procedure.

Teach-in-procedure means that the machine is run at the switch-on point at first, the adequate
encoder value is taken over from LOCON, and then the same procedure is carried out at the
switch-off point, but the operator does not have to or input the real encoder value.

Whenever a value must be input, that is obvious if the LEDs "Prg.Mode" and "On" or "Off" are
flashing, the actual encoder value can be taken over instead by pressing the keys and
at the same time.

The actual encoder value is displayed, which can be corrected however, if required.
The further procedure is the same as programming or changing cams.

9.14 Shifting all cams on one output

If all cams of one output are to be shifted by a certain number of increments, at first the desired
output has to be brought on the display, as described in chapter "Selecting the output number".
MODE
After that by pressing the key ESC (long) it is changed into the "shift mode". Here it has to be
considered that the programming release by hardware took place.
Only the LED "Zero" flashes and "000" appears on the display.

Now the increments, by which all cams are to be shifted, can be set with the keys and .
If the cam switching points should be changed to a lower value it is necessary to add the encoder
resolution to the value which is to be shifted, because a negative input is not possible. This value
has to be input.
If for instance the switching points should be set earlier with 10 increments and if a 360-inc.-
encoder is connected, this is achieved by entering 350 (360 - 10).

The autorepeat-function is supported as usual.

If the right value is adjusted, the real shift of the cams can be started with or it can be

rejected with , that automatically leads back to the display mode in any case.

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9.15 Clear all

A complete deletion of all custom-built data (cams, idle time,...) can be carried out through the
external operating front or an external TERM 5 as follows:

based on the programming of the rotational direction (see corresponding chapter) by pressing
the key (long) the letters CA (for Clear All) appear on the display.

By pressing subsequently the complete deletion is initiated, at which point “---“ is visible on
the display during the deletion. After the complete deletion the device is automatically restarted.

9.16 Idle time compensation (ITC)

Idle time is defined as the time that passes from putting a cam control-output to the real reaction
of the connected instrument (e. g. opening a valve).
This idle time is normally fixed.

To compensate this idle time dynamically, a cam control must shift a programmed cam in depen-
dence on the real encoder speed; i. e. a valve that should open at the position 100, must be
opened for example at 1m/s at position 95, at 2m/s already at position 90.
This function is called dynamic cam shift or idle time compensation (ITC).

At LOCON 1 idle times can be programmed blockwise only, i. e. an adjusted idle time always
applies to a block of 8 outputs, whereas at LOCON 2 idle times can be programmed bit- or block-
wise and it is optionally possible to select different switch-on- and switch-off delay-times at a
blockwise ITC.

9.16.1 Program-dependent idle times

It is possible to program different idle times for different programs. To decrease the effort of pro-
gramming, an idle time which is programmed in the program 0, is interpreted as a default idle
time, that is valid for all other programs, provided that it is not programmed explicitly in this pro-
gram with another value.
If for instance an idle time of 10ms is programmed in the program 0 at the output 1 and one of
20ms is programmed in the program 1 at the output 1, then the idle time of program 0 is valid as
a default for all programs. Only in program 1 an idle time of 20ms is executed at the output 1.

ATTENTION: If an idle time was programmed in program 0, this idle time

can be changed in other programs but it can not be deleted.

9.16.2 Programming or changing idle times

For programming idle times first of all a program and an output have to be selected (as already
described in the previous chapters).
If the desired output appears on the display ("Axx"), the idle time programming is activated by
pressing the key (long), provided that the programming release by hardware took place.
Now the LEDs "Function" and "Prg.Mode" flash and the programmed idle time appears on the
display.

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With the help of the keys and this time can now be changed. It must be considered that
this change also has a direct effect on the outputs.
This state can be left with the keys or , whereas rejects the adjusted value and

restores the old value, on the other hand stores the new value.

9.16.3 Partial idle time compensation

Partial idle time compensation is only available for LOCON 17, provided that the free option Y
was ordered.

Partial idle time compensation means that the speed measurement which builds the basis for the
ITC, is not realized on the whole encoder field, but only on a part of it.
With it also cams can be shifted dynamically on processes, that do not run with a constant speed
on the whole rotation.
9.16.3.1 Display of the starting point of the partial ITC
Based on the display of the zero offset, the starting point of the partial idle time measurement is
shown by pressing the key (long). It is the point, from which the speed measurement for the
ITC is carried out.
In the state of delivery it is set to 0.
In this state the LEDs "Function" and "On" flash. Returning to the main menu is possible by
pressing the key .

9.16.3.2 Programming the starting point of the partial ITC

Based on the display of the starting point (see previous chapter) a change to the programming
mode can be achieved by pressing the key (long), provided that the programming release
by hardware took place.
At that time the LEDs "Function", "On" and "Prg.Mode" flash. With the keys and the
desired value can be set now. Afterwards the programming is either broken off and the adjusted
value is rejected with the key or the new value is permanently stored in the EEROM with

. Anyway a return to the display menu of the starting point occurs.

9.16.3.3 Display of the end point of the partial ITC

Based on the display of the starting point (see above), the end point of the partial idle time mea-
surement is shown by pressing the key (long). It is the point, to which the speed measure-
ment for the ITC is carried out.
In the LOCON’s state of delivery it is set to the maximum encoder value, so that a measurement
is always carried out within the complete range. In this state the LEDs "Function" and "On" flash.
Returning to the menu point „Display of the starting point“ is possible by pressing the key .

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9.16.3.4 Programming the end point of the partial ITC

Based on the display of the end point (see previous chapter) a change to the programming mode
can be achieved by pressing the key (long), provided that the programming release by hard-
ware took place.
At that time the LEDs "Function", "On" and "Prg.Mode" flash. With the keys und the
desired value can be set now. Afterwards the programming is either broken off and the adjusted
value is rejected with the key or the new value is permanently stored in the EEROM with

. Anyway a return to the display menu of the end point occurs.

9.17 Inverting the rotational direction of the absolute encoder

The rotational direction of the connected encoder can be programmed by software. In the
device’s state of delivery the rotational direction is not inverted.
The display and the programming of the inversion of the rotational direction takes place as fol-
lows:
After pressing the key (long) in the normal mode the state of the rotational direction is dis-
played, provided that a program release by hardware is available.

The following categorization applies:

0 = rotational direction not inverted (state of delivery)

1 = rotational direction inverted

In this state the LEDs "Zero" and "Function" flash together with the LED "Prg.Mode".

Now the state of inversion of the rotational speed can be changed by pressing the key .

If the desired value is adjusted, the displayed value is programmed with the key and a
return to the normal mode takes place.

If the programming should be broken off, the old value can be restored with the key and a
return to the normal mode can take place.

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9.18 Parameter table LOCON 16/17

Designation Default Value range
Initialization parameter
Counting area 1024 (L16) For incremental encoders
4096 (L17)
Zero offset 0
Reversal of rotational direction 0 0 = normal
1 = inverted
Factor 60 (rev./s.)
Speed indicator
Configuration parameter
Encoder resolution As ordered Absolute parallel Gray: 360, 512, 720, 1000, 1024,2048,
3600, 4096
SSI Gray: 360, 1024,4096
Incremental: 1024 (16); 4096 (17)
Idle time compensation (ITC) As ordered 1 = blockwise ITC
2 = bitwise ITC
3 = blockwise, separate switch- on- and switch-off idle time
Device-ID for DICNET DIP-switch 0..15
(hardware can be configured)
Encoder type As ordered 1 = absolute encoder parallel Gray
2 = incremental encoder
3 = absolute encoder SSI Gray
5 = timer

9.18.1 Parameter description

9.18.1.1 Reversal of rotational direction
The rotational direction of the connected encoder (parallel, incremental or SSI) can be inverted
with this parameter.
The reversal of the rotational direction at a configuration via the LCD-display is carried out with
the key „±“ in the line „fictitious encoder value“.
9.18.1.2 Encoder type
This parameter determines the encoder type. At present the following encoders are supported:

• Gray-absolute encoder (parallel) 24V, see parameter table

• Incremental encoder 24V, see parameter table
• Gray-SSI-absolute encoder, see parameter table
• TIMER (value is created internally), see parameter table
9.18.1.3 Encoder resolution
This parameter determines the resolution (inf./rev.) of the encoder.
The available resolutions can be taken from the parameter table.
9.18.1.4 Counting area (for incremental encoders only)
By default when using an incremental encoder at reaching the counting area, a counter overflow
takes place. The counting area is adjustable with this parameter. The permissible values can be
taken from the parameter table.

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9.18.1.5 Kind of idle time compensation

Idle time is the time that passes from setting a cam control-output up to the real reaction of the
connected device (i. e. opening a valve).
Generally this idle time is fixed.

To compensate this idle time dynamically, a cam control must shift a programmed cam in depen-
dence on the real encoder speed; i. e. a valve that should open at the position 100, must be
opened for example at 1m/s at position 95, at 2m/s already at position 90.
This function is called dynamic cam shift or idle time compensation (ITC).

Idle times can be programmed either blockwise, that means a set idle time is always valid for a
block of 8 outputs or bitwise, whereas it is possible to select different switch-on and switch-off
delay periods at blockwise ITC.

The adjustment takes place through the following values:

1 = blockwise idle time compensation

2 = bitwise idle time compensation
3 = blockwise idle time compensation with separate switch-on and switch-off times
9.18.1.6 DICNET-device number (GNR)
The device number with which the LOCON logs on the DICNET-bus and with which it is
addressed by WINLOC or communicates with TERM 4, is adjustable with this parameter.
This value can not be changed in the menu but the DIP-switch on the back.
This parameter is insignificant if the RS232-interface is used.
9.18.1.7 Zero offset (for absolute encoders only)
The zero offset or zero-point-correction is used to synchronize the mechanical zero-point of a
machine with the zero-point of an absolute encoder. It makes it possible that the encoder can be
installed in every position; the mechanical zero-point of the machine does not have to corre-
spond with the zero-point of the encoder.

LOCON deducts the programmed value of the zero offset from the real encoder value, that
means, if the absolute encoder provides value 100 as position and a zero offset of 10 is pro-
grammed, LOCON processes the value that way, as if the position 90 is read in.
If a shift to higher values is supposed to happen, the value that is to be shifted has to be
deducted from the encoder resolution and it has to be input as zero offset. If in the example
above the position 110 is to be processed and an encoder with 1000 inf./rev. is connected, a cor-
rection factor of 990 (1000-10) has to be entered.
As in practice in most cases a zero offset takes place at the zero point of the machine, it is suffi-
cient to enter the displayed item value as correction factor (TEACH-IN).

If LOCON is operated with an incremental encoder, the zero point correction is not applicable.
9.18.1.8 Scaling for speed indicator
With this parameter the speed indicator can be adjusted to the given application. A scaling rank-
ing from 0...9999 rev./s is possible.
As a default a value of 60 is preset; that means the speed is indicated in rev./min.

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10 Commissioning and self-test

10.1 Commissioning of the terminal
Please follow the procedure below when commissioning the terminal:

1) Connect the terminal to the required cam control

2) Connect the 24 V supply voltage

The terminal now conducts the self-test described in the following chapter, checks whether a
user with the No. in accordance with the DIP switch setting is connected and then establishes the
connection (provided this user is present).
The duration of the power-up phase, until the unit is ready for operation, depends on the number
of network users and may take up to 10 seconds.

You will see message "not present" if no user is found with the set No.

10.1.1 Self-test of the terminal

After power-up of the terminal, the terminal conducts a self-test which takes a few seconds. The
unit is then ready for operation.

The following tests are conducted during the self-test:

• Test of the entire RAM area or defective memory addresses

• Checksum test of the EPROM
• Display test; all output indicators light

Should errors occur during the self-test, these are displayed on the display if possible (see chap-
ter "Error messages").

10.2 Commissioning of the cam control

The commissioning procedure for the LOCON is as follows:

1) Connection of the encoder

2) Connection of the "ProgEnable" input if programming is to be allowed
3) Connection of the external program selection if required
4) Connection of the status signals if an incremental encoder is used
5) Connection of the outputs used
6) Connection of the serial interface, if required
7) Connection of the 24 V power supply

The LOCON now conducts the self-test described in the following chapter, then generates the
cam tables, after which it is ready for operation, i.e. the program last active (the last time the
system was powered down) is executed.
The duration of the power-up phase until the unit is ready for operation depends on the number
of programmed cams and may take up to 10 seconds.
A status message together with the software version information is displayed on any optionally
connected PC.

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If any error conditions which LOCON can detect itself have occurred, a corresponding error num-
ber is displayed. Please refer to chapter "Error messages" for the significance of this number and
the actions required.
Moreover, the optional Run-Control relay remains in dropped-out condition and the correspond-
ing status LED "Run Error" lights.

10.2.1 Self-test of the cam control

After power-up of the LOCON, the LOCON conducts a self-test which takes a few seconds.
The unit is then ready for operation.

The following tests are conducted during this self-test:

• Test the entire RAM area for defective memory addresses

• Checksum test of the EPROM
• Checksum and plausibility test of the EEROM
• Plausibility test of the cam program

Should errors occur during the self-test, these are represented on the display if possible (see
chapter "Error messages").

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11 Technical data
11.1 Technical data LOCON 16
Characters Basic equipment Option
Operating voltage 24 Volt DC  20%, max. 0.2A (no load)
Data protection EEPROM (at least 100 years); no bat- Via transfer program on PC
tery required
Programs 16
Number of cams 2000 cams, optionally distributable to
channels and programs; cams are inter-
changeable linewise
Zero-point offset Programmable over the entire range
Position recording 360 inc.-absolute encoder Gray-code Incremental encoder (max. 10 Khz,
parallel 24 V (resolution 1) max. 1024 positions
1000 inc.-absolute encoder Gray-code SSI
parallel 24 V (resolution 0,36) Timer
Outputs 16, Each output 24V / 0.3A plus switch- 16, short-circuit proof, 24 Volt/0.3A,
ing (PNP), short-circuit proof. Total cur- plus-switching, lockable
rent of the output block maximum 1A at
25°C and full load
Inputs 10 inputs for encoder signs For incremental encoders:
4 inputs for program selection 2 inputs CLEAR
1 input program change 1 input COUNTER_ENABLE
1 input program release 1 Input OUTPUT_ENABLE
1 Input STORE_COUNTER
Idle time compensation 0 ... 999ms (blockwise)
(ITC)
Cycle time 500s
Rotational speed of the 360 inc.-encoder 1000 inc.-encoder
encoder shaft failure: 1inc 2inc 3inc 4inc ... failure: 1inc 2inc 3inc 4inc ...
rev./min.: 333 666 1000 1333 rev./min.: 120 240 360 480
Programming Via integrated operating panel Offline/online via PC
Teach-In operating panel TERM 5, 6, 24, 32
available without operating front
open communication profile
Display Encoder position Encoder position/rotational speed
RUN-CONTROL
Interface RS 485 DICNET-network up to 16 axis
RS232 (V.24)
Connections Encoder through a 25pin D-Sub, outputs All connections through screw-plug-
etc.through a screw-plug-connector connector
Installation Front panel installation DIN-rail mounting (version without
control front)
Type of protection IP54
Dimensions 72 x 96 x 70 mm (WxHxD)
Weight Approximately 450 g
Switchgear opening 66 x 90 mm

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11.2 Technical data LOCON 17

Characters Basic equipment Option
Operating voltage 24 Volt DC  20%, max. 0.2A (no load)
Data protection EEPROM (at least 100 years); no battery Via transfer program on PC
required
Programs 16
Number of cams 2000 cams, optionally distributable to
channels and programs; cams are inter-
changeable linewise
Zero-point offset Programmable over the entire range
Position recording Absolute encoder Gray-code parallel 24V Incremental encoder (max. 100 Khz,
up to 12 bit (2...4096) max. 4096 positions)
360-inc.- or 1000 inc-absolute encoder SSI
Gray-code) Timer
Outputs 16, Each output 24V / 0.3A plus switch- Lockable
ing (PNP), short-circuit proof. Total cur- switching dependent on rotational direc-
rent of the output block maximum 1A at tion
25°C and full load.
Inputs 12 inputs for encoder signals For incremental encoders:
4 input for program selection 1 inputs CLEAR
1 input program change 1 input COUNTER_ENABLE
1 input program release 1 input OUTPUT_ENABLE
1 input STORE_COUNTER
Idle time compensa- 0 ... 999ms, partial, block- or bitwise Separate switch-on- and switch-off delay
tion (ITC) at blockwise idle time compensation
Cycle time 150s (without ITC) High speed (60µs, 100µs, 250µs)
200s (with blockwise ITC)
550s (with bitwise ITC)
Rotational speed of 360 inc.-encoder: 1000 inc.-encoder:
encoder shaft (Umin-1) failure: 1inc 2inc 3inc .. failure 1inc 2inc 3inc ..
without ITC 1110 2220 3330 rev./min. without ITC 400 800 1200 rev./min.
blockw. ITC 833 1666 2450 rev./min. blockw. ITC 300 600 900 rev.min.
bitwise ITC 303 606 909 rev./min. bitwise ITC 110 220 330 rev./min.
Programming Via integrated operating panel Offline/online via PC
Teach-In with operating front TERM 5, 6, 24, 32
available without front panel
open communication profile
Display Encoder position/rotational speed Run-Control
Interface RS485 DICNET-network up to 16 axis All connections through screw-plug con-
RS232 (v.24) nector
Connections Encoder through a 25pin D-Sub, outputs All connections through screw-plug con-
etc. through screw-plug connector nector
Installation Front panel installation DIN-rail mounting (version without oper-
ating front)
Type of protection IP54
Dimensions 72 x 96 x 70 mm (WxHxD)
Weight Approximately 450g
Switchgear opening 66 x 90 mm

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11.3 Technical data TERM 5/6

Characters TERM 5 TERM 6
Device type Display unit Display- and operating unit
Connection to LOCON 1/2 LOCON 1/2
LOCON 7 LOCON 7
LOCON 9 LOCON 9
LOCON 16/17 LOCON 16/17
LOCON 32/32PM LOCON 24
ROTARNOCK 1/2 LOCON 32/32PM
LOCON 32-HC-4X-INK/32PM-4X-INK
LOCON 32-HC-4X-ABS/32PM-4X-ABS
LOCON 48
LOCON 64
ROTARNOCK 1/2
MULTITURN-ROTARNOCK
Display 6 digit 7-segment display, thereof 8 digit 7-segment display for encoder
4 digits for encoder position/rotational position/rotational speed
speed
1 digit for device no. (at DICNET)
1 digit for displaying the executed pro-
gram (at RS232)
Interface RS485 DICNET-and RS232 (V.24) RS485 DICNET-and RS232 (V.24)
(switchable) (switchable)
up to 3 terminals in one network possible
for DICNET-operation
Connections With screw-plug-connector With screw-plug-connector
Installation Front panel installation Front panel installation
DIN-rail mounting DIN-rail mounting
portable version
Type of protection IP54 IP54
Dimensions 72 x 96 x 18 mm (BxHxT) 72 x 96 x 18 mm (BxHxT)
72 x 96 x 28 mm (BxHxT) DIN-rail ver- 72 x 96 x 28 mm (BxHxT) DIN-rail ver-
sion sion
Weight Appr. 200 g Appr. 200 g
Switchgear opening 66 x 90 mm 66 x 90 mm
Operating voltage 10 - 30 VDC 10 - 30 VDC

Recommendation for new customers:

For new projects please directly use the more intelligent TERM 6!

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11.4 Technical data TERM 4

Characters TERM 4
Device type Display unit
Connection to LOCON 1/2
LOCON 7
LOCON 9
LOCON 16/17
LOCON 24
LOCON 32/32PM
LOCON 32-HC-4X-INK/32 PM-4X-INK
LOCON 32-HC-4X-ABS/32-PM-4X-ABS
LOCON 32PM-Matte
LOCON 48
LOCON 64
ROTARNOCK 1/2
MULTITURN-ROTARNOCK
Display 4 digit 7-segment display for encoder position/rotational speed
LED for encoder position
LED for rotational speed
Interface RS485 DICNET-1 display to each participant possible
RS232 (V.24)
Connections With screw-plug-connector
Installation Front panel installation
Type of protection IP54
Dimensions 48 x 96 x 55 mm (BxHxT)
Switchgear opening 42 x 90 mm
Operating voltage 10 - 30 VDC

11.5 Specification of the RS232-transmission protocol

On request LOCON is in the position to provide information on

• speed
• encoder position
• state of the outputs

via the RS232-interface (9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 start- and 1 stop bit, no parity bit).
The following 4-byte-order sequence must be sent to LOCON via the RS232-interface (all values
binary coded):

24 04 04 Cycle time

The first 3 bytes serve to start a cyclic transmission of the above information, where the 4. byte
(cycle-time) gives the time-raster in 10ms-steps. If for instance the sequence 24 04 04 100 is
transferred, LOCON sends every second its information via the serial interface.

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LOCON sends a data record of 8 bytes cyclically, which is coded as follows:

1. Byte: Identification (always 26)

2. Byte: If > 127, speed follows then, otherwise position
3. Byte: Speed/position (low byte)
4. Byte: Speed/position (high byte)
5. Byte: Status (without meaning)
6. Byte: Output state 9..16
7. Byte: Output state 1..8
8. Byte: Actual program

The information, that is just displayed on the integrated operating front is always sent as 3. and
4. byte (see also chapter "Automatical shifting to the speed display").

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12 Technical details
12.1 Specification of the input levels
Logical High:> 16 Volt< 10mA (typ. 5mA)
Logical Low: < 4 Volt< 1mA

12.2 Specification of the output drivers

The used outputs in LOCON are short circuit proof and can drive maximum 300mA per output
with a normal ambient temperature. 8 outputs of a driver (1..8 9..16, 17..24, 25..32, 33..40,
41..48, 49..56, 57..64) that belong together can be operated with a maximum of 1A at 25°C and
full load.
If more than 300mA per output should be required, it is possible to switch more outputs together
(up to 3 outputs per driver). In this case up to 900mA can be driven.
If several outputs are switched together, the switch-on- and switch-off points in LOCON must be
programmed absolute identically. Otherwise the short circuit control reacts.

In case of a durable short-circuit or an overload the necessary outputs are switched off, and a
corresponding error message is indicated on the display.

When switching inductances (coils, valves) free-wheeling diodes have to

be put directly at the inductances (see chapter "EMC Directives for prod-
ucts of Deutschmann Automation").

12.3 Switching accuracy of Deutschmann cam controls

The accuracy of cam controls is influenced by four parameters:

1) Switch delay (SD)

This time is constant and results from the calculating time the cam control requires from read-
ing-in the encoder value up to setting the output driver.

2) Repeat precision (RP)

This tolerance range results from the asynchronous scanning of the encoder. Ideally the
encoder is directly scanned after a change, in the worst case the encoder value changes
directly after reading-out the cam control.

3) Resolution
This value indicates the length of the shortest cam, which is definitely evaluated by the cam
control.

4) Idle time resolution (ITR)

This error appears only, if an idle time is programmed for the adequate output. It's given in ms
and represents the scanning time of the encoder speed, which serves as a basis of the ITR.

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Generally the SD and the RP are lower than the cycle time of the cam control. That means, the
real switch point is between the moment "switch-on point + SD" and "switch-on point + SD + RP",
as it is explained in the following graph.
Without idle time compensation (ITC) the resolution is one increment, as long as the maximum
encoder speed is not exceeded; i. e. also a 1-increment-long cam is perfectly recognized and
set.
By exceeding the encoder speed (Vencoder) n-times, the resolution increases appropriate to n
increments.
By working with idle time compensation the error increases only by one increment, because the
correction of ITC, which is caused by the implemented "dynamic brake" at LOCON, comes to
maximum  1 increment at each change of the encoder position.

In summary the following formula can be set up:

Without idle time compensation:

Real switch-point = ideal switch-point + SD (const.) + RP

SD < Cycle time (const. typical cycle time/2)

RP < Cycle time (varying between 0..cycle time)
Resolution = n increments, when Vencoder < n * Vencoder Max

With idle time compensation:

Real switch-point = ideal switch-point + SD (const.) + RP + ITR

SD < Cycle time (const. typical cycle time/2)

RP < Cycle time (varying between 0.. cycle time)
ITR = Resolution of the ITC (typical 1ms)
Resolution = n increments, when Vencoder < n * Vencoder max, with Vencoder const.
Resolution = n + 1 increments, when Vencoder < n * Vencoder max, with Vencoder variable

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12.3.1 Time diagram

Picture 22: Time diagram - Idle time compensation

12.4 Environmental specifications of cam controls of the LOCON series

Storage temperature: -25°C.. + 70°C
Operating temperature: 0°C .. 45°C (without forced convection)
0°C .. 65°C (with forced convection)
Relative humidity: Max. 80% no condensation,
no corrosive atmosphere
Enclosure: IP 20 (in the case of front-panel installation IP 54 from the front)
Shock: 15 G/11 ms
Vibration: 0.15 mm/10..50 Hz, 1G/50..150 Hz
Weight: LOCON 16 / LOCON 17 450 g

12.5 Operation mode of the idle time compensation

All mechanical circuit components which are usually connected to a cam control (e.g.: flood-
gates, magnetic valves...) feature idle time that means, between accessing the circuit component
and the mechanical reflex lies a constant time, the idle time.

The compensation of this idle time depends on the speed of the cam control.
The following processes of idle time compensation are possible:
• path-dependent idle time compensation (standard process in every Deutschmann cam control)
• time-controlled idle time compensation
• direct idle time compensation (without dynamics brake)

Each of the above methods has advantages and disadvantages and is suitable better or worse
for a defaulted application.

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All methods have in common, that the required idle time value is determined again in every cycle
of the cam control in dependence of the current speed. In this case, the idle time value indicates
for how many increments the outputs must be activated earlier in order to compensate the idle
time of the connected circuit component.
If the machine - at which the cam control is operated - is in an acceleration stage, the current
computed required idle time value deviates from the actual idle time value. In this case, the differ-
ence between actual and required value only depends on the acceleration. The following meth-
ods now differ in the kind and manner when and how the actual idle time value is changed.

12.5.1 Path-dependent idle time compensation

With this method the actual idle time value is adapted for maximal ± 1 increment during every
item modification. By that it is guaranteed that no cams are skipped over during the acceleration
stage of the machine and that during the braking phase no double cams (see chapter "Time-con-
trolled idle time compensation") occur. The worse dynamics is disadvantageous in the case of
this procedure and therefore combined the fact, that with a brake application, that is more rapid
as the adjusted idle time, the outputs are frozen on a wrong value in the standstill, as only during
a machine movement as well as an item modification a change of the idle time actual value is
allowed.

12.5.2 Time-controlled idle time compensation

With this method the actual idle time value is adapted for maximal ± 1 increment in every cycle of
the cam control. By that it is guaranteed that no cams are skipped over during the acceleration
stage of the machine, but double cams can occur during the braking phase; that means if a com-
plete cam is between the actual encoder position and the encoder position which was slipped by
the idle time compensation, the cam appears twice at the output.

12.5.3 Direct idle time compensation

With this method, the required idle time value is undertaken in every cycle as an actual idle time
value. Because of this a very high dynamics is achieved but cams can be skipped over during
the acceleration and during braking double cams can occur.

12.5.4 Optimization of dynamics

In order to achieve an adaptation of the cam shift to a changed speed (high dynamics) as fast as
possible, the cam tracks which are idle time compensated should be placed onto the first outputs
(independent of the chosen method of idle time compensation), as - depending on the system -
the last compensated output determined the cycle time of the idle time calculation. In this case,
the cycle time corresponds to the last compensated output in mS. If the outputs 10,12,14,15 are
idle time compensated for example, it results an idle time compensation - cycle time of 15 mS.
But if these 4 cam tracks are programmed on the outputs 1..4, a cycle time of 4 mS is achieved.

12.6 DICNET®
DICNET® (DEUTSCHMANN Industrial Controller Net) is a multi-master fieldbus whose physical
layer complies with the ISO-OSI Layer Model of DIN 19245, part 1, i. e. a connection is estab-
lished between all users in the network with one RS485 two-wire line.
The physical arrangement is thus a bus system on which the users can be connected and dis-
connected as required.

Logically, the system comprises a token ring, i. e. only the user granted bus access authorization
(token) may send on the bus. If this user has no data for another user, it forwards the token to its
neighbor which was determined in a configuration phase.

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This principle achieves a deterministic bus cycle time, i.e. the time (worst-case) until a data
packet can be sent can be computed precisely.
Automatic reconfiguration occurs when a user is connected or disconnected.

The transmission baud rate is 312.5 kbaud with a length of 11 bits/byte. A maximum of 127 users
may be operated on one bus, whereby data packets of maximum 14 bytes per cycle can be sent.
An automatic check of the received information is conducted and an error message is issued
should a transmission error occur twice.

The maximum extent of the network may not exceed 500 m.

In order to avoid transmission errors, it must be ensured that both ends of the bus are terminated
correctly.

12.7 Communication interface

DEUTSCHMANN AUTOMATION encourages the use of cam controls with remote control and
display unit in order to meet market requirements.

Since different combinations of cam control and terminal have been required repeatedly, specific
to the particular application, it has been necessary to define a standard interface (communication
profile) supported by all terminals and cam controls from the DEUTSCHMANN AUTOMATION
range.
This makes it possible for each user to select the most suitable combination for his application.
Through this it is also possible to make the LOCON capable for fieldbuses with Deutschmann
UNIGATES (Profibus, Interbus, CANopen, Ethernet, ...).

By making the communication profile an open profile, this means that the user also has the
option of communicating with DEUTSCHMANN cam controls and thus using existing information
(encoder position, speed, ....) for his own applications or operating the cam control via his own
terminal.
Moreover, with Deutschmann UNIGATEs it is possible to make the LOCON-family capable for
fieldbuses (Profibus, Interbus, CANopen, Ethernet, ...).
On request, we are able to supply information on this interface in the form of the manual "Com-
munication profile for DEUTSCHMANN AUTOMATION cam controls".

12.8 Coding device numbers

The device number is set in hexadecimal code on the rotary switch.
The following assignment applies:
Display Device number Binary coding
8 4 2 1
0 0 0 0 0 0
1 1 0 0 0 1
2 2 0 0 1 0
3 3 0 0 1 1
4 4 0 1 0 0
5 5 0 1 0 1
6 6 0 1 1 0
7 7 0 1 1 1
8 8 1 0 0 0
9 9 1 0 0 1

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A 10 1 0 1 0
B 11 1 0 1 1
C 12 1 1 0 0
D 13 1 1 0 1
E 14 1 1 1 0
F 15 1 1 1 1

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13 Error messages
A LOCON error message can be seen from the fact that an error code is shown on the display.
In addition, the optional Run-Control relay drops out if a serious error (1..19, 31, 100..255) has
occurred.

All errors must be acknowledged with .

A distinction can be made between the following error types:

13.1 Error number 1..19 (irrecoverable error)

These errors are errors occurring during the self-test routine. If one of the errors 1 to 19 occurs,
the unit must be returned to the manufacturer. When returning the unit, please provide the infor-
mation specified in chapter "Returning a unit".

13.2 Error number 20..99 (warning)

The cam control continues running in the background in the case of all errors of this chapter, i.e.
the outputs are still updated as a function of the encoder value in the specified cycle time.
Error No. Significance Remarks

20 Error writing to EEPROM

21 Error saving zero-point offset
22 Error saving a cam value
23 Error deleting a data record
24 Error deleting a program parameter Parameters can be deleted only in program 0
25 Error copying a program
Error shifting a cam track
26 Time-out accessing LCD Acknowledge error. If the error occurs again, the
unit must be returned specifying the information
described in chapter ‘Returning a unit’.
27 Error saving a pattern value
28 Error programming an idle time Only in the case of pattern units
29 Error in function CLEAR_CAM X97 only
30 No programming enable The program can be modified only if signal ”Prog
Enable) is at 24 V on the connector or if parameter
”Lockable outputs” is set appropriately
31 Overload switch-off of the output driver The output drivers are short-circuit-proof. If
LOCON or ROTARNOCK senses an overcurrent
for a long period (under certain circumstances,
also in the case of incandescent lamps with high
power rating), this error message is issued.
The corresponding output load must then be
reduced and after that the error then be acknowl-
edged.

Only the overloaded output is switched off. The

other outputs continue to operate.
32 EEPROM full All data records in the EEPROM are used. Either
you must remove cams no longer required or the
unit must be equipped with a higher-capacity mem-
ory card (LOCON 32 only).

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33 Duplicate switch-on point An attempt has been made to program two cams
with the same switch-on point at an output (cam
track).
34 Error programming a partial idle time com- Unit does not feature the ‘Y’ partial idle time com-
pensation pensation option
35 Illegal encoder resolution, no power of 2 Program a valid value
36 An attempt has been made to activate the Insert 16k memory card
protocol function but no 16k memory card
is fitted (LOCON 32 only)
37 Reserved
38 Error programming an idle time On LOCON 17 only - idle times are permitted only
for outputs 1 to 8
39 ERROR No ITC No ITC possible e.g. LOCON 7
40 DICNET® - transmit error Duplicate error on transmit
Duplicate error on transmit
41 DICNET® - receive error Duplicate error on receive
42 DICNET® - ID error There is already a user with the same device num-
ber (GNR) in the network or the network line is
faulty (missing bus termination, line discontinuity or
non-twisted lines).
43 DICNET® bus error
44 Overflow of the serial receive buffer
45 External fault signal (X26 only)
46 Save blank cam Data record incomplete
47 Direction-dependent output update illegal
50 Outputs deactivated (brake cam option only)

All outputs are switched briefly to 0 V when error 31 is acknowledged.

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13.3 Error number 100..199 (serious error)

All outputs are switched to 0 V until the error has been remedied in the case of errors from this
chapter since it is no longer feasible to set the outputs.
Error No. Significance Remarks

100 Error in Gray code The (excess) Gray code read in by the encoder is chek-
ked for plausibility in each cycle. If an illegal code is
detected, this error message is issued.
If the error occurs only occasionally, this probably
involves a fault on the encoder line, and this fault can be
remedied by improved cable shielding or different cable
routing. Should the error be repeated frequently or be
pending constantly, the encoder and the encoder line
must be checked and exchanged if necessary. If the
error still persists, the unit must be returned (see chap-
ter ‘Returning a unit’).
101 Checksum error on the memory card If a checksum error on the memory card or in the
or in EEPROM EEPROM is detected on power-up, you will see the cor-
responding error message.
After acknowledgement by the user, the memory is writ-
ten with the default configuration data and all user data
is deleted. You then have the option of reprogramming
or, if the old data has been backed up on a PC, of
reloading this data.
102 Error initializing the cam array Illegal cams detected. Carry out a general reset
103 New memory card
104 Plausibility error (illegal device config- A device configuration which is illegal has been saved
uration) (e.g. absolute encoder with 127 increments resolution).
Carry out a general reset
105 Encoder error (only in the case of An encoder error has been detected. The current
”Special configuration" LOCON 32 encoder value and the last encoder value read in are
option or LOCON 24, 48, 64 units with shown at the top right on the LCD (LOCON 32). LOCON
encoder monitoring option) 24, 48, 64, see chapter Options: Encoder monitoring.
107 DSI Time-out error
108 SSI Time-out error
111 SSI Gray code error

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13.4 Error number 200-299

The following errors occur only on terminals (or if using cam controls of the LOCON 24, 48, 64
series as a terminal)
Error No. Significance Remarks

201 Self-test error

202 Internal error
206 Error initializing the RS485 interface
207 RS232 error
210 RX overflow error
211 TX overflow error
212 TX change ID error
213 Time-out accessing LCD Acknowledge the error. If the error occurs again, the unit
must be returned, specifying the information described
in chapter ‘Returning a unit’
214 Undefined field error
215 Get key error
216 LCD XY error
220 Time-out connecting to cam control
221 Incorrect data record on transmission
to cam control
222 Checksum error on reception from
cam control
223 Checksum error on transmission to
cam control
224 Unknown command on transmission
to cam control
230 Incorrect configuration data record or
not possible to configure the cam
control
231 Incorrect initialisation data record
240 DICNET® transmit error
241 DICNET® receive error
242 Duplicate device number in DIC- Assign a different device number.
NET® or connection problems Check for cable discontinuity, short circuit, non-twisted
cable....
243 Too many terminals in network (max. Reduce to 3 terminals
3 allowed)
244 Max. 1 external terminal in the case
of multiple-axis version of the
LOCON 32
251 Internal error
252 CMD UNKNOWN ERROR
253 CMD CHECKSUM ERROR

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14 Servicing
Should questions arise that are not covered in this manual you can find further information in our

• FAQ/Wiki area on our homepage www.deutschmann.com or directly in our Wiki on

www.wiki.deutschmann.de
• Corresponding Manual of the used Cam Control

If your questions are still unanswered please contact the responsible sales partner (see
www.deutschmann.com) or contact us directly.

Please note down the following information before calling:

• Device designation
• Serial number (S/N)
• Article number
• Error number and error description

You can reach us during hotline hours which are as follows:

Monday to Thursday from 8 am to midday and from 1 pm to 4 pm, Friday from 8 am to midday
(CET).

Deutschmann Automation GmbH & Co. KG

Carl-Zeiss-Straße 8
D-65520 Bad Camberg
Germany

Central office and sales department +49 6434 9433-0

Technical hotline +49 6434 9433-33

Fax sales department +49 6434 9433-40

Fax technical hotline +49 6434 9433-44

E-mail technical Hotline hotline@deutschmann.de

14.1 Returning a unit

If you return a unit to us, we require as comprehensive a description of the error as possible. We
require the following information in particular:

• What error number was displayed?

• How is the unit externally wired (encoders, outputs, ..)? Please state all connections of the unit.
• What is the magnitude of the 24V supply voltage (± 0.5V) with connected LOCON?
• What were you last doing on the unit (programming, error on power-up, ...)?

The more precise your information and error description, the more precisely we can check the
possible causes.

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Devices, that are sent in without an error description undergo a standard test. You have to bear
the costs for that test even though no defect was found.

14.2 Internet
The current software WINLOC32 is available for download from our Internet-homepage
www.deutschmann.com. There you can also find topical information on Deutschmann products,
instruction manuals and a list of our distribution partners.

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15 Appendix

15.1 Description and connection of the DICNET®-Adapter

15.1.1 DICNET®-Adapter DICADAP 3

The DICNET-Adapter serves to connect a PC to a DICNET-network of the company
DEUTSCHMANN AUTOMATION.

It converts both the network protocol as well as the physical RS485-signals, so that a PC with the
WINDOWS-software "WINLOC" will be in the position to communicate with those control units
from DEUTSCHMANN AUTOMATION, existing in the net through a serial interface (COMx).

"WINLOC" is able to run under WIN 3.1x, WIN95/98 and WIN NT. The basic version is available
free of charge.

The DICNET-Adapter is directly connected to a serial interface of the PC through the 9-pin D-
SUB plug.

On the other side of the adapter (25-pin D-SUB plug) the DICNET-Bus and the supply voltage,
which is allowed to range between 10V and 30V, is fed according to the below pin-assignment.

In case the DICNET-Adapter is connected as the last subscriber in the bus, the internal bus-ter-
minating resistor has to be activated by means of bridges of the PIN's DICNET+ with R+ and
DICNET- with R-. (More detailed information to the bus-termination and to the connection to the
DICNET can be found in the instruction manual of the used control unit.)

Pin assignment 25-pin:

Pin No. Name
1-15 Reserved (do not wire)
16 R+
17 DICNET +
18 DICNET -
19 R-
20-23 Reserved (do not wire)
24 +24 V
25 GND

Pin assignment 9-pin:

Pin No. Name
2 Rx
3 Tx
5 GND
Others nc

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