DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS
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6.2.2 Device status
The current status of the SCTMi can be accessed and displayed in a variety of different ways.
System states, errors and warning messages are conveyed as follows:
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Using the cyclical “Process Data In”
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Using the standard IO-
Link “Device Status” parameters
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Using the specific “Detailed Device Status” parameters
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The “Error Count” is used to count the number of errors since the last power-up
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Using the “Active Error Code” parameter
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Using condition monitoring events
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Using the “Extended Device Status,” which transmits the entire display of the device status
with classification of the severity level of errors and warnings.
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The current NFC status is also displayed
6.2.2.1
Device status (process data)
The overall status of the ejector system is displayed as a traffic light in Process Data In. All warnings
and errors are used to determine the status shown here.
This basic display provides immediate information about the status of the ejector with all its input and
output parameters.
PD In
Byte
Parameter
State
Description
0
Device status
00 (green)
System is working perfectly with optimal operating
parameters
01 (yellow)
SCTMi bus module is working but there are
warnings.
10 (orange)
The ejectors are working but maintenance is
required.
11 (red)
Error
– Safe operation of the ejector within the
operating limits is no longer ensured
(Error code is available in the error parameter)
6.2.2.2
IO-Link device status
The ISDU parameters provide additional status traffic lights. The state of the SCTMi is displayed in 5
levels.
ISDU
Dec
Parameter
State
Description
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IO-Link device status
0 (green)
System is working properly
1 (yellow)
Maintenance of ejectors required
2 (orange)
SCTMi is working outside the permitted
specifications
3 (orange)
A functional check of the SCTMi is required
4 (red)
Error
– Safe operation of the ejector within the
operating limits is no longer ensured
