Troubleshooting FSoE Safety Parameters

Safety parameters can be set by using the FSoEParamsInit function blockClosed A function block groups an algorithm and a set of private data. It has inputs and outputs..

This operation requires proper configuration of the FSoE master, FSoE safety devices, and the EtherCATClosed Ethernet ofr Control Automation Technology. EtherCAT® is an open, high-performance Ethernet-based fieldbus system. The development goal of EtherCAT is to apply Ethernet to automation applications which require short data update times (also called cycle times) with low communication jitter (for synchronization purposes) and low hardware costs. master (the AKD PDMM or PCMM).

First, check the ErrorID output of FSoEParamsInit.

There are some common failure cases that can be identified from the ErrorID values and the controller log messages.

ECERR_DEVICE_NOTREADY

The Safety parameters can only be sent after the EtherCAT network state is in op-mode.

To verify EtherCAT is ready:
ECERR_DEVICE_FSOE_MASTER_INVALID

This error is generated if the argument specified for FSoEParamsInit's FSoEMasterAddress is not an FSoE master.

  • Check to ensure that the EtherCAT address specified for the FSoE master is correct.
  • Check the supported FSoE masters list.
ECERR_DEVICE_TIMEOUT

This can occur if the FSoE master is not responding or is not configured properly.

  • Check the FSoE master diagnostic LEDs, Error Codes/Messages, log messages, and any other diagnostic tools available from the FSoE master vendor.
  • Example: With the BBH SCU-1-EC FSoE master, use the SafePLC2 software.

If FSoeParamsInit(...) is successful but the AKD2G Safety State does not reach 6 - Normal operation, then the CRCClosed Cyclic redundancy check - A type of function that takes as input a data stream of any length and produces as output a value of a certain fixed size. The term CRC is often used to denote either the function or the function's output. A CRC can be used as a checksum to detect accidental alteration of data during transmission or storage. expected by the AKD2G SMM does not match the CRC sent by the FSoE master.

  1. Use WorkBench or the KAS-IDEClosed Kollmorgen Automation Suite - Integrated Development Environment's integrated WorkBench (Configuration tab for the AKD2G) to diagnose.
  2.  Click the Safety item in the status bar.
    • If FSoE is operating normally:
      • The Safety State is 6 - Normal Operation.
      • The FSoE State is 54 - Process Data.
    • If the CRC does not match the Safety State is 3 -Configuration required.

The AKD2G has two options for configuring safety parameters.

These are determined by selecting the modules associated with the AKD2G in the KASClosed Kollmorgen Automation Suite-IDEClosed Integrated Development Environment - An type of computer software that assists computer programmers in developing software. IDEs normally consist of a source code editor, a compiler and/or interpreter, build-automation tools, and a debugger. Project Tree.

  • If the modules are set for Workbench Parameters, the FSoE master cannot set the AKD2G’s safety parameters.
  • The WorkBench Parameter modules are set by default when the AKD2G is scanned and discovered.
    • The modules must be changed to accept the parameter from the Safety Maser to use FSoEParamsInit.
    • This image shows the appropriate modules for using FSoEParamsInit with AKD2G.

Additionally, the AKD2G profile in the SafePLC2 project should be set to FSx Axis Y in order to send the parameters to the AKD2G.

This can occur in two situations: 

  • If the FSoE safety parameters have been previously configured correctly.
  • If the FSoE master has not been configured properly.

FSoEParamsInit only initializes safety parameters if the FSoE master determines there are parameters to set in the safety device(s).

Check the FSoE master configuration using the vendor’s software.

Example: With the BBH SCU-1-EC FSoE master, use the SafePLC2 software.

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