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Programming editor and debug

The advanced debugging interface gives complete control of all internal variables

without the need for any additional tools. It is easy to set up and use the trace

function to monitor time series of selected variables in the application.

I/O configuration

The AWC 500 platform includes configuration files that can easily be imported

into CODESYS V3 and makes the I/O configuration and mapping to memory variables an easy task.

Configuration files for all the DEIF AWC 500 I/O modules are included

in the CODESYS package that comes with the AWC 500 controller.

Visualisation

CODESYS V3 offers an advanced visualisation tool which is supported by every web browser environment.

The visualisation tool is integrated in the CODESYS V3 environment and makes it

easy to design the visualisation together with the application programming.

Typically, the visualisation can then be accessed from standard panel PCs or workstations.

Additionally, DEIF offers a JAVA-based loader for the web visualisation that

can be executed on any PC-based system without the need for a web browser.

Download

Contact DEIF ( awc500support@deif.com ) for access information

for downloading via the AWC 500 FTP area.

The newest CODESYS V3 enables easy programming through all IEC 61131-3-supported languages.

A search functionality automatically locates all AWC 500 modules connected

to the EtherCat bus system. Predefined application modules offer a very easy

access to communication interfaces and peripherals. The main features of the CODESYS

environment are introduced in the following, and additional information can be

found in the complete technical documentation available online.

Programming editor and debug

The advanced debugging interface gives complete control of all internal variables

without the need for any additional tools. It is easy to set up and use the trace

function to monitor time series of selected variables in the application.

I/O configuration

The AWC 500 platform includes configuration files that can easily be imported

into CODESYS V3 and makes the I/O configuration and mapping to memory variables an easy task.

Configuration files for all the DEIF AWC 500 I/O modules are included

in the CODESYS package that comes with the AWC 500 controller.

Features

• IEC61131-3 PLC programming (ST, FDB, SFC, IL, LD)

• CODESYS-based (compliant with other PLCs. Programmes based on CODESYS V2)

• Integrated HMI/Web visualisation

• Graphical PLC configuration

• Online debugging

• Multilanguage programming editor (unicode support) and help in Chinese, German and English

• Monitoring of all variables 

• Writing and forcing of receipts (sets of variables) into the PLC

• Debugging your complete project (breakpoints, stepping, single cycle, call stack))

• Interrupt-free online changes of POUs and data

• Sampling trace

• Library management for user-defined libraries

• Offline simulation ]

• Graphic PLC configuration

• OPC Server

The development package includes:

• CODESYS V3

• AWC 500 TSP (Target Support Package)

• CODESYS Control V3 (PLC run-time update)

• AWC 500 EtherCAT device description files

For years, the IEC 61131-3 programming languages has been used as the preferred

open programming environment in wind turbines.

That is why DEIF has chosen to integrate the newest version of CODESYS V3

in the AWC 500 wind turbine controller platform which provides a state-of-the-art

programming environment with easy debugging features and very easy integration

of external libraries such as Modbus or CANopen devices.

The development package includes:

• CODESYS V3

• AWC 500 TSP (Target Support Package)

• CODESYS Control V3 (PLC run-time update)

• AWC 500 EtherCAT device description files

Features

• Fully production tested control system units
• Designed for a lifetime no less than 10 years @ 40 ºC
• Suitable for Offshore, Marine and near shore environments
• Superior robustness to vibrations, bumps and shocks
• Better ESD protection, Surge protection of I/O and Power supply
• Warranty: 2 years (not including wearable parts) with option to 3 years.
• Core specifications:
  • Cold start-up/Operating temperature: -40 to 70 °C
  • Storage temperature: -40 to 85 °C
  • Climate: 55 °C 97 % RH condensing
  • Altitude: < 4000 m
  • Vibration : 2.1 g (3.2 to 50 Hz) 1.0g (13.2 to 100 Hz)
  • Shock: 50 g, 11 ms, half sine
  • Bump: 25 g, 6 ms, half sine
• Multifunction I/O modules with 24V DC Digital Inputs, Digital Outputs, Relay Outputs,Voltage / Current Analogue Inputs, Thermocouples, PT100/1000 inputs, Frequency Counter inputs, PWM outputs.
• Direct 3-phase 690 V voltage and 1/5A current measurement with class 0.5 Power measurement
• Modular I/O concept with distributed I/O nodes based on Standard EtherCAT and supporting EtherCAT cable redundancy
• CAN/CANopen, TCP/IP, RS-422/485 serial communication interfaces
• Operating system software with fail-safe update
  • DEIF In-house maintained OS
  • Real-time Patched Linux
  • Discover the device via hostname (mDNS services)
  • Web based configuration
  • Simplified update procedures (no special tools, same for OS and firmware)
  • Secured Certificated based access by standard protocols
  • Customer manages all users, rights and credentials
  • Network config on build-in 5 port switch (VLANs)
  • Network Time protocol support as both Client and Server
  • Fail-safe system software start up with two OS images (active and fault-back)
  • Fault-tolerant file system
• Open software development with Linux, CODESYS V3 (IEC 61131-3)
  • Regular updates to newest CODESYS V3.5 Service Packs
  • Modbus TCP Client and Server library
  • OPC UA Server (Open62541) library

Service-friendly, now and in future

With a design lifetime of no less than 10 years, the AMC 300 is with you

for the long haul. Combined with its robust construction and reliable performance,

you get years of uninterrupted operation with little need of service, maintenance, or repairs.

If spare parts do become necessary, we have you covered: The AMC 300 uses few

spare parts thanks to its modular and multi-functional architecture,

and new parts can be supplied quickly if needed. We offer a 10-year spare

part supply warranty so you can keep your parts stock up to date.

All software updates are handled by the AMC 300 itself with no need of user intervention.

No special tools are required; the new software update files are uploaded via

the system web configuration pages.

Like all other DEIF products, the AMC 300 comes with our 2-year warranty

(not including wear parts) which can optionally be prolonged to 3 years.

Performance and system design freedom

The high-speed EtherCAT fieldbus on the AMC 300 is fast enough to handle

distributed I/O with one main controller and hundreds of distributed analogue

and digital I/O and communication channels in multiple locations.

You get the same update speed for local and distributed I/O nodes in an external network.

The system software launches very quickly and offers fail-safe start-up with

two operating system images separated from the application.

If one image fails to start up the AMC 300, the controller falls back to the

other image and completes start-up. Each image can be updated remotely.

After a successful start-up after an image update, the new image can be set as active.

The AMC 300 uses a special file system that tolerates sudden loss of power and monitors itself for errors.

The high-performance features of the AMC 300 also include direct 690 VAC

3-phase grid measurement, allowing you to measure voltage and

frequency in a wide range from 2 to 897 VAC.

Built-in operational cyber security features

With connected and online controllers, operational security is critical.

The Linux system in the AMC 300 provides cutting-edge security features.

For example, boot and firmware updates can only be carried out with

signed update packages. By default, there is only one user (admin)

account on the AMC 300. Still, you can create and manage multiple users

and access rights to ensure that the necessary users can handle the unit

while protecting the AMC 300 from unauthorised access.

CODESYS web visualisation is managed through certificate handling 

via the system web page. Authentication keys are added via system web

configuration, and the AMC 300 builds on standard secure file transfer

and access protocols like SSH and SCP. Finally, the Linux system is less

vulnerable to ordinary computer virus attacks than Windows-based PLCs.

Performance and system design freedom

The high-speed EtherCAT fieldbus on the AMC 300 is fast enough to handle

distributed I/O with one main controller and hundreds of distributed analogue

and digital I/O and communication channels in multiple locations.

You get the same update speed for local and distributed I/O nodes in an external network.

The system software launches very quickly and offers fail-safe start-up with

two operating system images separated from the application.

If one image fails to start up the AMC 300, the controller falls back to the

other image and completes start-up. Each image can be updated remotely.

After a successful start-up after an image update, the new image can be set as active.

The AMC 300 uses a special file system that tolerates sudden loss of power and monitors itself for errors.

The high-performance features of the AMC 300 also include direct 690 VAC

3-phase grid measurement, allowing you to measure voltage and

frequency in a wide range from 2 to 897 VAC.

Flexible solution design options

The modular architecture of the AMC 300 allows you to use it for compact,

flexible, and service-friendly solutions – from simple plug-and-play rack

modules to cabling with pluggable connectors. Its native EtherCAT fieldbus

supports several hundreds of I/O points through a modular concept with

distributed nodes based on EtherCAT and supporting EtherCAT cable redundancy.

As a result, you have complete freedom to place multiple I/O nodes in different

physical locations to reduce cabling, and the built-in 5-port switch of the PCM3.1

module can be configured with individual VLANs, saving the cost of external equipment.

The fully open Linux software platform gives you full access to system setup,

and you can take advantage of the great amounts of Linux documentation

and support available online. The controller is based on CODESYS V3 and

supports IEC 61131-3 programming.

This ensures easy programming and configuration,and you can easily

reuse existing PLC code if converting from other PLC solutions,

giving you complete freedom to choose your preferred hardware vendor.

You can configure the AMC 300 remotely using a browser.

The device is discoverable using its host name, and remote visualisation is possible via TCP/IP.

Despite these flexible hardware and software options, installing the AMC 300 is very easy:

It comes pre-assembled in racks according to your configuration requirements.

You do not have to assemble the controller yourself and can complete your

sourcing process without assembly and testing.