Profibus‐DP, DeviceNet, and

ControlNet Fieldbus Interface Cards

Customer Product Manual
Part 1052255_04
Issued 5/12

This document contains important safety information

Be sure to read and follow all safety information in this
document and any other related documentation.

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DuraPail, Dura‐Screen, Durasystem, EasyCoat, Easymove Plus, Ecodry, Econo‐Coat, e.DOT, EFD, Emerald, Encore, ESP, e stylized, ETI‐stylized,
Excel 2000, Fibrijet, Fillmaster, FlexiCoat, Flex‐O‐Coat, Flow Sentry, Fluidmove, FoamMelt, FoamMix, Fulfill, GreenUV, HDLV, Heli‐flow, Horizon, Hot Shot,
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Designations and trademarks stated in this document may be brands that, when used by third parties for their own purposes,
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ControlNet is atrademark of ControlNet International, Ltd.

DeviceNet is atrademark of Open DeviceNet Vendors Association, Inc.
PROFIBUS is a registered trademark of PROFIBUS International.

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Table of Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety Alert Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Responsibilities of the Equipment Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Instructions, Requirements, and Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
User Qualifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Applicable Industry Safety Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Intended Use of the Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Instructions and Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installation Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operating Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Maintenance and Repair Practices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Equipment Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Equipment Shutdown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
General Safety Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Other Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Safety Labels and Tags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Intended Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Supporting Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Hardware Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Profibus‐DP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
DeviceNet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
ControlNet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Interface Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Profibus‐DP Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Install the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Check the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Set the Transmission Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Set the Fieldbus Device Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Obtain the Profibus‐DP Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Establish Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Additional Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

DeviceNet Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Install the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Check the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Set the Transmission Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Set the Fieldbus Device Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Obtain the Electronic Data Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Establish Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Additional Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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ControlNet Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Install the Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Check the Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Set the Fieldbus Device Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Obtain the Electronic Data Sheet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Establish Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Additional Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Optional Functionality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Communication Failure Alert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Melter Control Panel Lock‐out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Melter Operational Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Local Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Remote Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Data Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Transmit and Receive Packets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Packet Processing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Transmit Packet Data Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Melter Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Command . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Data Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Channel Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Write Data Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Receive Packet Data Blocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Read Data Value . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Data Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Master Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Master: Determine Transmit Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Melter: Process a New Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Master: Evaluate the Receive Packet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Packet Examples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Example 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Example 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Example 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Channel Number List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Communication Data List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
General Melter Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Flow/Pressure Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Flow/Pressure Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Temperature Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Seven‐Day Clock Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
PML Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

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Safety
Read this section before using the equipment. This section contains
recommendations and practices applicable to the safe installation, operation,
and maintenance (hereafter referred to as “use”) of the product described in
this document (hereafter referred to as “equipment”). Additional safety
information, in the form of task‐specific safety alert messages, appears as
appropriate throughout this document.

WARNING! Failure to follow the safety messages, recommendations, and

hazard avoidance procedures provided in this document can result in
personal injury, including death, or damage to equipment or property.

Safety Alert Symbols

The following safety alert symbol and signal words are used throughout this
document to alert the reader to personal safety hazards or to identify
conditions that may result in damage to equipment or property. Comply with
all safety information that follows the signal word.

WARNING! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

can result in serious personal injury, including death.

CAUTION! Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided,

can result in minor or moderate personal injury.

CAUTION! (Used without the safety alert symbol) Indicates a potentially

hazardous situation that, if not avoided, can result in damage to equipment or
property.

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Responsibilities of the Equipment Owner

Equipment owners are responsible for managing safety information, ensuring
that all instructions and regulatory requirements for use of the equipment are
met, and for qualifying all potential users.

Safety Information
S Research and evaluate safety information from all applicable sources,
including the owner‐specific safety policy, best industry practices,
governing regulations, material manufacturer's product information, and
this document.
S Make safety information available to equipment users in accordance with
governing regulations. Contact the authority having jurisdiction for
information.
S Maintain safety information, including the safety labels affixed to the
equipment, in readable condition.

Instructions, Requirements, and Standards

S Ensure that the equipment is used in accordance with the information
provided in this document, governing codes and regulations, and best
industry practices.
S If applicable, receive approval from your facility's engineering or safety
department, or other similar function within your organization, before
installing or operating the equipment for the first time.
S Provide appropriate emergency and first aid equipment.
S Conduct safety inspections to ensure required practices are being
followed.
S Re‐evaluate safety practices and procedures whenever changes are
made to the process or equipment.

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User Qualifications
Equipment owners are responsible for ensuring that users:

S receive safety training appropriate to their job function as directed by

governing regulations and best industry practices
S are familiar with the equipment owner's safety and accident
prevention policies and procedures
S receive equipment and task‐specific training from another qualified
individual
NOTE: Nordson can provide equipment‐specific installation,
operation, and maintenance training. Contact your Nordson
representative for information

S possess industry‐ and trade‐specific skills and a level of experience

appropriate to their job function
S are physically capable of performing their job function and are not
under the influence of any substance that degrades their mental
capacity or physical capabilities

Applicable Industry Safety Practices

The following safety practices apply to the use of the equipment in the
manner described in this document. The information provided here is not
meant to include all possible safety practices, but represents the best safety
practices for equipment of similar hazard potential used in similar industries.

Intended Use of the Equipment

S Use the equipment only for the purposes described and within the limits
specified in this document.
S Do not modify the equipment.
S Do not use incompatible materials or unapproved auxiliary devices.
Contact your Nordson representative if you have any questions on
material compatibility or the use of non‐standard auxiliary devices.

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Instructions and Safety Messages

S Read and follow the instructions provided in this document and other
referenced documents.
S Familiarize yourself with the location and meaning of the safety warning
labels and tags affixed to the equipment. Refer to Safety Labels and Tags
at the end of this section.
S If you are unsure of how to use the equipment, contact your Nordson
representative for assistance.

Installation Practices
S Install the equipment in accordance with the instructions provided in this
document and in the documentation provided with auxiliary devices.
S Ensure that the equipment is rated for the environment in which it will be
used. This equipment has not been certified for compliance with the
ATEX directive nor as nonincendive and should not be installed in
potentially explosive environments.
S Ensure that the processing characteristics of the material will not create a
hazardous environment. Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
for the material.
S If the required installation configuration does not match the installation
instructions, contact your Nordson representative for assistance.
S Position the equipment for safe operation. Observe the requirements for
clearance between the equipment and other objects.
S Install lockable power disconnects to isolate the equipment and all
independently powered auxiliary devices from their power sources.
S Properly ground all equipment. Contact your local building code
enforcement agency for specific requirements.
S Ensure that fuses of the correct type and rating are installed in fused
equipment.
S Contact the authority having jurisdiction to determine the requirement for
installation permits or inspections.

Operating Practices
S Familiarize yourself with the location and operation of all safety devices
and indicators.
S Confirm that the equipment, including all safety devices (guards,
interlocks, etc.), is in good working order and that the required
environmental conditions exist.
S Use the personal protective equipment (PPE) specified for each task.
Refer to Equipment Safety Information or the material manufacturer's
instructions and MSDS for PPE requirements.
S Do not use equipment that is malfunctioning or shows signs of a potential
malfunction.

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Maintenance and Repair Practices

S Allow only personnel with appropriate training and experience to operate
or service the equipment.
S Perform scheduled maintenance activities at the intervals described in
this document.
S Relieve system hydraulic and pneumatic pressure before servicing the
equipment.
S De‐energize the equipment and all auxiliary devices before servicing the
equipment.
S Use only new Nordson‐authorized refurbished or replacement parts.
S Read and comply with the manufacturer's instructions and the MSDS
supplied with equipment cleaning compounds.
NOTE: MSDSs for cleaning compounds that are sold by Nordson are
available at www.nordson.com or by calling your Nordson representative.

S Confirm the correct operation of all safety devices before placing the
equipment back into operation.
S Dispose of waste cleaning compounds and residual process materials
according to governing regulations. Refer to the applicable MSDS or
contact the authority having jurisdiction for information.
S Keep equipment safety warning labels clean. Replace worn or damaged
labels.

Equipment Safety Information

This equipment safety information is applicable to the following types of
Nordson equipment:

S hot melt and cold adhesive application equipment and all related
accessories
S pattern controllers, timers, detection and verification systems, and all
other optional process control devices

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Equipment Shutdown
To safely complete many of the procedures described in this document, the
equipment must first be shut down. The level of shut down required varies by
the type of equipment in use and the procedure being completed.
If required, shut down instructions are specified at the start of the procedure.
The levels of shut down are:

Relieving System Hydraulic Pressure

Completely relieve system hydraulic pressure before breaking any hydraulic
connection or seal. Refer to the melter‐specific product manual for
instructions on relieving system hydraulic pressure.

De‐energizing the System

Isolate the system (melter, hoses, applicators, and optional devices) from all
power sources before accessing any unprotected high‐voltage wiring or
connection point.

1. Turn off the equipment and all auxiliary devices connected to the
equipment (system).
2. To prevent the equipment from being accidentally energized, lock and
tag the disconnect switch(es) or circuit breaker(s) that provide input
electrical power to the equipment and optional devices.
NOTE: Government regulations and industry standards dictate specific
requirements for the isolation of hazardous energy sources. Refer to the
appropriate regulation or standard.

Disabling the Applicators

NOTE: Adhesive dispensing applicators are referred to as “guns” in some

previous publications.

All electrical or mechanical devices that provide an activation signal to the

applicators, applicator solenoid valve(s), or the melter pump must be
disabled before work can be performed on or around an applicator that is
connected to a pressurized system.

1. Turn off or disconnect the applicator triggering device (pattern controller,

timer, PLC, etc.).
2. Disconnect the input signal wiring to the applicator solenoid valve(s).
3. Reduce the air pressure to the applicator solenoid valve(s) to zero; then
relieve the residual air pressure between the regulator and the applicator.

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General Safety Warnings and Cautions

Table 1 contains the general safety warnings and cautions that apply to
Nordson hot melt and cold adhesive equipment. Review the table and
carefully read all of the warnings or cautions that apply to the type of
equipment described in this manual.

Equipment types are designated in Table 1 as follows:

HM = Hot melt (melters, hoses, applicators, etc.)

PC = Process control
CA = Cold adhesive (dispensing pumps, pressurized container, and
applicators)

Table 1 General Safety Warnings and Cautions

Equipment
Type Warning or Caution

WARNING! Hazardous vapors! Before processing any polyurethane

reactive (PUR) hot melt or solvent‐based material through a compatible
HM Nordson melter, read and comply with the material's MSDS. Ensure
that the material's processing temperature and flashpoints will not be
exceeded and that all requirements for safe handling, ventilation, first
aid, and personal protective equipment are met. Failure to comply with
MSDS requirements can cause personal injury, including death.

WARNING! Reactive material! Never clean any aluminum component

or flush Nordson equipment with halogenated hydrocarbon fluids.
HM Nordson melters and applicators contain aluminum components that
may react violently with halogenated hydrocarbons. The use of
halogenated hydrocarbon compounds in Nordson equipment can
cause personal injury, including death.

WARNING! System pressurized! Relieve system hydraulic pressure

HM, CA before breaking any hydraulic connection or seal. Failure to relieve the
system hydraulic pressure can result in the uncontrolled release of hot
melt or cold adhesive, causing personal injury.

Continued...

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General Safety Warnings and Cautions (contd)

Table 1 General Safety Warnings and Cautions (contd)
Equipment
Type Warning or Caution

WARNING! Molten material! Wear eye or face protection, clothing that

HM protects exposed skin, and heat‐protective gloves when servicing
equipment that contains molten hot melt. Even when solidified, hot melt
can still cause burns. Failure to wear appropriate personal protective
equipment can result in personal injury.

WARNING! Equipment starts automatically! Remote triggering devices

are used to control automatic hot melt applicators. Before working on
HM, PC or near an operating applicator, disable the applicator's triggering
device and remove the air supply to the applicator's solenoid valve(s).
Failure to disable the applicator's triggering device and remove the
supply of air to the solenoid valve(s) can result in personal injury.

WARNING! Risk of electrocution! Even when switched off and

electrically isolated at the disconnect switch or circuit breaker, the
HM, CA, PC equipment may still be connected to energized auxiliary devices.
De‐energize and electrically isolate all auxiliary devices before
servicing the equipment. Failure to properly isolate electrical power to
auxiliary equipment before servicing the equipment can result in
personal injury, including death.

WARNING! Risk of fire or explosion! Nordson adhesive equipment is

not rated for use in explosive environments and has not been certified
for the ATEX directive or as nonincendive. In addition, this equipment
HM, CA, PC should not be used with solvent‐based adhesives that can create an
explosive atmosphere when processed. Refer to the MSDS for the
adhesive to determine its processing characteristics and limitations.
The use of incompatible solvent‐based adhesives or the improper
processing of solvent‐based adhesives can result in personal injury,
including death.

WARNING! Allow only personnel with appropriate training and

HM, CA, PC experience to operate or service the equipment. The use of untrained
or inexperienced personnel to operate or service the equipment can
result in injury, including death, to themselves and others and can
damage to the equipment.

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Equipment
Type Warning or Caution

CAUTION! Hot surfaces! Avoid contact with the hot metal surfaces of
HM applicators, hoses, and certain components of the melter. If contact
can not be avoided, wear heat‐protective gloves and clothing when
working around heated equipment. Failure to avoid contact with hot
metal surfaces can result in personal injury.

CAUTION! Some Nordson melters are specifically designed to

process polyurethane reactive (PUR) hot melt. Attempting to process
PUR in equipment not specifically designed for this purpose can
HM
damage the equipment and cause premature reaction of the hot melt. If
you are unsure of the equipment's ability to process PUR, contact your
Nordson representative for assistance.

CAUTION! Before using any cleaning or flushing compound on or in

the equipment, read and comply with the manufacturer's instructions
HM, CA and the MSDS supplied with the compound. Some cleaning
compounds can react unpredictably with hot melt or cold adhesive,
resulting in damage to the equipment.

CAUTION! Nordson hot melt equipment is factory tested with Nordson

Type R fluid that contains polyester adipate plasticizer. Certain hot melt
HM materials can react with Type R fluid and form a solid gum that can
clog the equipment. Before using the equipment, confirm that the hot
melt is compatible with Type R fluid.

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Other Safety Precautions

S Do not use an open flame to heat hot melt system components.
S Check high pressure hoses daily for signs of excessive wear, damage, or
leaks.
S Never point a dispensing handgun at yourself or others.
S Suspend dispensing handguns by their proper suspension point.

First Aid
If molten hot melt comes in contact with your skin:

1. Do NOT attempt to remove the molten hot melt from your skin.
2. Immediately soak the affected area in clean, cold water until the hot melt
has cooled.
3. Do NOT attempt to remove the solidified hot melt from your skin.
4. In case of severe burns, treat for shock.
5. Seek expert medical attention immediately. Give the MSDS for the hot
melt to the medical personnel providing treatment.

Safety Labels and Tags

Refer to the melter product manual for the location of the product safety
labels and tags affixed to the equipment.

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Description
The Profibus‐DP, DeviceNet, and ControlNet fieldbus cards are used in
fieldbus systems to centrally collect and process data. The cards operate
through the master‐slave access method. When used in a fieldbus system,
Nordson melters always operate as slaves.

Although most melter functionality can be set/monitored using fieldbus

communications, some functionality is considered inconsistent with fieldbus
usage and is therefore not accessible. Non‐supported melter functions are:
S Clock
S Password protection
S PID selection (DuraBlue melters only)
S Motor‐off delay (DuraBlue melters only)
S Hose 1 and 2 solenoid activation (DuraBlue melters only)

Figure 1 Typical fieldbus card (Profibus‐DP card shown)

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Intended Use
This manual is intended for use by experienced PLC engineers.

The Profibus‐DP, DeviceNet, and ControlNet fieldbus cards are intended to

be used only as described in this manual. Any other use is considered to be
unintended. Nordson is not liable for personal injury or property damage
resulting from unintended use. Intended use includes the observance of
Nordson safety regulations.

Supporting Documentation
The following documentation should be used in conjunction with this manual:
S Communication Data List, located at the end of this manual
S Melter product manual
S Drum unloader product manual

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Hardware Interface

Profibus‐DP
S Fieldbus card: Profibus‐DP in compliance with standard IEC61158
(formerly EN 50170)
S Bus topology: linear tree
S Data transmission rate: 9.6 kBit/s to 12 MBit/s
S Maximum line length: 100 m (without spur lines; without repeaters)
S Nordson melters: slaves
S Connecting technique: 9‐pin D‐sub socket

Table 2 Profibus‐DP Fieldbus Card Terminal Positions

Pin Connection
1 Not connected
2 Not connected
3 B‐Line positive RxD/TxD according to RS485 specification
4 RTS (request to send) (See Note)
5 GND BUS isolated GND from RS485 side (See Note)
6 +5V BUS isolated +5V from RS485 side (See Note)
7 Not connected
8 A‐Line negative RxD/TxD according to RS485 specification
9 Not connected
Shield Connected to ground
NOTE: +5V BUS and GND BUS are used for bus termination. Some
devices, like optical transceivers (RS485 to fiber optics) might require
external power supply from these pins. RTS is used in some equipment to
determine the direction of transmission. In normal applications, only
A‐Line, B‐Line, and shield are used.

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DeviceNet
S Fieldbus card: DeviceNet
S Bus topology: linear tree
S Data transmission rate: 125, 250, and 500 kBit/s
S Maximum line length:
‐ 500 m at 125 kBit/s
‐ 250 m at 250 kBit/s
‐ 100 m at 500 kBit/s
S Nordson melters: slaves
S Connecting technique: 121‐ohm termination resistors located at both
ends of the fieldbus system

Table 3 DeviceNet Open‐Style Connector Positions

Pin Connection
1 VDC comm. (black)
2 Signal low (blue)
3 Shield (shield)
4 Signal high (white)
5 + VDC (red)

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ControlNet
S Fieldbus card: ControlNet
S Bus topology: tree, star, or ring
S Data transmission rate: 5 MBit/s
S Maximum line length:
‐ 1,000 m at 5 Mbit/s (1,000 m with two nodes, 250 m with
48nodes)
‐ 5,000 m at 5 Mbit/s with repeaters
S Nordson melters: slaves
S Conforms to communications adapter, profile 12
S Connecting technique: two BNC connectors. Only one connection is
required, but two can be used for redundancy. An RJ45 network access
port for diagnostics and configuration is also present.

Interface Characteristics
S Data volume: approximately 100 words for multiplexed communication
S Data:
‐ Status information
‐ Alarms and faults
‐ Control signals
‐ Actual values
‐ Setpoint values
‐ Limit parameters

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Profibus‐DP Card Installation

Install the Card
See Figures 2 and 3.

Install the Profibus‐DP onto the melter CPU board observing the following
guidelines:

S Install the Profibus‐DP card inside the melter electrical cabinet. Use a
two‐wire connection: line A (usually green) and line B (usually red) must
be the same on the entire bus.
S Route the bus cable out of the melter's electrical cabinet through an
available conduit knockout (left side or base of the melter).
S To ensure smooth operation, end the fieldbus system with an active bus
terminator (terminating resistor) at the beginning and end of a
Profibus‐DP card segment.
S Nordson recommends attaching both ends of the bus cable screen to
protective grounding/functional grounding. When the potential is not the
same at both ends, an equipotential bonding conductor should be laid.

Figure 2 Location of the CPU card (Left: ProBlue; Right: DuraBlue)

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CPU

Figure 3 Attaching the Profibus‐DP card to the melter CPU

Check the Installation

Power on the melter and observe the red/green watchdog LED on the back
of the Profibus‐DP card. Refer to Table 4.

Table 4 Watchdog LED Indications

Indication LED Color Frequency
ASIC and FLASH Red 2 Hz
ROM check fault
Module not initiated Green 2 Hz
Module initialized and Green 1 Hz
running OK
RAM check fault Red 1 Hz
DPRAM check fault Red 4 Hz

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Set the Transmission Speed

To minimize electromagnetic compatibility disruptions, select the lowest
possible baud rate. Nordson Corporation recommends a 1.5 MBit/s baud
rate.

Set the Fieldbus Device Addresses

Use the rotary switches located on the card to set a unique fieldbus address
for every Profibus‐DP card on the fieldbus system. The address range is 2 to
99.

Obtain the Profibus‐DP Master

Nordson Corporation provides a device master (.GSD) for the technical
description of the Profibus‐DP interface described in this manual. The format
is based on the standard EN 50170. The GSD file may be downloaded from
www.enordson.com/support.

Establish Communication
Using the .GSD file, establish communication between the melter and the
Profibus‐DP card. For debugging purposes, the card has four LEDs on the
front and one LED on the back. See Figure 4 and Table5.

1 2

4 3

Figure 4 Debugging LEDs

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Table 5 Debugging LEDs

Item No. in
Description Color Indication
Figure 4
2 Online Green Indicates that the module is online on the fieldbus
system:
Green—module is online and data exchange is
possible.
Turned off—module is not online.
3 Offline Red Indicates that the module is offline on the fieldbus
system:
Red—module is offline and no data exchange is
possible.
Turned off—module is not offline.
4 Fieldbus system Red Indicates certain faults on fieldbus system side:
diagnostics Flashing red,1 Hz—error in configuration; IN
and/or OUT length set during initialization of the
module is not equal to the length set during
configuration of the fieldbus system.
Flashing red, 2 Hz—error in user parameter data;
the length/contents of the user parameter data set
during initialization of the module is not equal to the
length/contents set during configuration of the
fieldbus system.
Flashing red, 4 Hz—error in initialization of the
Profibus communication ASIC.
Turned off—no diagnostics present.

Additional Guidelines
For additional information and wiring recommendations, refer to Installation
Guideline for PROFIBUS‐DP/FMS, available online at www.Profibus.com.

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DeviceNet Card Installation

Install the Card
See Figures 5 and 6.

Install the DeviceNet card onto the melter CPU. Refer to Table 6 for wire
terminations.

NOTE: Nordson Corporation recommend that you follow the Open

DeviceNet Vendors Association (ODVA) specifications for grounding of the
DeviceNet cables and shields.

Figure 5 Location of the CPU card (Left: ProBlue; Right: DuraBlue)

CPU

Figure 6 Attaching the DeviceNet card to the melter CPU

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Table 6 DeviceNet Connector Positions

Pin Connection
1 VDC comm. (black)
2 Signal low (blue)
3 Shield (shield)
4 Signal high (white)
5 + VDC (red)

6. To ensure smooth operation, install a 121‐ohm, 1/4 W terminating resistor

at the beginning and end of the DeviceNet fieldbus system.

Check the Installation

Power on the melter and observe the red/green watchdog LED on the back
of the DeviceNet card. Refer to Table 7.

Table 7 Watchdog LED Indications

Indication LED Color Frequency
ASIC and FLASH Red 2 Hz
ROM check fault
Module not initiated Green 2 Hz
Module initialized and Green 1 Hz
running OK
RAM check fault Red 1 Hz
DPRAM check fault Red 4 Hz

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Set the Transmission Speed

The DeviceNet card has three different baud rates: 125, 250, and 500kBit/s.
To minimize electromagnetic compatibility disruptions, Nordson Corporation
recommends selecting the lowest possible baud rate (125kBit/s). Refer to
Table 8 and Figure 7 to select the baud rate using the DIP switch. This
should be done before any other configurations are made.

Table 8 Baud Rate Settings

Baud Rate Switch 1,2
125 kbits/s 0,0
250 kBits/s 0,1
500 kBits/s 1,0

OFF

ON

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Baud rate MAC ID

Figure 7 DeviceNet card DIP switch settings

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Set the Fieldbus Device Address

Set the node address (MAC ID) by setting DIP switches 3-8, shown in
Figure7. DIP switch 3 is the most significant bit and DIP switch 8 is the least
significant bit.
S The address range is 0 to 63.
S Addresses 0 and 63 must be reserved for system functions.

Obtain the Electronic Data Sheet

Nordson Corporation provides an Electronic Data Sheet (.EDS) for the
technical description of the DeviceNet interface described here. The EDS file
may be downloaded from www.enordson.com/support.

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Establish Communication
Using the .EDS file, establish communication between the melter and the
DeviceNet card. For debugging purposes, the card has four LEDs on the
front and one LED on the back. See Figure 8 and Table9.

1 2

4 3

Figure 8 Debugging LEDs

1. Reserved 3. Module network status
2. Network status 4. Reserved

Table 9 Debugging LEDs

LED Status of LED Indication
Module network status Steady off No power
Module network status Steady red Unrecoverable fault
Module network status Steady green Device operational
Module network status Flashing red Minor fault
Network status Steady off No power/offline
Network status Steady green Link okay/online/connected
Network status Steady red Critical link failure
Network status Flashing green Online/not connected
Network status Flashing red Connection timeout

Additional Guidelines
For additional information and wiring recommendations, refer to the Open
DeviceNet Vendors Association (ODVA) website, www.odva.org.

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ControlNet Card Installation

Install the Card
See Figures 9 and 10.

Install the ControlNet card onto the melter CPU.

NOTE: Nordson Corporation recommend that you follow the Open

DeviceNet Vendors Association (ODVA) specifications for grounding of the
cables and shields.

Figure 9 Location of the CPU card (Left: ProBlue; Right: DuraBlue)

CPU

Figure 10 Attaching the ControlNet card to the melter CPU

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Check the Installation

Power on the melter and observe the red/green watchdog LED on the back
of the ControlNet card. Refer to Table 10.

Table 10 Watchdog LED Indications

Indication LED Color Frequency
ASIC and FLASH Red 2 Hz
ROM check fault
Module not initiated Green 2 Hz
Module initialized and Green 1 Hz
running OK
RAM check fault Red 1 Hz
DPRAM check fault Red 4 Hz

Set the Fieldbus Device Address

Use the rotary switches located on the card to set a unique fieldbus address
for every ControlNet card on the fieldbus system.

S The address range is 1 to 99.

Obtain the Electronic Data Sheet

Nordson Corporation provides an Electronic Data Sheet (.EDS) for the
technical description of the ControlNet interface described here. The EDS file
may be downloaded from www.enordson.com/support.

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Establish Communication
Using the .EDS file, establish communication between the melter and the
ControlNet card. For debugging purposes, the card has four LEDs on the
front and one LED on the back. See Figure 11 and Table 11.

1 2

4 3

Figure 11 Debugging LEDs

1. Module status 3. Channel B
2. Channel A 4. Module owned

Table 11 Debugging LEDs

LED Status of LED Indication
Module status Steady red Major fault
Module status Flashing green Connecting or connection idle
Module status Steady green Connection in run state
Module status Flashing red Minor fault
Channel A and Channel B Steady off Module not initialized
Channel A and Channel B Steady green Link okay/online/connected
Channel A and Channel B Steady red Major fault
Channel A and Channel B Alternating red and green Self‐test
Channel A and Channel B Flashing red Node configuration error
Channel A or Channel B Off Channel disabled
Channel A or Channel B Green Normal channel operation
Channel A or Channel B Flashing green Temporary error (node will self correct) or
not configured
Channel A or Channel B Flashing red and green Network configuration error
Module owned Off No connection opened
Module owned Green Connection opened

Additional Guidelines
For additional information and wiring recommendations, refer to the Open
DeviceNet Vendors Association (ODVA) website, www.odva.org.

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Optional Functionality
Communication Failure Alert
Melter fault code F4/E indicates that the melter has lost communications with
the fieldbus. Refer to the melter manual for troubleshooting information.

Melter Control Panel Lock‐out

When password protection (parameters 10 and 11) is enabled with a fieldbus
card installed, all operator panel controls are disabled.

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Melter Operational Modes

Melters with a fieldbus card have two operational modes: local and remote.
The default is the remote mode. The mode may be selected through the
melter operator panel.

NOTE: For the remainder of this manual, the term “fieldbus” is used to refer
to the Profibus‐DP, DeviceNet, or ControlNet fieldbus system.

Local Mode
The local mode of operation is used mainly to view data for maintenance and
repair purposes. In this mode, the melter operates like a melter that does not
include a fieldbus card:

S Control access is only via the melter operator panel

S Parameter input is only via the melter operator panel
S Through the master, all parameters can be displayed but not
changed. The master can always read actual values.
To place the melter in the local mode, change Parameter 14 (External Comm
Lockout) to 1.

Remote Mode
When the melter is in the remote mode of operation, it can be operated from
both the master and the melter operator panel:

S Setpoints and system parameters can be entered through the master

or the melter operator panel.
S If control of the melter exclusively through the master is desired, you
can enable password protection (melter operating parameters 10 and
11), which locks‐out operation of the melter using the operator panel.
Refer to the melter product manual for information on enabling
password protection.
NOTE: When a fieldbus card is installed in the melter, enabling
password protection will disable all melter operator panel input,
including the Heaters, Pump, and Standby keys.

To place the melter in the remote mode, change Parameter 14 (External

Comm Lockout) to 0. This is the default setting.

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Data Interface
When data is transmitted from the Nordson melter to the master and vice
versa, the data is accessed through indexes. The available data are shown in
the Communication Data List at the end of this section.

The use of indexes has two advantages. First, the communication data list is
not constrained by the fieldbus card's maximum data width. Second, the
indexing method allows a smaller transmit packet, which prevents the
fieldbus system from being loaded with unnecessary data.

Transmit and Receive Packets

Communication is accomplished through two packet formats: transmit and
receive (from the viewpoint of the master). These packets are always
16bytes in length. Each packet format contains specific data blocks, as
shown in Tables 12 and 15 later in this section.

The master sends a transmit packet to the Nordson melter. Figure 12 shows
how the command for reading actual temperature values is communicated.

Master
transmit packet Field bus system

Control Command:
system Read
with field actual
bus master temperature

Nordson melter

Figure 12 Example of master‐to‐melter communication

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The Nordson melter sends a receive packet that includes status information
on the processing of the transmit packet command. Requested data values
are also returned in the receive packet, as shown in Figure 13.

The master cannot formulate and transmit a new command until the receive
packet arrives.

Control Field
bus Master
system
with field receive packet
bus master

Status: Ready
Data: Nordson melter

Actual
temperature,
channels 1 to n

Figure 13 Example of melter‐to‐master communication

Packet Processing
The master formulates a command and communicates it through the transmit
packet. The Nordson melter processes the command and formulates the
receive packet.

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

When a command can not be executed, the Nordson melter replies by

generating a fault signal in the status block. The master determines through
this identification whether the previously transmitted command was correctly
processed by the Nordson melter.

The master must check that data in the the acknowledge data: data index
and channel number data blocks from the Nordson melter are the same as
the data in the transmit packet.

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Transmit Packet Data Blocks

Table 12 lists the transmit packet data blocks.

Table 12 Transmit Packet Data Blocks

Byte Byte (B),
Designation
Address N Word (W)
N B Melter control
N+1 B Command
N+2 B Data index
N+3 B Channel number
N+4 W Write data value of channel number
N+6 W Not used
N+8 W Not used
N + 10 W Not used
N + 12 W Not used
N + 14 W Not used
NOTE: The master may need to swap bytes in some or all of the packet
data if the data formats of the master and the Nordson melter do not
correspond.

Melter Control
The melter control data in the transmit packet is executed by the Nordson
melter with each packet, regardless of the command type.

NOTE: Unused or reserved bits must be set to 0 (zero).

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Table 13 Melter Control Data

Bit Value Action
0 1 Heaters ON
0 Heaters OFF
1 1 All pumps ON
0 All pumps OFF
2 1 Pump 1 ON
0 Pump 1 OFF
3 1 Pump 2 ON (if available)
0 Pump 2 OFF (if available)
4 1 Not used
0 Not used
5 1 Not used
0 Not used
6 1 Temperature standby ON
0 Temperature standby OFF
7 1 Not used
0 Not used

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Command
The master must send a command to the Nordson melter. Each command is
defined by a command identification.

Table 14 Command Identifications

Command Function
1 dec No command for the Nordson melter
3 dec Master wants to read data from the Nordson melter
6 dec Master wants to write data to the Nordson melter

Any other command identification is not valid and will generate a

communication fault in the status data block.

If the command is 0 (zero), a “host communication failure” will be generated

at the melter. This functionality operates for communication monitoring and
master life guarding.

Data Index
The indexes in the data index block correspond to those in the
Communication Data List at the end of this section.

The range of data indexes is 0 to 255. A data index set to 0 (zero) is

interpreted as “no data index.”

Channel Number
The master must select a channel number that is valid. Refer to Channel
Number List later in this section for the channel number descriptions (such as
for a temperature channel).

Beginning with the selected channel number as a start channel, the

command for reading data is processed for the six successive channels.

Write Data Value

In the write data value data block, the master writes the data values used to
enter settings in the Nordson melter.

Example: Master sets the Ready Delay parameter to a value of 25minutes.

Transmit Packet Data Channel Number Value

Write data value of channel number 0 25 dec (25min)

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Receive Packet Data Blocks

Table 15 lists the receive packet data blocks.

Table 15 Receive Packet Data Blocks

Byte Byte (B),
Designation
Address N Word (W)
N W Status
N+2 B Acknowledge: Data index
N+3 B Acknowledge: Channel number
N+4 W Read data value of channel number
N+6 W Read data value of channel number + 1
N+8 W Read data value of channel number + 2
N + 10 W Read data value of channel number + 3
N + 12 W Read data value of channel number + 4
N + 14 W Read data value of channel number + 5
NOTE: The master may need to swap bytes in some or all of the packet
data if the data formats of the master and the Nordson melter do not
correspond.

Status
The status data in each receive packet communicates general information
from the Nordson melter.

Table 16 Status Data

Bit Value Action
0 1 Ready for operation
0 Not ready for operation
1 1 Pump Startup Protection On
0 Pump Startup Protection Off
2 1 Alert
0 No alert
3 1 Fault
0 No fault
4 1 Shutdown
0 No shutdown
5 1 Heat‐up phase active
0 Heat‐up phase not active
Continued...

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Status (contd)
Table 16 Status Data (contd)
Bit Value Action
6 1 Temperature standby on
0 Temperature standby off
7 1 Pump 1 is running
0 Pump 1 is not running
8 1 Pump 2 is running (if pump 2 is available)
0 Pump 2 is not running
9 1 Not used
0 Not used
10 1 Not used
0 Not used
11 1 Not used
0 Not used
12 — Reserved
13 — Reserved
14 1 Communication fault:
S Wrong command received
S Wrong data index received
S Wrong channel number received
0 No communication faults in block header
15 1 Communication fault in data value:
S Data values can not be changed.
Example: Write command on actual
values.
S Data access not permitted.
Example: Write command in the
Local mode or commands for
channels that are not installed.
S At least one data value is invalid. The
data block received may not be
evaluated by the master.
Example: A value is outside of the
permitted value range.
0 No communication faults in data values

NOTE: Nordson melters are equipped with automatic Pump Startup

Protection. The Pump Startup Protection prevents all stopped pumps (such
as those stopped as a result of an RTD fault) from starting up automatically
after finishing the heat‐up phase or after a fault has occurred.

To acknowledge the Pump Startup Protection, change the All Pumps

ON/OFF parameter from OFF to ON. (For a rising transition‐based reset,
refer to Melter Control. If bit1 = 0, then set to 1; if bit1 = 1, then set to 0 and
subsequently to 1 again.)

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Read Data Value

In the read data value data block, the master reads the data received from
the Nordson melter. The read data values of six successive channels are
transmitted with each packet (where applicable).

Example: Master reads actual temperature values; channel number is set

to 9.

Table 17 Read Data Values

Receive Packet Data Temperature Channel Value
Read data value of channel number 9 150 dec (150 _C)
Read data value of channel number + 1 10 151 dec (151 _C)
Read data value of channel number + 2 11 160 dec (160 _C)
Read data value of channel number + 3 12 165 dec (165 _C)
Read data value of channel number + 4 13 172 dec (172 _C)
Read data value of channel number + 5 14 180 dec (180 _C)

NOTE: If the master sets the command or data index to 0 (zero) in the
transmit packet, the read data values are set to 0 (zero) from the melter.

Example: Master sets data index to 0 (zero).

Transmit Packet
Data Channel Write Data Value of
Melter control Command 1 2 3 4
Index Number Channel Number
0 

Receive Packet
Acknowledge: Acknowledge: Read Data Value of Channel Number
Status
Data index Channel Number +1 +2 +3 +4 +5
0001 hex 0  0 0 0 0 0 0

NOTE: If the transmit packet is faulty, the read data values are set to 0 (zero)
from the Nordson melter.

Example: Master sets data index to a fault value (999). The status of the
Nordson melter is ready for operation and communication fault: wrong data
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Read Data Value (contd)

Transmit Packet
Data Channel Write Data Value of
Melter control Command 1 2 3 4
Index Number Channel Number
999 

Receive Packet
Acknowledge: Acknowledge: Read Data Value of Channel Number
Status
Data index Channel Number +1 +2 +3 +4 +5
4001 hex 999  0 0 0 0 0 0

NOTE: Invalid read data values are set to 0 (zero) by the Nordson melter.

Data Security
Data transfer occurs upon receipt of the transmit packet by the melter. The
master can confirm correct data transfer by sending a read command in a
transmit packet. The master cannot send a new command to the Nordson
melter until a reply has been received.

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Master Procedures
These procedures apply to programming executed from the master.

Master: Determine Transmit Packet

1. Set melter control.
2. Set command, data index, and channel number.
3. In case of a write command, determine the write data value.
4. Send the transmit packet to the Nordson melter.

Melter: Process a New Packet

1. Evaluate and execute melter control, command, data index, and channel
number.
2. In case of a read command in the transmit packet: set read data value.
3. Set received data index and channel number as acknowledge data.
4. Set status.
5. Provide the receive packet to the master.

Master: Evaluate the Receive Packet

1. Evaluate status.
2. Check acknowledge data: data index and channel number.
3. In case of a read command in the previous transmit packet: evaluate and
process read data value in the master application.

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Packet Examples
Example 1
Master action: enable melter (turn heaters on)

NOTE: In this example, the Nordson melter is operating and there are no
faults.

Transmit Packet
Data Channel Write Data Value of
Melter control Command 1 2 3 4
Index Number Channel Number
Bit 0 set to 1:
999 Does not matter Does not matter
01 hex

Receive Packet
Acknowledge: Acknowledge: Read Data Value of Channel Number
Status
Data index Channel Number +1 +2 +3 +4 +5
001 hex Does not matter

Example 2
Master action:
S Enable melter
S Set temperature setpoint of Hose 1 to 150C
NOTE: In this example, the Nordson melter is operating and there are no
faults.

Transmit Packet
Data Channel Write Data Value of
Melter control Command 1 2 3 4
Index Number Channel Number
Bit 0 set to 1:
6 hex 73 hex 3 hex 96 hex (150 _C) Does not matter
01 hex

Receive Packet
Acknowledge: Acknowledge: Read Data Value of Channel Number
Status
Data index Channel Number +1 +2 +3 +4 +5
0001 hex 73 hex 3 hex Does not matter

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Example 3
Master action:
S Enable melter
S All pumps ON
S Read actual value of temperature channels 3 and 4
Result: channel 3 = 175C; channel 4 = 180C

NOTE: In this example, the Nordson melter is operating and there are no
faults.

Transmit Packet
Data Channel Write Data Value of
Melter control Command 1 2 3 4
Index Number Channel Number
Bit 0 and bit 1 set
3 hex 78 hex 3 hex Does not matter Does not matter
to 1: 03 hex

Receive Packet
Acknowledge: Acknowledge: Read Data Value of Channel Number
Status
Data index Channel Number +1 +2 +3 +4 +5
AF hex B4 hex
0001 hex 78 hex 3 hex Does not matter
(175 _C) (180 _C)

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Channel Number List

Table 18 Channel Numbers
Number Channel
1 Tank
2 Manifold/Pump
3 Hose 1
4 Gun 1
5 Hose 2
6 Gun 2
7 Hose 3
8 Gun 3
9 Hose 4
10 Gun 4
11 Hose 5
12 Gun 5
13 Hose 6
14 Gun 6
15 Hose 7
16 Gun 7
17 Hose 8
18 Gun 8

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General Melter Data

Indexed Protocol
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Data Designation Quantity Resolution Default Remarks Channel
Data Index
Number
Melter control/status 1 0-FFFF N/A Read/Write NA NA
Software version 1 byte 1 - version N/A Read only 3 0
byte 0- revision
Melter operation mode: 1 1 (Local mode) 0 (Fieldbus) Read/Write at the operator 4 0
- Local mode 0 (Fieldbus) panel;
- Fieldbus mode Read only via fieldbus

Hour Meter: Total hours with heaters on 1 0-99999 h N/A Read only 5 0
Service Interval: 1 0-8736 h 500 h Read/Write 6 0
Adjustable time frame to check a particular (1 year)
maintenance
Clear Fault/Warning 1 0/1 0 (no reset) Read/Write 7 0

NOTE: If the fault/warning condition has not been

fixed, the fault/warning will reappear.
Ready delay value 1 0 - 60 min 0 min Read/Write 9 0
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Indexed Protocol
Range
Data Designation Quantity Resolution Default Remarks Channel
Data Index
Number

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Melter status: 1 0( ) N/A Read only 10 0
- heatup phase 1 (heatup
- startup protection phase)
- ready for operation 2 (startup
- warning protection)
- fault 3 (melter ready)
- shutdown 4 (warning)
- standby 5 (fault)
- melter not enabled 6 (shutdown)
- motors not enabled 7 (standby)
8 (melter not
enabled)
11 (motors not
enabled)
Seconds Left in Interlock 1 0-3600 N/A Read only 11 0
Capability to let the user see how many seconds are
left in the ready interlock delay.
Hours Until Next Service 1 0-8736 N/A Read only 12 0
Melter status and alarms 1 0000/FFFF N/A Read only 15 0
Bit 1: Host Communication Fault (0/1)
Bit 3: Service Reminder
Bit 11: Tank Low
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Range
Data Designation Quantity Resolution Default Remarks Channel
Data Index
Number
Current alarm High byte: 1 0000/FFFF Read only 23 0
Channel Number of the involved channel (if there is a
temperature failure)

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1-18 (1= Tank
2= Manifold/Pump, 3= Hose 1,
4= Gun 1, etc)
OR System Failure Number (if there is a system
failure): Consult your Manual
Low byte:
Bit 0: System alarm
Bit 1: Channel alarm
Bit 3: Pressure alarm
Bit 4: Tank Level alarm
Auto Pump On Off 1 0/1 1 Read/Write 29 0
This allows the unit to automatically turn the piston
pump on when the unit reaches setpoint.
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Flow and Pressure

Range Indexed Protocol
Data Designation Quantity Default Remarks

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Channel
Data Index
Number
Pressure Actual Value 1-16 0 - 138 bar N/A Read only 61 1-16
0 - 2001.5 PSI
0 - 13800 kPa
Underpressure Warning Value 1-16 0 - 100% 20 Read/Write 70 1-16
Overpressure Warning Value 1-16 0 - 100% 20 Read/Write 73 1-16
Motor Mode 1-4 0 = Manual 0 Read/Write 31 1-4
1 = Runup
2 = Pressure
3 = Flow
Motor Setpoint 1-4 0 - 100% 0 Read/Write 32 1-4
Target Linespeed Pt.2/Scale Factor 1-16/1-4 0 - 100% 100 Read/Write 33 1-16/1-4
Linespeed
Scale Factor Motor Speed 1-4 1-94 RPM 94 Read/Write 34 1-4
Motor Actual Speed 1-16 RPM N/A Read only 36 1-4
Target Linespeed Pt. 1 1-16 0 - 100% 0 Read/Write 39 1-16
Overpressure Fault Value 1-16 0 - 100% 50 Read/Write 76 1-16
Target Pressure Pt. 2 1-16 0-1000 PSI 500 Read/Write 80 1-16
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0 - 68.9 bar
0 - 6894.7 kPa
Target Pressure Pt. 1 1-16 0-1000 PSI 100 Read/Write 81 1-16
0 - 68.9 bar
0 - 6894.7 kPa
Pressure Build Enable 1-16 0/1 0 Read/Write 82 1-16
Stop Speed Threshold 1-4 0 - 100% 10 Read/Write 83 1-4
Pressure Build Setpoint 1-16 0-1000 PSI 50 Read/Write 84 1-16
0 - 68.9 bar
0 - 6894.7 kPa
True Flow Linespeed Setpoint 1-8 0 - 100% 100 Read/Write 90 1-8

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Range Indexed Protocol
Data Designation Quantity Default Remarks
Resolution
Channel
Data Index
Number
True Flow Flow Setpoint 1-8 1000-500,000 20000 Read/Write 96 1-8
mg/min

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True Flow Flow Status 1-8 Bit 0: Warning N/A Read only 101 1-8
Bit 1: Fault
True Flow Underflow Warning 1-8 0 - 100% 10 Read/Write 102 1-8
True Flow Underflow Fault 1-8 0 - 100% 25 Read/Write 103 1-8
True Flow Overflow Warning 1-8 0 - 100% 10 Read/Write 104 1-8
True Flow Overflow Fault 1-8 0 - 100% 25 Read/Write 105 1-8
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Flow and Pressure

Range Indexed Protocol
Data Designation Quantity Default Remarks

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Channel
Data Index
Number
Pressure Status and Alarms 1-16 N/A N/A Read only 79 1-16
Bit 0: Underpressure
Bit 1: Overpressure
Current Alarm 0 1 = Open RTD N/A Read only 23 0
2 = Undertemp
3 = Overtemp
4 = System Fault
5 = RTD Mismatch
8 = Motor Fault
9 = Runaway
10 = Short RTD
11 = Pres. Fault
12 = Pres. Warning
13 = Flow Fault
14 = Flow Warning
15 = Pres. Input
16 = Linespd Input
17 = Mtr Therm
18 = Mtr Drive
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Indexed Protocol
Range
Data Designation Quantity Resolution Default Remarks Channel
Data Index
Number
Pressure actual value 1 0 - 138 Bar 0 Read only 61 0

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Temperature unit: Celsius/Fahrenheit 1 0 (_C)/1 (_F) 0 (_Celsius) Read/Write 110 0

Activate Hose/Gun pair 1-8 0/1 0 Read/Write 112 1-8

Temperature setpoint value 1-18 40-230 _C/ N/A Read/Write 115 1-18
100-450 _F
Temperature setpoint value, global 1 40-230_C/ N/A Read/Write 116 0
(100-450 _F)
Temperature setpoint value, group hose 1 40-230_C/ N/A Read/Write 117 0
100-450 _F
Temperature setpoint value, group gun 1 40-230_C/ N/A Read/Write 118 0
100-450 _F
Temperature actual value 1-18 40-230_C/ N/A Read only 120 1-18
100-450 _F
Temperature standby value, global 1 5-190_C 50 _C/100 _F Read/Write 128 0
10-350 _F
Time period for deactivating heaters (after automatic 1 0-1440min 0min Read/Write 133 0
standby) (24h)
Time period for automatic standby mode activation 1 0 - 1440min 0min Read/Write 135 0
(if no guns are active) (24h)

Activate Temperature Channel 1-16 0/1 0 Read/Write 111 1-16

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Indexed Protocol
Range
Data Designation Quantity Resolution Default Remarks Channel
Data Index
Number

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Undertemperature fault value, global 1 5-60 _C/ 0min Read/Write 142 0
10-110 _F

Overtemperature fault value, global 1 5-60 _C/ 15 _C/25 _F Read/Write 152 0

10-110 _F
Fieldbus data: Temperature status and alarms 1-18 0000/FFFF N/A Read only 157 1-18
Bit 0: Heater is ON / OFF (0/1)
Bit 1: Undertemperature warning
Bit 2: Undertemperature fault
Bit 3: Overtemperature warning
Bit 4: Overtemperature fault
Bit 5: Overtemperature shutdown
Bit 6: Shorted temperature sensor
Bit 7:Broken temperature sensor
Auto Exit Standby 1 0 - 180 min 0 Read/Write 160 0

Seven‐Day Clock Data

Indexed Protocol
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Range
Data Designation Quantity Resolution Default Remarks Channel
Data Index
Number
Seven-Day Clock switched ON / OFF, for fieldbus 1 0/1 0 (OFF) Read/Write 200 0
Status: Seven-Day Clock in operation 1 0/1 N/A Read only 201 0
Set Clock Day 1 1-7 N/A Read/Write 202 0
Set Clock Hour 1 0-23 N/A Read/Write 203 0
Set Clock Minute 1 0-59 N/A Read/Write 204 0

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Indexed Protocol
Range
Data Designation Quantity Resolution Default Remarks Channel
Data Index
Number
Current Mode: 0 = Manual, 1 = Automatic 1 0/1 0 Read Only 205 0

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Current State: 1 0-11 0 Read/Write 206 0
PML_UNDEFINED = 0 Note: Setting this value to
PML_OFF = 1 anything other than 0 will
PML_STOPPED = 2 cause the melter to
PML_STARTING = 3 behave according to the
PML_READY = 4 PackML specification.
PML_STANDBY = 5 Leave this value at 0 if
PML_PRODUCING = 6 PackML specification is
PML_STOPPING = 7 not being used.
PML_ABORTING = 8
PML_ABORTED = 9
PML_HOLDING = 10
PML_HELD = 11
Current State Time 1 HHHH:MM: N/A Read only 207 0
SS.hh
Current Mode Time 1 HHHH:MM: N/A Read only 208 0
SS.hh
Off Time 1 HHHH:MM: N/A Read only 209 0
SS.hh
Stopped Time 1 HHHH:MM: N/A Read only 210 0
SS.hh
Started Time 1 HHHH:MM: N/A Read only 211 0
SS.hh
Ready Time 1 HHHH:MM: N/A Read only 212 0
SS.hh
Standby Time 1 HHHH:MM: N/A Read only 213 0
SS.hh
Producing Time 1 HHHH:MM: N/A Read only 214 0
SS.hh
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Indexed Protocol
Range
Data Designation Quantity Resolution Default Remarks Channel
Data Index
Number

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Stopping Time 1 HHHH:MM: N/A Read only 215 0
SS.hh
Aborting Time 1 HHHH:MM:SS. N/A Read only 216 0
hh
Aborted Time 1 HHHH:MM:SS. N/A Read only 217 0
hh
Holding Time 1 HHHH:MM:SS. N/A Read only 218 0
hh
Held Time 1 HHHH:MM:SS. N/A Read only 219 0
hh
Manual Mode Time 1 HHHH:MM:SS. N/A Read only 220 0
hh
Automatic Mode Time 1 HHHH:MM:SS. N/A Read only 221 0
hh
Clear PML Registers 1 0/1 0 Read/Write 222 0
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