BCS-NX8000

This program example contains one BCS-Tools project and one iX project. The projects are meant to be used for quick start of applications and contains most of the basic functionality needed as well as some extended functions.

Program example is intended for Nexto communicating by EtherCat with BFI-P2 or BFI-H3.

Program example support:

Works only towards BFI Frequency inverters
Start and stop
Change Setfrequency
Normal-, fast- or coasting-stop
Inverter Alarm Reset
Constant overview of Drive Outputs-, Alarm-, Safety-, Running Hours status.
Read and Write of parameters
Read of Drive type, Input voltage, Power, Frame size, Firmware and serialnumber

Contain 3 files, one iX-project, one BCS-Tools and one pdf.

Programs are written in BCS-Tools 3.20 and iX Developer 2.40 SP4.

BCS Tools/Nexto - Modbus TCP and Crevis I/O, init ST-3702

Program example:
How to init a ST-3702 for Pt1000 (default value are Pt100)

Project1: Node with one ST-3702, “Modbus_ex_Nexto_ST3702_20171004.projectarchive”
Project2: Node with two ST-3702, “Modbus_ex_Nexto_2pcs_ST3702_20171004.projectarchive”

Program example BCS Tools and iX: Nexto Xpress communication with BFI by Modbus RTU.

This is to be found in Smart Engineering, SER0040. Manual describing SER0040 is to be downloaded here

Program example is intended for Nexto Xpress communicating by Modbus RTU with BFI-E3, BFI-P2 or BFI-H3.

Program example support:

Works only towards BFI Frequency inverters
Start and stop
Change Setfrequency
Normal-, fast- or coasting-stop
Inverter Alarm Reset
Constant overview of Drive Outputs-, Alarm-, Safety-, Running Hours status
Read of Drive type, Input voltage, Power, Frame size, Firmware and serialnumber

Contain 3 files, one iX-project, one BCS-Tools and one pdf.

Programs are written in BCS-Tools 3.31 and iX Developer 2.40 SP5.

SER0040_QS_NextoXpress_BFI_ModbusRTU_V1.0.0-EN.pdf

Get Started with Nexto Xpress - MQTT communication

The Nexto XPress series from Beijer Electronics includes a library (LibMQTT) for communication via ‘Message Queuing Telemetry Transport’ (MQTT).

MQTT is a lightweight protocol that requires little bandwidth. It can also be encrypted and is therefore well suited for communications against cloud services (IIOT).

Communication takes place between a client (eg Nexto XP325) and a server service (Broker). Once a client has published data to Broker, other clients can subscribe to it.

Attached example project as described in the document

Get Started with Nexto Xpress - The Basics

Nexto Xpress is a powerful compact programmable logic controller (PLC). It is a part of the Nexto family from Beijer Electronics. Nexto Xpress delivers high performance in a compact format.

Nexto Xpress fits in small applications and as remote I/O. It has up to 43 on board I/O and is easily expandable via built-in ports, such as Ethernet, CAN and RS-485.

Attached example project as described in the document

Get Started with Nexto Xpress - High speed datalogging

This document describes high-speed data logger in Nexto XPress.

The Nexto XPress series from Beijer Electronics includes a library (LibDatalogger) for logging high-speed data to local files in CSV format. The files are stored in persistent memory for later analysis in a spreadsheet (eg Excel®). The minimum logging frequency is 10ms in triggered mode and 100ms in continuous mode.

The generated CSV files can be stored as follows:

• Internal FLASH memory (retrieved with BCS Tools)

• USB memory

Attached example project as described in the document

Get started with Nexto Xpress - IEC60870-5-104

The Nexto Xpress series from Beijer Electronics include a driver for communication via the IEC protocol IEC60870-5-104.

IEC60870-5-104 was originally a protocol developed for the energy sector, but is also widely used in infrastructure projects for roads and railways.

To test the communication, a small test-project in the Scada-system zenon from Copadata is used. Zenon has certified IEC drivers and a widely used Scada system in the energy sector.

Attached PLC-project, library and SCADA-application as described in the document.

The document is in English and Norwegian language.

Get Started with Nexto Xpress - Database communication

This document describes how to communicate with Nexto Xpress/Modular and Microsoft SQL server.

Nexto Xpress and Nexto Modular includes a library, LibSQLClient, to enable the ability to communicate directly with a Microsoft SQL server by using the TDS 4.2 protocol. There is no need for any intermediate software.

Supported database:

Microsoft SQL with TDS 4.2 protocol

Supported commands:

SELECT
INSERT INTO
UPDATE
DELETE FROM

Beijer Control system: Nexto Series catalog

Take control over your business with Nexto Series programmable controllers

Nexto Series is an advanced automation system capable of controlling, in a distributed and redundant way, complex industrial processes, machines and high performance production lines. Modern and fast, Nexto products are based on cutting edge technology in order to provide trustworthiness and connectivity, contributing to your business productive growth.

BCS-Nexto modular 2018-05-08 web.pdf

BCS-Nexto/Nexto Xpress - Number of supported ARTI connections

BCS-NX3010/3020/3030 = 8 ARTI connections (from firmware 1.5.0.10)

BCS-NX3003/3004/3005 = 8 ARTI connections (from firmware 1.7.49.0)

BCS-XP300/315/325/340 = 8 ARTI connections ( from firmware 1.7.46.0)

ARTI connections include iX connection with ARTI driver, BCS Tools connection and Codesys OPC DA server connection.

Clarification about the force function in CODESYS

Background
Force Variables is a feature created in PLCs originally to force inputs, the purpose of this is to test the application without the field signals.

Function
In all CODESYS based PLCs the force feature works as a table of values to write to certain variables every PLC cycle. Different from the write command that happens once, the write of force happens every cycle. When it comes to internal variables that a written to in PLC code the force function will not be effective.

In CODESYS based PLCs (for example SoftControl, SoftMotion, Nexto, Xtorm and others) the force function is executed twice in a cycle, once after read inputs and once before write outputs according to the following picture.

Example of force of internal variable where the user program will have prescendence.

BCS Tools - The address %QBxxxxx not defined in any device

What does this comiler warning mean?
"The address %QB41653 is not defined in any device. Perhaps address is not used"

Answer
The address %QB41653 is connected to the diagnostics variables for the Profibus DP master, might be another address based on the hardware configuration and cpu parameters.
The reason for this message lays in the compiler, CODESYS was developed to use the %I and %Q as IO mappings and the diagnostics in NEXTO are not IO mappings. When using the diagnostics in the user application the compiler thinks that the usage of the address is wrong since not being mappep as a IO mapping.
It is not possible to disable this warning.

BCS Tools - OPC connection to the CPU or the simulator in BCS Tools.

When installing BCS Tools the OPC server from CoDeSys is installed in the background.

To configure the OPC server to connect to the simulation mode in BCS Tools do the following:
(When connecting to the cpu this step can be ignored)

Set the project to simulation mode

Create the Symbol Configuration object and select the variables to be exposed.

Call the configuration screen for the OPC server.

Use these settings to connect to the simulator in BCS Tools.
Local host addr: 127.0.0.1
Device Port: 11739

Use these settings to connect to the CPU.
Local host addr: IP address to the cpu
Device Port: 11740

Screenshot of Matrikon OPC Explorer connected to the OPC server in BCS Tools.

BCS Nexto Xpress/Modular - MQTT version

The current MQTT stack implemented in Nexto Xpress and Nexto Modular supports;
- MQTT v3.1.1
- MQTT v3.1

LTB Life Cycle Notification BCS-NX940x spareparts

04--LTB_beijer_electronics_life_cycle_notification--BCS-NX940x--2021-03-03.pdf

Nexto I/O update with EtherCat master

The EtherCAT Master for Nexto have 2 "modes" of I/O update:

1) Update all the I/O in one task only (bus cycle task)

2) Update the I/O in the context of each task

The selection of this "mode" is made by the following setting:

When this setting is checked, you are on "mode" 2. Otherwise, "mode" 1. The bus cycle task ("mode" 1) is selected here:

For "mode" 1, by default the bus cycle task is assigned to MainTask, but you can assign to some other task if you want. For example, you can assign it for a TimeInterrupt task. In this case, Nexto I/O modules will be updated on MainTask, and EtherCAT I/O will be updated on TimeInterrupt (preempting the MainTask).

For "mode" 2, the EtherCAT Master will perform the I/O update on the context of each task which uses some EtherCAT I/O on some POU. So, it means that the bus activities can be spread into several tasks.

The local bus I/O also have these two "modes", and you can select it on the CPU configuration window:

Please note that these "modes" are not an official terminology...it is just a way to help on the explanation.

Regarding the REFRESH_INPUT/REFRESH_OUTPUT function, they are very specific and must be used only on MainTask and only for local Nexto I/O modules. If you want I/O update on other task than MainTask, you should use the "update/messages per task" options described above.

Now, finally, lets take a look at the moment that the I/O update is performed on each of these scenarios:

Nexto - Persistent variables loose their value if the name of the application changes

In the current and older versions of BCS Tools (2.05) and cpu firmware (1.5.1.3) if the application name is changed from "Application" to something else the persistent variables will loose their values every power off/on.

Currently you should use the default name "Application".

This issue has been addressed and will be solved in a future version of BCS Tools.

Always use the default name "Application"

Workaround

By using BCS Tools 2.06 and firmware 1.5.1.7 you can change name of the application and the persistent function will still work. This is valid for a single system. Do not change the Application name in a redundant setup.

Nexto - Check operating status of I/O modules

The attached document contains a "best practice" method to monitor the operational state of rack mounted I/O modules. This method is the recommended to use when creating interlock and alarms from the I/O modules.

NAP15900.pdf

Download BCS Tools from SmartStore

To download the current and older versions of BCS Tools please visit Smart Store: https://smartstore.beijerelectronics.com/

Download latest BCS Tools version

BCS Nexto modular - DNV approval

TAA00001BU_r3.pdf

BCS Nexto/Nexto Xpress - UL/cUL certificate

Please use these links to access the UL/cUL certified Nexto/Nexto Xpress products

UL
https://iq.ulprospector.com/en/profile?e=222921

cUL
https://iq.ulprospector.com/en/profile?e=246429

NOTE!
- BCS Nexto only has UL approval
- An account has to be created (for free) to access the certificates

BCS Nexto Modular - CE EMC/LVD Declaration

DC114120_190221.pdf

BCS Nexto modular - CAD symbols

NAMING OF FILES
Example: NX3010_20130529.dwg.zip

Where:
NX3010 : product name
20130529 : file date in the format "YYYYMMDD" (in this example: May, 29th 2013)
dwg : file format provided

FILE VERSION:
DWG - Autocad 2002 or higher
STEP - AP214

Revision history BCS Tools/BCS Nexto/BCS Nexto Xpress

RevisionHistoryProductsBEIJER_20230217.pdf

BCS Nexto - Cpu Firmware 1.8.13.0/1.9.29.0 (transition version)

BCS-NX3003 / BCS-NX3004 / BCS-NX3005 = 1.9.29.0
BCS-NX3010 / BCS-NX3020 / BCS-NX3030 = 1.8.13.0

Note! New format of firmware update file. This is the transition version.

1.9.29.0

- Changed firmware update mechanism to include support for the new file format that will be introduced on upcoming versions.

- Improvements in “one touch diag” feature.

- Included support for PROFINET Controller.

1.8.13.0

- Changed firmware update mechanism to include support for the new file format that will be introduced on upcoming versions.

- Included fixed DNS server settings (8.8.8.8 and 8.8.4.4).

- Improved NIC Teaming performance.

Link to the revision history document for all BCS products.

https://www.beijerelectronics.com/en/support/Help___online?docId=66769

Nexto modular v1.8.13.0_v1.9.29.0.zip

BCS Nexto Series - Datasheet

Nexto Series Programmable Logic Controller
- Complete list of modules

CE114000.pdf

Article number	66.014.220-0
Warranty	2 year

Certificates	CE, ROHS, UL, DNV
Module dimensions (W x H x D)	36.00 x 114.63 x 115.30 mm
Net weight	400 g

Maximum input current	2 A
Maximum input voltage interrupt time	10 ms
Maximum output current	6 A
Protections	Polarity inversion, Input/Output short-circuit and overcurrent
Typical efficency	92% @ 24VDC

Status and diagnostics indication	Yes
Power supply redundancy	No

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Program example BCS Tools and iX: Nexto communication with BFI by EtherCAT

BCS Tools/Nexto - Modbus TCP and Crevis I/O, init ST-3702

Program example BCS Tools and iX: Nexto Xpress communication with BFI by Modbus RTU.

Get Started with Nexto Xpress - MQTT communication

Get Started with Nexto Xpress - The Basics

Get Started with Nexto Xpress - High speed datalogging

Get started with Nexto Xpress - IEC60870-5-104

Get Started with Nexto Xpress - Database communication

Beijer Control system: Nexto Series catalog

BCS-Nexto/Nexto Xpress - Number of supported ARTI connections

Clarification about the force function in CODESYS

BCS Tools - The address %QBxxxxx not defined in any device

BCS Tools - OPC connection to the CPU or the simulator in BCS Tools.

BCS Nexto Xpress/Modular - MQTT version

LTB Life Cycle Notification BCS-NX940x spareparts

Nexto I/O update with EtherCat master

Nexto - Persistent variables loose their value if the name of the application changes

Nexto - Check operating status of I/O modules

Download BCS Tools from SmartStore

BCS Nexto modular - DNV approval

BCS Nexto/Nexto Xpress - UL/cUL certificate

BCS Nexto Modular - CE EMC/LVD Declaration

BCS Nexto modular - CAD symbols

Revision history BCS Tools/BCS Nexto/BCS Nexto Xpress

BCS Nexto - Cpu Firmware 1.8.13.0/1.9.29.0 (transition version)

BCS Nexto Series - Datasheet

BCS-NX8000

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