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	What is the pin assignment of the KPG3-PS3 cable ?
	Click on the question to obtain information.

	How can you connect the outputs in parallel on the LE4-116-DD1 and LE4-116-XD1?
	Only the outputs of the same driver should be connected in parallel.

	How can you connect a PROFIBUS-DP master and a PROFIBUS-DP slave to the PS4-341-MM1 together?
	Click on the question to obtain information.

	What is the current hardware version of the PS3AC and PS3DC ?
	The current hardware version (12/2000) of the PS3AC and PS3DC is : Version 1.7

	How is the hardware counter in the PS4-341-MM1 activated and programmed ?
	The PS4-341-MM1 counter is activated and assigned parameters in the Sucosoft S40 Topology Configurator.

	What temperature monitoring options are available with the PS4 / PS416 system?
	EM4-101-TX1, EM4-101-TX2 remote expansion modules and the PS4-271-MM1 PLC offer temperature measuring features.

	How do you implement the short-circuit monitoring of the outputs on the PS416-OUT-400 / -410 cards ?
	Use a ZAA central monitoring unit

	Is the NG31 still available or is there a similar substitute ?
	A substitute can be obtained directly from the company Hubert Schröter. Click the question to obtain information.

	Does the Moeller automation product range include an SSI interface for absolute positioning encoders ?
	The LE4-633-CX1 local expansion module is available for this

	How can you implement a connection between an EPC335 card and a PS4?
	Use the KPG3-PS3 cable. Order No.: 014487

	How can you map a larger number of I/O to the marker range ?
	Use the

	Can I use the PS416-CPU in the PS316 rack with its I/O cards ?
	Neither the rack nor the I/O-cards of the PS316 series can be used.

	What is the successor of the EM4-101-AA1 ?
	The successor is the EM4-101-AA2

	What settings are required to connect an MI4 to a PS4-341 via Suconet K ?
	a) Check MI4 configuration b) Check PLC Topology Configurator

	Can the PS4-341-MM1 emulate the Sucom-A of the PS316 ?
	Yes, with the PS4-341-MM1 operating system from Sucosoft S40 version 4.0

	What is necessary to actuate a contactor coil as an emergency measure when the PLC malfunctions ?
	Decoupling via a protective diode

	Is it possible to change the analog output of the PS4-271 from a 0-10 V to a 0-20 or 4-20 mA signal using an 500 Ohm resistor ?
	No, since only 5 mA is provided at the analog output.

	How can you prepare your own Suconet K/K1 cable ?
	Use LT309.096 cable and connector S1-PS3.

	How can PLCs be provided with serial interfaces ?
	The ZB4-501-UM3 and ZB4-501-UM4 interface converters can be used for this purpose

	How can closed-loop control tasks be implemented with the PS4/PS416 PLC systems ?
	There are two application modules with two-point controllers, three-point controllers, PID controllers and there is a closed-loop control toolbox for complex closed-loop control.

	How can the PS4/PS416 system receive and evaluate the DCF77 radio time signal ?
	A DCF77 receiver is required for receiving the DCF77 radio time signals and a software is required for evaluating the signal.

	Is it possible to carry out remote diagnostics for the PS4/PS416 system ?
	Remote diagnostics can be carried out using a modem connection between the programming device and the PLC.

	Is it possible to run a Suconet K2 line with the PS416 ?
	The PS416-NET-210 Suconet K1/K2 card and the S40-AM-K2-D/GB application module are required for running Suconet K2 with the PS416.

	Which memory module version can be used in the PS4-341-MM1 as a space ?
	Note: verify PS4-341-MM1 version number.

	Can the Sucom_A functionblock be used on the PS4-... MM1 in order to program the PLC with Sucosoft S40 ?
	No

	Which PS4 type can be equipped with the PROFIBUS-DP master module ?
	Only the PS4-341-MM1.

	What is the type designation of the spare memory module for the ZB4-901-SF1 ?
	ZB4-901-SF2

	How many LE4-505-BS1 and CM4-505-GS1 AS-Interface masters can be connected to a PS4-... ?
	Click on the question to obtain information.

	How can PS4 compact PLCs be expanded locally?
	The PS 4 compact PLCs are expanded with LE4-. . . expansion modules.

	What design measures are required to integrate an LE4-504-BT1 (PROFIBUS-DP Slave) in a STEP 7 hardware configuration?
	The design measures for integrating an LE4-504-BT1 (PROFIBUS-DP Slave) in a STEP 7 hardware configuration are shown in a video that can be downloaded.

	How can PS4/PS416 systems be networked with PROFIBUS-FMS?
	Different modules/cards are available for networking PS4/PS416 systems with PROFIBUS-FMS. Click the question to obtain further information.

	How can the PS416 networked with PROFIBUS-PA?
	The PS416 can be networked with PROFIBUS-PA using a segment coupler.

	How are PS416 systems networked using the PS416-NET-400 Suconet K network card?
	Click the question above to obtain a description of the networking of PS416 systems.

	Can the CoBox also be run on the Suconet (RS485) interface?
	On the PS4-341-MM1 the CoBox can also be run directly on the Suconet interface if the SucomA function block is called in Transparent mode.

	Can the PS4/PS416 communicate via Ethernet ?
	For the communication with Ethernet is the network-module ″COBOX″ available.

	Can the PS4-151-MM1 be mounted and run in a vertical position?
	Yes, the vertical mounting position is possible if the interfaces (PRG / Suconet) are towards the bottom.

	Which PS416 cards can be used in the PS316 ?
	The following PS416 cards were tested and released for the PS316 series: PS416-INP-400, PS416-INP-401 PS416-OUT-400, PS416-OUT-401

	Which PLC types can be connected to the S40-OPC-Server as clients ?
	PS4-141/-151/-201/-271/-341-MM1as well as the PS416

	Which connection interfaces are possible for connection between the PC (S40-OPC-Server) and PLC (Clients) ?
	Click the question to obtain further information.

	How can the analog values of the potentiometers on PS4 controllers be converted to TIME type variables?
	Click the question to obtain further information.

	What is the application module required for data exchange between the PS40 controller via Ethernet?
	The application module is: S40-AM-K5-GB, to download please click on the question.

	What hardware (PLC) can be used with the Positioning Toolbox ?
	PS4-341-MM1 and PS416

	Where are the version lists for Moeller PS4/PS416, EM4, LE4, Sucosoft and MI4/MV4 ?
	With clicks the question you reach the current version lists.

	What is the application module for Ethernet data coupling with the PS4-150/-200/-341 and PS416 ?
	Yes, the application module S40-AM-K5-GB. With clicks the question to download.

	What has to be observed when a PS416-MEM-442 or PS416-MEM-443 memory module is ordered ?
	See answer!

	Which LE4-... modules have a CSA approval (Status: November 2001) ?
	All the LE4-... modules which are in the Main Catalogue 2002: Automatisierungstechnik, Antriebstechnik have CSA approval.

	How high is the level of input impedance with the PS4-..., LE4-..., EM4-100/200 and the PS416-INP400/401 input module ?
	With the PS4-..., EM4-... and PS416-... the input impedance is 6.5 kOhms, with LE4-... the input impedance is 4.1 kOhms

	What is the permissible power supply range for the PS4-.../EM4-... and LE4-... devices ?
	With 24V power supply (DC), from 20.4 to 28.8 V With 115 to 230 V power supply (AC): from 98 to 264 V

	What is the correct course of action when diagnostics status message: ″ Unexpected Type ″
	Please check the version number, the version 01 or 03 and higher is o.k.

	What should be done when the data exchange between the central cards of a PS416 and the CPU from S40 version 4.12 is not consistent (data from different cycles) ?
	You need the new operation system OS 416M_410.

	Is there an update for the closed-loop control toolbox ?
	Yes, please click on the question to reach the download.

	How do you declare a function block in S40 as retentive ?
	Please click on the question to obtain further information.

	Can a PS4 or PS416 program be SAVED/RESTORED (packed/unpacked) ?
	Yes, with the function: SAVE in the S40 navigator.

	How many inputs are available on the EM4-101-AA2 in Suconet K mode ?
	In Suconet K mode there is no restriction. All 4 voltage and 4 current inputs are available. The allocation to the input address is shown in table 4-24 in the documentation AWB27-1257D.

	Are WINbloc and XI/ON protected against incorrect plug connection ?
	Yes, for every WINbloc and XI/ON electronic module, we provide coding elements that can be used if required.

	With which European EMC standard does WINbloc comply ?
	WINbloc interference immunity complies with EN 50082-1 and -2.

	How are the XI/ON modules coded?
	The modules are self-coding. This is done by fitting the card (electronic module) in the base unit.

	What terminals are used with XI/ON ?
	Screw or tension clamp terminals are used with XI/ON.

	Is the size of XI/ON smaller than competitor products ?
	Yes, XI/ON input/output modules (slices) are 12.5 mm wide. Most competitor modules, such as Siemens, have a width of 15 mm.

	What are the maximum number of digital and analog modules (channels) ?
	The maximum number of digital channels is 256 per station and 64 analog channels per station.

	What is the assignment of the four-wire terminal base module ZS 41.5/16 S/S/PE-+UI with the WINblock module DP-4AAI/UI ?
	Please click on the question to obtain further information.

	Can I use only Input slices on a PROFIBUS-DP XI/ON XSystem Remote Gateway ?
	No. Please click on the question to obtain further information !

	How do you read or write the inputs and outputs of the PS4 controller directly?
	With direct peripheral access. Please click on the question to obtain further information !

	How do you determine the reaction time of a PS4 controller?
	By adding together the input delay, maximum PLC cycle time and output delay. Please click on the question to obtain further information!