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COMOS

AutomationFluidics

Operating Manual

04/2014A5E32079965-AB

Aim and terminology 1

COMOS basic knowledge required

2

Creating an example project 3

Information on planning structure

4

Notes on connections and branches

5

Overview of the most important work steps

6

User interface reference 7

Working in Fluidics 8

Administration 9

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Table of contents

1 Aim and terminology.....................................................................................................................................5

2 COMOS basic knowledge required..............................................................................................................7

3 Creating an example project.........................................................................................................................9

4 Information on planning structure...............................................................................................................11

5 Notes on connections and branches..........................................................................................................13

6 Overview of the most important work steps................................................................................................15

7 User interface reference.............................................................................................................................17 7.1 Layout of the Fluidics diagram....................................................................................................17 7.2 Structure of the function diagram................................................................................................19

8 Working in Fluidics.....................................................................................................................................21 8.1 Creating circuitry.........................................................................................................................21 8.2 Create Fluidics diagram..............................................................................................................21 8.3 Creating Fluidics objects.............................................................................................................22 8.4 Working with Fluidics documents................................................................................................23 8.4.1 Placing Fluidics objects...............................................................................................................23 8.4.2 Connecting Fluidics objects.........................................................................................................23 8.4.3 Setting branches.........................................................................................................................24 8.4.4 Using the pipe definition or hose definition..................................................................................25 8.4.5 Specifying the line type or hose type...........................................................................................26 8.4.6 Determining the valve body ways................................................................................................28 8.4.7 Creating main lubricant distributors and subdistributors.............................................................28 8.4.8 Creating installation boards and combining them into assembly groups....................................30 8.4.9 Notes on pipe flags......................................................................................................................30 8.4.10 Abbreviating the device tag via the ID segment..........................................................................31 8.5 Maintenance unit example..........................................................................................................32 8.6 Planning the function sequence..................................................................................................34 8.6.1 Requirements for planning the function sequence......................................................................34 8.6.2 Work steps of the sequence planning.........................................................................................35 8.6.3 Inputting sequence data..............................................................................................................36 8.6.4 Example for sequence data.........................................................................................................37 8.7 Specifying components...............................................................................................................38 8.7.1 Opening the properties of components.......................................................................................38 8.7.2 Notes on the "Technical data" tab...............................................................................................38 8.7.3 Notes on the "Function sequence" tab........................................................................................39 8.7.4 Notes on the "Order data" tab.....................................................................................................40 8.7.5 Notes on the "Text block design" tab..........................................................................................40

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9 Administration.............................................................................................................................................41 9.1 Notes on the base data...............................................................................................................41

Table of contents

Fluidics4 Operating Manual, 04/2014, A5E32079965-AB

Aim and terminology 1Aim

You configure hydraulic and pneumatic machines, units or subunits in the Fluidics product.

The database includes objects that were specifically prepared for the engineering of hydraulics, pneumatics or lubrication. These objects are referred to as follows:

● Fluidics componentsComponents required for building machines and units in the area of hydraulics, pneumatics or lubrication.

● Fluidics objectsEngineering objects that have special properties (attributes, symbols, scripts) for the Fluidics product. A Fluidics object is often exactly the same as a Fluidics component.

● Fluidics documentsDocuments that have special properties for the Fluidics product:

– Fluidics diagramAn interactive report for the construction of pneumatic and hydraulic circuitry and for the engineering of lubrication.

– Function diagram for sequence planning

– Automatically generated lists for checking connectors, connections, and lubrication points

You can start engineering with the Fluidics objects and Fluidics documents supplied with the database without any administrative preparations. The integrated data management of COMOS ensures that the engineering in the Fluidics product is integrated in the engineering of the complete installation from the very beginning. You can seamlessly continue the configuration of the electrical components and the control system in the EI&C product.

Functional scope● Configuration of pneumatic and hydraulic machines, units or subunits including lubrication

on Fluidics diagrams

● Component specification

● Connector specification

● Sequence planning with automatic generation of function diagrams

● Preparation for ordering through automatically generated lists of objects

● Database with object library in accordance with DIN 1219-1 with Fluidics objects, structure objects and auxiliary objects


COMOS basic knowledge required 2Prior knowledge

● Basic knowledge of how to use COMOS

Additional informationYou can find an introduction to working with COMOS in the following documentation:

● "COMOS Platform Operation"


Creating an example project 3Procedure

1. Select the "File > Open project" command in the menu bar.The "Open project" tab opens.

2. Select the "New > Project" command from the context menu of the "Open project" tab.

3. Select the new project. Select the "Properties > Edit" command in the context menu.

4. Select the "General settings > Project" category.

5. Click the "..." button next to the "Project structure" field in the "Links" control group.

6. Set the following base object as project structure: "@30 > M00 > A20 > A10 > A50 Project presetting, Fluidics example"

7. Double-click the new project in the "Open project" tab.The project opens.

8. Select the "Units" tab in the Navigator.

9. Create the following objects in the Navigator using the context menu:

– A plant under the project root

– A unit under the plant

For the sample project, configure the pneumatic or hydraulic circuitry and the lubrication under the unit. A different start node is possible in actual engineering projects. See also chapter Information on planning structure (Page 11).

See alsoNotes on connections and branches (Page 13)


Information on planning structure 4Structure overview

Engineering in the Fluidics product takes place in the "Units" tab. Fluidics engineering begins with the circuitry. The engineering project determines where the circuitry is located in the object tree.

The circuitry is located under the following objects in the Fluidics project presetting: Plant > Unit

CircuitryThe hydraulics, pneumatics and lubrication of a Fluidics machine with respect to the Fluidics unit or subunit are configured in separate circuits. All circuits have the same base object and the same icon:

All objects that are necessary for configuration are beneath the circuit:

● Fluidics components and Fluidics objectsSee also chapter Creating Fluidics objects (Page 22).

● Fluidics diagramSee also chapter Create Fluidics diagram (Page 21).

● Under hydraulic and pneumatic circuitry: Node for defining the function sequenceThe node is created automatically.See also chapter Planning the function sequence (Page 34).

Node for defining the function sequenceSubstructure:

● Function diagramThe function diagram contains the sequence diagram of the circuitry.

● Function sequence symbolThe function sequence symbol is created automatically. The function sequence symbol groups together the signal actuations, which are evaluated by the sequence diagram. See also chapter Work steps of the sequence planning (Page 35).

See alsoCreating an example project (Page 9)

Notes on connections and branches (Page 13)


Notes on connections and branches 5Connections without definition object

Draw a connection on the Fluidics diagram to connect Fluidics objects. See also chapter Connecting Fluidics objects (Page 23). The drawn connection does not have an engineering object as a counterpart. If the connection line touches connector points of the Fluidics objects, the connectors are automatically connected.

The connection information is saved at the connectors of the Fluidics objects. The connection automatically has the corresponding line type on the Fluidics diagram. See also chapter Specifying the line type or hose type (Page 26).

Connections with additional definition object for the cable definitionIf you require additional information on the connection, drag a definition object to the connection in addition. The following objects are available for this purpose in the context menu of the circuitry in the "A90 Cables" group:

● "A10 Pipe, general"

● "A20 Hose, general"

The information on the cable definition is saved at the definition object. See also chapter Using the pipe definition or hose definition (Page 25).

Branches with or without connectorsFor branches, we recommend that you use connector objects.

Alternatively, the Fluidics product provides the technology of dynamic connectors. With this method, a drawn connection is connected to another drawn connection via a dynamic connector. A dynamic connector does not have an engineering object as a counterpart.

See also chapter Setting branches (Page 24).

Connection directionConnection lines have a connection direction. The connection direction is usually not the same as a flow direction. Flow directions have no significance in the Fluidics product.

See alsoCreating an example project (Page 9)

Information on planning structure (Page 11)


Overview of the most important work steps 6Tasks

The following work steps are required for the configuration of a hydraulic or pneumatic unit or machine.

● If applicable, create a planning structure up to the Fluidics start nodeSee also chapter Information on planning structure (Page 11).

● Creating circuitry

● Create Fluidics diagram

● Create Fluidics objects

● Place and connect Fluidics objects on Fluidics diagrams

● Specify Fluidics objects

● Perform sequence planning

● Create lists of objects

● Create other reports

See alsoStructure of the function diagram (Page 19)

Creating circuitry (Page 21)

Create Fluidics diagram (Page 21)

Working with Fluidics documents (Page 23)

Planning the function sequence (Page 34)

Specifying components (Page 38)


User interface reference 77.1 Layout of the Fluidics diagram

Overview

① Toolbar② Standard toolbar③ Working area④ Symbol bar (optional)⑤ Drawing header

ToolbarGeneral functions, such as save, zoom or copy

You can find additional information on this topic in the "COMOS Platform Operation" manual, keyword "Toolbar in interactive reports".


Standard toolbarTools that are common to all interactive reports, such as the identification tool, the connector tool or the object assignment

You can find additional information on this topic in the "COMOS Platform Operation" manual, keyword "Standard toolbar in interactive reports".

Working areaYou place and connect the Fluidics objects in the working area.

Drawing headerImportant administrative data which is read from the database automatically, for example, project data, designer, date, details on the revision status.

The specific information that is displayed in the drawing header depends on the configuration of the report template.

Symbol bar (optional)Administrators can create a symbol bar especially for the Fluidics product and equip it with base object references to Fluidics objects. The symbols that are appropriate for the drawing type are displayed automatically.

You can find more information on this topic in the "COMOS Administration" manual, keyword "Configuring the symbol bar of a report".

See alsoWorking with Fluidics documents (Page 23)

Structure of the function diagram (Page 19)

User interface reference7.1 Layout of the Fluidics diagram


7.2 Structure of the function diagram

Overview

① Toolbar ② Standard toolbar③ Working area ④ Drawing header

ToolbarGeneral functions, such as save, zoom or copy

You can find additional information on this topic in the "COMOS Platform Operation" manual, keyword "Toolbar in interactive reports".

Standard toolbarTools that are common to all interactive reports, such as the identification tool, the connector tool or the object assignment

You can find additional information on this topic in the "COMOS Platform Operation" manual, keyword "Standard toolbar in interactive reports".

User interface reference7.2 Structure of the function diagram


Working areaYou place the function sequence symbol in the working area. When the function diagram is opened, COMOS evaluates the sequence attributes of the Fluidics objects and displays them in the function sequence symbol in the form of a sequence diagram (path/time diagram).

Drawing headerImportant administrative data which is read from the database automatically, for example project data, designer, date, details on the revision status

The specific information that is displayed in the drawing header depends on the configuration of the report template.

See alsoLayout of the Fluidics diagram (Page 17)

Planning the function sequence (Page 34)

Overview of the most important work steps (Page 15)

User interface reference7.2 Structure of the function diagram


Working in Fluidics 88.1 Creating circuitry

Requirement● The "Units" tab is displayed in the Navigator.

● The start node for the Fluidics engineering has been created, e.g. a unit or a machine.See also chapter Information on planning structure (Page 11).

Procedure1. Select the starting point, e.g. the unit, in the Navigator.

2. Create the necessary circuitry. Select the "A10 Circuitry number" command in the context menu.

3. Open the properties of the circuitry and enter an informative description.

See alsoCreating Fluidics objects (Page 22)

8.2 Create Fluidics diagram

Requirement● The "Units" tab is displayed in the Navigator.

● You have created circuitry.See also chapter Creating circuitry ().

Procedure1. Select the circuitry.

2. In the context menu, select the command ""New > FS.01? Fluidics diagram".

3. Open the properties of the Fluidics diagram and enter an informative description.

See alsoPlacing Fluidics objects (Page 23)

Using the pipe definition or hose definition (Page 25)


8.3 Creating Fluidics objects

Requirement● You have created circuitry.

Refer to chapter Creating circuitry (Page 21).

Procedure1. Select the circuitry in the Navigator.

2. Select the required object from one of the offered groups under "New" in the context menu.To create a definition object for cables, select one of the following objects in the context menu under "New > A90 Cables":

– "A10 Pipe, general"

– "A20 Hose, general"

To create a connector, select the command "New > B10 Connectors, joints and distributors > A20 Pipe link, general" in the context menu.

Creating an object via the base data1. If the object is not available in the context menu, look for it in the base data under the

following node: "@10 > A30 Fluidics".

ResultThe objects are created under the circuitry. Place them on the Fluidics diagram. See also chapter Placing Fluidics objects (Page 23).

See alsoUsing the pipe definition or hose definition (Page 25)

Working in Fluidics8.3 Creating Fluidics objects


8.4 Working with Fluidics documents

8.4.1 Placing Fluidics objects

Requirement● The diagram is open.

● The Fluidics objects have been generated.Refer to chapter Creating Fluidics objects (Page 22).

● For placing a connector: A connection has been drawn in. See also chapter Connecting Fluidics objects ().

Placing devices1. Open the structure below the circuitry in the Navigator.

2. Use drag&drop to move the required components from the Navigator to the report.

Placing connectorsSee also chapter Setting branches (Page 24).

Placing pipe definition and hose definitionSee also chapter Using the pipe definition or hose definition (Page 25).

See alsoDetermining the valve body ways (Page 28)

Creating installation boards and combining them into assembly groups (Page 30)


8.4.2 Connecting Fluidics objects

Requirements● The diagram is open.

● Fluidics objects have been placed on the diagram.See also chapter Placing Fluidics objects (Page 23).

Working in Fluidics8.4 Working with Fluidics documents


Procedure Use the connector tool from the standard toolbar:

The operation of the tool is the same as operation in the EI&C product with regard to the following points:

● Setting the starting points, intermediate points, and end points

● Changing the connection route using grab points

● Connecting connections

● Displaying crossing connections

You can find additional information on this in the "EI&C Operation" manual, keyword "Connections on the construction display".

ResultThe software creates connections and dynamic connectors for connections.

See alsoAbbreviating the device tag via the ID segment (Page 31)


Maintenance unit example (Page 32)

Specifying the line type or hose type (Page 26)

Setting branches ()

Creating installation boards and combining them into assembly groups (Page 30)

8.4.3 Setting branches

Requirements● The "Units" tab is displayed in the Navigator.

● The diagram is open.

● The Fluidics objects are connected.Refer to chapter Connecting Fluidics objects (Page 23).

● For branches via connectors: A connector is located below the circuitry. See also chapter Creating Fluidics objects (Page 22).



Branch via connector1. Open the structure below the circuitry in the Navigator.

2. Use drag&drop to move the connector from the Navigator to the connection line.If you touch the connection line with the connector, the connection is highlighted:

As soon as you place the object, the connection is disconnected and connected to the two sides of the connector.

3. Activate the connector tool in the standard toolbar.

4. Move the mouse pointer to the connector. If the connector has a free joint, the connector is highlighted.

5. Draw the branch in at the connector.See also chapter Connecting Fluidics objects (Page 23).

Branch via dynamic connector1. Activate the connector tool in the standard toolbar.

2. Place the mouse pointer over a connection.The connection is highlighted when a dynamic connector can be created.

3. Click one after the other on the points through which the new connection is to run.

See alsoNotes on connections and branches (Page 13)

8.4.4 Using the pipe definition or hose definition

Requirement● The pipe definition or hose definition has been created.

Refer to chapter Creating Fluidics objects (Page 22).

● The diagram is open.

● A connector has been drawn in on the diagram. See also chapter Connecting Fluidics objects (Page 23).



Assigning a pipe definition1. Open the node below the circuitry in the Navigator.

2. Drag the "Pipe, general" object from the Navigator and drop it onto a connection in the report.The connection is highlighted when the object can be assigned.

3. Select the symbol of the pipe definition on the report.

4. Select the "Properties" command in the context menu.The properties of the pipe definition are opened.

5. Select the "Attributes > Technical data" tab.

6. Enter the required values in the "Outer diameter" and "Internal diameter" fields.

7. Edit the remaining attributes, if necessary.

Assigning a hose definition1. Open the node below the circuitry in the Navigator.

2. Drag the "Hose, general" object from the Navigator and drop it onto a connection in the report.The connection is highlighted when the object can be assigned.

3. Select the symbol of the hose definition on the report.

4. Select the "Properties" command in the context menu.The properties of the hose definition are opened.

5. Select the "Attributes > Technical data" tab.

6. Enter the required values in the "Outer diameter" and "Internal diameter" fields.

7. Edit the remaining attributes, if necessary.

See alsoNotes on pipe flags (Page 30)

Specifying the line type or hose type ()

8.4.5 Specifying the line type or hose type

Requirement● The diagram is open.

● Fluidics objects have been placed and connected on the diagram.Refer to chapter Connecting Fluidics objects (Page 23).



TerminologyThe following terms are used in this chapter:

● Line type

● Hose type

● Connector subtype

The three terms each present their own perspective of the same topic. A standard table with Fluidics-specific line types is managed in the base data. The line types are available in two ways:

● Manually assigned to the connection via the "Hose type" context menu

● Via the connector subtype of the definition object

Specifying a hose type or connector type via the definition object1. Assign a pipe definition or hose definition to the connection as described in Using the pipe

definition or hose definition (Page 25).

2. Select the definition object on the report.

3. Select the "Properties" command in the context menu.The properties of the definition object are opened.

4. Select the "Attributes > System data" tab.

5. Change the "Connector subtype" attribute.

6. Save the properties.The "Connector subtype" attribute is applied at the connection.

When you assign a definition object, a hose type selected manually at the connection is deleted. When you remove the definition object, the connection is set to hose type "None".

Manually selecting the hose type at the connectionA hose type can only be selected if the connection is connected to a component with the "Fluid" connector type.

1. Make sure that neither a pipe definition nor a hose definition is placed on the connection.

2. Select the connection.

3. Select the required hose type in the context menu under "Settings > Hose type".

Specifying a line typeLine types can be controlled in a Fluidics-specific manner. For more on this, see Notes on the base data (Page 41).

Additional informationYou can find more information on this topic in the "EI&C Administration" manual, keyword "Templates for line types".



8.4.6 Determining the valve body ways


● A direction control valve has been placed on the diagram.Refer to chapter Placing Fluidics objects (Page 23).

Procedure1. Select the valve in the diagram.

2. Select the required way in the context menu using the "Graphical settings" command.In the submenus, the possible ways are identified via the connector labels:

3. Save the diagram to apply the change permanently.

8.4.7 Creating main lubricant distributors and subdistributors

Requirement● The lubrication diagram is open.

● The distributor has been created, for example "Progressive distributor (lubrication)".Refer to chapter Creating Fluidics objects (Page 22).



Procedure for main distributor1. Open the structure below the circuitry in the Navigator.

2. Use drag&drop to move the connector from the Navigator to the report.The main distributor is placed:

3. Select the main distributor on the report.

4. Select the "Properties" command in the context menu.The properties of the main distributor are opened.

5. Select the "Elements" tab.

6. Select the "Create N" command from the context menu of the virtual element "SN01".The "Number of elements to create" window is opened.

7. Enter the number of required outputs in the "Quantity" field.

8. Click the "Create" button.

9. Confirm your entries.

ResultThe subdistributors are created and placed on the lubrication diagram automatically:

See alsoNotes on the "Technical data" tab (Page 38)



8.4.8 Creating installation boards and combining them into assembly groups


● The components which you want to place on the baseplate have been placed on the diagram and connected to one another.See chapters Placing Fluidics objects (Page 23) and Connecting Fluidics objects (Page 23).

Procedure1. Select the circuitry in the Navigator.

2. Select the "New > B10 Connectors, joints and distributors > A30 Baseplate" command in the context menu.

3. Place the baseplate on the diagram.

4. Activate the grab points of the baseplate.

5. Enlarge and move the baseplate until its symbol encloses the required components.

6. Select the baseplate on the diagram.

7. Select the "Group to an assembly" command in the context menu.

All components contained in the baseplate are moved below the baseplate in the Navigator. They are combined into a group on the report.

Placing prepared assembly groupsYou can also place a prepared assembly group.

You can find additional information in the "COMOS Platform Operation" manual, keyword "Placing objects by inserting a template".

8.4.9 Notes on pipe flagsSeparate pipe flag objects are not used in the Fluidics product.



The most important information is instead displayed via the symbol of the pipe definition or hose definition.

See alsoUsing the pipe definition or hose definition (Page 25)

8.4.10 Abbreviating the device tag via the ID segment


● The Fluidics objects are connected.Refer to chapter Connecting Fluidics objects (Page 23).

Procedure1. Create a segment. Proceed as described in the "EI&C operation" manual.

2. Open the properties of the segment.

3. Select the "General" tab.

4. Activate the "Unit" option in the "Label is valid for" control group.

You can find additional information on this in the "EI&C Operation" manual, keyword "Label segments".

ResultThe device tags are abbreviated. Some Fluidics objects have a script that prevents this abbreviation.



8.5 Maintenance unit example

Step 1: Create circuitry and components of the maintenance unit1. Create a circuit. See also chapter Creating circuitry (Page 21).

2. Create the components. To do this, select the following commands in the context menu of the circuitry:

– "New > A40 Filters and separators > A10 Filters"

– "New > B20 Accessories > A50 Reducer"

– "New > A40 Filters and separators > C20 Oiler"

– "New > A10 Measuring devices > A20 Pressure > A10 Pressure-measuring unit (pressure gauge)"

See also chapter Creating Fluidics objects (Page 22).

Step 2: Place the components of the maintenance unit1. Create a Fluidics diagram. See also chapter Create Fluidics diagram (Page 21).

2. Open the diagram.

3. Place the components.See also chapter Placing Fluidics objects (Page 23).

Result on the Fluidics circuit diagram:

Working in Fluidics8.5 Maintenance unit example


Step 3: Optimize the symbol orientation for connection purposesThe connector points on the symbol of the filter should line up with those of the oiler and the reducer. This reduces the complexity of the representation and the objects can be connected in a single operation.

1. Activate the grab points of the filter.

2. Rotate the grab point marked in the picture by 90° counterclockwise:

Result:

Step 4: Connect the filter, pressure reducer, and oilerConnect the filter, reducer, and oiler. See also chapter Connecting Fluidics objects (Page 23). Drag the connection across all components:

The connection is disconnected automatically and the connectors are connected.

Working in Fluidics8.5 Maintenance unit example


Step 5: Connect the measuring device via a branch1. Select the "New > B10 Connectors, joints and distributors > A20 Pipe link, general"

command in the context menu of the circuitry.

2. Drag the connector to the connection line between the reducer and the oiler.

3. Activate the "Connection" tool in the Fluidics-specific toolbar.

4. Click on the connector of the measuring device on the left.

5. Click on the connector on the left:

Step 6: Place the maintenance unit on an baseplate1. Place the baseplate.

2. Enlarge and move the baseplate until its symbol encloses the entire maintenance unit.

Note

You have the option to combine the content of the baseplate into an assembly group.

See also chapter Creating installation boards and combining them into assembly groups (Page 30).

8.6 Planning the function sequence

8.6.1 Requirements for planning the function sequence● A circuit for the hydraulics or pneumatics has been created. Refer to chapter Creating

circuitry (Page 21).The "Function sequence" node is automatically created under the circuit, and the function sequence symbol is created under the node.

● The Fluidics-specific machine has been planned on the Fluidics diagram.Refer to chapter Working with Fluidics documents (Page 23).

Working in Fluidics8.6 Planning the function sequence


See alsoWork steps of the sequence planning ()

8.6.2 Work steps of the sequence planning

PrincipleDuring function sequence planning of a machine or unit, you define which steps the sequence-relevant Fluidics components of a pneumatic or hydraulic circuit must pass through in order for all Fluidics components to return to the start position (complete cycle). Signal actuations trigger the changes of state of Fluidics objects. Signal actuations do not have any attributes.

A complete cycle consists of n steps. The complete cycle is illustrated on a function diagram in the form of a sequence diagram (path-time diagram).

RequirementSee also chapter Requirements for planning the function sequence (Page 34).

Procedure1. Select the "Function sequence" object under the circuit.

2. In the context menu, select the command ""New > FS.001 Function diagram".

3. Open the function diagram.

4. Use drag&drop to move the function sequence symbol from the Navigator to the diagram. The sequence diagram is displayed. The diagram is empty as long as the sequence data of the Fluidics objects is empty.

5. Select the "F Function sequence symbol" object in the Navigator.

6. Create the required signal actuations in the context menu using the command "New > A Signal actuations > ...".The base objects of the signal actuations are located in the following node: "@10 > A30 > A10 > A20 Signal actuations"

7. Assign the signal actuations to the Fluidics objects of the circuitry and define the sequence data. See also chapter Inputting sequence data (Page 36).

See alsoExample for sequence data (Page 37)



8.6.3 Inputting sequence data

Requirement● Signal actuations are found below the function sequence symbol.

Refer to chapter Work steps of the sequence planning (Page 35).

● The signal actuations are displayed in the Navigator.

Procedure1. Open the properties of the Fluidics object.

2. Select the "Attributes > Function sequence" tab.

3. Enter the description of the activities which the component is to perform in the fields "Function 1" to "Function n".Example: "On", "Extend", "Stop", "Off"

4. In the Navigator, select the signal actuation that matches the activity described in the "Function n" field.

5. Use drag&drop to move the signal actuation from the Navigator to the "Triggered by" field next to the "Function n" field.You assign a signal actuation for every activity a Fluidics object is to perform.

6. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the remaining activities.

7. In the "Sequence" field, you define how the activities are integrated into the complete cycle.

Integration into the overall sequenceThe integration into the overall sequence is defined using several substrings. Each change of state that the component passes through during the entire process corresponds to a substring.

Notation:

● The substrings are set in round brackets and are appended without separators:(<substring1>)(<substring2>), etc.

● Each substring consists of three numbers, which are separated by semicolons:

– First number: the stepThe step in the overall sequence when the change of state occurs.

– Second number: the functionThe number of the function which describes the activity and, therefore, the associated signal actuation.

– Third number: the durationThe number of steps required to complete the change of state.

An example to demonstrate this correlation is available under Example for sequence data (Page 37).



ResultThe function diagram evaluates the "Sequence" attribute and illustrates the values that were input there in a sequence diagram.

See alsoNotes on the "Function sequence" tab (Page 39)

8.6.4 Example for sequence data

Requirement● Signal actuations have been created below the function sequence symbol.

Refer to chapter Work steps of the sequence planning (Page 35).

● The signal actuations are displayed in the Navigator.

● The properties of the Fluidics object are open. The "Attributes > Function sequence" tab is displayed.Refer to chapter Inputting sequence data (Page 36).

Specification of the sequence data● Enter (1;1;1)(4;2;1)(8;3;1) in the "Sequence" field.

● Enter the following in the "Function <number>" and "Triggered by" fields:

"Function <number>" Value Linked signal"Function 1" "Extend" On"Function 2" "Stop" Auto. On"Function 3" "Off" Off

Result in the complete cycle● The component is extended, that is, set to "On", in the first step of the complete cycle.

The extension takes one step. The component has already been extended at the start of step 2.

● In step 4, the component is set to "Stop" and reaches this state within one step.It has already been extended at the start of step 5.

● The component remains extended until step 8 and is then brought into the Off position within the eighth step.



Result in the sequence diagram

See alsoNotes on the "Function sequence" tab (Page 39)

8.7 Specifying components

8.7.1 Opening the properties of components

Procedure1. Select the required component on the report.

2. Select the "Properties" command in the context menu.The properties of the component are opened.

3. Select the "Attributes" tab.The component type determines which tabs and attributes are displayed below this tab.

4. Complete the tabs as needed.Read the information provided below about the Fluidics-specific tabs.

See alsoNotes on the "Technical data" tab ()

Notes on the "Function sequence" tab (Page 39)

Notes on the "Order data" tab (Page 40)

8.7.2 Notes on the "Technical data" tab

PurposeYou specify the technical data on the "Technical data" tab.

Working in Fluidics8.7 Specifying components


Requirement● The properties of the component are open.

Refer to chapter Opening the properties of components (Page 38).

Configuration with distributors for the lubrication

Control element Description"Data" control group Specifies the lubrication information."Set values" button Forwards the data to the subdistributors.

The data of the subdistributor is evaluated on the lubrication diagram.

Configuration at subdistributor You have the option to overwrite the dosage ID and dosage applied from the main distributor.

Define the lubrication point as follows:

● Lubrication point comes from COMOS:Set a reference to the lubrication point in the "Lubricant position" field.

● External lubrication point:Describe the lubrication point in the "External lubricant position" field.

The labeling of the lubrication points is automatically output on the lubrication diagram.

See alsoCreating main lubricant distributors and subdistributors (Page 28)

8.7.3 Notes on the "Function sequence" tab

PurposeIf you have entered values on the "Function sequence" tab, the values are automatically read out during generation of the function diagram and displayed in a sequence diagram.



● Fluidics objects that are relevant to function sequence engineering (e.g. valves, pumps, drives, and switches) are used.

ConfigurationSee also chapter Inputting sequence data (Page 36).



See alsoExample for sequence data (Page 37)

8.7.4 Notes on the "Order data" tab

PurposeYou enter order-relevant information on the "Y00T00025 Order data" tab.



"Y00A00253 Order relevant" attributeNon order-relevant components are not shown in order lists.

This attribute is particularly relevant for components which are placed on a baseplate.

8.7.5 Notes on the "Text block design" tabOn this tab, you define the position of the device label output in the Fluidics circuit diagram.

You can find additional information on this topic in the "COMOS EI&C Administration" manual, keyword ""Text block design" tab".



Administration 99.1 Notes on the base data

Base objects for FluidicsThe base objects for the Fluidics product can be found in the following nodes:

● "@10 > @30 Fluidics"

● "@30 > M43 Fluidics"

Base project referenceEngineering projects in the Fluidics product have the project presetting: "@30 > M43 > A20 Project settings"

Controlling connector-specific line typesThe following node holds the templates for connector-specific line types:

"Y10 > M00 > A10 > Y10M00N00006 > Y10M00N00006U Contact point types (FLUIDICS)"

You can find more information on this topic in the "EI&C Administration" manual, keyword "Templates for line types".

Attributes catalogThe attributes and tabs for the Fluidics product are created under the node: "@40 > @Y Attributes and tabs"
