NET PE A01 EN 2012 10 30 en

Translation of the
Original Operating Instructions

Network perma NET
perma NET GATEWAY
perma NET DRIVE
perma NET I/O
perma NET perma-tec GmbH & Co. KG
The Expert in Lubrication Solutions

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perma-tec GmbH & Co. KG
This operating manual is valid for the perma NET network and its components. These are the central control
unit perma NET GATEWAY, the power supply unit perma NET POWER, perma NET DRIVE, the distributor perma
PRO MP-6 and the interface module perma NET I/O. These components are connected to each other by means
of a special cable via which they are supplied with power and which ensures the communication between all
network participants.
A perma NET network can consist of up to 100 network participants and constitutes, consequently, an extensive
lubrication system. It permanently and precisely supplies all lubrication points connected to it with lubricant, at a
pressure build-up of max. 25 bar (360 psi), and independent of temperature.
Every single network participant can be programmed and monitored via the central control unit perma NET
GATEWAY.
This operating manual will help you in programming and monitoring the perma NET and all of its components.
With the help of this operating manual you can install and connect all the components of a perma NET with each
other. You can also carry out any necessary modifcations or changes in a perma NET.
Attention: Please remember that the initial programming and the setting into operation of the network can
only be carried out by your local supplier!
2010 perma-tec GmbH & Co. KG
Without the specifc approval of perma-tec GmbH & Co. KG no part of this documentation can be copied or made
available to third parties.
We haven taken great care when compiling all the details contained in this documentation.
However, we cannot rule out discrepancies and we reserve the right to make technical changes to the products
without giving advance notice.
We do not assume any judicial responsibility or liability for damage which may ensue as a result.
We will include any necessary changes in the next edition.
Compiled and printed: 30/10/2012

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Contents
1 Miscellaneous .......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1 About this Operating Manual ....................................................................................................... 6
1.2 Terms Used .................................................................................................................................. 6
1.3 Signs and Symbols Used ............................................................................................................. 7
1.4 Delivery / Content ........................................................................................................................ 7
1.5 Markings ...................................................................................................................................... 8
1.6 Legal Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 9
2 Basic Safety Instructions ..................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Safe and Correct Use ................................................................................................................ 10
2.2 Intended Usage .......................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Foreseeable Misuse and Residual Risks ................................................................................... 11
2.4 Persons Responsible for Safety ................................................................................................. 12
2.5 Warnings for the Network perma NET and its Components ...................................................... 12
2.6 Structure of Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. 13
3 Network Description and Technical Data ............................................................................................ 14
3.1 Functional Specifcations of the Network perma NET ................................................................ 14
3.2 Network Components and Associated Technical Data .............................................................. 15
3.2.1 perma NET GATEWAY ................................................................................................. 15
3.2.2 perma NET Power - Power Supply Unit ...................................................................... 17
3.2.3 Lubrication system perma NET DRIVE ........................................................................ 18
3.2.4 perma PRO MP-6 Distributor ........................................................................................ 20
3.2.5 Interface Module perma NET I/O .................................................................................. 21
3.2.6 perma NET Termination Resistor ................................................................................. 22
3.2.7 perma NET Connection Cable ..................................................................................... 22
4 Planning the perma NET ....................................................................................................................... 23
4.1 Positioning the perma NET Network Components ................................................................... 23
4.2 Function of the perma NET I/O in the perma NET ..................................................................... 24
4.3 Creating Groups within the perma NET ..................................................................................... 24
5 Installing the perma NET ...................................................................................................................... 25
5.1 Mounting the perma NET Power - Power Supply Unit ............................................................... 26
5.2 Installing the perma NET GATEWAY ......................................................................................... 27
5.3 Installing the Lubrication System perma NET DRIVE ................................................................ 28
5.4 Installing the perma PRO MP-6 Distributor ................................................................................ 31
5.5 Installing the perma PRO MP-6 Distributor and Lubrication System ......................................... 32
5.6 Mounting the perma NET I/O .................................................................................................... 35
5.7 Installing the perma NET Termination Resistor .......................................................................... 36
5.8 Installing the Special Cable and Connecting the Network Participants ..................................... 37
6 Display and Signal Devices of the perma NET ................................................................................... 38
6.1 Display Elements of the perma NET GATEWAY ........................................................................ 38
6.2 Display Elements of the perma NET DRIVE .............................................................................. 39
6.3 Display Elements of the perma NET I/O .................................................................................... 39
6.4 Function indication via LEDs ...................................................................................................... 39

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7 Setting Up the perma NET GATEWAY and Setting it into Operation ................................................ 40
7.1 Preparing the perma NET .......................................................................................................... 40
7.2 Prior to Operation ....................................................................................................................... 41
7.3 Setting into Operation ................................................................................................................ 41
7.4 Replacement of the PRO LC Unit .............................................................................................. 42
7.4.1 Setting the Volume of the PRO LC Unit ........................................................................ 42
7.4.2 How to Replace the PRO LC Unit................................................................................. 43
8 Operating the perma NET GATEWAY .................................................................................................. 44
8.1 Switching the perma NET GATEWAY on .................................................................................. 44
8.2 During Operation ........................................................................................................................ 44
8.3 Logical Statuses of the Participants ........................................................................................... 45
8.4 Assigning ID Numbers ............................................................................................................... 45
8.5 Replacing Participants ............................................................................................................... 46
8.6 Extending or Reducing an Existing perma NET ........................................................................ 47
8.7 Low-Temperature Cut-Off of the Network Participants .............................................................. 48
8.8 Communication in the perma NET ............................................................................................. 48
9 Security Concept ................................................................................................................................... 49
9.1 NET Inspection .......................................................................................................................... 49
9.2 Power Failure ............................................................................................................................. 49
9.3 Automatic perma NET Monitoring .............................................................................................. 49
9.4 Error Prioritization ...................................................................................................................... 50
10 perma NET GATEWAY software ........................................................................................................... 50
10.1 Operation ................................................................................................................................... 50
10.1.1 Screen Layout............................................................................................................... 51
10.1.2 Input Fields ................................................................................................................... 53
10.1.3 Login / Logout ............................................................................................................... 53
10.1.4 Language Switch .......................................................................................................... 54
10.1.5 Help Function ................................................................................................................ 55
10.1.6 Saving Entered Data..................................................................................................... 55
10.2 "Overview" Menu (Start Page) ................................................................................................... 55
10.2.1 Sorting Order ................................................................................................................ 57
10.2.2 Participant Details ......................................................................................................... 57
10.3 "Group Confguration perma NET" Menu ................................................................................... 69
10.4 "All active Error Messages" Menu .............................................................................................. 71
10.5 "Overview Remaining Discharge Time" Menu ........................................................................... 72
10.6 "perma NET Confguration" Menu .............................................................................................. 73
10.6.1 General Settings ........................................................................................................... 74
10.6.2 NET Initialization ........................................................................................................... 75
10.6.3 NET Verify .....................................................................................................................76
10.6.4 Switch NET off / Switch NET on ................................................................................... 79
10.6.5 New ID Distribution for All ............................................................................................. 79
10.7 "NET GATEWAY Confguration" Menu ....................................................................................... 80
10.7.1 General Settings ........................................................................................................... 81
10.7.2 Date and Time .............................................................................................................. 82
10.7.3 User Management ........................................................................................................ 83
10.7.4 Network Confguration .................................................................................................. 90
10.8 "Security Settings" menu ........................................................................................................... 92
10.8.1 Alarm Confguration ...................................................................................................... 94
10.8.2 SMS Confguration ........................................................................................................ 95

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10.9 "Download area" Menu .............................................................................................................. 97
10.9.1 System Log ................................................................................................................... 97
10.9.2 All Active Error Messages ............................................................................................. 98
10.9.3 Error Records ............................................................................................................... 98
10.9.4 Discharge Records ....................................................................................................... 99
10.9.5 Participant Confgurations........................................................................................... 100
10.9.6 Total NET Confguration .............................................................................................. 101
10.9.7 Entire perma NET ....................................................................................................... 104
10.9.8 Group Confguration perma NET ................................................................................ 104
10.9.9 Overview Remaining Discharge Times ...................................................................... 104
10.10 "CAN-Diagnosis" Menu ............................................................................................................ 105
11 Saving Records of the Individual Actions in the Network ............................................................... 106
11.1 Transferring Records to a PC .................................................................................................. 107
11.2 Explanation of the Records ..................................................................................................... 107
11.2.1 Discharge Record ....................................................................................................... 108
11.2.2 LC Exchange Record.................................................................................................. 109
11.2.3 IO state change record ............................................................................................... 109
11.2.4 IO Action Record ......................................................................................................... 110
11.2.5 CAN error record ........................................................................................................ 112
11.2.6 GATEWAY Error Records ........................................................................................... 114
12 Warnings and Error Messages from the Network Participants ...................................................... 123
12.1 Error messages ........................................................................................................................ 123
12.1.1 Error Messages of the perma NET DRIVE ................................................................. 123
12.1.2 Error Messages of the perma NET I/O ....................................................................... 124
12.1.3 Other Messages ......................................................................................................... 124
13 Accessories and Spare Parts ............................................................................................................. 125
14 Disposal ............................................................................................................................................... 128
15 Service ................................................................................................................................................. 128
16 Conformity Declarations .................................................................................................................... 129
16.1 Conformity Declaration for perma NET GATEWAY .................................................................. 129
16.2 Conformity Declaration for perma NET Power ......................................................................... 130
16.3 Conformity Declaration for perma NET DRIVE / perma NET DRIVE MP-6 ............................. 131
16.4 Conformity Declaration for perma NET I/O .............................................................................. 132
17 Index ..................................................................................................................................................... 133
Miscellaneous
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1 Miscellaneous
1.1 About this Operating Manual
This operating manual is intended for the safe operation of the centrally programmable and monitorable multi-
point lubrication system perma NET and its network components perma NET GATEWAY, perma NET POWER,
perma NET DRIVE, perma PRO MP-6 distributor and perma NET I/O. It contains safety instructions which must
always be adhered to.
Everyone who works on or with the entire perma NET network - consisting of perma NET GATEWAY, perma NET
Power - power supply unit, perma NET DRIVE, perma PRO MP-6 distributor and perma NET I/O - must have
access to this operating manual during their shift. They must also pay attention to all relevant instructions and
notices.
The operating manual must always be kept complete and in easy to read condition.
1.2 Terms Used
Central control unit perma NET GATEWAY
In the following text, the central control unit will be called by its name "perma NET GATEWAY".
Lubrication system perma NET DRIVE
In the following text, the lubrication system "perma NET DRIVE" will be called by its name "perma NET
DRIVE".
Lubrication Canister
In the following text, the "lubrication canister" will be called the "PRO LC unit". The user can order the PRO LC
unit with different lubricants and in sizes 250 ccm and 500 ccm.
perma PRO MP-6 distributor
In the following text, the "perma PRO MP-6 distributor" will either be called by its name "perma MP-6" or be
called "distributor".
Interface Module perma NET I/O
In the following text, the "interface module perma NET I/O", which serves as a digital interface, for example to
a PLC, a centralized lubrication system or a signal device, will be called by its name "perma NET I/O".
perma NET Termination Resistor
In the following text, the "termination resistor" in the form of a plug, which is connected to the last participant
at the end of a perma NET, constituting the fnal component of a perma NET, will be called "perma NET termi-
nation resistor".
Network perma NET
In the following text, the "network perma NET", which can consist of a perma NET GATEWAY, a perma NET
Power - power supply unit, several perma NET DRIVE lubrication systems and one or several perma NET I/O,
will be called by its name "perma NET".
perma NET Power - power supply unit
In the following text, the "perma NET Power - power supply unit" will either be called by its name "perma NET
Power" or be called "power supply unit". The perma NET Power - power supply unit (90 to 230 VAC, 50 to
60 Hz) supplies the whole network with a constant operating voltage of 24 VDC=.
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1.3 Signs and Symbols Used
Task and outcome symbols
The following signs and symbols are used:
f Task symbol:
The text following this symbol describes tasks which are to be performed in order from the top down.
9 Outcome symbol:
The text following this sign describes the outcome of an action.
Information signs
Information and tips
This sign comes in front of information and tips intended to help you use the system to optimum effect.
It also alerts you to application tips which will help you in doing certain tasks quicker and safer.
Warning signs
Special safety instructions are indicated as follows:
General danger points
This sign comes in front of tasks where there is a danger of injury to people and of substantial damage to
property.
If there is an explicit source of danger, the text will be preceded by one of the following symbols:
Dangerous voltage
This sign comes in front of tasks where there is a risk of electric shock, with possible fatal consequences.
Injury to hands
This sign comes in front of tasks where there is a possible risk of injury to hands.
Risk of tripping
This sign comes in front of tasks where there is a risk of tripping.
1.4 Delivery / Content
The perma NET GATEWAY (Art. No. 2399.103.004) is the central control unit of a network consisting of the
perma NET DRIVE lubrication system and sometimes of one or several perma NET I/O. The entire perma
NET can be programmed and monitored via the perma NET GATEWAY control unit. The perma NET can con-
sist of up to 100 network participants which can be distributed over a total cable length of up to 1000 meters.
The perma NET DRIVE (Art. No. 2399 001 605) will be delivered according to customer specifcations in
regards to type of grease and size of PRO LC unit. The user must only connect the lubrication system to the
perma NET via the special cable. Each of the lubrication systems connected to the system is confgurated via
the perma NET GATEWAY.
The perma NET I/O (Art. No. 2399 104 000) is an interface module and serves as a digital component for
connecting the network to external systems, for example, a PLC, a centralized lubrication system or a signal
device.
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The perma NET Connection Cable (5 x 0.5 mm) (Art. No. 2399 103 003) is used to connect the individual
network participants to each other. Via this special cable the individual network participants are supplied with
power and can communicate with each other via a CAN feld bus.
The perma NET Termination Resistor (Art. No. 2399 106 000) in the form of a plug is screwed onto the last
network participant connected to the system.
The perma NET Power - power supply unit (Art. No. 2399 105 000) is the power supply unit that ensures
power supply to the entire perma NET. It supplies the perma NET with a constant operating voltage of
24 VDC=using an input voltage of 90 to 230 VAC (50 to 60 Hz).
Operating Instructions and Conformity Declaration
f Upon delivery, make sure to check if the delivered goods correspond to your order.
perma-tec GmbH & Co. KG will not accept liability for subsequent claims of any shortcomings.
f Please immediately forward any claims:
of noticeable transport damage directly to the forwarder.
of noticeable faults, shortcomings or defects directly to your perma-tec distributor.
1.5 Markings
The central control unit perma NET GATEWAY is clearly marked with a serial number and a label on the housing.
The perma NET DRIVE lubrication system is clearly marked with a label on the drive system and a label on the
PRO LC unit.
The perma PRO MP-6 distributor is clearly marked with a serial number and a label on the drive unit.
The perma NET Power - power supply unit is clearly marked with a serial number and a label on the housing.
The interface module perma NET I/O is clearly marked with a label on the housing.
CE marking on perma NET GATEWAY, perma NET DRIVE, perma PRO MP-6 distributor, perma NET I/O and
perma NET Power.
Manufacturer:
Hammelburger Strasse 21
D97717 Euerdorf/Germany
Tel.: 0 97 04 / 609 0
Fax: 0 97 04 / 609 50
Homepage: www.perma-tec.com
Email: info@perma-tec.com
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1.6 Legal Requirements
Liability
The information, data and tips stated in this operating manual were up-to-date as of the printing date. No claims
for already delivered and installed networks perma NET and their components can be made based on the
information, pictures and descriptions.
perma-tec GmbH & Co. KG can not be held liable for damages and malfunctions caused by:
inappropriate use;
unauthorized changes to the perma NET GATEWAY, perma NET DRIVE, perma PRO MP-6 distributor,
perma NET I/O and perma NET Power - power supply unit, and to the perma NET Connection Cable and the
perma NET Termination Resistor;
improper work on and with the whole perma NET and its components;
operating, programming and monitoring errors on the whole perma NET and its components;
incorrect settings and incorrect variation variables of the components of the whole network;
disregarding the operating manual.
Warranty
Warranty terms and conditions: see terms and conditions of sale and delivery appertaining to perma-tec
GmbH & Co. KG.
perma-tec GmbH & Co. KG does not give warranty in relation to software products in respect of trouble-free
operation. Likewise, we do not give warranty in relation to the carrying out of programming instructions where
errors can occur.
Lodge any warranty claims with your local supplier immediately after the defect or error has been identifed.
The warranty expires in all instances where no liability claims can be enforced.
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2 Basic Safety Instructions
We are not laying claim to completeness in regards to these safety instructions. Please contact your local supplier
if you have any questions or problems.
At the time of delivery all components are in line with state-of-the-art technology and in principle are considered
to be safe to operate.
2.1 Safe and Correct Use
The perma NET network may be operated only with the lubrication system perma NET DRIVE.
External components may be connected to the network only via the perma NET I/O module.
The perma NET must be supplied with power only via the perma NET Power - power supply unit.
Operate the perma NET and its components only when they are in perfect condition.
Retroftting, changing or reconstructing the perma NET by the user is prohibited; such work may be carried out
only by your local supplierwho must be consulted frst.
Only original tube connections and connectors from perma-tec can be used on or with the lubrication systems
and the PRO MP-6 distributors connected to them since these will withhold high pressures of up to 25 bar.
2.2 Intended Usage
The network perma NET
is a network for a centrally programmable and monitorable multi-point lubrication system;
consists of the components perma NET GATEWAY, perma NET Power, several lubrication systems
perma NET DRIVE (possibly with perma PRO MP-6 distributor connected), possibly one or several
perma NET I/O modules and a perma NET Termination Resistor;
supplies the individual participants with power via a special cable and establishes the communication between
the participants via a CAN feld bus.
The central control unit perma NET GATEWAY
is used for programming and monitoring all network participants that are connected to the perma NET;
may only be used together with the lubrication systems perma NET DRIVE and perma NET I/O;
must be connected to the perma NET Power - power supply unit using the special cable;
may only be operated with the perma NET Power - power supply unit;
may only be connected to components from perma-tec.
The lubrication system perma NET DRIVE
immediately supplies all lubrication points with lubricant, at a pressure build-up of max. 25 bar, permanently,
precisely and independent of temperature;
is intended for use on machinery and equipment;
can be used for all lubrication points of sliding and rolling bearings, drive- and transport chains, sliding
guideways, open gears and seals;
must be connected to the network perma NET and programmed via the perma NET GATEWAY;
can be connected to a perma PRO MP-6 distributor.
The perma PRO MP6 distributor
may only be used with a lubrication system perma NET DRIVE;
must be connected to the lubrication system using the supplied connecting cable;
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immediately supplies up to six lubrication points with lubricant, at a pressure build-up of max. 25 bar,
permanently, precisely and independent of temperature;
is intended for use on machinery and equipment;
can be used for all lubrication points of sliding and rolling bearings, drive- and transport chains, sliding
guideways, open gears and seals;
may only be ftted with original connecting pieces and plugs from perma-tec.
The Interface Module perma NET I/O
serves as a digital network component for connecting external systems (e.g. a PLC, a centralized lubrication
system or a signal device) to the network perma NET;
processes the signals connected to four digital inputs;
controls four digital outputs (potential-free contacts);
is intended for use in a network perma NET.
The perma NET Power - power supply unit
supplies all network participants connected to the network with a voltage of 24 VDC=;
ensures the communication between the individual participants via the special cable and a CAN feld bus.
All components of the network perma NET
must be used only for the purposes ordered by the customer and confrmed by perma-tec;
must be used only under the operating conditions described in this operating manual;
must be used only with the settings and variations specifed in this operating manual;
must be checked and programmed by your local supplier before being set into operation for the frst time.
Any other usage, setting, addition, and variation is considered to be inappropriate!
2.3 Foreseeable Misuse and Residual Risks
Dangers emanate from the whole network perma NET and its components for persons, the network itself, the
perma NET GATEWAY, the perma NET DRIVE, the perma PRO MP-6 distributor, the perma NET I/O module and
for other material assets of the operator if:
unqualifed personnel works on or with the perma NET and/or its components;
the perma NET and/or its components are used inappropriately and for operations they were not intended to
be used for;
the setting or variation of the perma NET and/or its components are incorrect;
the perma NET GATEWAY is incorrectly programmed or incorrectly monitored,
the perma NET and/or its components are opened by force while in operation;
the perma NET and/or its components are not installed correctly and securely;
the special cables for connecting the network participants or the power supply unit cable are not laid and
fastened appropriately;
the connectors were not screwed correctly onto the lubrication systems;
the perma NET Termination Resistor was not installed on the last network participant;
the tube connections to the lubrication points were not carried out and attached correctly.
Ambient media, especially chemically aggressive substances, can attack seals and plastic.
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2.4 Persons Responsible for Safety
The operator or his safety offcer must warrant, that
all relevant regulations, instructions and laws are adhered to;
only qualifed personnel works on or with the perma NET and its components;
unauthorized personnel are not allowed to work on or with the perma NET and its components;
that installation, setting into operation and programming is carried out only by your local supplier;
that the safety regulations are adhered to when mounting the perma NET and its components or during
maintenance.
2.5 Warnings for the Network perma NET and its Components
Information relating to installation and maintenance
Ensure that all workstations and traffcways are clean and safe!
Ensure that the relevant regulations and guidelines are adhered to when the installation or maintenance work is
carried out in places where danger of falling exists.
Ensure that the relevant safety and operating instructions are observed when the components are installed or
serviced on machines or in factories (e.g. stop the machine).
Information relating to handling of lubricants
Avoid contact of lubricant with eyes, skin, and clothing!
Avoid swallowing of lubricant!
Prevent lubricant from getting into soil or sewer system!
Observe safety data sheets of lubricants!
Lubricant on traffc ways will increase the danger of slipping! Therefore, immediately clean lubricants from foors
with special cleaner!
Information relating to working on the electrical installation
Work on the electrical installation must always be carried out by a qualifed electrician!
In the event of a short circuit there is a risk of sparking and fre!
Never work on active, current-carrying components of the electrical installation!
Protect all active components of the electrical installation according to their voltage, frequency and use by
choosing a suitable insulation, position and arrangement!
The housings of the electric components must not be opened risk of electric shock!
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2.6 Structure of Safety Instructions
All safety instructions in this operating manual are standardized.
Warning levels
The safety instructions are based on the intensity of the danger. Graduation in accordance with the intensity
(degree) of the danger is based on the following warning levels:
Warning
level
Used for: Possible consequences if the safety instruction is not observed:
DANGER Injury to people
(immediate threat of danger)
Death or grave injuries!
WARNING Injury to people
(potentially dangerous situation)
Death or grave injuries!
CAUTION Injury to people
or damage to property
Slight or minor injuries!
Possibility of material damage to the system or the surrounding area.
Table 1: Warning levels for safety instructions
The safety instructions have the following structure:
Pictogram (warning sign)
Signal word for the warning level
Description of the danger (type of danger)
Description of the consequences of the danger (consequences of danger)
Measures (action) to prevent the danger (danger aversion)
DANGER!
Text Type of danger
Text Consequences of danger
f Danger aversion 1
f Danger aversion 2
Network Description and Technical Data
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3 Network Description and Technical Data
3.1 Functional Specifcations of the Network perma NET
perma NET is a networked lubrication system which connects together individual multi-point lubrication systems
- each of which is independent from the others - by means of a cable. Access to the perma NET is provided by a
CAN Ethernet Gateway on which a web server is installed. The data are displayed on a PC/laptop via a
PC network. This requires the use of a commercially available internet browser.
The entire system can be confgured and the lubrication function centrally monitored via the perma NET
GATEWAY. Errors, warnings or PRO LC unit changes are indicated immediately via the browser.
Lubricant can be supplied to up to 600 lubrication points, optimized in quantity and quality. With a cable length
of up to 1,000 meters or with up to 100 separate perma NET DRIVEs, the individual lubrication systems can be
distributed throughout the entire production area, with centralized monitoring via the perma NET GATEWAY.
All participants in the perma NET are displayed in the internet browser, according to their status. Different
symbols are used to display different types of participant (lubrication system with/without perma PRO MP-6
distributor, perma NET I/O). Given that the network can consist of up to 100 participants, the size of the symbols
will vary according to space availability. When a network participant is selected, a detail overview opens where
necessary settings (e.g. setting of the discharge amount, confguration of the inputs and outputs of the
perma NET I/O) can be made.
Fig. 1: The network perma NET concept
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perma NET
The perma NET can be accessed by a number of PCs concurrently. Different users can be allocated different
user rights. This confguration therefore allows the perma NET to be accessed from a distance without using up
valuable lengths of cable. It also means that an internet connection for the purpose of remote servicing and/or
sending E-mails/text messages is also possible.
3.2 Network Components and Associated Technical Data
3.2.1 perma NET GATEWAY
WARNING!
Cables on the inside of the housing are live.
You may get fatally injured from an electric shock.
f Under no circumstances should you open the housing!
The perma NET GATEWAY is comprised of a Power PC- computer. Access to the CAN network is via the
intranet/internet from a PC/laptop. This requires the use of a commercially available internet browser.
The perma NET GATEWAY has a slimline plastic housing and is designed for rail mounting.
The perma NET GATEWAY has two CAN interfaces. Access to CAN interface CAN0 is via a plug in the side of
the housing. This interface (CAN0) is galvanically separated by a digital data coupler and DC/DC converter.
CAN interface CAN1 is connected to the InRailBus and is used for directly controlling CAN-CBX modules.
Both CAN interfaces are compatible with ISO 11898-2 permit the data transfer rate of 10 kBit/s which is required
for the perma NET.
The CAN1 interface is not used in the perma NET.
The supply voltage is supplied via a plug on the side of the housing.
The plugs for the Ethernet interface and the serial interface (RS-232) and for the status LEDs are in the front
panel of the top hat rail module. Access to the 10/100BaseT Ethernet interface is via an RJ 45 socket and
designed for networks with 10 MBit/s and 100 MBit/s.
The serial interface on the perma NET GATEWAY takes the form of an RS232 interface (115k2, 8N1,
no handshake). An RJ 12 socket is provided for the connection.
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Technical data - perma NET GATEWAY
perma NET GATEWAY
Supply voltage
Rated voltage 24 VDC
Input voltage range +15 V/DC - +32 V/DC
Power input
(24 V, 20 C (68 F))
No-load
operation
160 mA
CAN
connected
Typical: 190 mA
Max.: 220 mA
Plug
X100
4-pole COMBICON plug with spring-cage connection
contacts 24V power supply
X101
5-pole ME-MAX-TBUS connector, Phoenix Contact
CAN interface and power supply via InRailBus - not used
X710 RJ 12 socket serial interface
X830 RJ 45 socket Ethernet interface
X900
5-pole COMBICON plug with spring-cage connection
contacts CAN interface
Temperature range Ambient temperature 0 C - 70 C (+32 F - +150 F)
Air humidity Max. 90%, non-condensing
Housing type Phoenix Contact type ME MAX
Dimensions Width: 22 mm. Height: 112 mm. Depth: 113 mm
(including mounting device for mounting rail and plug projection)
Attachment Suitable for TS35 mounting rails according to DIN EN 60715
Weight approx. 125 g
CPU Power PC MPC5121 with FPU, 400 MHz
DRAM 32 MByte
Flash
NOR 4 MByte
NAND 1 GByte
DDR SDRAM 512 MByte
EEPROM 32 KByte
Hardware watchdog CPU-internal
CAN interfaces CAN0 5-pole COMBICON with spring-cage connection contacts
CAN1 Phoenix Contact TBUS connector (InRailBus) - not used
Ethernet interface RJ 45 socket in the front panel, (X600), 8-pole, bit rate of
10/100 MBit/s, Twisted Pair (IEEE802.3) 10/100BaseT
Serial interface
(service interface)
RJ 12 socket in the front panel (X710), 6-pole,
max. bit rate of 115,200 Bit/s, RS232
Number of network participants Min. 2 to max. 100
Network cable length Maximum total length of 1,000 m, depending on
the number and distribution of network participants
Table 2: Technical data - perma NET GATEWAY
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3.2.2 perma NET Power - Power Supply Unit
WARNING!
Cables on the inside of the housing are live.
f Under no circumstances should you open the housing!
The perma NET Power - power supply unit provides the power supply to the entire perma NET. It supplies all
network participants with a constant operating voltage of 24 VDC=using an input voltage of 90 to 230 VAC
(50 to 60 Hz).
The perma NET Power - power supply unit can be mounted onto the wall or onto your system using the bore
holes provided in the housing; it is also suitable for top hat rail mounting. The perma NET Power - power supply
unit is connected to the frst network participant via the frst output and the special cable and to the perma NET
GATEWAY via the second output and the special cable.
perma NET Power - Power Supply Unit
Length approx. 219 mm
Width approx. 104 mm
Weight approx. 1.300 kg
Input voltage
Input current
Frequency
90 240 VAC
1.2 A
47 63 Hz
Output voltage
Output current
24 VDC
1.67 A
Operating conditions
Operating temperature
Indoors, dry, dustfree; no moisture
0 C to +50 C (+32 F - +122 F)
Storage
Storage temperature
Dry, dustfree and protected from sunlight, no moisture
-10 C to +70 C (+14 F - +158 F)
Connections Power supply
Connection to the frst network participant
Connection to the perma NET GATEWAY
perma NET Connection Cable with plug
M 12x1 CAN bus
M 12x1 CAN bus
Table 3: Technical data - perma NET Power - power supply unit
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Fig. 2: Dimensions of the perma NET Power - power supply unit
3.2.3 Lubrication system perma NET DRIVE
The lubrication system perma NET DRIVE was developed especially for the perma NET. It supplies all the
lubrication points connected to the network with lubricant, at a pressure build-up of max. 25 bar.
Lubrication systems are available as 250 ccm and 500 ccm versions and they can be supplied with the lubricant
requested by the customer. The participant number assigned by the perma NET GATEWAY is shown on the
display of the perma NET DRIVE. Lubrication systems consist of (refer to fgure 3):
Fig. 3: Lubrication system components
Protection cover for the drive unit,
re-usable.
PRO LC unit (Lubrication Canister), can be supplied
as 250 ccm and 500 ccm versions with the lubricant
requested by the customer.
Usage of perma PRO LC units only!
Drive unit, consisting of a gear motor, a pump system,
the plugs for connecting to the perma NET, and an
electronic unit for the control system,
re-usable.
Connection cable for connecting the lubrication
system to the previous and to the next network
participant.
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perma NET DRIVE 250 perma NET DRIVE 500
Volume of the PRO LC unit 250 ccm 500 ccm
Length 210 mm 260 mm
Diameter 92 mm 92 mm
Weight, empty 1.30 kg 1.37 kg
Weight, flled with SF04 1.53 kg 1.73 kg
Maximum pressure build-up 25 bar / 360 psi
Discharged amount per lubrication impulse 0.5 ccm
Lubricants Greases up to rated consistency NLGI2
Supply voltage 24 VDC=from perma NET Power - power supply unit
Typical power consumption
Maximum power consumption
10 mA
100 mA
Connection thread G 3/8 outside G1/8 inside
Connections Power supply
Connection to the previous network participant
Connection to the next network participant
perma NET Connection Cable with plug
M 12x1 CAN bus
M 12x1 CAN bus
Storage conditions Dry, dustfree and at temperatures of +20 C 5 C (+68 F 9 F)
Table 4: Technical data - perma NET DRIVE
Fig. 4: Dimensions of the perma NET DRIVE
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3.2.4 perma PRO MP-6 Distributor
The lubrication system perma NET DRIVE can be connected to the perma PRO MP-6 distributor. If the perma
PRO MP-6 distributor is used in the perma NET, every single outlet can be confgurated separately so that a
different discharge amount can be set for every outlet via the perma NET GATEWAY.
Technical data - perma PRO MP-6 distributor
perma PRO MP-6 distributor
Length 148 mm
Diameter 164 mm
Number of outlets Individually confgurable via the perma NET GATEWAY, 6 maximum
Maximum working pressure 25 bar / 360 psi
Lubricants Greases up to rated consistency NLGI2
Ambient temperature -20 C to +60 C (-4 F - +140 F)
Power supply from the lubrication system via connecting cable
Connection thread for lubrication system of
the perma NET line
G3/8 inside
Connection thread for lubricant tube G1/8 inside
Diameter of lubricant tube 8 x 1.5 mm
Maximum length of the lubricant tube 5 m per connection between perma NET DRIVE and lubrication point
Table 5: Technical data - perma PRO MP-6 distributor
Fig. 5: Dimensions of the perma PRO MP-6 distributor
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3.2.5 Interface Module perma NET I/O
The interface module perma NET I/O serves as a network component for connecting external systems to the
perma NET network. The perma NET I/O has a plastic housing and can be mounted on a top hat rail in a switch
cabinet using the integrated mounting device.
The perma NET I/O features four digital inputs for controlling the system through external events and four digital
outputs for signaling working conditions and for controlling external devices. The participant number assigned by
the perma NET GATEWAY is shown on the display of the perma NET I/O.
Technical data - perma NET/IO
perma NET I/O
Height 71.7 mm
Width 48.5 mm
Depth 61.2 mm
Operating conditions
Operating temperature
Indoors, dry, dustfree; no moisture
0 C to +50 C (32 F - +122 F)
Storage
Storage temperature
Dry, dustfree and protected from sunlight, no moisture
-10 C to +70 C (+14 F - +158 F)
Connections
Inputs
Outputs
Four galvanically separated digital inputs (24 VDC, 5 mA)
Four potential free digital outputs (250 VAC, 16 A)
Connections
Power supply
Connection to the previous network participant
Connection to the next network participant
24 VDC=from perma NET Power
M 12x1 CAN bus
M 12x1 CAN bus
Table 6: Technical data - perma NET IO
Fig. 6: Dimensions of the perma NET I/O
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3.2.6 perma NET Termination Resistor
The perma NET Termination Resistor is installed on the free plug of the last network participant.
Fig. 7: perma NET Termination Resistor
3.2.7 perma NET Connection Cable
A special perma NET Connection Cable (available by the meter) is used to connect the individual network
participants to each other. This special cable supplies the network participants with a direct voltage of
24 VDC. Moreover, via the special cable and a CAN bus system, the individual network participants can
communicate with each other and with the perma NET GATEWAY.
The special cable is ftted with direct plug-in connections for simple customizing.
The strands of the perma NET Connection Cable are identifed by a number printed on them.
Fig. 8: perma NET Connection Cable
Pin
number
Strand
number
Function
1 1 +24 VDC=
2 2 CANH
3 3 GND
4 4 CANL
5 5 POS
Table 7: Pin assignment of the perma NET
Connection Cable and plug
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4 Planning the perma NET
Using the perma NET network makes it easier for you to check up to one hundred network
participants at a glance from a central location.
The perma NET network is a complex lubrication system which can consist of many different network
participants. Up to 100 network participants can be connected to a perma NET GATEWAY and programmed and
monitored via the perma NET GATEWAY. Only components that actively communicate with each other in the
perma NET can be participants in a perma NET. This means that only lubrication systems perma NET DRIVE,
any perma PRO MP-6 distributors connected to them, interface modules perma NET I/O and other devices of the
perma NET line (various upgrades are planned) can be used in the perma NET.
One precondition for trouble-free programming and monitoring of all network participants is that all participants
are connected to each other with a special cable from perma-tec, that a perma NET Termination Resistor is in-
stalled and that only components of the perma NET line are used.
We recommend consulting your local supplier to assist you in planning, installing and programming a perma NET
for several machines or a complex plant. The experts of your local supplier are always at your disposal to support
you in the many tasks that need to be performed when installing a network.
4.1 Positioning the perma NET Network Components
The individual network participants must be connected to each other in a sort of "series connection" by means
of a special cable from perma-tec. The cable can be up to 1000 m long, depending on the number of network
participants. However, with 100 network participants connected to the network, the length of the cable should be
limited to 500 m to ensure that each of the network participants is supplied with power and can communicate with
the perma NET GATEWAY.
The central component of a perma NET is the perma NET GATEWAY as this is where all the data comes together
and where the network and all its participants are programmed.
From the perma NET GATEWAY the special cable leads to the perma NET Power - power supply unit, and the
next special cable leads from the power supply unit to the frst network participant. Then all the remaining network
participants are connected to each other by means of the special cable. On the last network participant the perma
NET Termination Resistor is mounted directly onto the last plug. perma NET structure:
Fig. 9: perma NET structure
perma NET I/O Participant N Participant 1 perma NET
Power - power
supply unit
perma NET
GATEWAY
Termination
resistor
Planning the perma NET
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Participants 1 to N can be the lubrication system perma NET DRIVE
(possibly with perma PRO MP-6 distributors connected),
interface modules perma NET I/O or other components of the perma NET line.
The distance between the perma NET Power - power supply unit and the perma NET GATEWAY
should not exceed 10 m!
4.2 Function of the perma NET I/O in the perma NET
The perma NET I/O is the interface module for connecting external participants to the perma NET. Via this
interface even devices that do not belong to the perma NET line can communicate with the perma NET.
This means that system functions of the perma NET can be controlled by external signals and that the perma
NET can signal working conditions to external devices and control units. Therefore, external signals and devices
that are not perma NET compatible can be evaluated and controlled via this interface module. For example,
control signals (e.g. from a PLC) can trigger lubricant discharges. Moreover, a signal can be triggered (e.g. an
external warning light or a siren) when an empty PRO LC unit needs to be replaced. For this purpose, the perma
NET I/O features four digital inputs for controlling the perma NET or its components and four digital outputs for
signaling working conditions and for controlling external devices.
The inputs and outputs of the perma NET I/O have to be connected to the external network participants in
accordance with their connections, since these connection names are also used for the programming of the
required functions in perma NET GATEWAY.
4.3 Creating Groups within the perma NET
A group is a logical combination of several lubrication systems perma NET DRIVE. Therefore only lubrication
systems and perma PRO MP-6 distributors connected to them can be assigned to a group. perma NET I/O
cannot be assigned to a group.
Groups are created to simplify the controlling of several lubrication systems. These groups are controlled via the
independent perma NET I/O. The modules evaluate external input signals and internal working conditions and
control the groups existing in the perma NET.
Example:
A perma NET supplies all lubrication points in a plant comprising several machines that with one exception
(machine 2) work 24 hours a day, with lubricant.
The perma NET supplies all machines belonging to the plant with lubricant. To prevent overlubrication of the
lubrication points in machine 2, all the lubrication systems installed there will stop discharging lubricant when this
machine is stopped. This is achieved as follows: all lubrication systems in machine 2 are combined into a group.
One input of a perma NET I/O is connected to the control signal from the machine. This input is confgurated in
such a way that all lubrication systems in this group work only if a signal is connected to this input of the perma
NET I/O.
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5 Installing the perma NET
The perma NET and all its network participants are mounted and installed in accordance with the following
descriptions. On request, this work can also be carried out by your local supplier.
WARNING!
Live cables.
f Switch off the power supply unit before performing any mounting work.
f Please have the entire perma NET checked and accepted by your local supplier before it is
set into operation.
The initial confguration and programming of the perma NET must also be performed by your
local supplier.
You need the following tools as well as a suitable power supply to install the individual network participants and
connect them to each other with the special cable:
wire stripper
electronic side cutter
spanner, jaw opening 14 mm
90 to 230 VAC socket
When installing the network participants, please observe the technical data of the
individual components (refer to chapter 3) as well as the mounting instructions in the
following chapters.
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5.1 Mounting the perma NET Power - Power Supply Unit
The perma NET Power - power supply unit can be set up as a desk top unit or mounted onto a top hat rail in a
switch cabinet, or it can be mounted onto the wall.
CAUTION!
Avoid exposure to moisture!
Moisture may damage the device.
f Do not operate the device in a damp environment.
f Protect the device against moisture.
Top hat rail mounting of the perma NET Power - power supply unit
The perma NET Power - power supply unit comes with a clip for mounting on top hat rails so that you can mount
it easily into your switch cabinet.
f Place the perma NET POWER - power supply unit onto the top hat rail from below.
f Push the perma NET Power - power supply unit upwards against the spring resistance of the mounting clip
and insert the upper tongues of the mounting clip into the top hat rail as well.
Make sure that the perma NET Power engages properly.
f Connect one special cable each to the two perma NET connections for connection cables for the
perma NET Power - power supply unit and lay one of the cables to the perma NET GATEWAY and the other
one to the frst network participant.
f Insert the plug into a properly installed, fuse-protected socket (90 VAC to 230 VAC) only after connecting all
Wall mounting of the perma NET Power - power supply unit
f Screw the perma NET Power - power supply unit onto the wall or onto a support of your system.
f For the position of the boreholes for the two fxing screws refer to fgure 2 "Dimensions of the
perma NET Power - power supply unit" (refer to chapter 3.2.2, Network Description and Technical Data ->
Network Components and Associated Technical Data ->perma NET Power - power supply unit).
f Connect one special cable each to the two perma NET connections for connection cables for the
perma NET Power - power supply unit and lay one of the cables to the perma NET GATEWAY and the other
one to the frst network participant.
f Insert the plug into a properly installed, fuse-protected socket (90 VAC to 230 VAC) only after connecting all
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5.2 Installing the perma NET GATEWAY
Fig. 10: Connections on the perma NET GATEWAY
f Hold the perma NET GATEWAY tilted at a slight angle away from you and install the perma NET GATEWAY in
such a way that the top part of the mounting rail latches into the notch.
f Then swivel the perma NET GATEWAY onto the mounting rail by pressing the perma NET GATEWAY
downwards and onto the mounting rail.
f When the perma NET GATEWAY is moved to the upright position, the bottom leg bar locks into the bottom
part of the mounting rail. The perma NET GATEWAY is then securely attached to the mounting rail.
f Connect the perma NET GATEWAY to the perma NET. You have to use the perma NET Connection Cable
which is connected to the perma NET Power - power supply unit. Connect the strands on the perma NET
Connection Cable to the pins of the X100 plugs and CAN0 of the perma NET GATEWAY in accordance with
Table 8.
Strand
number
Function Pin CAN0 Pin X100
1 +24 VDC 4
2 CANH 4
3 GND 3
4 CANL 2
5 POS 4
Fig. 11: Pin allocation X100 Table 8: Pin assignment X100
Pin Signal
1
2
3 M24
(GND)
4 P24
(+24 V)
Table 9: Pin allocation
X900
X830
Ethernet
10/100BaseT
(RJ 45 socket)
X710
USB interface
Operational earthing contact (FE)
X101
CAN1 and power supply
via TBUS connector (InRailBus)
(not used)
Power supply
M24 (GND)
P24 (+24 V)
X100
CAN_GND
CAN_L
CAN_H
CAN0
1
4
2
4
3
1 2 3 4
- +
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5.3 Installing the Lubrication System perma NET DRIVE
perma NET DRIVE are available as 250 ccm and 500 ccm versions and they can be supplied with the lubricant
requested by the customer.
Assembly of the lubrication system
f Check the position of the jumper, which has to correspond to the size of the PRO LC.
Fig. 12: Position of the jumper
f Place the PRO LC unit inside the protection cover and remove the plug of the PRO LC unit
(refer to fgure 13).
Fig. 13: Positioning of the PRO LC unit in the protection cover
f Push the PRO LC unit into the protection cover until lubricant comes out of the opening (refer to fgure 14).
Catch Teeth
Setting 250 ccm Setting 500 ccm
J umper J umper
PRO LC unit
Protection cover
Plug
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Fig. 14: Protection cover of the PRO LC unit
f Place the PRO LC unit with the protection cover on the drive unit. Make sure that the catch locks and that the
teeth of the PRO LC unit and the drive interlock (refer to fgure 15).
f Turn the cover clockwise until the bayonet catch locks.
9 The lubrication system is now assembled.
Fig. 15: Interlocking of the PRO LC unit and the drive system
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Mounting the drive unit onto a fxing device for wall mounting
DANGER!
Incorrect connections will result in leakages and escaping lubricant.
Lubricant will soil the system and the foor. You could slip and fall on the greasy foor.
f Make sure you assemble the connections and lubricant tubes correctly and tightly.
f Attach the supplied mounting device to the drive unit using the two enclosed hex head bolts (M6 x 16) and the
two washers.
f Screw the mounting device with the drive unit onto a support of your system.
f For the position of the three fxing screws (141.5 x 45) refer to fgure 16. You have to use at least three hexa-
gon screws M6 x 25.
f Before you connect the outlet of the drive unit to the lubricant tube, you have to make sure that the lubrication
points and the complete lubricant tube are pre-lubricated with the same lubricant that is contained in the
PRO LC unit. For that, perma-tec offers a 400 g lubrication cartridge for manually operated grease presses
with the requested lubricant.
f Connect the lubricant tube (connection thread G3/8 outside or G1/8 inside) to the outlet of the drive unit and
install the tube correctly between the outlet and the lubrication point. The lubricant tube must not be longer
than fve meters.
9 The drive unit is now installed.
Fig. 16: Position of the holes for the fxing screws
Hexagon screw M6 x 25
(for wall mounting)
2 hex head bolts M6 x 16,
maximum torque 3 Nm
(supplied for attaching the
perma NET drive to the
mounting device)
2 hexagon screws M6 x 25
(for wall mounting)
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5.4 Installing the perma PRO MP-6 Distributor
perma PRO MP-6 distributors are supplied with six outlets, complete with the necessary accessories (refer to
fgure 17 and fgure 18). The operator has to install the required connecting pieces or plugs, and connect the
distributor to a lubrication system perma NET DRIVE.
The perma PRO MP6 distributor consists of:
Fig. 17: perma PRO MP-6 distributor with six outlets
Accessories
Fig. 18: Accessories for the perma PRO MP-6 distributor
Housing containing the piston with
its bores and the coding disk with the
coding pins.
Drive unit containing the motor and the
electronic unit.
Connecting pieces (6 pcs.) for connecting the
lubricant tubes to open outlets.
Plugs (4 pcs.) for sealing the outlets which are not
used.
Connecting cable (short) for the power supply
of the perma PRO MP-6 distributor and for
communication between perma PRO MP-6
distributor and lubrication system.
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Installing the connecting pieces
f Choose the position of the outlets that you intend to use.
f Screw the connecting pieces tightly (max. torque 2 Nm) into the outlets to be opened
(refer to fgure 19).
f Seal all the remaining outlets using the enclosed plugs.
9 The connecting pieces are now installed.
Fig. 19: Positions of outlets
5.5 Installing the perma PRO MP-6 Distributor and Lubrication System
You can now combine the perma PRO MP-6 distributor and perma NET DRIVE.
Screw the perma PRO MP-6 distributor and the lubrication system together.
Attach both to the perma mounting device and screw the mounting device to a support
of your system.
Installing the perma PRO MP-6 Distributor directly on the lubrication system
DANGER!
f Before you combine the perma PRO MP-6 distributor and the lubrication system, the perma PRO MP-6
distributor, the lubrication points, and the complete lubricant tubes must be pre-lubricated with the same
lubricant that the PRO LC unit of the lubrication system contains. For that, perma-tec offers a 400 g
lubrication cartridge for manually operated grease presses with the requested lubricant.

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f Additionally, seal the connection thread of the lubrication system with a suitable conventional sealant.
f Screw the lubrication system tightly into the G3/8 thread of the perma PRO MP-6 distributor.
f Position the rear sides of the lubrication system and the perma PRO MP-6 distributor at one level.
f Attach the supplied mounting device to the perma PRO MP-6 distributor and the lubrication system using the
enclosed hex head bolts (M6 x 16) and the washers.
f Screw the mounting device together with the lubrication system onto a support of your system. For the posi-
tion of the boreholes for the four fxing screws refer to fgure 20. At least four hexagon screws M6 x 25 must
be used.
f Connect the lubricant tubes to the connecting pieces of the perma PRO MP-6 distributor and install them
correctly between the distributor and the lubrication point. Total tube length may not exceed fve meters per
outlet.
f Fit the ends of the lubricant tubes with the required tube connecting pieces.
f Connect the lubricator to the perma PRO MP-6 distributor with the enclosed connecting cable.
9 The lubrication system is now ready for operation.
Fig. 20: Positions of the boreholes for the lubrication system
Separate mounting of the perma PRO MP-6 distributor and lubrication system
DANGER!
2 hexagon screws M6 x 25,
(for wall mounting, made of metal)
maximum torque 3 Nm
(for attaching the PRO MP-6 distributor to the
mounting device)
maximum torque 3 Nm (for attaching the
distributor to the mounting device)
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Separate mounting of the perma PRO MP-6 distributor and the lubricator is possible. For this purpose, perma-tec
offers an additional mounting device, connecting pieces for lubricant tubes and a longer connecting cable (refer to
chapter 13).
Attach the lubrication system to the system as described. Mount the perma PRO MP-6 distributor as follows:
f Attach the mounting device to the PRO MP-6 distributor using the enclosed hex head bolts (M6 x 16) and the
washers.
f Screw the mounting device with the perma PRO MP-6 distributor onto a support of your system. For the
position of the boreholes for the four fxing screws refer to fgure 21. At least four hexagon screws M6 x 25
must be used.
f Before you connect the outlets on the perma PRO MP-6 distributor to the lubricant tubes, the perma PRO
MP-6 distributor, the lubrication points, and the complete lubricant tubes must be pre-lubricated with the same
lubricant that the PRO LC unit of the lubrication system contains. For that, perma-tec offers a 400 g lubrication
cartridge for manually operated grease presses with the requested lubricant.
f Fit the straight G1/8 tube connection (Art. No. 27.008.010) on the lubrication system and ft the G3/8 tube
connection (Art. No. 27.008.013) on the perma PRO MP-6 distributor (max. torque 2 Nm).
f Connect the perma PRO MP-6 distributor to the lubrication system with a the lubricant tube. Maximum tube
length 2 meters ( 8 x 1.5 inside 5 mm).
f Connect the lubricant tubes to the connecting pieces of the perma PRO MP-6 distributor and install them
correctly between the distributor and the lubrication point. The lubricant tubes cannot exceed fve meters per
outlet including the tube length between distributor and lubricator.
f Fit the ends of the lubricant tubes with the required tube connecting pieces.
f Connect the lubrication system to the perma PRO MP-6 distributor with the enclosed connecting cable (long).
9 The lubrication system is now ready for operation.
Fig. 21: Position of the boreholes for the four fxing screws for separate mounting of the perma PRO MP-6 distributor and
lubrication system
maximum torque 3 Nm
(for attaching the PRO MP-6
distributor to the mounting device)
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5.6 Mounting the perma NET I/O
The interface module perma NET I/O (refer to fgure 6) for connecting external equipment to the network perma
NET is intended for top hat rail mounting in a switch cabinet.
WARNING!
Live cables.
f Switch off the power supply unit before performing any mounting work.
f External devices may be connected to the perma NET I/O only by a qualifed electrician.
f Before these devices are frst set into operation, the wiring must be checked against the
programming of the perma NET GATEWAY by your local supplier.
CAUTION!
Avoid exposure to moisture!
Moisture may damage the device.
f Do not operate the device in a damp environment.
f Protect the device against moisture.
Top hat rail mounting of the perma NET I/O
The interface module perma NET I/O comes with a clip for mounting on top hat rails. You can insert it simply into
your switch cabinet.
f Install the perma NET I/O by inserting the mounting clip into the top hat rail and make sure that the perma
NET I/O engages properly.
f Connect the inputs and outputs to the connectors of the perma NET I/O. Observe the numbers of the INPUTS
and OUTPUTS on your multi point connector as they are important for the programming of the perma NET
I/O.
9 The interface module is now installed.
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Fig. 22: Connections on the perma NET I/O
5.7 Installing the perma NET Termination Resistor
After you have installed the entire perma NET with all its participants, you must install the perma NET Termination
Resistor on the last network participant (refer to fgure 23). This resistor is necessary for the communication
between all network participants so that the perma NET and its CAN bus can form a unit.
f Install the perma NET Termination Resistor directly on the free plug of the last network participant.
This participant can be either a perma NET DRIVE or a perma NET I/O.
Fig. 23: perma NET Termination Resistor
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5.8 Installing the Special Cable and Connecting the Network Participants
All network participants are connected to each other in series by means of the perma-tec special cable.
Via this special cable all network participants are supplied with power and can communicate with each other
via the CAN bus.
The length of the individual sections of the cables between the network participants can be chosen as required,
as long as the maximum permissible total length is not exceeded. The ends of each section of the cable are ftted
with the required perma NET plugs (direct plug-in connections, refer to Chapter 3.2.7, perma NET Connection
Cable). After ftting the cable with a plug, screw the plug onto the network participant. It does not matter onto
which plug of the network participant the perma NET Connection Cable is screwed.
When customizing the perma NET Connection Cable, please make sure that the numbers printed
onto the individual strands of the perma NET cable correspond to the numbers of the contacts of
the plug to which they are to be connected.
The connecting cable that is used to connect the perma NET Power - power supply unit to the perma NET
GATEWAY is ftted with a direct plug-in connector only at the end that is plugged into the power supply unit.
Connect the strands on the perma NET Connection Cable directly to the connector pins on the perma NET
GATEWAY (refer to Chapter 5.2, Installing the perma NET GATEWAY).
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6 Display and Signal Devices of the perma NET
6.1 Display Elements of the perma NET GATEWAY
The LEDs on the perma NET GATEWAY are used indicate a range of different statuses.
The positions of the LEDs are shown in fgure 24 below.
Fig. 24: Positions of LEDs
Name Color Indication function when the LED is illuminated
L Green LINK status for Ethernet (connection with switch or hub recognized)
T Green TRAFFIC, receiving Ethernet data packets
C Green
Continuous illumination: NET GATEWAY active
Flashing 4 times in quick succession: NET GATEWAY stopped, reboot required
P Green
Faulty software update
Software crash, software was restarted
D Green User LED 1; not used
S Green CAN bus activity
Table 10: Illumination statuses of the LEDs

Ethernet status LEDs:
L (LED green) Link
T (LED green) Traffc
USB interface
X710
10/100BaseT Ethernet
X830
Module status LEDs:
C (LED green)
P (LED green)
D (LED green)
S (LED green)
Display and Signal Devices of the perma NET
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6.2 Display Elements of the perma NET DRIVE
On the display of the lubrication system only the ID number which the central control unit has assigned to the
lubrication system can be determined. This number is displayed constantly (refer to fgure 25).
Fig. 25: ID number in the display of the lubrication system
6.3 Display Elements of the perma NET I/O
On the display of the perma NET I/O only the ID number that the central control unit has assigned to the interface
module can be determined. This number is displayed constantly (refer to fgure 26).
Fig. 26: ID number in the display of the perma NET I/O
6.4 Function indication via LEDs
The operating status of each network participant can be determined directly via LEDs. More detailed information
is provided by the perma NET GATEWAY.
LED Signal Repetition Meaning
Green Flashing Every 5 seconds Operation (OK), no error in the perma NET
Red Flashing Every 5 seconds Error / malfunction of this network participant
Red Flashing twice within one
second
Every 5 seconds Error/malfunction of another network participant within the
perma NET
Red /
Green
Flashing Every 5 seconds PRO LC unit empty
Table 11: LED overview
Setting Up the perma NET GATEWAY and Setting it into Operation
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7 Setting Up the perma NET GATEWAY and Setting it into Operation
WARNING!
Dangerous voltage!
Incorrectly connected components can cause fatal injuries from electric shocks. Components
could also get damaged.
f Please have the entire perma NET checked and accepted by your local supplier to make
sure it functions properly before it is set into operation.
Please bear in mind that only components of the perma NET line may be used as network participants.
Devices that are not perma NET compatible may be connected to the perma NET only via the perma NET I/O
module.
Your local supplier will check the individual network participants and the special cables to make sure they function
properly. Then he will program the perma NET together with your staff and show them how to monitor and oper-
ate the perma NET.
7.1 Preparing the perma NET
f Install the perma NET Power - power supply unit in a switch cabinet; alternatively, attach it securely to your
system or mount it on the wall.
f Install the perma NET GATEWAY in a dry location where it is also protected from damage.
f If an interface module perma NET I/O is used, it must be installed only in a switch cabinet; this work must be
carried out only by a qualifed electrician.
f External devices may be connected to the network only by a qualifed electrician. This operating manual and
the operating manual of the external device must be observed in doing so.
f Only the perma-tec special cable may be used to connect all network participants to each other. This cable
may be laid and connected only by a qualifed electrician. The total length of the special cable used must be
determined together with your local supplier to ensure that all network participants are supplied with power.
f Before you install the lubrication system (and any perma PRO MP-6 distributor connected to it), pre-lubricate
the lubrication point and the complete lubricant tube with a suffcient amount of the same lubricant that is con-
tained in the PRO LC unit.
f When you install the perma NET DRIVE, use the supplied perma-tec mounting device.
f If the lubrication system is connected to a perma PRO MP-6 distributor, attach both the lubrication system and
the perma PRO MP-6 distributor to the mounting device together.
f Each lubricant tube must be laid and installed correctly. The lubricant tube must not be longer than fve meters
per outlet, and it must be from perma-tec.
f Check if the thread of the perma NET DRIVE (G3/8 or G1/8) matches the connection thread of the lubrication
point. If this is not the case, use a suitable reducer or a connecting piece from the range of perma connecting
pieces.
When a perma NET DRIVE is set into operation for the frst time, the pump system in the drive
unit is pre-flled with SF04 from the perma standard range of lubricants. One exception are
lubricants for the food industry. About ten discharges are required before the charge which is
already in the pump system has been completely discharged (carry out additional discharges if
necessary).
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7.2 Prior to Operation
Please have the installation of your perma NET checked by your local supplier before it is set into operation.
Without this check, perma-tec GmbH & Co. KG cannot give warranty.
Please check the following points yourself in advance:
f Check the perma NET GATEWAY, the perma NET power and the perma NET I/O for obvious damage!
(These components will be electronically checked for correct function by your local supplier.)
f Is the power supply to the perma NET ensured?
f Did you install the perma NET Termination Resistor on the last network participant?
f Are all network participants connected to each other by means of the special cable?
f Check all parts of the lubrication systems and and perma PRO MP-6 distributors for obvious damage!
f Is the PRO LC unit that is connected to the lubrication point flled with the required lubricant?
f Did you set the drive unit of the lubrication system to the correct size of the PRO LC unit by inserting the
jumper into the corresponding slot?
f Have the connecting pieces and the plugs been installed correctly and securely on the perma PRO MP-6
distributor?
f Have the lubricant tubes leading from the PRO MP-6 distributor to the connecting pieces been connected
correctly to the connecting pieces?
f Is the perma NET I/O module installed correctly into a switch cabinet?
f Did you assemble and mount all of the parts correctly and tightly?
Please observe the following when programming the perma NET:
f You must program each drive system to the desired discharge amount.
f You must program every single outlet of the perma PRO MP-6 distributor individually to the desired discharge
amount!
7.3 Setting into Operation
WARNING!
Dangerous voltage!
Incorrectly connected components can cause fatal injuries from electric shocks. Components
could also get damaged.
f Please have the entire perma NET checked and accepted by your local supplier to make
sure it functions properly before it is set into operation.
The user must always discuss the desired settings with your local supplier and check them once
more with the experts from your local supplier when setting the network into operation! When
carrying out modifcations or making settings later, the instructions in the operating manual must
be observed. Please contact your local supplier if you have any problems.
The work of setting into operation for the frst time may only be carried out by the expert from your local supplier.
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7.4 Replacement of the PRO LC Unit
If the replacement of an empty PRO LC unit becomes necessary, it will be indicated on the start page of the
perma NET GATEWAY software.
Lubrication system with a yellow background: replacement required within the "lube time remaining"
Lubrication system with a red background: PRO LC unit is already empty.
Since there is an integrated real-time clock, the exchange date for replacing the PRO LC unit is displayed in the
"Details" screen of the perma NET DRIVE.
If you replace the PRO LC unit by a PRO LC unit of a different size, a corresponding protection
cover must be used.
After the installation of the new PRO LC unit, the control system continues to operate using the previously valid
setting of the discharge amount.
7.4.1 Setting the Volume of the PRO LC Unit
You have to set the size of the PRO LC unit by inserting the contact pin (jumper) into the base plate of the
lubrication system in the drive unit (refer to fgure 27). You can use pointed pliers for plugging in the jumper.
If the position of the jumper does not correspond to the size of the installed PRO LC unit,
incorrect signals of the control unit will lead to malfunctions.
Fig. 27: Setting the size of PRO LC unit via a jumper
Since the drive unit and the control board must be protected against moisture, an exchange may only be carried
out in dry places!
If a PRO LC unit has been removed from the lubrication system and another PRO LC unit has
been installed, the control system always assumes that this PRO LC unit is new and full.
Therefore you should never use a PRO LC unit if it is not completely full!
Contact pin
(J umper)
Top-mounted jumper on size 250 ccm
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7.4.2 How to Replace the PRO LC Unit
Since the drive unit and the control board must be protected against moisture, an exchange may only be carried
out in dry places or you must take precautions to ensure that moisture cannot penetrate!
f Turn the protection cover on the drive unit counter-clockwise and remove it.
f Remove the empty PRO LC unit.
f Remove the plug (refer to fgure 13, Chapter 5.3) of the PRO LC unit.
f Push the PRO LC unit into the protection cover until lubricant comes out of the outlet (refer to fgure 14,
Chapter 5.3).
f Place the new PRO LC unit on the drive unit, turn it until the catch locks and the teeth of the PRO LC
unit and the drive unit interlock. The control system automatically recognizes the new PRO LC unit.
You should use only completely full perma-tec PRO LC units to guarantee a trouble-free operation.
f The lubrication system continues to operate with the previous setting of the discharge period.
f If necessary, change the confguration of the lubrication system (refer to Chapter 10.2.2).
The discharging process automatically starts using the previous settings of the discharge period
if the lubrication system was switched on prior to the replacement of the PRO LC unit.
Operating the perma NET GATEWAY
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8 Operating the perma NET GATEWAY
8.1 Switching the perma NET GATEWAY on
To switch on the perma NET GATEWAY you simply have to apply the supply voltage it may take up to three
minutes for the device to fnish starting up and be ready for access.
When the perma NET GATEWAY starts up, it carries out a NET Initialization and NET Verify to check for any
changes in the perma NET. If no abnormalities are found, the perma NET switches automatically to "Online"
status. If any problems were found, the display status does not change from "Offine", i.e. the data displayed may
not be up to date. Switch to the "perma NET Confguration" menu and work through the messages shown there.
The status (Online/Offine) is shown at the top of every page.
f Always check that the perma NET GATEWAY is in online status every time after the perma NET GATEWAY
has been restarted.
Fig. 28: Status display
8.2 During Operation
f Carry out regular inspections of the perma NET during operation. You should pay special attention to warnings
and error messages on the start page of the perma NET GATEWAY.
f In spite of the software monitoring system carry out regular visual inspections of the lubrication systems and
the perma PRO MP-6 distributors connected to them. Look especially for leakages and check the condition of
the individual components and tubes!
f Check the condition of the lubricant tubes and connections regularly!
f Check the flling level and, if necessary, the remaining discharge time of the individual PRO LC units regularly
on the start page of the perma NET GATEWAY!
f Whenever malfunction messages are displayed by the perma NET GATEWAY, you can determine and elimi-
nate the individual errors by following the menu instructions. If a malfunction cannot be fxed, please contact
your supplier for technical support.
When using PRO LC units with a long discharge period of more than 12 months, you must take
into account the durability of the lubricant. Replace the PRO LC unit with a new one when the
durability period has expired.
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8.3 Logical Statuses of the Participants
NET status: status of the perma NET
Group status: status of the group to which the NET DRIVE is assigned. If the NET DRIVE is not assigned to a
group, this status is automatically "On".
NET DRIVE status: status of the NET DRIVE.
MP-6 outlet status: status of the individual outlets of a perma PRO MP-6 connected to a NET DRIVE.
A perma NET DRIVE can only discharge lubricant if NET status AND Group status AND NET DRIVE status =On.
If at least one of these statuses =Off, there will be no discharges.
A perma NET DRIVE with perma PRO MP-6 can only discharge lubricant if NET status AND Group status AND
NET DRIVE status AND at least one MP-6 outlet status =On. Discharges are then made at all outlets with MP-6
outlet status = On. If at least one of the frst three statuses = Off, there will be no discharges.
If a perma NET I/O controls a perma NET DRIVE, the NET DRIVE status is set to On or Off by the perma NET I/O.
If a perma NET I/O controls the perma NET, the NET status of all perma NET DRIVEs is set to On or Off by the
perma NET I/O.
If a perma NET I/O controls a group, the group status of all perma NET DRIVEs assigned to the group is set to
On or Off by the perma NET I/O.
If a perma NET I/O controls a perma NET DRIVE MP-6 outlet, the MP-6 outlet status is set to On or Off by the
perma NET I/O.
8.4 Assigning ID Numbers
Identifcation numbers are automatically assigned to the network participants by the perma NET GATEWAY.
The ID numbers appear in the start page (below the drawing symbol that represents the participant and in the
"Details" screen for the network participant). In addition, the ID numbers are transmitted to the network participant
and shown in the display of this participant. This applies both to the perma NET I/O and the lubrication system.
Assigning IDs for a new perma NET
The identifcation numbers that are used to identify the individual network participants are automatically assigned
by the perma NET GATEWAY. This process can take some time, depending on the number of participants in the
perma NET.
The ID numbers cannot be assigned manually. They are assigned by the central control unit in the physical order
of the network participants connected to the network (exception: when you add or remove network participants
from an existing network).
This means that the frst network participant that is connected to the perma NET Power is given the ID number
"one", and the last participant in the perma NET is given the last ID number. In a perma NET that is used to
capacity, this ID number can be 99.
Assigning IDs for new participants in an existing perma NET
New participants should only be added with the power supply to the perma NET switched off. When the perma
NET GATEWAY is switched on again, it will fnd that changes have been made to the perma NET when it carries
out the NET Initialization and NET Verify. The system then remains "offine".
If new participants were recognized, you select the menu item "New IDs for New Participants" in the "perma NET
Confguration" menu.
This means that the ID numbers already assigned to the "old" network participants are maintained and the
numbers for the new network participants are increased by one per participant, starting from the highest "old"
existing number. This is done regardless of the physical position of the newly added network participants; for
example, in a network with 30 "old" participants the frst new participant with the ID number 31 can be positioned
directly beside network participant number 1.
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Assigning IDs for all participants in an existing perma NET
To assign participant numbers for all participants in the perma NET, select the menu item "New ID distribution for
all" in the "perma NET Confguration" menu.
However, when you select this, you should be aware that all data of all network participants must be checked.
The names of the network participants, the designations of the lubricant in the perma NET DRIVEs as well as the
groups and the allocations to groups must be checked very carefully and changed if necessary. Because when
you select this menu item, all the data saved for each network participant can be lost.
Deleting IDs of participants removed from an existing perma NET
If you remove a participant from an existing perma NET, this participant must be deleted in the stored data.
When the participant is deleted, its ID number is automatically deleted as well. This interrupts the consecutive
numbering, e.g. if participant 27 was deleted, the numbers are no longer 26 27 28 but only 26 28.
8.5 Replacing Participants
To avoid having to make all the settings again from the start whenever you replace a participant, proceed as
follows:
f Select the menu item "Download area-> Participant Confgurations".
f Download the confguration of the participant to be replaced.
f Shut down the perma NET GATEWAY (refer to Chapter 8.6) and switch off the power supply.
f Replace the participant.
f Switch on the power supply again.
9 The perma NET GATEWAY starts automatically. This takes up to three minutes.
9 The NET Initialization recognizes new participants; select "New IDs for New Participants".
9 The new participant gets the highest number.
f Carry out a NET Verify.
9 The NET Verify reports "Participant position + confg changed".
f Select "Save new Positions" and then "Read data from participants".
f Select the menu item "Download area-> Participant Confgurations".
f Select the participant which has been newly connected ("Selected participant").
f Select the confguration fle of the replaced participant
f Set the check mark for "Import in expert Mode".
f Import the downloaded confguration of the replaced participant.
f Carry out a NET Initialization and NET Verify again.
9 The new participant has now been given the same confguration as the old one.
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8.6 Extending or Reducing an Existing perma NET
Adding a participant
f Shut down the perma NET GATEWAY by calling up the address "http://<IP-Adresse>/shutdown.esp" in the
browser window.
The following message appears when it has shut down: "NET GATEWAY has been shut down and can now
be disconnected from power supply".
f The perma NET can be disconnected from the supply voltage.
f Install new participant and connect it to the perma NET.
f Switch on the perma NET Power - power supply unit again and start the perma NET GATEWAY.
When the perma NET GATEWAY starts up, it carries out a NET Initialization. The results of the NET
Initialization are displayed in the "perma NET Confguration" menu.
f Carry out a perma NET check. To do so, select the menu item "NET Verify" in the "perma NET Confguration"
menu.
The result of the NET Verify is "Participant position + confg changed".
f Select the menu item "Save new Positions", then the item "Delete Missing Participants".
The data will be saved in the perma NET. The perma NET is "Online".
Removing a participant
f Shut down the perma NET GATEWAY by calling up the address "http://<IP-Adresse>/shutdown.esp" in the
browser window.
f The perma NET can be disconnected from the supply voltage.
f Remove the participant and reconnect the perma NET Connection Cable correctly.
f Switch on the perma NET Power - power supply unit again and start the perma NET GATEWAY.
When the perma NET GATEWAY starts up, it carries out a NET Initialization. The results of the NET
Initialization are displayed in the "perma NET Confguration" menu.
menu.
The result of the NET Verify is "Participant position changed +missing".
f Select the menu item "Save new Positions", then the item "Delete missing participants".
The data will be saved in the perma NET. The perma NET is "Online".
Adding or removing a perma PRO MP-6 distributor
f Install another perma PRO MP-6 distributor in the perma NET or remove a perma PRO MP-6 distributor from
the perma NET.
f Select the menu item "NET Init";
a NET Initialization will be carried out.
f The result of the NET Initialization is "Consistent NET".
menu.
f The result of the NET Verify is "Participant confg changed". Then select "Read data from participants".
The system will ask you to confrm whether you want to save the change and then the new data will be saved
in the perma NET GATEWAY. The result is then "Confguration checked, OK" and the perma NET GATEWAY
is "Online".
The perma PRO MP-6 distributor will have been added or removed.
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8.7 Low-Temperature Cut-Off of the Network Participants
CAUTION!
At temperatures below -20 C (-4 F), lubricant will no longer be discharged!
Your system may get damaged if operating without lubricant.
f Make sure that the temperature is always above -20 C (-4 F).
In order to protect the system from damage, the low-temperature cut-off of the perma NET DRIVE lubrication
system is carried out automatically by a built-in temperature sensor.
If the temperature falls to -20 C (-4 F) or below, the lubrication system is switched off by the low-temperature
cut-off function, and the bar below the picture which represents this lubrication unit turns yellow in the start page
on the perma NET.
As soon as the temperature rises and reaches -19 C (-2.2 F) or higher, the perma NET DRIVE is switched on
again and takes up operation at the point where it had been switched off. The perma NET GATEWAY start page
shows the bar below the picture of the lubrication system in green again.
8.8 Communication in the perma NET
Every participant in the perma NET can send messages on the CAN bus and carry out tasks at any time.
The perma NET GATEWAY does not take any active action here.
The CAN bus uses CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access / Collision Avoidance) as the method of access.
This method works on the basis of the following principle:
Every participant which is able to transmit is able to hear whether the bus is occupied (Carrier Sense) and only
starts its transmission when the bus has been free for a certain time. It is possible for a number of participants to
start transmitting at the same time (Multiple Access).
The resolution of a collision which may occur is dealt with in the arbitration process. If one participant fnds that
the level on the CAN bus is not the same as that which it sent, it immediately stops its transmission. This means
that the highest priority message is given access to the bus, without the message being destroyed in the process
(Collision Avoidance).
A participant that stops its bus access because of losing in arbitration will automatically initiate repetition of its
message later.
This arbitration mechanism ensures that no messages are lost.
When a perma NET DRIVE initiates an action, e.g. a discharge, it frst "reserves" the CAN bus by following the
aforementioned procedure. If the reservation process was successful, the participant starts its action.
No other perma NET DRIVE is permitted to execute an action during this time. Once the perma NET DRIVE has
completed its action, it cancels its reservation. Other perma NET DRIVEs can then start their actions.
By coordinating the network participants with each other in this way, it is possible to operate up to
100 participants with just a single perma NET Power - power supply unit.
Given that at any one time it is only possible for one perma NET DRIVE to carry out a perma
PRO MP-6 distributor initialization or a discharge, there can be delays in the carrying out of
additional discharges.
Additional discharges triggered during an action by another perma NET DRIVE can only be
carried out when that action has been completed.
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9 Security Concept
9.1 NET Inspection
At a certain interval, which can be set, users in the group of NET inspectors may be regularly requested to
inspect the perma NET when they log in. This has to be confrmed and is recorded with the user name and time.
In order to assign users to the group of NET inspectors, the applicable check box has to be activated in the User
Management (refer to Chapter 10.7.3, User Management).
If the request time is exceeded by a certain amount of time without an inspection of the perma NET having been
carried out, a specifed user can be informed of the fact (refer to Chapter 10.8, Security Settings).
If the set time for the inspection is reached and the user concerned logs in to the system, a dialog box will prompt
him to inspect the NET. A confrmation link appears in the data area. The dialog box appears with every login until
the NET Inspection has been confrmed in the data area.
Fig. 29: NET Inspection dialog box
9.2 Power Failure
The perma NET GATEWAY can survive a power failure for at least 2 weeks without losing the time and date.
If the perma NET GATEWAY is without power for too long, the system time gets "forgotten". If the system fnds
that this is the case during booting, each user will be issued with a prompt for the time/date to be set with every
login (regardless of whether the user has the rights required for setting the time).
9.3 Automatic perma NET Monitoring
When the perma NET is in operation, it is constantly monitored on a cyclical basis. Errors are displayed on the
start page by red bars below the affected participants. The error is shown in plain-text in the "Details" screen of
the participant.
Missing participants are shown in the form of a gray image when the system is in operation and are marked with
the red bar on the start page.
Double identifers, e.g. because a participant was installed from another perma NET, cannot be recognized.
The only way to resolve this problem is to re-assign the participant numbers to all participants.
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9.4 Error Prioritization
Errors and messages can have different priorities. In addition, an error clarifcation management system can be
created, so that different people can be informed by E-mail or text message on the basis of ascending priority.
Refer to Chapter 10.8.1 "Alarm Confguration".
Every error and every message has a standard priority of 1 (saving of the error and display). If the "Security
Settings ->Alarm Confguration" contains E-mail addresses for Priority 1, the error message will be immediately
sent to these addresses.
If a problem is found during the NET Initialization or NET Verify, an error "Problems during NET Verify.
NET is OFFLINE" will be generated, with Priority 5. However, this will not trigger the sending of any E-mails/text
messages. E-mails/text messages will only be triggered if the priority is subsequently increased. The priority of
each error is increased by 1 in the rhythm of the error prioritization interval (refer to Chapter 10.6.1 "perma NET
Confguration->General Settings"). The highest and therefore most important and urgent priority is 10.
An E-mail/text message can be sent whenever any of the priority levels is reached. With every increase in the
error priority, all recipients who are entered for lower priority levels will also receive the error message again as
well.
If the highest priority is reached, the E-mail/text message will be sent repeatedly to all recipients who are entered
for all priorities, in the rhythm of the error prioritization interval.
The reaching of a state of "lube time remaining" before empty is not treated as an error and is therefore given a
priority of 0, and this is not increased.
10 perma NET GATEWAY software
10.1 Operation
Access to the perma NET GATEWAY is via a web browser, where the IP address has to be entered.
In the condition on delivery the perma NET GATEWAY attempts to get an IP address via a DHCP server.
If the PC network does not have a DHCP server connected to it, the perma NET GATEWAY can be accessed
via a second fxed IP address.
IP: 192.168.5.155, subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
(refer to Chapter 10.7.4)
The following versions of the web browser, as a minimum, should be installed on the accessing systems:
Mozilla Firefox 3.5.1
Internet Explorer 8.8.6001.18702
Opera 9.64, Build 10487
J avaScript must be activated.
If older versions or other browsers are used, it will not be possible to guarantee that the display will be correct.
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Setting into Operation for the First Time
Once the perma NET GATEWAY has been connected to the power supply and the software has been opened
with a web browser, the start page appears with the menu overview. The NET Initialization starts automatically
and is shown in the data area. After successful completion it is followed automatically by the NET Verify.
Fig. 30: NET Initialization and NET Verify
If both checks were passed, the perma NET will be in "OFF, Online" status.
10.1.1 Screen Layout
The web pages have been created for a screen resolution of 1024 X 768 pixels.

Fig. 31: General layout of the pages
System menu
perma logo
Information line
Language selector
Menu area
Header area
System date/
User information
Data area
Cyclical page
refresh
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Header area
The header area is for displaying the general menu items and special data (heading data). This area appears in
every screen. The header area contains the perma logo, the system menu, the language selector, system date/
user information and the information line.
Information line
The information line contains the following information:
Name of the perma NET
Number of participants
Information about perma NET ON/OFF
Information about perma NET Online/Offine
perma logo
The perma logo has a link to the http://www.perma-tec.com web page.
System time
This shows the current date and time of the system when the page is opened. The system date is refreshed
every time the browser window is refreshed.
System menu
The system menu contains the following selection options:
Start page (HOME)
The start page shows the system as sorted physically in the "Overview" menu.
Contact
Imprint
Help
Every screen has at least one Help page (pop-up) that describes the page and provides guidance about how
to use it. The Help page that can be accessed from the start page provides general information and guidance
about the perma NET.
Print Preview
This opens a new browser window that contains only the contents of the data area.
LOGIN
This opens the input screen mask for the login data. The link disappears after you have logged in.
User information
As soon as the current user is logged in to the system, the name of the user who is logged in and the logout link
appear next to the system date.
Refresh page
The refresh page area allows the automatic refreshing of the browser window to be activated and deactivated.
The time in seconds between any two refreshes can be entered the input feld.
To stop the page being refreshed, remove the tick from the check box.
Language selector
Language selector via drop-down menu
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Data area
The data area displays the data selected in the menu area.
Menu area
The menu area displays the user-specifc menu.
10.1.2 Input Fields
Entries into list felds and text felds
The "Details" screens show text only. As a general rule, only text can be entered. However, there are also list
felds in which it is not possible to enter values but only select values from a prespecifed list.
Length of text designations
A maximum of 50 characters can be entered for all designations and names.
10.1.3 Login / Logout
Login
This is how you log in:
f To log in, click with the left mouse button on the "Login" menu item in the system menu.
9 The "Login" window opens in the data area.

Fig. 32: Login
f Enter your user name and corresponding password.
9 The start page opens.
Once a user is logged in, the logout link appears next to the system time and user information.
If a user is already logged in, he can still log in on a different computer again as well.
The previous login will be cancelled by the new login.
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If you do not complete a "Login" or if you enter the user name or password incorrectly, you can still view the
perma NET as a "Guest".
The user name and password have to be entered to log in.
Different predefned rights are assigned to set user groups. Users are created and then also assigned to a
specifc user group in the perma NET GATEWAY Confguration (refer to Chapter 10.7).
Login after a power failure
If the perma NET GATEWAY is without power for too long, the system time gets "forgotten". If the system fnds
during booting that the date contains the default year, each user will be issued with a prompt for the time/date to
be set with every login (regardless of whether the user has the rights required for setting the time).
Logout
To log out, use the "Logout" link next to the system time and user information. This menu item is only visible if a
user is logged in.
A user will automatically logged out by the system if a preset timeout time is reached.
The "Logout-Timeout" timeout time can only be changed by a user with administrator rights
("perma NET Confguration", "General Options").
Confguration changes are saved, with the date, time and user name, when the user logs out (either when the
user consciously logs out via the menu or as a result of a timeout logout).
Multi-session capability
The perma NET GATEWAY is multi-session-capable, i.e. several users can log in from different computers at
the same time. If one user with writing authorization is logged in, another user who logs in will only be granted
restricted writing access, in order to prevent data inconsistencies. The user will be advised accordingly and will
be shown the name of the user who logged in frst.
Lost connection
Should there be a loss of connection between the web browser and the perma NET GATEWAY, the user who is
logged in will be automatically logged out after the timeout-logout time.
Processes/operations currently running on the perma NET GATEWAY will be completed in full.
This applies especially to operations that require somewhat more time than others.
Where such operations are interrupted by a power failure, a NET Initialization and NET Verify are carried out
automatically after a restart. This is to ensure that the perma NET is not in an undefned condition when the
perma NET GATEWAY is restarted.
Timeout-logouts are saved as error records (refer to Chapter 10.9.3)
10.1.4 Language Switch
The pages are displayed in the standard language that each user selects for himself.
The language of the user interface of the perma NET GATEWAY software can be changed at any time, however.
f Select the desired language in the drop-down menu in the header area of the page.
9 The language changes. The whole screen appears in the selected language.
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10.1.5 Help Function
Every screen has at least one Help page (pop-up) that describes the page and provides guidance about how
to use it. The Help page that can be accessed from the header area of the browser window provides general
information and guidance about the perma NET.
10.1.6 Saving Entered Data
Whenever data are changed on a screen, you have to explicitly save them for them to become effective.
f Select "Reset data".
9 All the changes made on the actual screen will be reset.
f Select "Save" and confrm the question asking if you want the data saved.
9 The data that you have entered will be saved.
If you have changed any data in a screen and then attempt to leave that screen without having saved these
changes, the system will ask you if you want to save them or if it is OK for them to be lost.
Changes are only transferred to the participant(s) concerned when the changes have been saved.
f Select "Cancel" to return to the changed screen.
f Select "OK" to discard the changes.
9 The changes will not be saved.
10.2 " Overview" Menu (Start Page)
"NET Overview sorted physically" in the "Overview" menu is the screen that appears when you connect to the
perma NET GATEWAY.
Fig. 33: Start page
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The lubrication systems are shown in graphic form. The size of the symbols is adjusted according to the number
of participants. For up to 30 participants the symbols are displayed in Size 1 (largest symbol size), for up to
60 participants in Size 2, and for up to 100 participants in Size 3 (smallest symbol size). This means that all
participants in the perma NET can be seen on a single screen.
A bar below each participant symbol provides color-coded information about its status.
Bar color Explanation

Participant error

Participant switched on

Dropped below lube time remaining or
lubrication system in low-temperature cut-off

Flashing
Participant discharging

Flashing
Participant initializing perma MP-6

Participant switched off

Missing participant
Table 12: Color coding of the bars in the overview display
If the perma NET had not yet been initialized, no participants will be shown.
Instead, the result of the NET Initialization will be shown on the screen (refer to fgure 34).
Fig. 34: perma NET not initialized
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10.2.1 Sorting Order
There are three different sorting orders in which the network participants can be displayed.
Physical order
With the "Physical Sequence" menu item the network participants are displayed in physical order.
Sorting by group membership
With the "Group Overview" menu item the perma NET DRIVEs are sorted on the basis of their group
membership (see Chapter 10.3, perma NET Group Membership), i.e. the perma NET DRIVEs in Group 1 are
displayed frst, then the perma NET DRIVEs in Group 2, etc. Then the lubrication systems which do not belong
to a group are displayed, followed at the end by the perma NET I/O devices. The groups are separated by
horizontal red lines to make the display clearer. The group name is shown as a heading; the corresponding
lubrication systems are displayed below it. This form of display can result in a lengthy list you may therefore
have to scroll down to be able to see the rest of the list.
Fig. 35: Sorting by group membership
Sorting by participant No.
With the "Sorted by Participant Number" menu item the network participants are displayed sorted on the basis
of the participant numbers (meaning independently of their physical order).
10.2.2 Participant Details
To switch between the "Details" screens for each of the participants, use the
"Previous Participant" and "Next Participant" menu items.
This is how to select individual participants:
f Move the mouse pointer to the required participant on the start page.
9 Summary information (ID number, name of the lubrication system, remaining discharge amount in the PRO LC
unit, status) is shown about the participant.
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f Click with the left mouse button on the participant.
9 The "Details" screen for the participant opens.
Fig. 36: Participant Details
The status of each outlet is symbolized by a droplet at the outlet.
If the outlet is switched off, no droplet will be shown.
Droplet display Explanation
Outlet error
Outlet switched on

Flashing
Outlet discharging
No droplet Outlet switched off
Table 13: Color-coding of the droplets in the " Details" screens for the participants
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perma NET DRIVE
Fig. 37: perma NET DRIVE without perma PRO MP-6 distributor
Line Explanation
Name Freely selectable name of the lubrication system
Participant The participant number automatically assigned by the system and which is also shown on the display of the
participant. The assignment of the participant number is triggered in the "perma NET Confguration" menu.
Active Check box; the participant is activated when the tick is set. If the participant is controlled by a NET I/O, a
note to this effect appears next to the check box. You can skip to its "Details" screen by clicking on it with
the mouse.
Group The name of the group to which the participant is assigned (refer to Chapter 10.3, "Group Confguration
perma NET"). The status of the group is shown in the check box that is displayed (refer to Chapter 8.3,
Logical Statuses of the Participants). If this group is controlled by a perma NET I/O, a note to this effect
appears next to the check box. You can skip to its "Details" screen with a click of the mouse.
PRO LC size Size of the PRO LC.
Lubricant The lubricant can either be selected from the programmed list of lubricants or entered in the input feld.
Remaining dis-
charge amount
Remaining discharge amount of lubricant in the PRO LC, given in ccm and percent.
Remaining
discharge time
Time remaining until the PRO LC has to be replaced.
Exchange date Calculated date for replacing the PRO LC.
Discharge amount Average discharge amount in ccm that is discharged every 100 h.
Temperature Temperature in the lubrication system; refreshed every 10 minutes.
Table 14: Fields in " perma NET DRIVE"
If the discharge amount is set so that a cartridge change would only take place in 24 months or later, the
exchange date is set to a fxed setting of 2 years after the previous exchange. The set discharge amount is saved
nevertheless. If the lubricant is older than two years (i.e. the last time the PRO LC unit was replaced was more
than two years ago), a warning is issued once a year.
The remaining discharge amount can only be changed with Admin/Superadmin authorization!
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Error messages
Error messages are only listed in the "Details" screen if there are any perma NET DRIVE error messages. When
the errors that are displayed have been eliminated, they have to be deleted using the "Confrm all errors" button.
Column Explanation
# Consecutive number of the error
Error Description of the error; shown here are: date, time, description (error number)
Prio. Priority of the error
Confrm all errors All the errors in the "Error message(s)" table will be deleted
Table 15: Contents of each of the lines in the " Error message(s)" table
Recalculation of the discharge amount:
If a discharge amount is entered, that discharge amount is converted into an off-time which is exact to the minute
and which is transferred to the perma NET DRIVE. The conversion into minutes results in a rounding error. In
order to display the actual discharge amount, a recalculation is made on the basis of the off-time which is exact to
the minute. If this recalculated discharge amount is different to the entered value, a note to this effect will appear.
The recalculated discharge amount is automatically entered as the actual discharge amount.
perma NET DRIVE with perma PRO MP-6 distributor
Fig. 38: perma NET DRIVE with perma PRO MP-6 distributor
The functionalities of the perma NET DRIVE with perma PRO MP-6 distributor "Details" screen are the same as
those for the perma NET DRIVE.
In addition, the name, status (active/inactive) and discharge amount are displayed for each of the 6 outlets.
Each outlet can be confgured with the appropriate user rights.
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Line Explanation
No. Number of the outlet
Name Name of the outlet; can be user-defned
Active Check box. If the tick is set, the outlet is active. If the outlet is controlled by a NET I/O, the name of the
perma NET I/O appears next to the check box. You can skip to its "Details" screen by clicking on it with the
mouse.
ccm /100h Average discharge amount that is discharged at this outlet every 100 h.
Table 16: Fields in " perma NET DRIVE with perma PRO MP-6 distributor"
The temperature display is only provided once.
Additional discharge
With an additional discharge, a lubrication point can be supplied with an additional amount of lubricant.
This is how to carry out an additional discharge:
f Click with the left mouse button on the "Additional Discharge" "menu item or the "Additional Discharge
Outlet X" for participants with 6 outlets.
f Confrm the question that appears.
9 The additional discharge starts.
When the additional discharge is carried out, an amount of 0.5 ccm is supplied to the lubrication point.
An additional discharge is only possible at temperatures above -20 C (-4 F). Every additional discharge reduces
the remaining discharge time since an increased amount of the lubricant has been supplied.
The remaining discharge period will then automatically be calculated by the control unit and shown on the
"Details" screen.
The minimum period between two additional discharges is 30 seconds. If a further additional
discharge is triggered within these 30 seconds, it will only be carried out after the minimum
period has elapsed. Only one additional discharge can be triggered per participant during the
waiting time.
Additional discharges triggered during an action by another perma NET DRIVE can only be
carried out when that action has been completed.
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The participant name and number and any current error messages are shown on the "Participant details" page of
the perma NET I/O. The inputs of the I/O module can be confgured here by those with appropriate user rights.
Fig. 39: "Details" screen of a perma NET I/O - confguration of inputs
Field Explanation
Name The name of the perma NET I/O; freely selectable.
Participant The participant number automatically assigned by the system and which is
also shown on the display of the participant. The assignment of the participant
number is triggered in the "perma NET Confguration" menu.
Table 17: Fields in " perma NET I/O"
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perma NET I/O confguration of inputs
On the "Participant details" page for the perma NET I/O you specify which actions are to be carried out in the
perma NET when a signal is received at the input.
In addition, you can also give the input a name with 50 characters.
Contents of each of the felds in the "Confguration of inputs" table:
Field Choices Explanation
Name The name of the input of the perma NET I/O; freely selectable
Input status Normal Action will be performed when a signal is connected to the input
Inverted Action will be performed when NO signal is connected to the input
Object No No action was defned.
Total NET Action affects the entire perma NET.
Group Action affects all participants in a group.
In the "Object name" feld the desired group is selected from the list of all
groups.
NET DRIVE Action affects one perma NET DRIVE.
In the "Object name" feld the desired participant is selected from the list of all
perma NET DRIVEs without and with perma PRO MP-6 distributors.
Outlet Action affects one outlet of a perma PRO MP-6 distributor.
In the "Object name" feld the desired outlet is selected from the list of all
outlets of perma NET DRIVEs with perma PRO MP-6 distributors.
Additional Discharge An additional discharge is carried out.
In the "Object name" feld the desired outlet is selected from the list of all
perma NET DRIVEs without and with perma PRO MP-6 distributors.
Report ext. error The message "ext. error", which all network participants signal via their LEDs,
appears in the perma NET.
"Any" is entered in the "Object name" feld
(refer to Chapter 6 "Display and Signal Devices of the perma NET").
Object name List of all names of selected object
Action None No action was defned.
ON The defned object with the specifed address is switched on. This choice can
be made with objects "Total NET", "Group", "NET DRIVE" and "Outlet".
OFF The defned object with the specifed address is switched off. This choice can
be made with objects "Total NET", "Group", "NET DRIVE" and "Outlet".
Additional Discharge If "Additional Discharge" is selected in the "Object" feld, "Additional
Discharge" is automatically entered here.
Error If "Report ext. error" was selected in the object feld, "Error" is automatically
entered here.
Current input status Shows the state of the input.
Active A signal is actually connected to the input.
Inactive No signal is actually connected to the input.
Table 18: Fields in " perma NET I/O input"
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perma NET I/O Confguration of outlets
To confgure a perma NET I/O output, click on the "Confgure" button in the "Confguration of outlets" table in the
data area.
In the "Details" screen for an output of the perma NET I/O you can specify the conditions, statuses or signals
required for switching the output or, in addition, for carrying out actions in the perma NET. A table is provided for
the purpose, where up to four of these conditions, statuses or signals can be defned. They are linked via logical
operations.
In addition, you can also give the output a name with 50 characters.
Fig. 40: Confguration of perma NET I/O output
Table Line Possible values Explanation
Output X Type Normal output Output is a normal switching output
I/O switch Output was defned as an "I/O switch", a toggling output
(not considered here)
Name Name of the output;
line length restricted to 50
Output status Normal When the action is performed, the output is closed
(relay contact closed).
Inverted When the action is performed, the output is opened
(relay contact open).
Current Status Open Relay contact opened
Closed Relay contact closed
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Events Event type No No event selected
Input Action will be performed when a signal is connected to
one input of one perma NET I/O.
In the "Name" column, the desired input can be selected
from the list of all inputs of all perma NET I/Os in the
perma NET.
NET error Action will be performed if an error is reported by at least
one participant in the perma NET.
In the "Name" column, the current network name is
displayed
Group error Action will be performed if an error is reported in the
perma NET by a participant in a certain group.
In the "Name" column, the desired group can be selected
from the list of all groups in the perma NET.
DRIVE error Action will be performed if at least one participant in the
perma NET reports an error in the drive unit.
In the "Name" column, the desired drive can be selected
from the list of the perma NET DRIVEs in the perma NET.
PRO LC Action will be performed if the PRO LC unit of the defned
participant reports that it is empty.
In the "Name" column, the desired perma NET DRIVE
can be selected from the list of the perma NET DRIVEs in
the perma NET.
Name List of all names of selected event type
Output status Normal The logical verifcation of the confgured event leads to
the result TRUE, if the event occurs
Inverted The logical verifcation of the confgured event leads to
the result TRUE, if the event does not occur
Operation OR Logical operation on two events:
Only one of the defned events must be true for the output
to be closed and the "Resulting action" possibly also
performed
AND Logical operation on two events:
All defned events must be true for the output to be closed
and the "Resulting action" possibly also performed
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Resulting
action
Action type No No action will be performed within the perma NET
Total NET The action performed in the perma NET affects the
perma NET
displayed
Group The action performed in the perma NET affects a group
of the perma NET
from a list of all groups in the perma NET.
NET DRIVE The action performed in the perma NET affects a perma
NET DRIVE of the perma NET
can be selected from a list of all perma NET DRIVEs in
the perma NET.
Outlet The action performed in the perma NET affects an outlet
of a perma NET DRIVE with perma PRO MP-6 distributor
in the perma NET
In the "Name" column, the desired outlet can be selected
from a list of all outlets of all perma NET DRIVEs with
perma PRO MP-6 distributors in the perma NET.
Additional Discharge An additional discharge is carried out from a certain outlet
In the "Name" column, the desired outlet can be selected
from a list of all perma NET DRIVEs without and with
perma PRO MP-6 distributors in the perma NET.
Report ext. error All participants in the perma NET receive notifcation
of an external error. This error is signaled by all of the
participants via their LEDs. "Any" is automatically entered
in the "Name" feld.
Name Options list for the selected action type
Action None No action was defned
ON The defned object with the specifed address is switched
on. This choice can be made in the object felds
"total NET", "Group", "NET DRIVE" and "Outlet".
OFF The defned object with the specifed address is switched
off. This choice can be made in the object felds
"total NET", "Group", "NET DRIVE" and "Outlet".
Additional Discharge If "Additional Discharge" is selected in the "object" feld,
"Additional Discharge" is automatically entered here.
Error If "Report ext. error" is selected in the "Action type" feld,
"Error" is automatically entered here.
Table 19: Fields in "Confguration of perma NET I/O output"
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perma NET I/O output confguration as an "I/O switch"
In the "Details" screen for an output of the perma NET I/O defned as an "I/O switch" you can specify the
conditions, statuses and signals for activating the I/O switch.
An "I/O switch" is defned as an output which closes its output relay in a set rhythm.
This requires the specifcation of an "On-Time" (period that the relay is closed) and a "Cycle-Time"
(complete duration of a cycle in which the relay is closed for the "On-time" and is open for the "Cycle-Time"
minus "On-Time").
A table is provided for the purpose, where up to four of these conditions, statuses or signals can be defned.
They are linked via logical operations.
In addition, you can also give the output a name with 50 characters.
Fig. 41: perma NET I/O output confguration as an "I/O switch"
Output X Type Normal output Output is defned as a normal switching output
(not considered here)
I/O switch Output is defned as an "I/O switch", a toggling output
Name Name of the output;
line length restricted to 50
Output status Normal When the action is performed, the output is closed
(relay contact closed).
Inverted When the action is performed, the output is opened
(relay contact open).
Current Status Open Relay contact opened
Closed Relay contact closed
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Events Event type No No event selected
Input Action will be performed when a signal is connected to
one input of one perma NET I/O.
In the "Name" column, the desired input can be selected
from the list of all inputs of all perma NET I/Os in the
perma NET.
NET error Action will be performed if an error is reported by at least
one participant in the perma NET.
displayed
Group error Action will be performed if an error is reported in the
perma NET by a participant in a certain group.
from the list of all groups in the perma NET.
DRIVE error Action will be performed if at least one participant in the
perma NET reports an error in the drive unit.
the perma NET.
PRO LC Action will be performed if the PRO LC unit of the defned
participant reports that it is empty.
the perma NET.
Name List of all names of selected event type
Output status Normal The logical verifcation of the confgured event leads to
the result TRUE, if the event occurs
Inverted The logical verifcation of the confgured event leads to
the result TRUE, if the event does not occur
Operation OR Logical operation on two events:
Only one of the defned events must be true for the output
to be closed and the "Resulting action" possibly also
performed
AND Logical operation on two events:
All defned events must be true for the output to be closed
and the "Resulting action" possibly also performed
Discharge
parameters
ON-time Time that the relay is closed; given in minutes and
seconds
Cycle-time Complete duration of a cycle; given in minutes and
seconds
Table 20: Contents of felds in "Confguration of perma NET I/O output - "I/O switch""
If the confguration of an I/O input or output is to be deleted, frst make sure that the confgured
conditions for carrying out an action are not met. Otherwise it may no longer be possible to acknowledge
corresponding records, because the corresponding confguration no longer exists. In this case the
records are retained in the system until the ring memory has circulated once and overwritten old records
in the process. However, this can take some considerable time.
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10.3 " Group Confguration perma NET" Menu
The "Group Confguration perma NET" menu enables you to group participants into groups.
f Click on the "Group Confguration perma NET" menu item.
9 The group overview appears in the window.
Fig. 42: Group overview
Column Explanation
Group Number of the group
Name Name of the group; this is assigned in "Group Confguration"
Status Information telling you if the group is active and, therefore, that the group status of all
perma NET DRIVEs belonging to the group was set to "active" (refer to Chapter 8.3)
Quantity Participant Number of participants assigned to the group
Action Link to "Group Confguration"
Table 21: Fields in " Group Overview perma NET"
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Group confguration
The "Group Confguration" screen is used for the logical grouping of lubrication systems.
It can be convenient to group perma NET DRIVEs if, for example, you want the actions of one
perma NET I/O to affect all the perma NET DRIVEs within a group.
Any one perma NET DRIVE can only be assigned to a single group.
The maximum number of groups that can be confgured is 30.
Actuating the "Details + edit" operation in the "Group Confguration perma NET" opens the
"Group Confguration" screen in the data area.
Fig. 43: Group confguration
Field Explanation
Name Name of the group; freely selectable
Group Group number specifed by the system; this cannot be changed
Active The group is active if the tick is set in the check box.
The group status of all perma NET DRIVEs belonging to this group is set to "active".
If this group is controlled by a perma NET I/O, a note to this effect appears next to the
check box.
Available participants List of all perma NET DRIVEs which are not yet assigned to a group.
Assigned participants List of all perma NET DRIVEs which are assigned to the group shown in the "Group" feld.
Table 22: Fields in "Group Confguration"
It is also possible to change the group status manually if the group is controlled via a perma NET I/O.
In this case the perma NET I/O can overwrite the manual setting again.
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This is how you change group allocations:
f Adding participants to the group: Click on the desired available participant and then click on ">>>>".
f Removing participants from the group: Click on the desired assigned participant and then click on "<<<<".
f Click on "Save".
f Confrm the question that appears with "OK".
9 The change to the group allocation will be saved.
10.4 " All active Error Messages" Menu
The "All active Error Messages" menu shows you all the active error messages.
f Click on "All active Error Messages" in the menu area.
9 A list of all active error messages appears in the data area.
Fig. 44: All active Error messages
Field Explanation
No. Error number
Type Type of error ("Info", "Warning", "Error", "Serious global error", "Internet error")
Participant Participant number of the network participant that issued the error message
Name Name of the participant
Type Type of the participant that triggered the error (perma NET DRIVE, perma NET I/O)
Error Description of the error; shown here are:
Date, time, description
Prio. Priority of the error
Table 23: Fields in " All active Error Messages"
You can also download the list of active error messages to your computer in the form of a txt fle or csv fle.
Details about the error messages are contained in Chapter 12 "Warnings and Error Messages from the Network
Participants".
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10.5 " Overview Remaining Discharge Time" Menu
The "Overview Remaining Discharge Time" menu shows you all the participants which it is estimated will become
empty within a specifed time.
f Click on "Overview Remaining Discharge Time" in the start menu.
9 The overview of the remaining discharge times will be shown.
Fig. 45: Remaining discharge times
The sorting order in the table is on an ascending basis by remaining discharge time. The perma NET DRIVEs are
grouped according to lubricant and PRO LC unit size and remaining discharge time increment.
Display and combine participants that will empty in steps of means that all participants which empty within this
increment are grouped together.
Click on the desired participant number to switch to the "Details" screen for each participant. You can also
download the overview of remaining discharge time to your computer in the form of a txt fle.
Example:
Remaining discharge time <20 days,
Display and combine participants that will empty in steps of =5 days
All perma NET DRIVEs with the same PRO LC unit size and lubricant are grouped together which
are already empty
will become empty within the next 5 days
will become empty within the next 6 - 10 days
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10.6 " perma NET Confguration" Menu
In the "perma NET Confguration" menu you can make general settings on the perma NET, and verify and
initialize the perma NET.
f Click on "perma NET Confguration" in the menu area.
9 The "perma NET Confguration" menu opens.
An overview about the perma NET and the status of the NET Initialization and NET Verify appears in the
window.
Fig. 46: perma NET confguration
Network confguration covers the steps of NET Initialization (network initialization) and NET Verify (network
verifcation) and associated messages and actions, including error handling. The perma NET is scanned; missing
or new participants are reported, as are confguration changes.
The NET Initialization identifes the number of perma NET DRIVEs and perma NET I/Os installed in the perma
NET and also identifes their physical order. In addition, the participant numbers and the type of participant
(perma NET DRIVE, perma NET DRIVE MP-6, perma NET I/O) are also recognized. Problems found during the
NET Initialization are displayed.
If the NET Initialization was successful, the NET Verify is carried out automatically. The NET Verify reads all the
confguration data of the participants identifed by the NET Initialization and compares them with the data saved
internally in the perma NET GATEWAY. If the NET Verify is also successful, the perma NET will then be "Online"
and all actual data are displayed and can be changed. Any physical and logical problems in the perma NET which
are identifed by the NET Verify will be displayed and can be acknowledged once they have been eliminated.
The perma NET remains in offine status until all problems have been eliminated and acknowledged. In this case
the data shown are therefore not actual data and it will not be possible to access all data.
The NET Initialization starts automatically when the perma NET GATEWAY is started.
To be able to see all the data in up-to-date form, the NET must be in "Online" status. This status can only be
achieved if the NET Initialization and NET Verify have been completed successfully (even if a problem occurred
during an action and it was then eliminated and acknowledged accordingly).
Where such operations are interrupted by a power failure, it is important to ensure that the perma NET is not
in an undefned condition when the perma NET GATEWAY is restarted. To ensure that this is the case, a NET
Initialization is carried out automatically after every restart.
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Example:
NET Verify reports "Confg changed". The original condition is shown below it, with a direct comparison to the
current condition. All confguration data which were found to be different are displayed (refer to "NET Verify
example", Chapter 10.6.3).
10.6.1 General Settings
In "General Settings" within the "perma NET Confguration" menu you can specify the network name, the
"Advance notice for remaining discharge time" and the interval for error prioritization.
f Click on "General Settings".
9 "General Settings" are displayed in the data area.
Fig. 47: perma NET Confguration - General Settings
Field Explanation
NET name Name of the perma NET
Advance notice for remaining
discharge time
This warns that one or more perma NET DRIVEs will become empty within this time
period.
Error priority increase interval Period of time after which the priority of current errors is increased by one (details
about the error messages are contained in Chapter 12 "Warnings and Error
Messages from the Network Participants").
Table 24: Fields in "perma NET Confguration - General Settings"
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10.6.2 NET Initialization
The NET Initialization identifes the number and type of perma NET DRIVEs and perma NET I/Os installed in the
perma NET and also identifes their physical order.
f Click on "NET Init" and confrm the question that appears with "OK".
9 The NET Initialization starts.
Problems found during the NET Initialization are displayed.
If the NET Initialization was successful, the NET Verify is carried out automatically.
Results of the NET
Initialization
Explanation Possible actions
(recommended action is highlighted in italics)
Consistent NET perma NET was correctly identifed NET Initialization
NET Verify
Consistent NET +
new participants
perma NET was correctly recognized and
identifed; additional
unconfgurated participants were
recognized.
NET Initialization
New IDs for new participants
No NET found No perma NET was recognized. Possible
cause:
no perma NET is connected,
the perma NET participants either are
not supplied with power
or cannot communicate.
NET Initialization
Consistent unknown
NET
A correctly confgurated perma NET was
recognized. However, this perma NET
was confgurated by another perma NET
GATEWAY.
"NET Initialization"
"New ID distribution for all" (Initialize all network
participants. As a result, data such as names of
the participants, groups and group allocations
will be lost.)
Connect original perma NET GATEWAY
Download the confguration from the original
perma NET GATEWAY and import to this
perma NET GATEWAY (refer to Chapter 10.9.6
Download area-> Total NET Confguration).
New NET A new unconfgurated perma NET
was recognized.
will be lost.)
Inconsistent NET A known perma NET was detected. But
participants from at least one other perma
NET were found as well.
will be lost.)
Inconsistent NET +
new participants
A known perma NET was detected. But
participants from at least one other perma
NET and new, unconfgurated participants
were found as well.
will be lost.)
Table 25: Messages from the NET Initialization and possible actions
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10.6.3 NET Verify
When the "NET Verify" menu item is activated in the "perma NET Confguration" menu, the confguration of all
NET participants is checked and compared with the data saved internally in the perma NET GATEWAY.
f Click on "NET Verify" and confrm the question that appears with "OK".
9 NET Verify will be run.
If any problems are reported by the NET Verify, they will be shown in the "Details" screen.
The original condition is shown by way of direct comparison with the current condition.
No. Results of the
NET Verify
1 Confguration
checked, OK
Read data matches saved data. NET Initialization
NET Verify
Switch NET on or off
New ID Distribution for All (New IDs and position
numbers - displayed on the LCD are assigned to
all participants. As a result, data such as names of
the participants, groups and group allocations will be
lost.)
After the successful NET Verify, all the perma NET
GATEWAY data will agree with the NET participant data.
The perma NET GATEWAY signals that this is the case
by displaying "Online". It will then be possible to view the
connected perma NET; no further action is required by
the user.
2 Participant confg
changed
The data read in the NET Verify
does not agree with the saved data.
This may occur if the perma NET
GATEWAY was disconnected from
the perma NET for an extended
period.
NET Initialization
NET Verify
"Read data from participants" (Save all the data of the
participants)
Write data to participants (Transmit the confguration
data saved in the perma NET GATEWAY to the
participants so that they will save the new data.)
3 Missing Participants One or more participants are
missing in the perma NET, i.e.
participants that were expected to
respond do not respond. This can
have one of three causes:
1. Participants have been removed
2. Communication with participants
is no longer possible because of
a defective cable
3. Participants do not respond due
to an internal electronic defect
NET Initialization
NET Verify
"Delete Missing Participants" (Accept this message.
Participants will be deleted from the data in the NET
GATEWAY. Select this action if Cause 1 applies.)
The perma NET can be viewed on the start page, with the
recognized and missing participants displayed there.
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No. Results of the
NET Verify
4 Positions of
participants
changed
The position of at least one perma
NET participant was physically
changed within the perma NET.
NET Initialization
NET Verify
"Save new positions" (Accept the changed positions
and save them permanently. This action should be
selected only if the user is sure that he has really
changed the positions and that they are correct.)
The perma NET can be viewed on the start page, with the
original positions displayed there.
If you do not want the changed positions to be accepted
and if the error was eliminated, you have to restart the
NET Initialization again.
5 Answer from
participant(s)
missing
All participants were recognized
correctly, but at least one
participant has terminated the
interchange of data before it was
complete.
Possible causes:
1. Communication error
2. perma NET communication
temporarily blocked by other
participants of higher priority.
NET Initialization
NET Verify
The perma NET can be viewed on the start page.
The participants concerned will be shown grey. As soon
as communication to the participants has been restored,
they will be displayed in the normal manner again.
6 Participant position
+ confg changed
see description for No. 4+2 1. step see No. 4
2. step see No. 2
7 Participant position
changed +missing
2. step see No. 3
8 Participant(s)
missing + confg.
changed
2. step see No. 2
9 Participant pos.
changed +missing
+ confg
see description for No. 4+3+2 1. step see No. 4
2. step see No. 3
3. step see No. 2
Table 26: Results of the network verifcation (NET Verify) and possible actions
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Example: Results of NET Verify
Fig. 48: Example of results of NET Verify
To acknowledge the problems reported by NET Verify, please confrm the problems in the same order in which
they are displayed.
Example: NET Verify reports "Participant position changed+missing+confg."
Confrmation:
f "Save new positions"
f "Delete missing participants"
f "Read data from participants"
9 Then no more problems are reported and the perma NET is "online".
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10.6.4 Switch NET off / Switch NET on
The "Turn OFF perma NET" menu item appears in the "perma NET Confguration" menu as soon as the
perma NET is switched on.
The "Turn ON perma NET" menu item appears in the "perma NET Confguration" menu as soon as the
perma NET is switched off.
Whenever one of these two menu items is selected, the NET status of the perma NET is set to "OFF" or "ON"
accordingly.
This does not mean that the participants are disconnected from the power supply.
They are in a form of standby mode.
This menu item provides an easy means of preventing all lubrication activities, e.g. for production breaks.
Switching on the lubrication again afterwards is just as easy, without having to carry out any new confgurations.
10.6.5 New ID Distribution for All
The command "New ID distribution for all" re-numbers all perma NET participants in accordance with their
physical position within the perma NET.
These new participant numbers are shown in the display of the participant concerned.
This is how to allocate new participant numbers.
f Select the menu item "New ID distribution for all" in the "perma NET Confguration" menu.
9 New participant numbers will be distributed.
The NET Initialization starts automatically after re-numbering and this is followed, after successful completion,
by the NET Verify.
Re-numbering may cause the assignment of data to participants to be lost.
It is therefore essential that the confguration data of the participants and the group confguration
are checked after re-numbering and corrected if necessary.
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10.7 " NET GATEWAY Confguration" Menu
The "NET GATEWAY Confguration" menu is for making system settings concerned not with the perma NET but
with the perma NET GATEWAY.
The start screen of the menu takes the form of an information table.
This information is also displayed to users who are not logged in.
Fig. 49: NET GATEWAY Infos
Field Explanation
Version Software version of the perma NET GATEWAY
Build Compilation date of the perma NET GATEWAY software
CVS Version number of the software in the version control system.
If you ever contact perma-tec about software problems, you have to provide all this
information.
User-Agent Information about the internet browser used by the user to connect to the
perma NET GATEWAY
IP Address IP address of the computer used by the user to connect to the perma NET GATEWAY
Table 27: Fields in "NET GATEWAY Confguration - NET GATEWAY Infos"
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10.7.1 General Settings
In "General Settings" within the "NET GATEWAY Confguration" menu you can set general options for the
perma NET GATEWAY.
f Click on the "General Settings" menu item.
9 The "General Settings" window opens.
Fig. 50: NET GATEWAY Confguration - General Settings
Field Explanation
Logout-Timeout After the preset time (given in minutes, max. 30 min.), a user who is logged in will be
automatically logged out of the system.
This prevents unauthorized access to the perma NET in the event that a user who has
logged in should forget to log out.
Duration IP locking The period of time (given in minutes, max. 30 min.) before a user with a blocked
IP address can log in to the system again.
After a third failed attempt to log in, the IP address of the computer used for starting the
attempts will be blocked for the time specifed here. It will not be possible to log in from
that computer until the specifed time has elapsed (even with a different user/password).
Standard language Standard language for visitors to the perma NET who are not logged in
Temperature unit The temperature unit used by the perma NET in the "Details" screens of the participants
Standard date format The standard date format to be used for all date information given in the perma NET
GATEWAY
CSV-separator The CSV separator to be used as a separator in the download fles
Remaining Time Warning until
records overfow
Entry of the time remaining in days; gives the actual time remaining
All operations in the perma NET are recorded in the internal memory. If the memory
should run out of memory space, the oldest data will be overwritten to make sure that
the most up-to-date data are always available. This remaining time warning indicates
the number of days before such an overfow that an error message with priority 1 will be
generated. The priority of this error message is then increased at the priority interval so
that it forms part of the error clarifcation management system. The remaining discharge
time is calculated once a day on the basis of the average data volume.
When records are downloaded, this memory is released again.
In order to ensure that the calculation of the time remaining is as accurate as possible,
both discharge records and error records should always be downloaded.
Table 28: Fields in "NET GATEWAY Confguration - General Settings"
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10.7.2 Date and Time
In the "NET GATEWAY Confguration" menu you can reset the system time in the "Date/Time" menu.
f Click on "Date/Time".
9 The "Date/Time" window opens.
Fig. 51: NET GATEWAY Confguration - Date/Time
This is how to set the date and time:
f Enter the current year with four digits (YYYY).
f Enter the current month with two digits (MM).
f Enter the current day with two digits (DD).
f Enter the current hour with two digits (hh).
f Enter the current minutes with two digits (mm).
f Enter the current seconds with two digits (ss).
f Select the appropriate time zone.
f Click on "Save".
9 A check box will open with the question "Are you sure?".
9 The system time will be reset.
If the perma NET GATEWAY is without power for more than two weeks, the system time gets "forgotten". If the
system fnds during booting that the date contains the default year, each user will be issued with a prompt for the
time/date to be set with every login (regardless of whether the user has the rights required for setting the time).
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10.7.3 User Management
The following user groups are defned in the perma NET:
Guest User
Users who are not logged in can view the perma NET and its confguration as guests.
It will not be possible to change data.
Operator
Operators are allocated a user name and password, enabling them to confgure the perma NET subject to
restrictions (name of the lubrication systems, discharge amounts, switching lubrication system/outlets on and
off, group confguration, changing the personal password, triggering additional discharges).
Admin
Users in this group are allocated a user name and password, enabling them to confgure the perma NET with-
out restriction, view log data and carry out alarm confgurations.
Superadmin
Users in this group have unrestricted access. They can also change all passwords.
The following table shows you the rights accorded to the individual user groups in the menus in the perma NET
GATEWAY software.
Menu items Rights of the user groups
Menu Sub-menu Guest Operator Admin Superadmin
Overview Sorting Yes Yes Yes Yes
Participant Details Read Read,
write
Read,
write
Read,
write
Additional Discharge - Yes Yes Yes
Group Confguration
perma NET
Read Read,
download
Read,
download
Read,
download
Group confguration Read Read Read,
write
Read, write
All active Error
Messages
Read Read,
download
Read,
download
Read,
download
Overview
Remaining
Discharge Times
Read,
download
Read,
download
Read,
download
Read,
download
perma NET
Confguration
Read Read Read Read
General Settings - - Read,
write
Read,
write
NET Initialization - - Yes Yes
NET Verify - - Yes Yes
Switch NET ON/OFF - - Yes Yes
New ID distribution
for all
- - Yes Yes
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Menu items Rights of the user groups
Menu Sub-menu Guest Operator Admin Superadmin
NET GATEWAY
Confguration
Read Read Read Read
General Settings - - Read,
write
Read,
write
Date/Time - - Read,
write
Read,
write
User Management - Administration
of own
user data
Read,
write
Read,
write
Network Confguration - - Read,
write
Read,
write
Security
Settings
- Read,
write
Read,
write
Alarm Confguration Read,
write
Read,
write
SMS Confguration Read,
write
Read,
write
Download area System Log - Read,
download
Read,
download
Read, download
All active Error
Messages
- Read,
download
Read,
download
Read,
download
Error Records - Read,
download
Read,
download
Read,
download
Discharge Records - Read,
download
Read,
download
Read,
download
Participant
Confguration
- - Read,
write,
download
Read,
write, download
Total NET
Confguration
- - Read,
write,
download
Read,
write, download
Confguration Data
History
Read,
download
Read,
download
Entire perma NET Read,
download
Read,
download
Read,
download
Read,
download
Group Confguration
perma NET
- Read,
download
Read,
download
Read,
download
Overview Remaining
Discharge Times
Read,
download
Read,
download
Read,
download
Read,
download
CAN-Diagnosis - - Read
Table 29: Rights of the user groups
In the "User Management" menu item in the "NET GATEWAY Confguration" menu, the users who are permitted
to log in to the perma NET can be displayed and specifed, edited and deleted.
f Click on "User Management".
9 All users that have been created will be displayed.
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Fig. 52: NET GATEWAY Confguration - User Management
Field Explanation
No. Consecutive number of the user. The user umber is allocated automatically by the
system when a user is created.
Login Name Login name of the user
User Description of the user
Group User group of the user
Language Language displayed by the perma NET GATEWAY as soon as the user has logged in
to the system
Current Status Display of user status in the form of letters:
D =Deleted
W =Write access
L =Logged in
R =Read-only access
Users marked as deleted ("D") continue to be displayed in the User Management.
Such users can no longer log in, however. These users are only deleted from the
User Management when the NET GATEWAY is restarted.
Action Possible actions which are available for editing the data of the user concerned.
Fields in "NET GATEWAY Confguration - User Management"
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User details:
f Click on "Details" in the "Action" feld for a particular user.
9 The user's data will be displayed.
Fig. 53: NET GATEWAY Confguration - User Details
Field Explanation
Name Login name of the user
User name Description of the user
Unique User-ID User ID allocated automatically by the operating system
NET inspector Possible values:
"Yes" Once logged in the user is requested to inspect the perma NET, as soon as
the set check time has passed.
"No" The user will never be requested to inspect the perma NET.
Language Language displayed by the perma NET GATEWAY as soon as the user has logged in
to the system
Status Display of user status
Users marked as deleted continue to be displayed in the User Management.
Such users can no longer log in, however. These users are only deleted from the
User Management when the NET GATEWAY is restarted.
Login IP-address IP address of the PC last used by the user to log in
Last login Date and time of the last login by the user
Last logout Date and time of the last logout by the user
Last HTML-Access Last time the user opened the page
E-mail User's E-mail address
Mobile Phone User's mobile phone number
Table 30: Fields in "NET GATEWAY Confguration - User Details"
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Edit user
f Click on "Edit" in the "Actions" feld of the user line in the "User Management" menu item.
9 The "Edit user" window opens. You can then change the data for the user.
Fig. 54: NET GATEWAY Confguration - Edit user
Field Explanation
Login name Login name of the user
User name Description of the user
Password Password of the user. This has to be repeated in the second password feld.
The password is shown encrypted.
Language Language displayed by the perma NET GATEWAY as soon as the user has logged in to the system
E-mail User's E-mail address
If an E-mail address is given, a "Test mail" link appears next to this field.
This enables a test mail to be sent to this E-mail address. The mail server must be entered correctly in
the "NET GATEWAY Configuration" - "Network Configuration" menu for this to work.
Date format The date format to be used for the display of all date information for the user
Temperature unit The temperature unit to be used for the display of all temperature information for the user
Mobile Phone User's mobile phone number
If a mobile phone number is given, a "Test-SMS" link appears next to this feld.
This enables a test SMS text message to be sent to this telephone number. For this to work, the mail
server must be entered correctly in the "NET GATEWAY Confguration" - "Network Confguration" menu
and the format for the SMS service must be entered correctly in the "Security Settings" -
"Alarm Confguration" - "SMS Confguration" menu.
Is "NET Inspector" Check mark
"Tick set" Once logged in the user is requested to inspect the perma NET, as soon as the set check
time has passed.
"No tick" The user will never be requested to inspect the perma NET.
Table 31: Fields in "NET GATEWAY Confguration - Edit user"
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Delete user
f Click on "Delete" in the "Actions" feld of the user line in the "User Management" menu item.
9 The user is deleted.
Users marked as deleted (marked "D") continue to be displayed in the User Management. Such users can no
longer log in, however. These users are only deleted from the User Management when the NET GATEWAY is
restarted.
If the user is logged in at the time he is deleted, there will be no automatic logout. The user only ceases to
have access to the system after he has logged out (manually or as a result of a timeout-logout).
Test mail
A test E-mail is sent to the user's given E-mail address This function enables you to check the E-mail functionality.
The mail server must be entered correctly in the "NET GATEWAY Confguration" - "Network Confguration" menu
for this to work.
f Click on "Test mail" in the "Actions" feld of the user line in the "User Management" menu item.
9 A test E-mail will be sent to the user's E-mail address
Test-SMS
A test SMS is sent to the user's given mobile phone number. This function enables you to check the SMS
functionality. For this to work, the mail server must be entered correctly in the "NET GATEWAY Confguration" -
"Network Confguration" menu and the format for the SMS service must be correctly set in the "Security Settings"
- "Alarm Confguration" - "SMS Confguration" menu.
f Click on "Test-SMS" in the "Actions" feld of the user line in the "User Management" menu item.
9 A test SMS text message will be sent to the user.
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Add user
This is how you create a new user:
f Select "Add user" in the menu.
9 The "Add user" window opens.
Fig. 55: NET GATEWAY Confguration - Add user
f Enter the desired login name.
f Enter the desired user name.
f Allocate a password.
f Repeat the password.
f Select the desired user rights via "Group".
f Select the language.
f Enter the user's E-mail.
f Select a date format.
f Select a temperature unit.
f Enter the user's mobile phone number.
f If required, set the tick for the "NET Inspector".
f Click on "Save".
9 The user will be created.
f If required, check the user's E-mail address by clicking on the "Test mail" link.
f If required, check the user's mobile phone number by clicking on the "Test-SMS" link.
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10.7.4 Network Confguration
In the "NET GATEWAY Confguration" menu you will fnd the "Network Confguration" menu.
This is where you can confgure the perma NET GATEWAY for integration in a PC network.
f Click on "Network Confguration" in the "NET GATEWAY Confguration" menu.
9 The "Network Confguration" window opens.
Fig. 56: NET GATEWAY Confguration - Network Confguration
Table Field Explanation
IP Confguration Host Unique name for the perma NET GATEWAY in the PC network.
Only letters (without umlauts), digits and dashes are permitted to be used
as characters.
Standard entry: "perma-NET-GW"
DHCP Dynamic Host Confguration Protocol:
This must be selected if the IP address of the perma NET GATEWAY is
automatically allocated by a DHCP server in the PC network.
Standard entry: Selected
IP address IP address of the perma NET GATEWAY:
This can only be entered if DHCP is not selected,
e.g. 192.168.5.155
Subnet mask Subnet specifcation:
e.g. 255.255.255.0
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Standard gateway Specifcation of the standard gateway in the PC network:
e.g. 192.168.5.10
Name server 1 Specifcation of a domain name server:
The global Domain Name System (DNS) can be used to break down names
into IP addresses (and vice versa).
This can only be entered if DHCP is not selected.
Name server 2 Refer to Name server 1
Name server 3 Refer to Name server 1
Domain Domain of the PC network in which the perma NET GATEWAY is located,
e.g. www.perma-tec.de
E-Mail Confguration Mail Server IP address of the E-mail server, e.g. 199.1.3.23
Sender's address Name of the perma NET GATEWAY which is entered in E-mails that are
sent, e.g. NET-GW@perma-tec.de
AUTH method The method of authentication demanded by the mail server for sending
E-mails
Choices: none, plain, login, cram-md5
User name Specifcation of the user name, dependent on the selected AUTH method
Password Specifcation of the password, dependent on the selected AUTH method
NTP Confguration Server 1 NTP Server 1, e.g. 132.187.3.3 (University of Wrzburg)
NTP servers (Network Time Protocol) provide the computer with a time
signal that can be used automatically to set the time
Server 2 NTP Server 2, e.g. 131.188.1.40 (University of Erlangen Frth)
Server 3 NTP Server 3, e.g. 192.53.103.108 (PTB)
Interval [s] Interval in seconds within which the cyclical time synchronization with the
specifed NTP servers has to be completed.
Table 32: Fields in "Network Confguration"
If any unacceptable characters have been entered, a warning message will be issued when you press the "Save"
button and the affected feld will be given a red background and the entry will not be accepted.
All changes to the settings of the network confguration only come into effect when the perma NET GATEWAY is
restarted again. This is triggered by the "Reboot" button.
In the condition on delivery the use of a DHCP server has been set.
If the PC network does not have a DHCP server connected to it, the perma NET GATEWAY can be accessed via
a second fxed IP address. IP: 192.168.5.155, subnet mask: 255.255.255.0.
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10.8 " Security Settings" menu
The "Security Settings" are the central element providing for the secure and complete monitoring of the
lubrication and the operation of the perma NET. This is where the settings for the regular checking and monitoring
of the perma NET are made. The sending of alarm E-mails is confgured on a priority basis in accordance with
the error clarifcation management system.
The confgurations for the sending of SMS text messages are also set in the "Security Settings" menu.
f Click on "Security Settings" in the start menu.
9 The security settings can then be edited in the data area.
Fig. 57: Security settings
Field Explanation
Time between requests: Time interval after which the request to inspect the perma NET is to be issued.
This request is issued to all those users who are logged in and for whom the
attribute "NET Inspector" is activated in the User Management.
Notifcation when exceeded by: The time after which, once it has elapsed, the user who is set in the "Notify
this user" feld is to be notifed that the perma NET inspection has not yet been
confrmed up to that point.
Notify this user: The user who is supposed to receive the notifcation can be selected from a
drop-down menu here. All confgured users who have an E-mail address or
mobile phone number entered in the User Management are shown here.
Type of Notifcation: Choices:
Email: The selected user is notifed by E-mail.
SMS: The selected user is notifed by SMS text message.
You must ensure that a valid E-mail address or mobile phone number for
the selected user is entered in the User Management. The mail server
must be entered correctly in the "NET GATEWAY Confguration" - "Network
Confguration" menu (refer to Chapter 10.7.4) for this to work. To be able to
send an SMS text message, the SMS Confguration (refer to Chapter 10.8.2) is
also required.
Notifcation message: Notifcation message text; the length of the text is restricted to 200 characters.
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Field Explanation
Function active: Switch for global activation/deactivation of the function. This means that the
function can be temporarily switched to inactive without all the information
having to be re-entered again the next time it is activated.
Last confrmation on: Date of the last confrmation and specifcation of the inspector.
Reset If the tick is set in the check box, the confrmation time is reset to the current
system time. The entire request interval entered above then elapses before the
inspector is requested to carry out an inspection again.
Next Request: The time calculated by the system for the next inspection.
Table 33: Fields in " Security Settings"
Explanation of the interval of requests: At the set interval ("Interval of requests" feld), users in the group of NET
inspectors are requested to inspect the perma NET when they log in. This has to be confrmed and is recorded
with the user name and time. In order to assign users to the group of NET inspectors, the applicable check box
has to be activated in the User Management (refer to Chapter 10.7.3, User Management).
If the request time is exceeded by a certain amount of time ("Notifcation when exceeded by" feld), without an
inspection of the perma NET having been carried out, the set user ("Notify this user" feld) will be informed.
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10.8.1 Alarm Confguration
The "Alarm Confguration" menu is where you set the error clarifcation management system
(refer to Chapter 9.4.).
For each error priority a list of recipients has to be specifed who are supposed to receive the error messages of
the perma NET either by E-mail or SMS text message.
f Click on "Security Settings" in the start menu and select the "Alarm Confguration" menu item.
9 The alarm confgurations can then be edited in the data area.
Fig. 58: Security Settings - Alarm Confguration
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Field Explanation
Priority A list of recipients for E-mails and SMS text messages can be specifed for each
error priority 1 - 10.
They will receive notifcation when the respective priority is reached.
E-mail addresses / Add from user list The "Add from user list" drop-down list allows you to select users who are
contained in the User Management of the perma NET GATEWAY, as long as an
E-mail address has been entered for them. You must also check that the E-mail
address is correct, otherwise the E-mail cannot be sent.
The E-mail address is not checked automatically.
The saved E-mail addresses are then entered in the line above the box when
selected. You can enter as many users as you wish. In addition, you can also
enter user-defned E-mail addresses in the line.
A space has to be used as the separator between two E-mail addresses.
Maximum number of characters: 1024.
SMS The SMS column shows all users entered in the perma NET GATEWAY for
whom a mobile phone number has been entered in the User Management. You
must also check that the number is correct, otherwise the SMS text message
cannot be sent. The numbers are not checked automatically.
If the tick is set in the box next to the user, that user will receive the error
message in the form of an SMS text message if the error message has reached
the relevant priority.
Table 34: Fields in "Alarm Confguration"
With every increase in the error priority, all those recipients who are contained in the lists for
lower priority levels will also receive the error message again as well. This applies to both E-mail
and SMS notifcation.
10.8.2 SMS Confguration
The format for the SMS text messages to be sent is specifed in this menu item. All users who are selected
in the "Security Settings" - "Alarm Confguration" menu to receive SMS text messages, will receive the SMS
text messages in this format. The perma NET GATEWAY uses E-mail-to-SMS gateways for sending SMS text
messages. These gateways receive a message in E-mail format, convert it into an SMS text message and then
forward that SMS text message to the recipient .
Sending SMS text messages via E-mail-to-SMS gateways is a universal means of sending SMS text messages.
It is possible to use not just the major mobile network operators with this method, but the independent ones as
well.
For the required settings, please contact your E-mail-to-SMS service or telephone provider.
The required settings then have to be entered in the relevant felds in the "Security Settings" -
"Alarm Confguration" - "SMS Confguration" menu. The illustration shows the confguration for T-Mobile by way
of example.
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Fig. 59: Security Settings - SMS Confguration
Confguration data
E-mail-to-SMS-Gateway
E-mail address The E-mail address of the E-mail-to-SMS gateway is entered
in the E-mail address feld. In our example it is "<Mobiltelefon-
Nummer des Empfngers>@t-mobile.de". For entering the
mobile phone number of the recipient, the place holder %TEL%
is used. When an SMS text message is sent, this place holder
is replaced by the mobile phone number entered in the User
Management of the perma NET GATEWAY.
E-mail subject The E-mail subject can be entered here. Some E-Mail-to-SMS
gateways require specifc confguration words. In our example
here, any text can be entered, as for an E-mail.
E-mail text The E-mail text can be entered here. Some E-Mail-to-SMS
gateways require specifc confguration words. In our example
here, any text can be entered, as for an E-mail.
Placeholder for E-mail
subject and text
%TEL% for %TEL%: The phone number of the recipient entered in the User
Management is inserted at the point where this place holder is
inserted in the SMS Confguration.
%SMSTEXT% for %SMSTEXT%: The alarm text generated by the perma NET is
inserted at the point where this place holder is inserted in the
SMS Confguration.
Table 35: Fields in "SMS Confguration"
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10.9 " Download area" Menu
The "Download area" menu allows you to download the following data in the form of a comma-separated Excel
fle (csv fle) or a simple text fle (txt fle):
System Log
All active Error Messages
Error Records
Discharge Records
Participant Confgurations
Total NET Confguration
Entire perma NET
Group Confguration perma NET
Overview Remaining Discharge Times
Not all data are available to all users for viewing or downloading.
The selection choice is dependent on the user group of the user who is logged in.
f Click on "Download area" in the start menu.
9 The "Download area" menu item opens.
10.9.1 System Log
All the events in the perma NET are saved in the system log.
Further information is contained in Chapter 11 "Saving Records of the Individual Actions in the Network" and
Chapter 12 "Warnings and Error Messages from the Network Participants".
Fig. 60: Download system log
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10.9.2 All Active Error Messages
In the same way that you can download active error messages in the "All active Error Messages" menu, you can
do the same in the "Download area" menu.
A description of how to download is contained in the "All active Error Messages" menu (refer to Chapter 10.4).
10.9.3 Error Records
In the "Error Records" menu item you can download to your own PC either a full list of all perma NET error
records or just the records since the last download. The downloads are in the form of csv fles.
Further information about error records is contained in Chapter 11 "Saving Records of the Individual Actions in
the Network" and Chapter 12 "Warnings and Error Messages from the Network Participants".
Fig. 61: Downloading Error Records
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10.9.4 Discharge Records
In the "Discharge Records" menu item you can download to your own user PC either a full list of all perma NET
discharge records or just the records since the last download. The downloads are in the form of a csv fle.
Further information about discharge records is contained in Chapter 11 "Saving Records of the Individual Actions
in the Network" and Chapter 12 "Warnings and Error Messages from the Network Participants".
Fig. 62: Downloading discharge records
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10.9.5 Participant Confgurations
Fig. 63: Downloading participant confgurations
Downloading participant confgurations
In the "Participant Confgurations" menu item you can download individual participant confgurations to your own
user PC in the form of a txt fle.
Importing participant confguration
Downloads of participant confguration data can be re-imported to the perma NET again for the purposes of
restoring a certain confguration at a later time.
f Click on "Browse..." button and select the required fle in your PC.
f Click on the "Import" button.
9 The general participant data such as the name or the lubricant will be imported.
Importing participant confguration in expert mode
CAUTION!
Importing in expert mode can destroy the working effectiveness of the perma NET
beyond repair
Importing in expert mode causes changes to the system confguration data.
f Only import in expert mode if you are completely familiar with the perma NET.
f Before starting to import, make sure that the physical structure of the perma NET is
compatible with the one in the data saved on the fle to be imported.
In a normal import, general confguration data such as the name of the participant and the lubricant are
transferred.
In expert mode, by contrast, the complete confguration (including the data affecting the perma NET system) is
transferred. That means participant numbers, for example, are also included.
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f Click on "Browse..." button and select the required fle in your PC.
f Set the check mark for "Import in expert mode".
f Click on the "Import" button.
9 All participant data will be imported.
Example of a faulty import:
If the confguration of a participant is overwritten and another participant already has this participant number, it
will no longer be possible to differentiate between the two participants, i.e. if, for example, an additional discharge
is carried out, both participants will carry out an additional discharge.
If the functionality of the NET becomes impaired because of incompatible confguration data,
it is only possible to reset the status using the "NET GATEWAY Confguration" menu and the
"New ID Distribution for All" submenu item. Then, however, all the confguration data, from the
discharge amount to the NET I/O settings and the group confguration, have to be checked and,
if necessary, corrected.
10.9.6 Total NET Confguration
Fig. 64: Total NET Confguration
Downloading Total NET Confguration
In the "Total NET Confguration" menu item you can download the current confguration of the perma NET to your
own user PC in the form of a txt fle.
Importing total NET confguration
Downloads of the total confguration data can be re-imported to the perma NET GATEWAY again for the
purposes of restoring a certain confguration at a later time.
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Importing total NET confguration in expert mode
CAUTION!
Importing in expert mode can destroy the working effectiveness of the perma NET
beyond repair
Importing in expert mode causes changes to the system confguration data.
f Only import in expert mode if you are completely familiar with the perma NET.
f Before starting to import, make sure that the physical structure of the perma NET is
compatible with the structure saved on the fle to be imported.
In a normal import, general confguration data such as the name of the participant and the lubricant are
transferred.
In expert mode, by contrast, the current system data are overwritten by the imported data.
Examples:
If the confguration of a NET DRIVE with distributor is sent to a NET DRIVE without distributor, it will report an
error by the time of the next discharge at the latest.
If the confguration of a NET I/O is sent to a NET DRIVE, it will no longer be possible for that NET DRIVE to be
addressed.
If the functionality of the NET becomes impaired because of incompatible confguration data,
it is only possible to reset the status using the "NET GATEWAY Confguration" menu and the
"New ID Distribution for All" submenu item. Then, however, all the confguration data, from the
discharge amount to the NET I/O settings and the group confguration, have to be checked and,
if necessary, corrected.
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Confguration Data History
The perma NET confguration is saved every time a user logs in and out. In the "Confguration Data History"
menu item you can restore or save the confguration of the perma NET to a very specifc time.
Fig. 65: Downloading history of confguration data
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10.9.7 Entire perma NET
The "Entire perma NET" menu item displays an overview of the confguration of the perma NET. All participants
are displayed with their most important confguration data in table form.
This table can be downloaded in the form of a csv fle.
Fig. 66: Entire perma NET
10.9.8 Group Confguration perma NET
In the same way that you can download the group overview in the "Group Confguration perma NET" menu,
you can do the same in the "Download area" menu.
A description of how to download is contained in the "Group Confguration perma NET" menu
(refer to Chapter 10.3).
10.9.9 Overview Remaining Discharge Times
In the same way that you can download the remaining discharge times in the "Overview Remaining Discharge
Time" menu, you can do the same in the "Download area" menu.
A description of how to download is contained in the "Overview Remaining Discharge Time" menu
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10.10 " CAN-Diagnosis" Menu
The CAN diagnostics tool is an application that allows messages on the CAN bus of the perma NET to be
monitored, logged and sent. The "CAN-Diagnosis" menu contains a description of how to open the CAN
diagnostics tool. Only users in the "Superadmin" group are able to open it with a login.
The CAN-Diagnosis tool accesses the communication of the perma NET directly. The sending of messages can
destroy the integrity of the perma NET GATEWAY.
Use of the CAN-Diagnosis tool without precise and detailed knowledge of the structure of the messages and the
way they work may therefore have an adverse effect on the functionality of the entire perma NET.
This menu item is only available to "Superadmin" group users.
f Click on "CAN-Diagnosis" in the start menu.
9 Information about the CAN-Diagnosis is shown in the data area.
Fig. 67: CAN-Diagnosis
Saving Records of the Individual Actions in the Network
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11 Saving Records of the Individual Actions in the Network
Data of the actions concerning the individual network participants, e.g. carrying out a lubricant discharge, are
recorded and saved by the network participant itself and by the perma NET GATEWAY. In the following text,
these various actions will be called "records".
All records created when discharges and errors are saved are given a time stamp by a real-time clock.
In a perma NET to which a perma NET GATEWAY is connected, all actions performed by the individual network
participants are transmitted to the perma NET GATEWAY where they are saved.
When the perma NET with the perma NET GATEWAY is in operation, each record, immediately after being
generated in a network participant, is transmitted to the perma NET GATEWAY where it is saved.
The central control unit offers a memory capacity for 55,000 records. Once the memory capacity is full, the oldest
records are overwritten. The perma NET GATEWAY therefore always contains the newest 55,000 records at any
one time. Before any records are overwritten, the perma NET GATEWAY can be confgured in the
"General Settings" menu item in the "perma NET Confguration" menu to issue a warning message.
The records saved in the perma NET GATEWAY can be transferred to a a PC by means of the download function
or with the help of the fle transfer tools (FTT).
perma NET without a perma NET GATEWAY
Without a control unit, all records are saved in the individual network participants. Each participant has a memory
capacity of 200 records for this purpose. When this is full, the two oldest records of the same type and with the
same date are combined. These combined records are marked accordingly and given the more recent date.
This means that the combined discharge records no longer indicate each individual discharge but the total of all
discharges carried out on one day.
If no more records can be combined, all other records generated after that will be lost. Nevertheless, all
discharges of lubricant are stored in one single value so that the total amount of discharged lubricant is available.
This value is called "accumulated discharges".
This procedure makes it possible to operate a perma NET for an extended period without data loss even without
a perma NET GATEWAY.
Then, if a perma NET GATEWAY is connected to this existing perma NET, a NET Initialization and NET Verify are
conducted, and all records saved in the network participants are transferred to the central control unit.
The data is saved there and then deleted in the individual network participants. This process can take some time,
depending on the number of participants and the data saved there.
Types of record Explanation
Discharge Record Is generated after a successful discharge from a lubrication system.
PRO LC unit exchange record Is generated after replacement of a PRO LC unit, at the time when
a new PRO LC unit is installed.
perma NET I/O, "condition changed"
record
The state specifed in the condition set in perma NET I/O has changed
(e.g. the signal is no longer connected to an input). Defnition of conditions in the
description of the perma NET I/O output.
perma NET I/O, "action performed"
record
An action set in an perma NET I/O was performed.
Possible actions: see description of the perma NET I/O.
Malfunction and warning record Malfunctions and warnings are recorded by the network participant where they
occur.
Table 36: Types of record
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11.1 Transferring Records to a PC
The records can be transferred to your own computer in the download area of the perma NET GATEWAY
software in the form of a csv fle.
They can also be transferred by means of a fle transfer tool. The transfer starts automatically if the tool connects
via a telnet connection via Port 3401. You do not need to enter a password.
To make them easy to view and sort, the CSV fles, which are formatted in Unicode (UTF-8), can also be
imported to spreadsheet programs (e.g. MS Excel, OpenOffce Calc). The coding has to be set when the data are
imported, otherwise umlauts and special characters will not be depicted properly.
11.2 Explanation of the Records
The individual values in a record are listed in the CSV fle in a line, separated by separators
(refer to Chapter 10.7.1, "NET GATEWAY Confguration" - "General Settings" menu).
Date and time format
The date and time are saved in the ISO 8601 format. Date and time are listed together.
Example: ;2002-06-20;15:21:00;
Meaning: 20.06.2002 at 21 minutes and 0 seconds past 3 pm
Structure of the records
The frst number in every record specifes the type of record. The following types can occur:
Type Explanation
1 Discharge Record
This record describes the exact time of a lubricant discharge from a
perma NET DRIVE and indicates how much lubricant is left after the discharge.
2 LC Exchange Record
This record describes the time when a PRO LC unit was replaced.
3 IO State Exchange Record
This record describes the time of the change of a condition in a
perma NET I/O as well as the resulting action
4 IO Action Exchange Record
This record describes the time when an action was performed by a
perma NET I/O as well as the event that triggered the action
5 CAN Error Record
Error messages from the network participants.
6 GATEWAY Error Record
Error messages that are generated by the perma NET GATEWAY.
Table 37: Types of record
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11.2.1 Discharge Record
Discharge Records are data records that document every discharge process of a perma NET DRIVE.
Example:
1;0;0;2;0;27;24;<Date and time>;0;0;0;1;491;
Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Date and time A B C D E F
Ex.: 1 0 0 2 0 27 24 0 0 0 1 491 1
Table 38: Example of a discharge record
Field 1: Type of record, 1 =discharge record
Field 2: Indicates if the record was already transferred to a PC and saved. This feld contains:
a "0" if the record was not yet saved, and a "1" if the record was already saved.
In a discharge record it is always "0".
Field 3: Not used in the discharge record, always "0".
Field 4: Discharge type
1 =Manually triggered additional discharge
2 =Normal discharge
3 =Not used
4 =Combined discharge record =compressed data of several discharges
5 =Accumulated discharge amounts
Field 5: NET ID (internally assigned number of the perma NET)
Field 6: CAN ID
Field 7: Record ID, internally assigned in the participant.
Date and time: see description above.
Field A: Number of the outlet where the discharge was carried out. The numbering begins with "0",
i.e. frst outlet e= 0, second outlet = 1, third outlet = 2, etc.
Field B: Additional discharge type (1 =additional discharge, 0 =no additional discharge).
Field C: Combined discharges (1 =combined, 0 =normal).
Field D: Number of the strokes made to carry out this discharge (always 1).
Field E: Remaining discharge amount of lubricant left in the PRO LC unit in ccm (without decimal places).
Field F: Participant number (shown in the LCD display of the participant and on the start page).
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11.2.2 LC Exchange Record
Example:
2;0;0;0;0;24;1;<Date and time>;2;500;10;
Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Date and time A B C
Ex.: 2 0 0 0 0 24 1 2 500 10
Table 39: Example of LC Exchange Record
Field 1: Type of record, 2 =LC Exchange Record.
Field 2: Indicates if the record was already transferred to a PC and saved. This feld contains a "0"
if the record was not yet saved, and a "1" if the record was already saved. In an LC Exchange
Record it is always "0".
Field 3: Not used in an LC Exchange Record, always "0".
Field 4: Not used in an LC Exchange Record, always "0".
Field 5: NET ID (internally assigned number of the perma NET).
Field 6: CAN ID
Field A: Type of newly installed PRO LC unit (1 =PRO LC 250, 2 =PRO LC 500).
Field B: Remaining discharge amount of lubricant left in the PRO LC unit in ccm (without decimal place).
Field C: Participant number (shown in the LCD display of the participant and on the start page).
11.2.3 IO state change record
Example:
3;0;0;2;0;21;48;2002-06-20;15:55:00;0;0;2;0;0;16;1;
Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Date and time A B C D E F G
Ex.: 3 0 0 2 0 21 48 0 0 2 0 0 16 1
Table 40: Example of IO state change record
Field 1: Type of record, 3 =IO state change record
if the record was not yet saved, and a "1" if the record was already saved. In an IO state change
record it is always "0".
Field 3: Not used in an IO state change record, always "0".
Field 4: Event that has triggered the change of state::
2 =An input of a perma NET I/O
3 =Any error in the perma NET
4 =Any error in a group
5 =Any error in a certain perma NET DRIVE
6 =PRO LC unit empty
Field 6: CAN ID
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Date and time: see description above
Field A: Number of the output affected by the change. The numbering begins with "0", i.e. frst
output =0, the second output =1, etc.
Field B: Number of the condition that has changed. The numbering begins with "0", i.e. frst
condition =0, the second condition =1, etc. The conditions are explained in the chapter on
the confguration of the perma NET I/O.
Field C: see Field 4
Field D: Status of the inputs in the form of a bit mask.
Input 1 high =1
Input 2 high =2
Input 3 high =4
Input 4 high =8
If several inputs are combined, the values are added up. If, for example, Field D contains the
number 13 this means that a signal is connected to inputs 1, 3 and 4.
Field E: Error code if an error was specifed as the action triggering the change. The different types of
error code are explained in Appendix 1 Error Codes in CAN Error Records.
Field F: Participant ID of the object affected by the action.
Field G: Participant number (shown in the LCD display of the participant and on the start page).
Example:
3;0;0;2;0;21;48;2002-06-20;15:55:00;0;0;2;0;0;0;10;
The perma NET I/O with the number 10 recognized the change in the status of an input.
2002-06-20;15:55:00
The change was recognized on 20.06.2002 at 3:55 p.m.
0;0;2;0;0;0;10;
The status of input 1 has changed. There is no signal connected to any input.
11.2.4 IO Action Record
Example:
4;0;0;6;0;17;25;2002-06-16;18:56:59;5;8;1;18;0;
Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Date and time A B C D E F
Ex.: 4 0 0 6 0 17 25 5 8 1 18 0 1
Table 41: Example of an IO Action Record
Field 1: Type of record, 4 =IO Action Record.
if the record was not yet saved, and a "1" if the record
was already saved. In an IO action record it is always "0".
Field 3: Not used in an IO Action Record, always "0".
Field 4: 6 =Action triggered by an output of the perma NET I/O.
7 =Action triggered by an input of the perma NET I/O.
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Field 6: CAN ID
Field A: Condition or input that has changed.
Field 4 =7: Number refers to the input that has triggered the action.
0 =Input 1, 1 =Input 2, 2 =Input 3, 3 =Input 4
Field 4 =6: Number refers to the output that has triggered the action.
4 =Output 1, 5 =Output 2, 6 =Output 3, 7 =Output 4
Field B: Action that is performed:
1 =Turn OFF perma NET
2 =Switch off all perma NET DRIVEs in a certain group
3 =Switch off a certain perma NET DRIVE
4 =Switch off a certain outlet of a perma NET DRIVE with a perma PRO MP-6 distributor
8 =Carry out an additional discharge from a certain outlet
9 =Report an error in the perma NET
Field C: Status which the participant in question is to assume (0 =OFF, 1 =ON)
Field D: ID of the participant or group affected by the action.
Field E: Number of the outlet affected by the action. 0 =entire perma NET DRIVE, 16 =outlet number
of the perma PRO MP-6 distributor.
Field F: Participant number (shown in the LCD display of the participant and on the start page).
Example:
4;0;0;6;0;17;25;2002-06-16;18:56:59;5;8;1;18;0;
4;0;0;6;0;17;25
The perma NET I/O with the number 17 triggered an action via an output.
2002-06-16;18:56:59
The action was triggered on 16.06.2002 at 56 minutes and 59 seconds past 6 pm.
5;8;1;18;0;
Output 2 has triggered an additional discharge from the participant with the number 18 from outlet 0, i.e. the
perma NET DRIVE with the number 1 works without a PRO MP-6 distributor. The participant will remain active.
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11.2.5 CAN error record
CAN error records are data records that contain perma NET errors or problems.
Example:
5;1;0;1;0;18;85;2002-06-17;21:09:00;0;0;;;0;
Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Date
and time
A B Acknowledge-
ment date and
time
C D E F G H
Ex.: 5 1 0 1 0 18 85 0 0 0
Table 42: Example of a CAN error record
Field 1: Type of record, 5 =CAN error record.
if the record was not yet saved, and a "1" if the record was already saved.
Field 3: Always "0"
Field 4: Error ID, error codes in CAN error records.
Field 6: CAN ID
Field A: Seriousness of the reported error
0 =Info
1 =Warning
2 =Error
3 =Serious global error
Field B: Number of the outlet where the error has occurred.
Acknowledgement date and time feld: Date and time when the error was eliminated.
Field C: Status of the participant.
Field D: IP: IP address of the computer that was used to acknowledge the error record, or that was used
to make the confguration changes.
Field E: UUid: User ID of the user who acknowledged the error record, or who carried out the
confguration changes.
Field F: Name: Name of the user entered in Field E.
Field G: OtherUUid: If there is one, the second ID of the user entered in Field E.
Field H: Participant number (shown in the LCD display of the participant and on the start page).
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Error codes in CAN error records
Error code Cause Solution
1 Pump stroke tracer of the perma NET DRIVE not recognized.
Indicates a possible problem.
No action required yet.
2 Pump stroke tracer of the perma NET DRIVE not recognized
for the third time. Possible cause: technical defect.
Replace device.
3 perma PRO MP-6 distributor timeout. Possible cause:
technical defect/cable broken
Replace device/replace connecting cable
between perma NET DRIVE and perma
PRO MP-6 distributor.
4 Pump stroke tracer release timeout of the perma NET DRIVE.
Possible problem during the discharging process.
5 Third pump stroke tracer release timeout of the perma
NET DRIVE. Possible cause: technical defect.
Replace device.
6 Overpressure recognized in perma NET DRIVE
(overpressure cutoff). Indicates a possible problem.
7 Overpressure recognized in perma NET DRIVE
(overpressure cutoff) for the third time.
Outlet is blocked and no longer supplied with lubricant.
Clear blocked line.
8 Excess motor current recognized in perma PRO MP-6
distributor. Indicates a possible problem.
9 Excess motor current recognized in perma PRO MP-6
distributor for the third time. Possible cause: perma PRO MP-6
distributor is blocked. Technical defect.
Replace device.
10 Low-temperature cut-off. For information purposes only. No action required.
11 Unknown perma PRO MP-6 distributor. Possible cause:
Change to perma PRO MP-6 distributor confguration.
Carry out NET Initialization.
12 No PRO LC unit installed. Install a PRO LC unit.
13 Invalid PRO LC unit installed. Check J umper settings at the NET DRIVE.
14 PRO LC unit empty. Replace PRO LC unit.
Table 43: Error codes in CAN error records
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11.2.6 GATEWAY Error Records
GATEWAY error records are additional data records that the perma NET GATEWAY generates as a consequence
of the operational activities of the perma NET.
Example:
6;1;0;61;0;21;3;2002-06-17;21:06:41;1;0;2002-11-18;12:59:59;0;
Field 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Date
and time
A B Acknowledge-
ment date and
time
C D E F G H I
Ex.: 6 1 0 61 0 21 3 1 0 0
Table 44: Example of GATEWAY error record
Field 1: Type of record, 6 =GATEWAY error record.
if the record was not yet saved, and a "1" if the record was already saved.
Field 3: Always "0"
Field 4: Code-ID: Codes in GATEWAY error records.
Field 6: CAN ID
Field A: Seriousness of the reported error
0 =Info
1 =Warning
2 =Error
3 =Serious global error
Field B: Number of the outlet where the error has occurred.
Acknowledgement date and time feld: Date and time when the error was eliminated.
Field C: Status of the participant.
Field D: Participant number (shown in the LCD display of the participant and on the start page).
Field E: IP: IP address of the computer that was used to acknowledge the error record, or that was used
to make the confguration changes.
Field F: UUid: User ID of the user who acknowledged the error record, or who
carried out the confguration changes.
Field G: Name: Name of the user entered in Field E.
Field H: OtherUUid: If there is one, enter the second ID of the user entered in Field E.
Field I: Participant number (shown in the LCD display of the participant and on the start page)
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Error codes in GATEWAY error records
Code Level ID, explanation and cause Solution
0 0 NO_ERROR
No error
1 0 NET_OK
No error
2 3 CAN_COM_ERROR
Severe CAN error
If this error occurs very often, please contact
perma-tec. There may be a communication problem
in the perma NET.
3 0 PART_OK
NET participant OK
4 2 MISSING_LCUNIT
No PRO LC unit installed
Install a PRO LC unit.
5 2 UNKNOWN_LC_UNIT
Invalid PRO LC unit installed
Check J umper settings and change
6 2 LCUNIT_EMPTY
PRO LC unit empty
Replace PRO LC unit.
7 2 DRV_MOT_TIMEOUT
NET DRIVE motor timeout - discharge error.
The perma NET DRIVE was unable to detect the
end of the discharge.
There is an error in the mechanical system.
Replace device.
8 2 DISTR_MOT_TIMEOUT
Timeout in the perma PRO MP-6 distributor motor
- Error in the control of the perma PRO MP-6
distributor - the perma NET DRIVE was unable to
position the perma PRO MP-6 distributor correctly
on an outlet.
Replace perma PRO MP-6 distributor.
9 2 DISP_COUNT_OVFLOW
Dispense overfow The pending discharges
cannot be processed.
This may be the result of excessive discharge
amounts combined with excessive communication
volume.
Please contact perma-tec.
10 2 REC_SAVE_OVFLOW
Records save overfow - First records will be
overwritten (refer to Chapter 11)
Carry out a download of the record data.
11 2 PWR_SUPPLY_DOWN
Power supply interrupted
Switch on the power supply again.
12 1 ENV_TEMP_DOWN
Ambient temperature of the perma NET DRIVE too
low (refer to Chapter 8.7)
Wait until the temperature increases again.
13 2 DISTR_WRONG
Unknown perma PRO MP-6 distributor - The
perma PRO MP-6 distributor was not correctly
recognized.
Connect a perma PRO MP-6 distributor correctly or
replace the defective perma PRO MP-6 distributor.
Then carry out a NET Initialization
(refer to Chapter 10.6.2).
15 2 CAN_NO_NETS
No CAN network was recognized.
Connect a perma NET CAN network to the perma
NET GATEWAY and then start a NET Initialization
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16 1 NEW_NET_NEW_NODES
New perma NET and new participant recognized.
Can occur during a NET Initialization / NET Verify.
Carry out a full and correct NET Initialization /
NET Verify (refer to Chapter 10.6.2).
17 0 CONS_NET_OK
Consistent known perma NET connected. Can
occur during a NET Initialization / NET Verify.
New perma NET and new participant recognized.
19 2 UNKNOWN_NET
Consistent unknown perma NET detected.
20 2 UNKNOWN_NET_NEW_NOD
Consistent unknown perma NET and new
participant detected.
21 2 INCONS_NET
Inconsistent perma NET.
Can occur during a NET Initialization.
22 2 INCONS_NET_NEW_NODES
Inconsistent perma NET and new participant
detected. Can occur during a NET Initialization.
23 3 NET_BIG_CHANGES
Big changes in the perma NET confguration which
cannot be automatically fxed.
25 0 POS_CHANGED
Position of a NET participant has changed.
26 0 CONF_CHANGED
Confguration of a NET participant has changed.
27 2 PART_MISSING
The NET participant is missing.
28 0 VERY_NET_OK
NET Verify OK. Appears after the correct
completion of a NET Verify.
29 0 NET_SCAN_NEEDED
NET Initialization required.
Appears when changes are detected during
operation which necessitate a new
NET Initialization followed by a NET Verify.
30 2 SOME_NETS
Participants from a number of perma NETs have
been found.
May occur if at least one participant from another
perma NET was installed.
31 2 TOO_MUCH_NETS
Not used in perma NET GATEWAY.
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perma NET
Unknown perma NET and new non-initialized
participants have been found.
33 2 SOME_NETS_NEW_NODES
Participants from a number of perma NETs and
new non-initialized participants have been found.
May occur if at least one participant from another
perma NET was installed and for new non-
initialized participants.
34 2 TOO_MUCH_NODES
Too many participants are connected - no more
participant numbers can be allocated.
Reduce the size of the perma NET and carry out a
full and correct NET Initialization / NET Verify
35 2 NO_CAN_START
Unable to start CAN process - the perma NET
GATEWAY cannot participate in the
CAN communication.
Restart perma NET GATEWAY
Please contact perma-net if this problem occurs.
36 2 NO_CMD_OFFLINE
Command not possible in offine mode.
An attempt was made to change data in the
perma NET while the perma NET was not "online"
(after NET Initialization and NET Verify).
37 2 SCAN_NO_MEM
Insuffcient memory for a NET Initialization.
38 2 SENDING_TO_CAN
Unable to send CAN frame.
If this error occurs very often, please contact
perma-tec.
There may be a communication problem in the
perma NET.
39 2 FORCED_GO_ONLINE
Forced switch to online status.
40 0 RECEIVING_FROM_CAN
CAN message received.
45 0 NET_CTRL_OK
NET_CTRL process functions correctly.
50 2 PIN_WRONG
Login error.
Log in with the correct user name and password.
51 2 PIN_WRONG_ACCESS_DEN
Login error for a third time.
Login is temporarily blocked.
Wait for the IP locking time to fnish and then try
again.
52 0 PIN_CHANGED
Login password was changed.
53 0 NEW_NET_SAVED
Data of the newly detected perma NET have been
saved.
54 0 OUTLET_STATUS_CHANGED
The status (ON/OFF) of an outlet was changed.
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55 1 GROUP_NAME_EXISTS
A group name was supposed to be allocated
although the name already exists.
Identical group names are permitted in the
perma NET GATEWAY.
Use different group names.
56 1 GROUP_NOT_DELETABLE
It was not possible to delete a group, because the
group is being used by a perma NET I/O.
Delete the perma NET I/O confguration which
controls this group, then delete the group.
57 0 GROUP_DELETED
Group deleted.
58 0 GROUP_STATUS_CHANGED
Group status (on/off) was changed.
59 0 NET_GROUP_SAVED
A newly created group was successfully saved.
60 0 PART_STATUS_CHANGED
The status (on/off) of a perma NET participant was
changed.
61 1 LCUNIT_LEVEL
The remaining discharge amount in the PRO LC of
a participant is no longer suffcient to cover the set
warning remaining discharge time.
Order a new PRO LC in advance.
Replace the PRO LC when it is shown as empty.
62 2 HUB_BUTTON
NET DRIVE motor timeout for the third time -
discharge error.
The perma NET DRIVE was unable to detect the
end of the discharge.
There is an error in the mechanical system.
Replace device.
63 2 OVER_CURRENT_DRIVE
Excess motor current recognized in NET DRIVE.
Used for recognizing excessive counterpressure.
Check the lubrication point and clean the lubrication
point/lubricant tubes if necessary.
64 2 OVER_CURRENT_DISTR
Excess motor current recognized in perma PRO
MP-6 distributor.
Mechanical defect or sluggishness caused by
contamination in the lubricant.
Replace perma PRO MP-6 distributor.
65 2 ERROR_IO_REPORT
A perma NET I/O reports an external error.
Check the confguration of the perma NET I/O to
establish the origin of the error message.
Eliminate the error.
66 2 OVER_CURRENT_DRIVE_O
Excess motor current recognized in NET DRIVE
on a perma PRO MP-6 distributor outlet.
Used for recognizing excessive counterpressure.
Check the lubrication point and clean the lubrication
point/lubricant tubes if necessary.
67 0 PART_STATE_CHANGED
changed.
68 0 OUTLET_STATE_CHANGED
The status (on/off) of a perma PRO MP-6
distributor outlet was changed.
69 0 OUTLET_LUBE_AMOUNT_CHANGED
The discharge amount of an outlet was changed.
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70 1 FIFO_OVFLOW
FIFO overfow - No memory for inter-process
communication available.
Reboot the perma NET GATEWAY.
If the error continues to occur, please inform
perma-tec.
71 1 OPENING_FIFO
Could not open FIFO - The communication
channel for inter-process communication cannot
be opened.
perma-tec.
72 1 READ_FILE
Could not read fle.
perma-tec.
73 1 WRITE_FILE
Could not write fle.
perma-tec.
74 1 CREATE_FILE
A fle cannot be created.
perma-tec.
78 1 LANGUAGE_CHANGE_REST
Language changed.
Restart required.
80 127 NO_SOCKET
Socket creation failed - Ethernet communication
out of action.
perma-tec.
81 127 NO_CONNECT
Connection failed.
perma-tec.
90 127 OPENING_MW_GR
Impossible to open Microwin-graphics.
91 0 INFO_STATE_OV
Info part.No.:
92 1 WARN_STATE_OV
Warning No.:
93 2 ERROR_STATE_OV
Error No.:
100 0 NET_INIT_RES_NEW_NET
"New NET" result from the NET Initialization.
101 0 CONS_UNKNOWN_NET
"Consistent unknown NET" result from the NET
Initialization.
102 0 CONS_UNKNOWN_NET_NEW_NODES
"Consistent unknown NET and new participant"
result from the NET Initialization.
103 0 NO_FREE_ID
There are no more participant numbers left to
allocate, i.e. there are too many participants in the
perma NET.
Reduce the number of participants in the
perma NET.
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104 0 RESTART_NET_INIT
The NET Initialization was restarted.
105 0 GO_OFFLINE
The perma NET is in offine mode.
After a successful NET Initialization and NET Verify,
the perma NET will be in online mode.
106 0 NET_VERIFY_ONLINE
Following a successful NET Verify, the perma NET
is in online mode.
107 0 ID_FOR_NEW_NODES
Assignment of participant numbers to new
participants.
110 0 CONFIG_OK
The confguration was checked successfully
without any abnormalities.
111 0 NODE_CONFLICT
NET Verify: the participant that was checked did
not produce the expected results.
Carry out a NET Initialization / NET Verify and
eliminate the problems in accordance with the
messages.
112 0 CAN_PART_STATUS_CHANGED
changed.
113 0 GROUP_ID_CHANGED
The ID of a group was changed.
114 0 PAUSE_TIME_CHANGED
The off-time for the discharge amount was
changed.
115 0 ANSWER_MISSING
The answer of a participant is missing -
the participant is no longer participating in
communication.
Check that the cable connections are correct, both
for the power supply and the communication cable.
116 0 NET_VER_RESTART_NET_INIT
The NET Initialization was restarted again.
117 0 TAKE_OVER_NEW_POSITIONS
The new positions were taken over.
118 0 WRITE_DATA_TO_NODES
Transfer of all confguration data from perma NET
GATEWAY to all NET participants.
119 0 READ_DATA_FROM_NODES
Transfer of all confguration data of all NET
participants to the perma NET GATEWAY.
120 0 NEW_ID_TO_ALL
Re-assignment of participant numbers to all NET
participants.
121 0 DELETE_MISSING_NODES
Delete missing participants.
122 0 SHOW_PROBLEMS_AND_GO_ONLINE
Regardless of error messages, do not carry out
any changes to the confguration and display the
perma NET online.
Not available in perma NET GATEWAY.
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123 0 GO_ONLINE
Entry to online mode.
130 0 START_STOP_NET
perma NET was switched ON/OFF.
131 0 SHUTDOWN_SYSTEM
perma NET GATEWAY will be shut down.
132 0 RESTART_SYSTEM
perma NET GATEWAY will be restarted.
133 0 RESTART_APPLICATION
Restart for all processes.
Not available in perma NET GATEWAY.
134 0 SHTDWN_NET_INIT
Carry out NET Initialization.
135 0 SET_NEW_ID_TO_ALL
Re-assignment of participant numbers to all NET
participants.
138 0 USER_CNFLCT_DBL
Parallel login rejected.
An attempt was made to log in from a browser
twice with the same user/password.
Please log in just once.
139 0 USER_CNFLCT_RO
Read-Only Login.
A user who normally has writing authorization will
only have restricted writing access if another user
with writing authorization is already logged in.
140 0 BOOTUP
System startup
141 0 NETCHECK_CONFIRM
NET Verify confrmation
142 0 USER_LOGIN
User login
143 0 USER_LOGOUT
User logout
144 0 USER_AUTO_LOGOUT
User auto logout after Logout-Timeout.
145 0 CONFIG_UPLOAD
Upload total confguration data.
146 0 CONFIG_UPLOAD_NODE
Upload participant confguration data.
147 0 IP_BLACKLISTED
Several wrong logins. IP-address blocked.
Wait until the time for the IP locking has elapsed.
148 0 TIME_CHANGED
Date/time was changed.
149 0 NEW_NODE_IDS
New participant numbers were assigned.
150 2 RECS_STORAGE_WARN
Record memory almost exceeded.
Download records in order to prevent data loss of
the oldest data.
151 0 USER_EDITED_NODE
Confguration of a participant was changed.
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152 0 USER_EDITED_USER
User data of a user were changed.
153 0 USER_ADDED_USER
New user was created.
154 0 USER_DELETED_USER
User was deleted.
155 2 ERROR_GO_ONLINE
perma NET GATEWAY could not go online
because of a NET Initialization or NET Verify error.
This error is accorded starting priority 5.
Carry out a NET Initialization and NET Verify to
successful completion.
Table 45: Error codes in GATEWAY error records
Warnings and Error Messages from the Network Participants
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12 Warnings and Error Messages from the Network Participants
All error messages are shown in the "All active Error Messages" menu.
Error messages concerned with a particular participant are shown in the "Details" screen of that participant.
The errors concerned with just that one participant are acknowledged together in one go ("Confrm all errors"
button).
There is no automatic error acknowledgement for serious errors. If, for example, a participant is removed from
the perma NET and then inserted again some time later, the "Missing participant" error message will continue to
be shown nevertheless. It will only be deleted from the list of error messages when a manual acknowledgement
has been given.
All warnings and error messages are transmitted to all network participants and to the central control unit where
they are displayed. A malfunction of a network participant is signaled on this participant as a so-called internal
error (red LED, fashes every fve seconds), and on the other network participants as an external error
(red LED fashes twice within one second every fve seconds).
In addition, every network participant where a malfunction occurs is indicated on the start page by a red bar.
Refer to the error list in the "Details" screen for the participant to fnd the malfunction.
12.1 Error messages
12.1.1 Error Messages of the perma NET DRIVE
The following error messages are defned:
PRO LC missing:
PRO LC unit missing; please install a new PRO LC unit. Please bear in mind the position of the jumper for
setting the size on the perma NET DRIVE.
Size of PRO LC unknown:
Unknown PRO LC unit; the set size of the PRO LC is unknown. Please check the jumper for setting the size
on the perma NET DRIVE.
PRO LC empty:
PRO LC unit is empty; please change the PRO LC unit. Please install a new PRO LC unit; bear in mind the
size setting of the jumper on the perma NET DRIVE.
NET DRIVE motor timeout:
Discharge error the perma NET DRIVE was unable to detect the end of the discharge.
There is an error in the mechanical system. Please replace the perma NET DRIVE.
Error in the distributor motor:
Error in perma PRO MP-6 distributor initialization the perma PRO MP-6 distributor could not be initialized.
Please replace the perma PRO MP-6 distributor.
Wrong distributor:
Error in perma PRO MP-6 distributor initialization the required six outlets were not counted. Please replace
the perma PRO MP-6 distributor.
Discharge counter overfow:
Dispense overfow The pending discharges cannot be processed. This may be the result of excessive
discharge amounts. Please check the set discharge amounts.
NET participant missing:
Communication with the specifed perma NET participant is no longer possible. Check that the device is
available in the perma NET. If the participant is no longer available, delete it. To do so, or after you have
eliminated the problem, a NET Initialization must be carried out again. Otherwise you should please check the
power supply and the electrical connections of the participant.
Warnings and Error Messages from the Network Participants
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Unknown participant in the perma NET:
A previously unknown participant was detected. The user may have added a participant and not carried out a
NET Initialization. After the problem has been eliminated, a NET Initialization must be carried out again.
Blocked outlets:
Discharge error - the perma NET DRIVE has found that the counterpressure is too high at the outlet referred
to. In order to protect the mechanical system of the perma NET DRIVE, the discharges in this outlet were
stopped.
Check the lubrication point and eliminate any blockages.
After the error has been acknowledged in the "Details" screen of the participant, the outlet will be supplied with
lubricant again.
" Remaining discharge time < adjusted time" warning:
The lubricant quantity remaining in the PRO LC unit will be discharged before the adjusted time has elapsed.
The PRO LC unit will soon be empty, but the lubricator is still working. Please keep a new PRO LC unit ready
and replace the empty one when it is shown as empty.
Timeout pump stroke sensor 3x not recognized
"NET Drive motor timeout" error was identifed three times in succession, the participant is not working.
Replace the drive unit of the lubrication system.
12.1.2 Error Messages of the perma NET I/O
In addition to the error messages of the perma NET DRIVE (refer to Chapter 12.1.1), there is the following error
messages for the perma NET I/O:
Report of an external error:
If an input or output of a perma NET I/O reports an external error in the perma NET, this is also displayed in
the "Details" screen of the perma NET I/O, with the error message "I/O reports external error".
12.1.3 Other Messages
Recordssave overfow
The memory capacity in the perma NET GATEWAY for saving records is full.
Transfer the data saved on the perma NET GATEWAY to a PC.
Ambient temperature too low
Safety cutoff at temperatures below -20 C (-4 F). The participant is not working and will begin discharging
lubricant again when the temperature rises above -20 C (-4 F). Wait until the temperature rises so that the
system can automatically start working again.
Accessories and Spare Parts
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13 Accessories and Spare Parts
Due to the high pressure of up to 25 bar (360 psi), you should only use genuine spare parts and accessories from
perma-tec, in order to ensure a reliable operation of the lubrication system.
This especially applies to lubricant tubes.
Spare parts and accessories must meet the technical requirements!
This is always guaranteed with genuine spare parts and accessories from perma-tec.
Spare parts Art. No. Illustration
PRO LC 250 flled
with lubricant
2220 XXXX*) 608
*) XXXX= Grease identifcation
PRO LC 500 flled
with lubricant
2230 XXXX*) 609
*) XXXX= Grease identifcation
PRO cover for LC 250
made of transparent plastic
made of aluminum for applications with
lubricants containing ester
2299 101 000
2299 102 001
made of transparent plastic
made of aluminum for applications with
lubricants containing ester
2299 102 000
2299 102 002
perma NET DRIVE drive unit 2390 001 605
PRO MP-6 connecting cable (14 cm) 2291 000 001
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PRO MP-6 connecting cable (2 m) 2291 000 002
PRO MP-6 distributor 2291 000 000
perma NET I/O 2399 104 000
perma NET Power - power supply unit 2399 105 000
PRO mounting device
(for wall-mounting)
27 008 007
NET connection cable 2399 103 003
NET connection for
connection cable
2399 103 002
Connecting piece G1/8a
for hose adiameter 8 mm, straight
27 008 010
Connecting piece G1/8a
for hose adiameter 8 mm, 90
27 008 011
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PRO hose 8 x 15
(inside diameter 5 mm)
in various lengths
27 008 009
Grease cartridge (400 g)
for pre-lubrication with grease press,
flled with lubricant
On request
Reducer G3/8 G1/4 27 008 017
NET termination resistor 2399 106 000
Table 46: Accessories and spare parts
Disposal
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14 Disposal
Help protect the environment by sending valuable raw materials for recycling and thereby saving
resources (see the table below). Alternatively, you can also return the empty perma NET DRIVE,
as well as all other components, to perma-tec for environmentally safe recycling or disposal.
In addition, we would also remind you to refer to the regulations on disposal in your country.
What is to be disposed of? Material How is it to be disposed of?
Transportation material Pallets Return to the manufacturer or carrier
Packaging Paper and cardboard To waste paper
Plastics Plastic recycling
Wood shavings Re-use
Lubricants, lubricant tubes Oil and grease Waste containing oil and grease
Components Control system components Recycling of electronic components
Drive system Scrap metal recycling
Protection cover Plastic recycling
PRO LC unit Waste containing oil and grease
Connection cable and connection Recycling of electronic components
Power supply unit Recycling of electronic components
Central control unit perma NET
GATEWAY
Recycling of electronic components
Interface Module perma NET I/O Recycling of electronic components
perma PRO MP-6 distributor Scrap metal recycling
Piston and connecting pieces for perma
PRO MP-6 distributor
Waste containing oil and grease
Table 47: What is to be disposed of and how?
15 Service
The user can return the empty perma NET DRIVE, as well as all other components, to perma-tec for:
environmentally safe recycling or disposal or
exchange of the PRO LC unit.
You will then be sent in return from us for a charge a ready-to-use perma NET DRIVE.
Conformity Declarations
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16 Conformity Declarations
16.1 Conformity Declaration for perma NET GATEWAY
Hammelburger Str. 21
97717 EUERDORF | GERMANY
EG-Konformitts-
erklrung
nach
EMV-Richtlinie
2004/108/EG
EC Declaration
of Conformity
according to
EMC-Directive
2004/108/EC
Dclaration CE
de conformit
selon la
directive CEM
2004/108/CE
Declaracin de
conformidad CE
segn la
directiva CEM
2004/108/CE
Dichiarazione di
conformit CE
secondo la
direttiva EMC
2004/108/CE
Der Hersteller
perma-tec
GmbH & Co. KG
erklrt hiermit, dass das
bezeichnete Produkt
in den gelieferten
Ausfhrungen den
Bestimmungen der
oben gekennzeichneten
Richtlinien - einschlie-
lich derer zum Zeitpunkt
der Erklrung gelten-
den nderungen -
entspricht.
The manufacturer
perma-tec
GmbH & Co. KG
hereby declares that the
product as described in
the given statement
conforms to the
regulations appertaining
to the directives referred
to above, including any
amendments thereto
which are in force at the
time of the declaration.
Le fabricant
perma-tec
GmbH & Co. KG
dclare par la prsente
que le produit dsign
dans sa version livre
est conforme aux dis-
positions des directives
cites ci-dessus - ainsi
quaux modifcations en
vigueur au moment de
la certifcation.
Por la presente
el fabricante
perma-tec
GmbH & Co. KG
declara, que todas las
versiones disponibles
de este producto se
ajustan a las directivas
arriba indicadas,
incluyendo los cambios
que se produzcan al
tiempo de emitir esta
declaracin.
Il produttore
perma-tec
GmbH & Co. KG
con la presente dichiara
che il prodotto designato
nei modelli consegnati
conforme alle
disposizioni delle
norme sopra riportate,
incluse le
variazioni valide
al momento della
dichiarazione.
Produkt-
bezeichnung:
Product
description:
Dsignation: Tipo de producto:
Descrizione del pro-
dotto:
Schnittstellen-
baugruppe
Interface module Module interface Mdulo interface Scheda di interfaccia
Produktname: Product name: Nom du produit:
Denominacin
producto:
Nome del
prodotto:
NET GATEWAY
Produktidentifka-
tionsnummer:
Product identifca-
tion number:
Numro didenti-
fcation produit:
Nmero de identifca-
cin del producto:
Codice identifcativo
del prodotto:
NG-E2
Folgende harmoni-
sierte Normen wur-
den angewandt:
The following har-
monised standards
were applied:
Les normes asso-
cies suivantes ont
t utilises:
Se han aplicado las
siguientes normas de
armonizacin:
Sono state recepite le
seguenti norme di
standardizzazione:
EN 61000-6-2:2005, EN 61000-6-4:2007 + A1:2011
Euerdorf, 30 October 2012 Walter Graf, Managing Director Egon Eisenbacher, Technical Management

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16.2 Conformity Declaration for perma NET Power
EG-Konformitts-
erklrung
nach
EC Declaration
of Conformity
according to
Dclaration CE
de conformit
selon la
Declaracin de
conformidad CE
segn la
Dichiarazione di
conformit CE
secondo la
- EMV-Richtlinie
2004/108/EG
- NSP-Richtlinie
2006/95/EG
- EMC-Directive
2004/108/EC
- Low Voltage
Directive
2006/95/EC
- Directive CEM
2004/108/CE
- Directive Basse
Tension
2006/95/CE
- Directiva CEM
2004/108/CE
- Directiva de Baja
Tensin
2006/95/CE
- Direttiva EMC
2004/108/CE
- Direttiva Bassa
Tensione
2006/95/CE
Der Hersteller
perma-tec
GmbH & Co. KG
bezeichnete Produkt
in den gelieferten
Ausfhrungen den
Bestimmungen der
den nderungen -
entspricht.
The manufacturer
perma-tec
GmbH & Co. KG
the given statement
conforms to the
amendments thereto
Le fabricant
perma-tec
GmbH & Co. KG
la certifcation.
Por la presente
el fabricante
perma-tec
GmbH & Co. KG
de este producto se
arriba indicadas,
que se produzcan al
declaracin.
Il produttore
perma-tec
GmbH & Co. KG
conforme alle
disposizioni delle
incluse le
variazioni valide
al momento della
dichiarazione.
Produkt-
bezeichnung:
Product
description:
dotto:
Netzteil fr das
Netzwerk perma NET
Power supply unit
for the network
perma NET
Bloc dalimentation
pour le rseau
perma NET
Fuente para el
perma NET
Alimentatore per la
rete perma NET
Denominacin
producto:
Nome del
prodotto:
NET POWER
Produktidentifka-
tionsnummer:
Product identifca-
tion number:
Numro didenti-
fcation produit:
Nmero de identifca-
cin del producto:
del prodotto:
NP-E1
Folgende harmoni-
sierte Normen wur-
den angewandt:
The following har-
monised standards
were applied:
Les normes asso-
cies suivantes ont
t utilises:
Se han aplicado las
armonizacin:
seguenti norme di
standardizzazione:
EN 60204-1:2006 + A1:2009, EN 61140:2002 + A1:2006

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16.3 Conformity Declaration for perma NET DRIVE / perma NET DRIVE MP-6
EG-Konformitts-
erklrung
EC Declaration of
Conformity
Dclaration CE de
conformit
Declaracin de
conformidad CE
Dichiarazione di
conformit CE
In der Gemeinschaft
ansssige Person,
die bevollmchtigt
ist, die relevanten
technischen
Unterlagen zusam-
menzustellen:
Person residing
within the
Community autho-
rised to compile the
relevant technical
documentation:
Personne tablie
dans la Communaut
autorise tablir
le dossier technique
pertinent:
Persona con
residencia en la
Comunidad que est
autorizada a crear
los pertinentes
documentos
tcnicos:
Persona residente
nella Comunit
autorizzata a
raccogliere la
documentazione
tecnica necessaria:
Egon Eisenbacher
(siehe Hersteller-
anschrift)
(see manufacturer
address)
(cf. ladresse de
fabricant)
(ver direccin del
productor)
(vedere indirizzo del
fabbricante)
Produkt-
bezeichnung:
Product
description:
Dsignation:
Tipo de
producto:
Descrizione del
prodotto:
Automatisches
Schmiersystem
Automatic
lubrication system
Systme de lubrif-
cation automatique
Sistema automtico
de lubricacin
Sistema di lubrifca-
zione automatica
Denominacin
producto:
Nome del
prodotto:
NET DRIVE NET DRIVE MP-6
Type: Type: Type: Tipo: Tipo:
NET DRIVE 250/500 NET DRIVE 250/500 MP-6
Produktidenti-
fkationsnummer:
Product identifca-
tion number:
Numro didenti-
fcation produit:
Nmero de identif-
cacin del producto:
Codice identifca-
tivo del prodotto:
ND-E1 ND-E1 + P6-E1
Es wird ausdrck-
lich erklrt, dass die
Maschine allen ein-
schlgigen Bestim-
mungen der folgen-
den EG-Richtlinien
entspricht:
It is expressly
declared that the
machinery fulfls all
relevant provisions
of the following EU
Directives:
Une dclaration
prcisant express-
ment que la machine
satisfait lensemble
des dispositions per-
tinentes des direc-
tives CE suivantes:
Se declara expresa-
mente que la mqui-
na satisface todas
las disposiciones
pertinentes de las
siguientes
directivas CE:
Si dichiara
espressamente
che il prodotto
conforme alle
disposizioni conte-
nute nelle seguenti
direttive CE:
2006/42/EG
2004/108/EG
2006/42/EC
2004/108/EC
2006/42/CE
2004/108/CE
2006/42/CE
2004/108/CE
2006/42/CE
2004/108/CE
Folgende harmoni-
sierte Normen
wurden angewandt:
The following har-
monised standards
were applied:
Les normes
associes suivantes
ont t utilises:
Se han aplicado las
armonizacin:
seguenti norme di
standardizzazione:
EN ISO 12100:2010, EN 61000-6-2:2005, EN 61000-6-4:2007+A1:2011

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16.4 Conformity Declaration for perma NET I/O
EG-Konformitts-
erklrung
nach
EC Declaration
of Conformity
according to
Dclaration CE
de conformit
selon la
Declaracin de
conformidad CE
segn la
Dichiarazione di
conformit CE
secondo la
- EMV-Richtlinie
2004/108/EG
- NSP-Richtlinie
2006/95/EG
- EMC-Directive
2004/108/EC
- Low Voltage
Directive
2006/95/EC
- Directive CEM
2004/108/CE
- Directive Basse
Tension
2006/95/CE
- Directiva CEM
2004/108/CE
- Directiva de Baja
Tensin
2006/95/CE
- Direttiva EMC
2004/108/CE
- Direttiva Bassa
Tensione
2006/95/CE
Der Hersteller
perma-tec
GmbH & Co. KG
bezeichnete Produkt
in den gelieferten
Ausfhrungen den
Bestimmungen der
den nderungen -
entspricht.
The manufacturer
perma-tec
GmbH & Co. KG
the given statement
conforms to the
amendments thereto
Le fabricant
perma-tec
GmbH & Co. KG
la certifcation.
Por la presente
el fabricante
perma-tec
GmbH & Co. KG
de este producto se
arriba indicadas,
que se produzcan al
declaracin.
Il produttore
perma-tec
GmbH & Co. KG
conforme alle
disposizioni delle
incluse le
variazioni valide
al momento della
dichiarazione.
Produkt-
bezeichnung:
Product
description:
dotto:
Schnittstellenbau-
gruppe
Interface module Module interface Interface module Scheda di interfaccia
Denominacin
producto:
Nome del
prodotto:
NET I/O
Produktidentifka-
tionsnummer:
Product identifca-
tion number:
Numro didenti-
fcation produit:
Nmero de identifca-
cin del producto:
del prodotto:
NI-E1
Folgende harmoni-
sierte Normen wur-
den angewandt:
The following har-
monised standards
were applied:
Les normes asso-
cies suivantes ont
t utilises:
Se han aplicado las
armonizacin:
seguenti norme di
standardizzazione:
EN 61000-4-2:2009, EN 61000-4-4:2004 + A1:2010

Index
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17 Index
A
Accessories 125
Acknowledgement date 112 / 114
Actions in the network 106
Additional discharge 61 / 108
Alarm confguration 88 / 94 / 95
Arbitration 48
Assigning ID Numbers 45
Automatic lubrication system 131
B
Browser 14 / 50 / 51
C
Cable 14
Cable length 16 / 23
CAN diagnosis 105
CAN error record 107 / 112
CAN feld bus 8 / 10 / 11
Cartridge 30 / 127
Cartridge replacement 59
Catch 28
CE marking 8
Central control unit 6
Characters 7
Color 56
Communication 22 / 48 / 105 / 123
Confguration 25
Confguration data 73 / 101 / 102 / 103 / 104
Confrmation 73 / 78 / 123
Conformity declarations 129
Connecting cable 31 / 125 / 126
Connecting pieces 32 / 33
Connection 126
Connection cable 18 / 22 / 37 / 126
Connections 17 / 19 / 21 / 27 / 36
Connection thread 19 / 20
Contact pin 42
Creating groups 24
CSMA/CA 48
Index
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D
Date 54 / 82 / 107
Date format 81 / 87
Delivery / Content 7
"Details" screen 57 / 59 / 60 / 61 / 62 / 123
DHCP 90
Diagnostics 105
Direct plug-in connections 22 / 37
Direct plug-in connector 37
Discharge amount 19 / 59 / 60
Discharge process 108
Discharge record 99 / 107
Display elements 38 / 39
Disposal 128
Distributor 31 / 32 / 47
Domain 91
Download 97
Download area 97 / 106 / 107
Drive system 18 / 43
Drive unit 30
Durability 44
E
Electrician 12 / 40
E-Mail confguration 91
E-Mail-to-SMS gateway 95 / 96
Entire perma NET 104
Environmental protection 128
Error 123
Error clarifcation management 50 / 92 / 94
Error messages 50 / 60 / 71 / 94 / 98 / 107 / 123
Error prioritization 50
Error prioritization interval 50 / 74
Error priority 94 / 95
Error records 98
Exchange date 59
Extending 47
F
File transfer tool 106 / 107
Fixed IP address 50 / 91
G
GATEWAY error record 107 / 114 / 115
General settings 74 / 81
Group 24 / 59 / 87
Group allocations 71
Group confguration 69 / 70 / 104
Group membership 57
Group overview 57 / 69
Group status 45
Index
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H
Help 52
Help function 55
Help page 52
History 103
Host 90
I
ID number 39
Inspections 23 / 44 / 49 / 92
Installing the perma NET 25
Interface module perma NET I/O 6 / 11 / 21
Interval 49 / 74 / 91 / 92
IO action exchange record 107
IO action record 110
IO state exchange record 107 / 109
I/O switch 67
IP address 50 / 80 / 90
IP block 81
J
J umper 28 / 42 / 123
L
Language 54 / 85 / 86
Language switch 54
LC exchange record 107 / 109
LED 38 / 39 / 123
Liability 9
Login 52 / 53 / 105
Logout 52 / 53 / 54
Logout-timeout 54
Low-temperature cut-off 48 / 56 / 113
Lube time remaining 56 / 74 / 81
Lubricant 6 / 18 / 28 / 59 / 72
Lubricant tube 20 / 30 / 33 / 34
Lubrication canister 6 / 18
Lubrication points 14 / 18 / 61
Lubrication system perma NET DRIVE 6 / 14 / 18 / 20 / 23
M
Mail server 91
Manufacturer 8
Markings 8 / 88
MP-6 outlet status 45
Multi-point lubrication system 6 / 10 / 14 / 131
Index
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N
Name of the group 57
Name server 91
NET confguration 73
NET DRIVE status 45
NET GATEWAY Confguration 80
NET initialization 44 / 73 / 75
NET inspection 49
NET inspector 87
NET inspectors 49
NET status 45 / 79
NET Verify 73
Network confguration 90
Network participant 14 / 23
Network perma NET 6
NTP confguration 91
Number of network participants 16
O
Operating conditions 17 / 21
Options 14 / 101
Outlets 20 / 32 / 60
Overview 55
Overview remaining discharge times 72 / 104
P
Participant Confgurations 100
PC network 14 / 90
perma MP6 6
perma NET 6
perma NET confguration 73
perma NET DRIVE 18 / 24 / 28 / 59 / 125
perma NET GATEWAY 6
perma NET I/O 6 / 21 / 23 / 24 / 35 / 62 / 126
perma NET I/O confguration of inputs 63
perma NET I/O confguration of outlets 64
perma NET I/O output confguration as an "I/O switch" 67
perma NET Power - power supply unit 6 / 17 / 23 / 26 / 126
perma NET structure 23
perma NET termination resistor 6
perma PRO MP-6 distributor 6 / 20 / 126
Physical order 57
Plain-text 49
Planning the perma NET 23
Plug 28 / 31
Positioning 23
Power supply 8 / 17 / 37
Power supply unit 6 / 11 / 17 / 23
Pressure build-up 10 / 18 / 19
Priority 50 / 95
PRO hose 127
PRO LC 250 125
PRO LC 500 125
PRO LC unit 6 / 18 / 28 / 42 / 123
Protection cover 18 / 28
Protection cover 250 125
Protection cover 500 125
Index
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perma NET
R
Reboot 91
Recalculation 60
Records 106 / 107
Reducer 127
Reducing 47
Remaining discharge amount 59
Remaining discharge time 59 / 72
S
Safety cutoff 124
Safety instructions 7 / 10 / 13
Safety offcer 12
Save data 124
Saving 55 / 106
Screen layout 51
Security settings 49 / 92
Separator in data fles 81 / 107
Serial number 8
Service 128
Setting into operation 40 / 41
Setting into operation for the frst time 40 / 41 / 51
Setting up 40
Shut down 47
Signal device 11 / 38
SMS confguration 88 / 95 / 96
SMS service 88
Sorting 55 / 57
Sorting order 57 / 72
Spare parts 125
Standard gateway 91
Standard language 54 / 81
Start page 52 / 55
Status 45 / 56 / 58 / 69
Storage 17
Storage conditions 19 / 20 / 21
Storage temperature 17
Strands 22 / 27 / 37
Subnet mask 90
Supply voltage 16 / 19
Switch off 79
Switch on 44 / 79
Symbol 7
Symbol size 56
System confguration data 100 / 102
System Log 97
System settings 80
System time 52
Index
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T
Teeth 28
telnet 107
Temperature unit 81 / 87
Termination resistor 6 / 22 / 36
Time 49 / 54 / 82 / 107
Time format 107
Time interval 92
Timeout 54 / 81
Time zone 82
Torque 30 / 33 / 34
Total NET confguration 101
U
User groups 83 / 97
User management 83
W
Warning 59 / 106
Warnings 123
Warranty 9
Web server 14
Index
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perma NET
2012/10/30
perma NET
Hammelburger Strasse 21
97717 EUERDORF
GERMANY
Tel.: +49 9704 609 0
Fax: +49 9704 609 50
info@perma-tec.com
www.perma-tec.com

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