The dashboards in the TSD Dashboard Library already do a lot of the work for you. Some of the work is currently also performed by the PLCnext Engineer library from the PLCnext Store – for example, the data from the devices connected to the controller (e.g. AXC F 2152) is read out here.
This data must then be created as an outport and Proficloud variable in PLCnext Engineer and can then be transferred to Proficloud.io via the PLCnext controller.
Note: The library from the PLCnext Store, which “collects” the data for the QUINT4 dashboard, contains more than just the TRIO3 components, but you can simply use them.
In order for the dashboard to interpret these metrics correctly, the variables must be named correctly. Below you will find the correct naming of the variables so that they can be displayed automatically in the dashboard.
Note: Before you can see data in any dashboards, the metrics must be activated in the Device Management Service. Only then can they also be used in the Time Series Data Service.
Names of the metrics for the QUINT4 dashboard of the TSD Dashboard Library
| Function of device (Variable in PLCnext Engineer) | Metric name | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| High temperature present | QUINT4_Status_High_Temperature | The QUINT4_Status_High_Temperature status display on the QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact indicates that the temperature of the unit has reached a critical value. This can indicate overheating, which can be caused by various factors such as high ambient temperatures or an overload of the power supply. |
| Restart of device present | QUINT4_Op_Rt_s_Restart | The designation QUINT4_Op_Rt_s_Restart refers to the operating time and restart function of the QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact. This function enables the power supply to restart automatically after a failure or overload. It shows how often the QUINT4 power supply has been restarted. |
| Operating time of the device since the last restart | QUINT4_Status_Operational_runtime | The QUINT4_Status_Operational_runtime status display on the QUINT4 power supply units from Phoenix Contact shows the operating time of the unit. This display provides information on how long the power supply unit has been in operation. This information can be useful for planning maintenance intervals and monitoring the reliability of the power supply. |
| Status of the Input Voltage DC | QUINT4_Status_Input_Voltage_DC | The QUINT4_Status_Input_Voltage_DC status indicator on Phoenix Contact QUINT4 power supplies shows the input voltage of the unit when it is operating in direct current (DC) mode. This indicator helps to ensure that the input voltage is within the specified range to ensure proper operation. |
| Total operating time | QUINT4_Total_Op_Rt | The designation QUINT4_Total_Op_Rt on the QUINT4 power supply units from Phoenix Contact stands for the total operating time of the unit. This display indicates how long the power supply unit has been in operation in total. This information is useful for planning maintenance work and for monitoring the reliability of the power supply. |
| Temperature of device | QUINT4_Device_Temp | The QUINT4_Device_Temp status indicator on the QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact shows the temperature of the unit. This indicator helps to monitor the operating temperature and ensure that the power supply is operating within safe temperature limits. |
| Remaining service life of the device | QUINT4_Rem_Service_Life | The designation QUINT4_Rem_Service_Life on the QUINT4 power supply units from Phoenix Contact stands for the remaining service life of the unit. This display indicates how long the power supply unit is expected to continue to function reliably, based on the current operating conditions and previous use. |
| Boost-mode 100 active | QUINT4_Status_Boost_100 | The QUINT4_Status_Boost_100 status display on the QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact indicates that the power supply unit is operating in boost mode and has currently reached 100% of its boost capacity. This means that the power supply is providing the maximum additional power to cope with short-term load peaks. |
| Health status of the device (healthy) | QUINT4_State_Of_Health | The designation QUINT4_State_Of_Health (SOH) for the QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact refers to the state of health of the battery. This display provides information about the current performance and condition of the battery compared to its new condition. |
| Boost-mode 75 active | QUINT4_Status_Boost_75 | The QUINT4_Status_Boost_75 status display on the QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact indicates that the power supply is operating in boost mode and has currently reached 75% of its boost capacity. This means that the power supply is providing increased power to cope with short-term load peaks. |
| Health status of the DC | QUINT4_Status_DC_OK | QUINT4_Status_DC_OK is a status display for the QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact. This indicator signals that the output voltage is within the normal range and that the power supply is working properly. If the DC OK LED lights up green, this means that the output voltage is above 90 % of the set value. |
| Frequency | QUINT4_Frequency | The QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact support a frequency range of 50 Hz to 60 Hz for the alternating current (AC) input with a tolerance of -10 % to +10 %. This enables use in various network environments worldwide. |
| Input voltage L3 L2 | QUINT4_InputV_L3_L2 | The designation QUINT4_InputV_L3_L2 for a QUINT4 power supply from Phoenix Contact refers to the input connections of the power supply unit. Here, L3 and L2 stand for the phase connections in a three-phase network. These connections are part of the input voltage supply, which is necessary for the operation of the power supply. |
| Input DC | QUINT4_InputV_DC | QUINT4_InputV_DC refers to the input voltage of the QUINT4 power supply unit, which is designed for direct current (DC). These power supplies can accept a specific DC voltage as input voltage to generate the required output voltage. The exact input voltage depends on the specific QUINT4 series model. |
| Over Voltage Protection | QUINT4_OVP | QUINT4_OVP stands for Over Voltage Protection in the QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact. This function protects connected devices from overvoltage by ensuring that the output voltage does not exceed a certain value. With QUINT4 power supplies, the voltage is typically limited to below 28.8 V or 30 V. |
| Dynamic Boost | QUINT4_Dyn_Boost | QUINT4_Dyn_Boost refers to the dynamic boost function of the QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact. This function enables the power supply to deliver a higher current at short notice in order to cover peak loads. Specifically, the dynamic boost can provide 1.5 times the rated current for up to 5 seconds12. |
| Output | QUINT4_OutputA | The designation QUINT4_OutputA for the QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact refers to the output current of the unit. This is measured in amperes (A). The exact level of the output current depends on the specific model of the QUINT4 series. For example, a model can deliver an output current of 20 A or 40 A. |
| Number of impulses | QUINT4_Impulses | The designation QUINT4_Impulses in the QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact refers to the unit’s ability to supply short-term current pulses. These pulses may be necessary to cope with load peaks or short-term overloads. The QUINT4 power supplies are designed to provide these pulses safely and reliably. |
| Starts of devices | QUINT4_Device_Starts | The QUINT4_Device_Starts designation on the QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact refers to the number of times the unit has been restarted. This information is used to monitor the frequency with which the power supply has been restarted, which can be useful to assess the reliability and stability of the power supply. |
| Number of selective fuse breaking impulses | QUINT4_SFB_Impulses | The designation QUINT4_SFB_Impulses refers to the Selective Fuse Breaking (SFB) technology of the QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact. This technology enables the power supply to briefly deliver 6 times the rated current for 15 milliseconds12. As a result, standard circuit breakers can be triggered quickly and reliably to selectively shut down faulty current paths and keep important system parts in operation. |
| Temperature of cabinet | QUINT4_Temperature | The QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact are designed for a wide temperature range. They can be operated in environments with temperatures from -40°C to +70°C. This makes them particularly robust and versatile, even under extreme conditions. |
| Number of transients | QUINT4_Transients | The designation QUINT4_Transients for the QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact refers to the unit’s ability to handle transient overvoltages. These transient overvoltages, also known as voltage spikes, can be caused by various factors such as switching operations or lightning strikes. The QUINT4 power supplies are equipped with protection mechanisms to absorb these voltage peaks and protect the connected devices. |
| Status of the IO link module | QUINT4_Status_IO_Link | The QUINT4_Status_IO_Link metric refers to the status of the IO-Link interface of the QUINT4 power supply from Phoenix Contact. This interface enables communication and monitoring of the power supply unit in industrial networks. IO-Link provides detailed status data that can contribute to maintenance planning by detecting problems at an early stage. |
| Status of the Relais 1314 | QUINT4_Status_Relais_1314 | The QUINT4_Status_Relay_1314 metric refers to the status of the relay contact 13/14 of the QUINT4 power supply from Phoenix Contact. This relay contact can be configured to indicate different states of the power supply, such as whether the output voltage is within the desired range. |
| Status of boost 50 | QUINT4_Status_Boost_50 | The QUINT4_Status_Boost_50 status display on the QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact indicates that the power supply is operating in boost mode and has currently reached 50% of its boost capacity. This means that the power supply is providing increased power to cope with short-term load peaks. |
| Input voltage L3 L2 | QUINT4_InputV_L2_L3 | The designation QUINT4_InputV_L2_L3 for a QUINT4 power supply from Phoenix Contact refers to the input connections of the power supply unit. Here, L3 and L2 stand for the phase connections in a three-phase network. These connections are part of the input voltage supply, which is necessary for the operation of the power supply. |
| Input voltage L3 L2 | QUINT4_InputV_L1_L2 | The designation QUINT4_InputV_L1_L2 for a QUINT4 power supply from Phoenix Contact refers to the input connections of the power supply unit. Here, L1 and L2 stand for the phase connections in a three-phase network. These connections are part of the input voltage supply, which is necessary for the operation of the power supply. |
| Output voltage | QUINT4_OutputV | The QUINT4_OutputV metric refers to the output voltage of the QUINT4 power supply from Phoenix Contact. These power supply units offer an adjustable output voltage that typically ranges from 24 V DC to 29.5 V DC. The exact voltage may vary depending on the model and configuration. |
| Status about the remaining life of device | QUINT4_Status_Service_Life | The QUINT4_Status_Service_Life status display on the QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact provides information on the status of the remaining service life of the unit. This display helps to monitor the reliability of the power supply and to plan maintenance measures in good time. |
| Status output voltage | QUINT4_Status_Output_Voltage | This metric shows whether the output voltage is behaving normally. |
| Status phase failure | QUINT4_Status_Phase_Failure | The QUINT4_Status_Phase_Failure status display on the QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact signals a phase failure. This means that one or more phases of the input voltage in a three-phase network have failed or are outside the permissible range. A phase failure can affect the performance and reliability of the power supply and requires immediate inspection and rectification of the problem. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version) |
| Status output power | QUINT4_Status_Output_Power | The QUINT4_Status_Output_Power status indicator on the QUINT4 power supplies from Phoenix Contact shows the current output power of the unit. This indicator helps to monitor the performance of the power supply and ensure that it is operating within the specified limits. |