Datasheet Updated: Friday, July 16th 2021

Pushbutton Module Datasheet

Contents

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Overview

The Pushbutton Module, CE-MD-004-0000, extends MachineMotion 2’s functionality with two latching (alternate action) pushbuttons. This plug-and-play module only requires a single connection to the MachineMotion 2 controller. Compatible modules, such as the Power Switch (CE-MD-005-0000) & additional Pushbutton modules can also be daisy chained to each other, making it possible to connect up to eight modules per MachineMotion 2 controller.

Features

  • Includes two latching pushbuttons
  • Connects (daisy chain) with compatible modules
  • Configurable address
  • Plug-and-play access from the Control Center, MachineLogic, and Python API

Programming Options

Program the Pushbutton Module using [MachineLogic] or the [Python API]. It can also be accessed from the Control Center

Technical Specifications

General Specifications
Part Number CE-MD-004-0001
Weight 0.45 kg
Dimensions 46 x 88 x 133.0 mm
Material
  • Bottom enclosure: ABS
  • Top enclosure: Aluminum
Operating Temp 0 to 40°C
Included in the Box
  • 1x Pushbutton Module (CE-MD-004-0000)
  • 1x Control Device Extension Cable, 5m (CE-CA-022-5000)
  • 1x Module Termination Jumper (CE-JP-001-0001)
  • 2x M8 Drop-in Spring Loaded T-Nut (HW-FN-002-0001)
  • 2x M8 x 18mm Screw (HW-FN-003-0018)

Pushbutton Module Physical Interface

physical interface

Pushbuttons (black/white)
Pushbutton type Latching (alternate action)
Mechanical life (minimum) 250,000 operations
Travel (latching) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Minimum actuation force (latching) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Travel (unlatching) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Minimum actuation force (unlatching) xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

CTRL IN Male M12 connector pinout
Pin 1 24 VDC (input)
Pin 2 Ground (input)
Pin 3 RS-485 A (input)
Pin 4 NRS-485 B (input)
Pin 5 Reserved
Pin 6 Reserved
Pin 7 not used
Pin 8 Reserved

CTRL OUT Female M12 connector pinout
Pin 1 24 VDC (output)
Pin 2 Ground (output)
Pin 3 RS-485 A (output)
Pin 4 NRS-485 B (output)
Pin 5 Reserved
Pin 6 Reserved
Pin 7 not used
Pin 8 Reserved

Addressing your pushbutton

Below are the valid address configurations that can be used for the pushbutton module

Valid address configurations