iSCALE Control System

Versatile. Powerful. Safe.

The iScale Control System is our versatile

answer to the major control and visualization
challenges of mobile machines.
It lets you integrate both safety and machine
control functions in the same hardware.

Out of sight, but always in

control.

High-performance Solutions
that grow along with your
challenges.

In a world that is increasingly

more complex and networked,
powerful solutions for your
mobile equipment applications
are a necessity.

Modularity and Scalability

These are the defining attributes of the
cSCALE control and vSCALE console systems. This flexibility gives OEMs and endusers an economic and space-efficient
solution when building their automation
system for mobile plant applications.

Greater demands upon hoisting and

material handling equipment, combined
with todays safety awareness, have
increased the functional requirements
of mobile control systems. Increased
processing speed, extended functionality, and operating reliability are essential
even under the most adverse working
conditions.

Performance
The cSCALE systems provide a variety of
performance levels. From low-end I/O controllers to high-performance controls for
sophisticated mobile automation solutions
in harsh environments.
Safety
The SIL2-certified programmable controller of the cSCALE Sx product family
incorporates a 32-bit microprocessor and
integrated safety system for safety-related
applications. This compact controller is
designed for use in harsh environments.

Advances in technological innovation

and international competition have
caused machine builders to further
differentiate their products and reduce
manufacturing costs, while maintaining
the highest quality and reliability.
This is why we developed the innovative
iSCALE Control System for your mobile
cranes and any type of mobile plant
machinery.

Open Standards
The application software can be separated

from safety-related software functions

and protected against modifications. The
operating system offers multi-tasking and
user-defined interrupt handling. The application software is programmable according to IEC61131-3 with CoDeSys or in C.

functions that are designed to promptly

recognize errors or faults.

Diagnostics
In addition, the inputs and outputs of
cSCALE Sx offer various diagnostic capabilities and are protected against overload
and short circuit. A start signal input
enables a defined shutdown if the ignition
is switched off.

Compliance with EN IEC 13849-1 and

ISO 61508 standards
Rugged design and high resistance to
shock and vibration
Higher electromagnetic compatibility
levels than standards require
Extended operating temperature range
Protection against humidity, powder,
water and saline fog
Modular I/O configuration
PWM outputs to directly drive solenoids
and hydraulic proportional valves
Enhanced calculation functions
Integrated software function blocks
such as Safe Load Indication (SLI)
Complete auto-diagnostic system
Data logger to record customizable information on events, alarms, overloads,
lifting cycles and counters
Integrated Safety according to EN ISO
13849-1

Safety is the most important engineering task.

The new 2006/42/EC directive on machinery highlights that the increased frequency
of accidents caused by the use of machines
can be significantly reduced by integrating a comprehensive safety concept into
their design, construction, installation and
maintenance.
Our iSCALE Control System responds
to this requirement by incorporating
powerful auto-diagnostics and monitoring

These features make our iSCALE Control

System a powerful, safe solution for all
mobile applications:

HIRSCHMANNs new Mobile Control Technology does a

perfect job. So you can do yours.
You meet your customers expectations
every day. You should expect nothing less
from the control system installed on your
mobile equipment.
HIRSCHMANNs iSCALE Control System
offers an innovative system solution
focused on mobile plant automation.
The system provides a platform for easy
customization to application-specific
requirements. As an universal automation
system, it represents an optimal solution

for applications in centralized and

distributed configurations.
HIRSCHMANNs modular control system
delivers tailor-made hardware and
software solutions, designed with a unique
set of features to meet your specific
requirements. This building block approach
guarantees efficient, cost-effective
solutions that grow along with your
applications.

iSCALE Control System

vSCALE

Flexible System
Architecture for perfect
customization.

cSCALE
Control

The iSCALE Control System was designed

to control and monitor machine function,
while offering the option of Safe Load
Indication (SLI). The systems versatility
enables it to be installed on virtually any
machine. This scalable approach allows it
to be used in any application from monitoring standard control solutions to the
most complex custom-control solutions.
The iSCALE Control System gives OEMs
the flexibility to cost-effectively tailor
the input and output components as
needed, rather than engineering their
own custom solutions. Components can
be mixed and matched, depending on the
application.

vSCALE
Console

Control System where the Console with

Integrated PLC Control offers a compact
solution for small applications.

4.3 Compact Consoles

4.3 Consoles with function keys and Rotary

encoders

vSCALE C2

vSCALE D2

7 Console with function keys and Rotary

encoders
vSCALE D3

qSCALE
SLI

cSCALE

The new Control System consists of CPUs

ranging from low-end to high-end controls
that are available in different IP classes.
The controls combine 32-bit microprocessor technology with an integrated system
for safety-related applications in a compact
housing designed for harsh environments.

The vSCALE Consoles are available as Monitor Console for cost-effective solutions
where the graphic CPU is integrated in the
cSCALE system. The Stand-alone Console
features an integrated Graphic CPU using
standard communication to the vSCALE

qSCALE

IP20 Compact / Mid-Range & High-End Control

cSCALE Cx
cSCALE Sx

IP66/67 Compact / Mid-Range & High-End

Control
cSCALE Cx

qSCALE offers a range of SLI solutions for

various mobile crane applications including
latest safety requirements, higher accuracy
and reduced calibration time. The qSCALE
SLI product solutions are designed to be
used for any OEM and Retrofit mobile crane,
doesnt matter of which size. Cost-effective
solution with the integrated SLI (qSCALE I2)
or expandable qSCALE Cx and S6.

IP20 SLI for Telescope & Lattice Boom Cranes

qSCALE Cx
qSCALE Sx

IP66/67 SLI for Telescope & Lattice Boom Cranes

qSCALE Cx

cSCALE Sx

qSCALE Sx

Control Integrated in Consoles

SLI integrated in Consoles for small Telescope

Cranes (non PLd)

cSCALE Ix

qSCALE I2
SLI integrated in Consoles for small Telescope
Cranes (non) P ld

vSCALE Consoles

vSCALE with SLI application

General Technical Data

The vSCALE console family features a variety of display sizes and resolutions, with optional
touch screen, function keys and rotary encoder. Each console is designed for use in extreme
environmental conditions with temperatures ranging from -30 C to +70 C (-22 F to +158 F).
Versatile

Easy to operate

Options

In-dash or On-dash mounting

Landscape or Portrait Orientation
Available as Stand-alone Console or Console with integrated PLC Control
Ethernet, CAN (different CAN Protocols)
and USB Communication Interfaces
Integrated In- / Outputs

Ergonomically designed
Function keys (soft keys and hard keys),
Rotary encoder and LED Indicators
True Outdoor Housing with IP66/67
protection
LED backlight
Up to 4 GB mass memory

Touch Screen
Video Inputs with Video Overlay
Compact Version with Touch Screen only
Bluetooth, GPS/GSM, WLAN, Radio communication or RFID

vSCALE C2

vSCALE D3

Supply Voltage

8 36 Vmax. DC

Operating Temperature

-30 C to +70 C (-22 F to +158 F)

Mounting
in-dash or on-dash (requires
only different mounting
accessories)
Protection Class

IP66/67

Buzzer
internal buzzer 65 dBA,

output for external buzzer
Ethernet Interface
10/100 Mbit/s Base T, TCP/IP,
M12 connector
CAN protocols
CANopen, J1939, others on
request

vSCALE D2

vSCALE D3

Display

Resolution

Function Keys

Rotary
Encoder

Status LEDs

CAN interfaces

Ethernet
Interface

USB (Front)

USB (Backside)

Video Interfaces (FBAS)

Touch

Flash (GB)

HOR

VER

I/Os
(4x AI/DI, 3 DO

vSCALE C2 - C1H

608534

4.3"

480 x 272

0.5

vSCALE C2 - C1V

608535

4.3"

480 x 272

0.5

vSCALE C2 - C2H

608536

4.3

480 x 272

0.5

vSCALE C2 - C2V

608537

4.3"

480 x 272

0.5

vSCALE D2 - C1H

608413

4.3"

480 x 272

11

0.5

vSCALE D2 - C1V

608434

4.3"

480 x 272

11

0.5

vSCALE D2 - C2H

608414

4.3"

480 x 272

11

1.0

vSCALE D2 - C2V

608435

4.3"

480 x 272

11

1.0

vSCALE D3 - C1H

608415

7"

800 x 480

15

1.0

vSCALE D3 - C1V

608440

7"

800 x 480

15

1.0

vSCALE D3 - C2H

608416

7"

800 x 480

15

1.0

vSCALE D3 - C2V

608441

7"

800 x 480

15

1.0

vSCALE
versions

Order Code

Select your vSCALE Console to your specific requirements

Accessories such as cables or connectors are described in the price list.

CPU Modules

The Power Supply Module. High-performance, safe and durable.

A full range of powerful 32-bit CPUs with

fully integrated Safety Controller for supervision and diagnostics of the main controllers
and integrated technological functions are
available for the iSCALE Control System.

Programming: The iSCALE Control System is

programmable according to IEC 61131-3 with
CoDeSys or alternatively in C.

One common software platform for the

complete controller range offers full software
compatibility, so that the same application
software may run on all CPUs.

The power supplies of the iSCALE Control

System are designed for use on Mobile
Plant Applications. The DC/DC power
supply is fully protected as a system point
of load power supply, featured with an
Active Over Voltage Limitation (OVL)
according to ISO 7637-2, Puls 1 up to 4
and 5B (>80V at 2 ).

All CPUs are also available with embedded

SLI Library for different crane types with the
product name qSCALE usable with CoDeSys

The power supplies are equipped already

with some I/Os as well as with 2 serially
connected safety cut-off relays to meet
EN13000 requirements, for example.

Program or firmware updates are implemented easily with an USB Memory Stick.
All cSCALE CPUs are designed for use under
extreme external environmental conditions,
i. e. with an extended temperature range
from 40 C up to + 70 C.

Ub 8Vmin. up to 48Vmax.
Reverse Voltage Protection up to 100V
Short Circuit Protection
Low-Pass Filter
Active Over Voltage Protection
Safety Cut-Off Relays
Diagnostic LEDs: (Power ON, Power OK, Safety Relay ON,
RUN, Error, S1-free programmable LED)

Systems without CPU are also available as

Expansion Rack (IP20) or Module (IP66/67).

CPU

cSCALE / qSCALE (IP20 & IP66/67) CPU and I/O Expansion Modules

cSCALE /
qSCALE C2
Basic CPU

cSCALE /
qSCALE S2
Basic CPU

cSCALE /
qSCALE S3
Mid-Range
CPU

cSCALE /
qSCALE S6
High-Range
CPU

I/O Expansion
Rack/Module

32-bit/324 MHz

32-bit/324 MHz

32-bit/400 MHz

32-bit/500 MHz

Flash

8 MB

8 MB

16 MB

48 MB

RAM

64 MB

64 MB

128 MB

128 MB

RAM battery backed

512 kB

512 kB

1 MB

2 MB

Optional Micro SD Card

Ethernet 10/100 base-T

USB 2.0

CANopen / CANopen Safety

J1939

SYS Extension

IMC Interface *

with qSCALE

with qSCALE

with qSCALE

with qSCALE

PL c, Cat. 2

PL d, Cat. 2

PL d, Cat. 2

PL d, Cat. 2

SIL 1

SIL 2

SIL 2

SIL 2

SIL 1/2

C2

S2

S3

S6

IX

EN13849-1 Classification
SIL Classification
Order Code
* Future release

Power Supply

I/O Module

Communication Options

CPU

Integrated SLI Libary (optional)

Communication
Options

To adapt the iSCALE Control System to the specific

requirements, several communication modules are
available as an option.

Communication Options
Order
Code

IP20
CAN extensions

3x Sub-D

C3

5x M12 (only for cSCALE S6 with galvanic isolation) C5

Ethernet*

4x RJ45

E4

2 x M12 + SYS EXT

3 x M12 w/o SYS EXT

C2
C3

IP66/67
CAN extensions
* Future release

Configure your iSCALE Control System to your specific requirements.

This matrix will help you to configure your iSCALE Control System to be
fully customized to your needs and your application.

The basic housing supports 2 additional

options where the extended housing
supports up to 6 optional modules.

The following I/Os could be used as safety

declared I/Os according to EN ISO 13849-1 Cat.
2 with Performance Level PL d (or SIL 2):

S3

cSCALE S6 High-End CPU

S6

qSCALE C2 Basic SLI/LMI CPU

C2

qSCALE S2 Basic SLI/LMI CPU

S2

qSCALE S3 Mid-Range SLI/LMI CPU

S3

qSCALE S6 High-End SLI/LMI CPU

S6

1/2

IX

IP20

20

IP66/67

66

IP69K *

69

DI DIAG
DI NAMUR
AI
DO PWM w/CC
DO

Option Micro-SD (2GB)

Protection Classes

cSCALE (IP20) PS and I/O Modules

Besides the CPU and the Power Supply,
each IP20 rack can be configured
with up to 6 I/O module options. The max-

imum configuration of an expansion rack contains one Power Supply

and up to 6 I/ O module options.

Power Supplies

IP6x: 3 x CAN Expansion w/o SYS EXT

C3

16

I/O Modules (optional)

DI DIAG

16

IP20: I/O 03-02

32

DI NAMUR

55

IP20: I/O 05-05

AI

84
04 *

84
04 *

80
08*

84
04 *

IP20: I/O 06-06

66

IP20: I/O 06-05 *

65

IP20: I/O 04-03

43

IP20: I/O N4-N3

DC

IP20: I/O 04-02 *

42

IP20: I/O 04-04 *

44

IP20: I/O N4-N4 *

DD

IP6x: Module 2

02

IP6x: Module 3

03

IP6x: Module 4

04

420 mA
010 V

DO (1 Aav)

4 **

24 **

12 **

12 **

DO PWM w/CC (2 Aav)

4 **

12 ***

6 ***

4 **

AO (0 10 V)

DO PWM w/CC (4 Aav)

4 ***

2 ***

DO (1 Aav)

4 **

4 **

1+1

1+1

DO PWM w / CC (2 A av)

4 **

DO PWM w / CC (4 Aav)

A01

B01

32

55

66

43

DC

65

42

44

DD

87

16 *****

4 **

12 **

4 **

6 *****

4 **

6 ***

2 *****

2 ***

1+1

1+1

1+1

8.2V Power Supply

(500 mA)

DO-relay

IP6x: Module N4

0D

A32

B32

AMN

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

IP6x: Module 5

05

IP6x: Module 6

06

Cut-Off relay

Selection of voltage input reduces number of current input

Order Code

** I/O 02, I/O05 cell /DO (1 A av): Sum of current 8 A av

*

Selection of voltage input reduces number of current input

**

I/O 02, I/O05 cell /DO (1 A av): Sum of current 8 A av

Summary of your configuration (order code for not selected communication and I/O options = OO)
Order Code

*** I/O 06 cell /DO PWM w/CC: Sum of current 12 A av

10

C2

AI 0 - UB (max. 36V), usable

also as DI

*** I/O 06 cell /DO PWM w/CC: Sum of current 12 A av

IP6x: 2 x CAN Expansion

Order Code

DO-relay

C5

C3

IP20: 5 x CAN Expansion **

IP20: 3 x CAN Expansion

16 ****

AMN

Communication (optional)

DI w/HSC option

IP6x: PS + I/O 11-12

16

16

AO (010 V)

8.2 V Power Supply

(500 mA)

I/O 08

84
04 *

B32

I/O 07

84
04 *

I/O 06

I/O 05

12

I/O 04

12

A32

IP6x: PSN + I/O 03-02 + PS 8.2V

(500mA)

I/O 03

IP6x: PS + I/O 03-02

I/O 02

12

PS- I/O11-12
*****

PSNI/O 03-02

12

PSI/O 03-02

B01

I/O 08-07

DI NAMUR

A01

IP20: PSN + I/O 01 + PS 8.2V

(500mA)

I/O N4-N4

DI DIAG

IP20: PS + I/O 01

I/O 04-04

I/O 04-02

84
04*

I/O 06-05

I/O N4-N3

DI w/HSC option

I/O 04-03

I/O 03-02

PSNI/O 01

PSI/O 01

I/O 06-06

PS and I/O Modules for IP66/67 systems

I/O 05-05

PS and I/O Modules for IP20 systems

Cut-Off relay

SD

I/O

cSCALE S3 Mid-Range CPU

I/O

I/O

I/O

S2

I/O

C2

I/O

cSCALE S2 Basic CPU

I/O Expansion

420 mA
010 V

Comm.
Option 2

cSCALE C2 Basic CPU

CPUs

Digital Input
Digital Input for NAMUR sensor
Analog Input (11Bit)
Digital PWM Output with Current Control
Digital Static Output

AI

Comm.
Option 1

iSCALE Control System Configuration Matrix

Power
Supply

Besides a basic set of integrated I/Os (see

IP66/67 I/O module matrix for details),
the IP66/67 version also has additional
modular I/O and communication options.

IP

integrated short-circuit, TVS and overheating protection. The PWM outputs offer a
high crest factor of 4 A for 2 A and 2.25 A
for 4 A outputs. The current control of the
PWM outputs can be configured between
50 Hz and 400 Hz.

CPU

The DI DIAG inputs provide the following

diagnostics with external:
Short to Battery
Short to Ground
Open Load
All digital outputs use the new generation
of high voltage PROFET technology with

Order
Code

Our iSCALE Control System features a wide

range of specialized input and output options including PWM outputs with current
control or DIAG inputs with additional
diagnostics. Integrated self-testability of all
safety declared I/Os.

cSCALE (IP66/67) PS and I/O Modules

Typ

I/O Modules of iSCALE Control Systems

**** 4 w/ HSC option

* 1.H.2012

***** PLd / SIL2 with optional I/O modules

** only available with CPU S6

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Out of sight
but always
in control.
iSCALE Control System

You can be sure that the

iSCALE Control System is up
to mobile applications
of any size:
Scalable architecture delivers tailored
control solutions
From compact controller up to controller
with more than 200I/Os
High-performance CPU available and
sufficient data and program memory
of any complexity:
Embedded Ethernet connectivity for networked control and console systems
Support for distributed control architectures for mobile plant automation
with any safety requirements:
cSCALE is a PLd/SIL2-compliant control
system
cSCALE supports fully redundant system
architectures
Stand-by control system
requiring any type of
communication:
Embedded Ethernet
CANopen, CANopen Safety, J1939
Customized CAN protocols

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LOCATIONS WORLDWIDE

You can find further information

about worldwide supply and
technichal support at:
www.hirschmann.com

GERMANY
Hirschmann Automation and
Control GmbH
Mobile Machine Control
Solution

Hertzstrasse 32 - 34
76275 Ettlingen
Telephone: +49 7243 709-0
[email protected]

PEOPLES REPUBLIC
OF CHINA

UNITED STATES
OF AMERICA

Hirschmann Automation
and Control (Shanghai)
Co., Ltd.
Shanghai
Telephone: +86 21 51082780
Extension 125
[email protected]

Hirschmann Automation
and Control, Inc.
Chambersburg
Telephone: +1 717 263-7655
[email protected]

Xuzhou Hirschmann
Electronics Co., Ltd.
Xuzhou
Telephone: +86 516 87885799
[email protected]

On the specifications in this brochure: The information rendered in this brochure contains only general descriptions and
specifications which in a concrete case of application do not always apply in the described form or which may change by further
development of the products. The requested characteristic features shall be binding only, if they have been agreed upon explicitly when concluding the contract. Please observe that the products recommended as accessories do not match with the corresponding product in all points, and thus may limit the potential range of application of the entire system.

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