BECKHOFF CU8871-0000 User Manual

Installation- and Operating instructions for

CU8871-0000

CFast card adapter with USB connector

Version: 1.1
Date: 2013-12-06

Table of contents

Table of contents

1 Foreword 3

1.1 Notes on the Documentation 3

1.1.1 Liability Conditions 3

1.1.2 Trademarks 3

1.1.3 Patent Pending 3

1.1.4 Copyright 3

1.1.5 State at Delivery 3

1.1.6 Delivery conditions 3

1.2 Description of safety symbols 4

1.3 Operator’s obligation to exercise diligence 4

2 Product Description 5

2.1 Product Overview 5

2.2 Connections 6

2.2.1 Power Supply 6

2.2.2 USB 3.0 type B Port (X10) (Standard Cable) 7

2.2.3 CFast card slot (X20) (Standard CFast Interface) 7

2.3 Compact-Flash card 8

2.3.1 Inserting the CFast Card 8

2.3.2 Ejecting the CFast Card 8

3 Installation 9

3.1 Transport and Unpacking 9

3.1.1 Transport 9

3.1.2 Unpacking 9

3.2 Mounting/ Demounting 10

3.3 Connecting devices 11

3.3.1 Connecting cables 11

3.3.2 Connecting Power Supply 11

4 Operation 12

4.1 Connection to Host 12

4.2 LED Diagnosis 12

4.3 Maintenance 13

4.3.1 Cleaning 13

4.3.2 Maintenance 13

4.4 Shutting down 13

4.4.1 Disposal 13

5 Dimensions 14

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6 Technical Data 15

7 Appendix 16

7.1 Beckhoff Support and Service 16

7.1.1 Beckhoff branches and partner companies 16

7.1.2 Beckhoff company headquarters 16

7.2 Approvals for USA and Canada 17

7.3 FCC Approval for USA 17

7.4 FCC Approval for Canada 17

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Foreword

1 Foreword

1.1 Notes on the Documentation

This description is only intended for the use of trained specialists in control and automation engineering
who are familiar with the applicable national standards. It is essential that the following notes and
explanations are followed when installing and commissioning these components.

The responsible staff must ensure that the application or use of the products described satisfy all the
requirements for safety, including all the relevant laws, regulations, guidelines and standards.

1.1.1 Liability Conditions

The documentation has been prepared with care. The products described are, however, constantly under
development. For that reason the documentation is not in every case checked for consistency with
performance data, standards or other characteristics. In the event that it contains technical or editorial
errors, we retain the right to make alterations at any time and without warning. No claims for the
modification of products that have already been supplied may be made on the basis of the data, diagrams
and descriptions in this documentation.

1.1.2 Trademarks

Beckhoff®, TwinCAT®, EtherCAT®, Safety over EtherCAT®, TwinSAFE® and XFC® are registered
trademarks of and licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH.
Other designations used in this publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own
purposes could violate the rights of the owners.

1.1.3 Patent Pending

The EtherCAT Technology is covered, including but not limited to the following patent applications and
patents: EP1590927, EP1789857, DE102004044764, DE102007017835 with corresponding applications
or registrations in various other countries.
The TwinCAT Technology is covered, including but not limited to the following patent applications and
patents: EP0851348, US6167425 with corresponding applications or registrations in various other
countries.

1.1.4 Copyright

©

Beckhoff Automation GmbH.
The reproduction, distribution and utilization of this document as well as the communication of its contents
to others without express authorization are prohibited. Offenders will be held liable for the payment of
damages. All rights reserved in the event of the grant of a patent, utility model or design.

1.1.5 State at Delivery

All the components are supplied in particular hardware and software configurations appropriate for the
application. Modifications to hardware or software configurations other than those described in the
documentation are not permitted, and nullify the liability of Beckhoff Automation GmbH.

1.1.6 Delivery conditions

In addition, the general delivery conditions of the company Beckhoff Automation GmbH apply.

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1.2 Description of safety symbols

The following safety symbols are used in this operating manual. They are intended to alert the reader to
the associated safety instructions.

Acute risk of injury!

If you do not adhere the safety advise adjoining this symbol, there is immediate

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

danger to life and health of individuals!

Risk of injury!

If you do not adhere the safety advise adjoining this symbol, there is danger to life and
health of individuals!

Hazard to individuals!

If you do not adhere the safety advise adjoining this symbol, there is obvious hazard to
individuals!

Hazard to devices and environment

If you do not adhere the notice adjoining this symbol, there is obvious hazard to

Attention

Note

materials and environment.

Note or pointer

This symbol indicates information that contributes to better understanding.

1.3 Operator’s obligation to exercise diligence

The operator must ensure that

• the product is only used as intended (see chapter Product Description)

• the product is in a sound condition and in working order during operation (see chapter

Maintenance)

• the product is operated, maintained and repaired only by suitably qualified and authorized
personnel

• the personnel is instructed regularly about relevant occupational safety and environmental
protection aspects, and is familiar with the operating manual and in particular the safety notes
contained herein

• the operation manual is in good condition and complete, and always available for reference at the
location of the product

• none of the safety and warning notes attached to product are removed, and that all notes remain
legible.

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