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Foreword
1Foreword
1.1Notes on the documentation
Intended audience
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 documentation and the following notes and explanations are followed when installing
and commissioning these components.
It is the duty of the technical personnel to use the documentation published at the respective time of each
installation and commissioning.
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.
Disclaimer
The documentation has been prepared with care. The products described are, however, constantly under
development.
We reserve the right to revise and change the documentation at any time and without prior announcement.
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.
Trademarks
Beckhoff®, TwinCAT®, EtherCAT®, EtherCATP®, SafetyoverEtherCAT®, TwinSAFE®, XFC® and XTS® 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.
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.
EtherCAT® is registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH,
Germany.
Please note the following safety instructions and explanations!
Product-specific safety instructions can be found on following pages or in the areas mounting, wiring,
commissioning etc.
Exclusion of liability
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 & Co. KG.
Personnel qualification
This description is only intended for trained specialists in control, automation and drive engineering who are
familiar with the applicable national standards.
Description of instructions
In this documentation the following instructions are used.
These instructions must be read carefully and followed without fail!
DANGER
Serious risk of injury!
Failure to follow this safety instruction directly endangers the life and health of persons.
WARNING
Risk of injury!
Failure to follow this safety instruction endangers the life and health of persons.
CAUTION
Personal injuries!
Failure to follow this safety instruction can lead to injuries to persons.
NOTE
Damage to environment/equipment or data loss
Failure to follow this instruction can lead to environmental damage, equipment damage or data loss.
Tip or pointer
This symbol indicates information that contributes to better understanding.
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1.3Documentation Issue Status
VersionComment
2.1.0• Update Safety instructions
• Correction chapter Power cable
• Update chapter Mounting
2.0.0• Migration
• Basic function principles chapter corrected
1.1.0• Power Connection updated
1.0.0• First release
Firmware and hardware versions
This documentation refers to the firmware and hardware version that was applicable at the time the
documentation was written.
The module features are continuously improved and developed further. Modules having earlier production
statuses cannot have the same properties as modules with the latest status. However, existing properties
are retained and are not changed, so that older modules can always be replaced with new ones.
Documentation
Version
2.10406
2.0.00405
1.0.00200
The firmware and hardware version (delivery state) can be found in the batch number (D-number) printed on
the side of the EtherCATBox.
Syntax of the batch number (D-number)
WWYYFFHH
WW - week of production (calendar week)
YY - year of production
FF - firmware version
HH - hardware version
Example with D no.: 55 09 01 00:
55 - week of production 55
09 - year of production 2009
01 - firmware version 01
00 - hardware version 001
EP1518-0002
FirmwareHardware
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2Product overview
2.1EtherCAT Box - Introduction
The EtherCAT system has been extended with EtherCAT Box modules with protection class IP67. Through
the integrated EtherCAT interface the modules can be connected directly to an EtherCAT network without an
additional Coupler Box. The high-performance of EtherCAT is thus maintained into each module.
The extremely low dimensions of only 126x30x26.5 mm (hxw xd) are identical to those of the Fieldbus
Box extension modules. They are thus particularly suitable for use where space is at a premium. The small
mass of the EtherCAT modules facilitates applications with mobile I/O interface (e.g. on a robot arm). The
EtherCAT connection is established via screened M8connectors.
Fig.1: EtherCAT Box Modules within an EtherCAT network
The robust design of the EtherCAT Box modules enables them to be used directly at the machine. Control
cabinets and terminal boxes are now no longer required. The modules are fully sealed and therefore ideally
prepared for wet, dirty or dusty conditions.
Pre-assembled cables significantly simplify EtherCAT and signal wiring. Very few wiring errors are made, so
that commissioning is optimized. In addition to pre-assembled EtherCAT, power and sensor cables, fieldconfigurable connectors and cables are available for maximum flexibility. Depending on the application, the
sensors and actuators are connected through M8 or M12connectors.
The EtherCAT modules cover the typical range of requirements for I/O signals with protection class IP67:
• digital inputs with different filters (3.0ms or 10μs)
• digital outputs with 0.5 or 2A output current
• analog inputs and outputs with 16bit resolution
• Thermocouple and RTD inputs
• Stepper motor modules
XFC (eXtreme Fast Control Technology) modules, including inputs with time stamp, are also available.
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Fig.2: EtherCAT Box with M8 connections for sensors/actuators
Product overview
Fig.3: EtherCAT Box with M12 connections for sensors/actuators
Basic EtherCAT documentation
You will find a detailed description of the EtherCAT system in the Basic System Documentation for
EtherCAT, which is available for download from our website (www.beckhoff.com) under Downloads.
EtherCAT XML Device Description
You will find XML files (XML Device Description Files) for Beckhoff EtherCAT modules on our website (www.beckhoff.com) under Downloads, in the Configuration Files area.
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2.2EP1518 - Introduction
Fig.4: EP1518-0001 and EP1518-0002
8 digital inputs (24VDC), 2 counters
The EP1518-0002 EtherCAT Box with digital inputs acquires binary control signals from the process level
and transfers them, with electrical isolation, to the controller.
The signal state is indicated by means of light emitting diodes. Connection is via M12 connectors. The input
filters can be set between 0and 100ms via EtherCAT.
Inputs 0 and 4 can be used as up/down counters (32-bit). Inputs 1 and 5 operate as GATES and inputs 2
and 6 control Up/Down.
The EP1518 has three modes of operation that can be selected via the PDOs using the Sync-Manager:
• 2 digital inputs and 2 counters (delivery state)
• 5 digital inputs and 1 counter
• 8 digital inputs
All inputs continue to be shown in the process image even in the counter operation modes. Signal acquisition
takes place with the filter times set via CoE.
Irrespective of that, the counter pulses are always counted with a filter of 150µs. Further parameters can be
set via the CoE objects.
The sensors are supplied via the control voltage US in two groups of four sensors each. Any short circuits on
the sensor side are detected and reported to the controller.
The load voltage Up is not used in the input module, but may optionally be connected in order to be relayed
downstream.
Quick links
• Installation [}14]
• Configuration [}36]
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2.3EP1518 - Technical data
Technical dataEP1518-0001EP1518-0002
FieldbusEtherCAT
Fieldbus connection2 x M8 socket (green)
Number of inputs8, 2 of which can be used as 32-bit up/down counters
Input connections [}27]
Nominal input voltage24VDC (-15%/+20%)
Input filter (binary inputs)adjustable 10µs…100ms
Input filter (counter input)150µs
"0" signal voltage-3...+5V (EN61131-2, type3)
"1" signal voltage+11...+30V (EN61131-2, type3)
Input currenttypically 3mA (EN61131-2, type3)
Module electronic supplyderived from control voltage Us
Module electronic current consumptiontypically 120mA
Sensor supplyderived from control voltage Us
Sensor current consumptionmax. 0.5A per 4 sensors, short-circuit proof
Power supply connectionPower supply: 1 x M8 plug, 4-pole
Input process image8 bits data, 8 bits diagnostics, 48 bits counter
Output process image48 bits counter
Distributed clocksyes
Electrical isolation control voltage/fieldbus500V
Weightapprox. 165g
Permissible ambient temperature during
operation
M8M12
Onward connection: 1 x M8 socket, 4-pole
-25°C ... +60°C
0°C ... +55°C (conforms to cULus, see UL requirements[}29])
0°C ... +55°C (conforms to ATEX, see special conditions[}30])
Permissible ambient temperature during
storage
Vibration/ shock resistanceconforms to EN60068-2-6/ EN60068-2-27
EMC immunity/emissionconforms to EN61000-6-2/ EN61000-6-4
Protection classIP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529)
Installation positionvariable
Approvals
-40°C ... +85°C
CE, cULus [}29], ATEX [}30]
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2.4EP1518 – Process image
The process image depends on the selected operation mode [}49].
Operation mode: 2 counters and 2 digital inputs (delivery state)
The input data of the 1st counter can be found under CNT
Input Channel1.
The adoption of the Set counter bit from CNT Output
Channel 1 is displayed with Set counter done.
The adoption of the Inhibit counter bit from CNT Output
Channel 1 is displayed with Counter inhibited.
Status of input UD shows the status of the Up/Down counter
input of the 1st counter.
Status of input clock shows the status of the input clock input
of the 1st counter.
Sync Error, TxPDO State and TxPDO Toggle are standard
EtherCAT process data.
The input data of the 2nd counter can be found under CNTInput Channel2. Their structure corresponds to that of the 1st
counter.
DIG Inputs shows the states of the individual inputs
irrespective of the selected operation mode.
Error channel 1 displays a short circuit of the supply voltage
Us to digital inputs 0 to 3.
Error channel 2 displays a short circuit of the supply voltage
Us to digital inputs 4 to 7.
The output data of the 1st counter can be found under CNTOutput Channel1.
The setting of Set counter activates the adoption of the SetCounter Value into the Counter Value of the 1st counter.
The setting of Inhibit Counter disables the 1st counter.
Alternatively the counter can be disabled or enabled by the
physical GATE input.
The two values are XORed.
The output data of the 2nd counter can be found under CNTOutput Channel1. Their structure corresponds to that of the
1st counter.
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Operation mode: 1 counter and 5 digital inputs
The input data of the 1st counter can be found under CNT
Input Channel1.
The adoption of the Set counter bit from CNT Output
Channel 1 is displayed with Set counter done.
The adoption of the Inhibit counter bit from CNT Output
Channel 1 is displayed with Counter inhibited.
Status of input UD shows the status of the Up/Down counter
input of the 1st counter.
Status of input clock shows the status of the input clock input
of the 1st counter.
Sync Error, TxPDO State and TxPDO Toggle are standard
EtherCAT process data.
DIG Inputs shows the states of the individual inputs
irrespective of the selected operation mode.
Error channel 1 displays a short circuit of the supply voltage
Us to digital inputs 0 to 3.
Error channel 2 displays a short circuit of the supply voltage
Us to digital inputs 4 to 7.
Product overview
Operation mode: 8 digital inputs
The output data of the 1st counter can be found under CNT
Output Channel1.
The setting of Set counter activates the adoption of the Set
Counter Value into the Counter Value of the 1st counter.
The setting of Inhibit Counter disables the 1st counter.
Alternatively the counter can be disabled or enabled by the
physical GATE input.
The two values are XORed.
DIG Inputs shows the states of the individual inputs
irrespective of the selected mode.
Error channel 1 displays a short circuit of the supply voltage
Us to digital inputs 0 to 3.
Error channel 2 displays a short circuit of the supply voltage
Us to digital inputs 4 to 7.
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3Installation
3.1Mounting
3.1.1Dimensions
Fig.5: Dimensions of the EtherCAT Box Modules
All dimensions are given in millimeters.
Housing properties
EtherCAT Boxlean bodywide bodies
Housing materialPA6 (polyamide)
Casting compoundPolyurethane
Mountingtwo fastening holes Ø3mm for M3two fastening holes Ø3mm for M3
two fastening holes Ø4.5mm for M4
Metal partsBrass, nickel-plated
ContactsCuZn, gold-plated
Power feed through max. 4A (M8)
max. 16A (7/8“)
max. 15.5A (B17 5G 1.5mm2)
Installation positionvariable
Protection classIP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529) when screwed together
Dimensions
(HxWxD)
app. 126 x 30 x 26.5mmapp. 126 x 60 x 26,5mm
app. 150 x 60 x 26.5mm (without 7/8", B17)
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3.1.2Fixing
Note or pointer
While mounting the modules, protect all connectors, especially the IP-Link, against contamination!
Only with connected cables or plugs the protection class IP67 is guaranteed! Unused connectors
have to be protected with the right plugs! See for plug sets in the catalogue.
Modules with narrow housing are mounted with two M3 bolts.
Modules with wide housing are mounted with two M3 bolts to the fixing holes located at the corners or
mounted with two M4 bolts to the fixing holes located centrally.
The bolts must be longer than 15 mm. The fixing holes of the modules are not threaded.
When assembling, remember that the fieldbus connectors increases the overall height. See chapter
accessories.
Mounting Rail ZS5300-0001
The mounting rail ZS5300-0001 (500 mm x 129 mm) allows the time saving assembly of modules.
The rail is made of stainless steel, 1.5 mm thick, with already pre-made M3 threads for the modules. The rail
has got 5.3 mm slots to mount it via M5 screws to the machine.
Fig.6: Mounting Rail ZS5300-000
The mounting rail is 500 mm long, that way 15 narrow modules can be mounted with a distance of 2 mm
between two modules. The rail can be cut to length for the application.
Mounting Rail ZS5300-0011
The mounting rail ZS5300-0011 (500 mm x 129 mm) has in addition to the M3 treads also pre-made M4
treads to fix 60 mm wide modules via their middle holes.
Up to 14 narrow or 7 wide modules may be mixed mounted.
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3.1.3Nut torque for connectors
M8 connectors
It is recommended to pull the M8 connectors tight with a nut torque of 0.4 Nm. When using the torque control
screwdriver ZB8800 is also a max. torque of 0.5Nm permissible.
Fig.7: EtherCAT Box with M8 connectors
M12 connectors
It is recommended to pull the M12 connectors tight with a nut torque of 0.6 Nm.
Fig.8: EtherCAT Box with M8 and M12 connectors
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7/8" plug connectors
We recommend fastening the 7/8" plug connectors with a torque of 1.5Nm.
Fig.9: 7/8" plug connectors
Torque socket wrenches
Installation
Fig.10: ZB8801 torque socket wrench
Ensure the right torque
Use the torque socket wrenches available by Beckhoff to pull the connectors tight (ZB8800,
ZB8801-0000)!
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3.2Connection
3.2.1EtherCAT connection
For the incoming and ongoing EtherCAT connection,
• the EtherCAT Box (EPxxxx) has two M8 sockets, marked in green
ZB9031 and old versions
of ZB9030, ZB9032,
ZK1090-3xxx-xxxx
orange/white
orange
blue/white
3
blue
3
3
3
TIA-568B
white/orange
orange
white/green
green
Assimilation of color coding for cable ZB9030, ZB9032 and ZK1090-3xxxx-xxxx (with
M8 connectors)
For unification the prevalent cables ZB9030, ZB9032 and ZK1090-3xxx-xxxx this means the pre assembled cables with M8 connectors were changed to the colors of EN61918 (yellow, orange, white,
blue).So different color coding exists. But the electrical properties are absolutely identical.
EtherCAT connector
The following connectors can be supplied for use in Beckhoff EtherCAT systems.
NameConnectorComment
ZS1090-0003RJ45four-pole, IP20, field-configurable
ZS1090-0004M12, malefour-pin, IP67, for field assembly
ZS1090-0005RJ45eight-pole, IP20, field-configurable, suitable for gigabit Ethernet
ZS1090-0006M8 plug connectorfour-pole, IP67, field-configurable, for cable type ZB903x
ZS1090-0007M8 socketfour-pole, IP67, field-configurable, for cable type ZB903x
ZS1090-1006M8 plug connectorfour-pole, IP67, field-configurable up to OD=6.5mm
ZS1090-1007M8 socketfour-pole, IP67, field-configurable up to OD=6.5mm
3.2.2EtherCAT - Fieldbus LEDs
Fig.14: EtherCAT-LEDs
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LED display
LEDDisplayMeaning
IN L/Aoffno connection to the preceding EtherCAT module
LitLINK: connection to the preceding EtherCAT module
flashingACT: Communication with the preceding EtherCAT module
OUT L/Aoffno connection to the following EtherCAT module
LitLINK: connection to the following EtherCAT module
flashingACT: Communication with the following EtherCAT module
RunoffStatus of the EtherCAT module is Init
flashes quicklyStatus of the EtherCAT module is pre-operational
flashes slowlyStatus of the EtherCAT module is safe-operational
LitStatus of the EtherCAT module is operational
EtherCAT statuses
The various statuses in which an EtherCAT module may be found are described in the Basic System Documentation for EtherCAT, which is available for download from our website (www.beck-hoff.com) under Downloads.
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3.2.3Power Connection
The feeding and forwarding of supply voltages is done via two M8 connectors at the bottom end of the
modules:
• IN: left M8 connector for feeding the supply voltages
• OUT: right M8 connector for forwarding the supply voltages
Fig.15: EtherCAT Box, Connectors for power supply
Fig.16: Pin assignment M8, Power In and Power Out
Table1: PIN assignment
PinVoltage
1Control voltage Us, +24V
2Auxiliary voltage Up, +24V
DC
DC
3GNDs**) may be connected internally to each other depending on the module: see specific
4GNDp*
module descriptions
The pins M8 connectors carry a maximum current of 4A.
Two LEDs display the status of the supply voltages.
NOTE
Don't confuse the power connectors with the EtherCAT connectors!
Never connect the power cables (M8, 24VDC) with the green marked EtherCAT sockets of the EtherCAT
Box Modules! This can damage the modules!
Control voltage Us: 24V
Power is supplied to the fieldbus, the processor logic, the inputs and the sensors from the 24VDC control
voltage Us. The control voltage is electrically isolated from the fieldbus circuitry.
DC
Auxiliary voltage Up 24V
DC
The Auxiliary voltage Up supplies the digital outputs; it can be brought in separately. If the load voltage is
switched off, the fieldbus functions and the power supply and functionality of the inputs are retained.
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Redirection of the supply voltages
The IN and OUT power connections are bridged in the module (not IP204x-Bxxx and IE204x). The supply
voltages Us and Up can thus easily be transferred from EtherCATBox to EtherCATBox.
NOTE
Pay attention to the maximum permissible current!
Pay attention also for the redirection of the supply voltages Us and Up, the maximum permissible current
for M8 connectors of 4A must not be exceeded!
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Supply via EP92x4-0023 PowerBox modules
If the machine requires higher current or if the EtherCAT Box Modules are installed far away from the control
cabinet with included power supply, the usage of four cannel power distribution modules EP9214 or EP9224
(with integrated data logging, see www.beckhoff.com/EP9224) is recommended.
With these modules intelligent power distribution concepts with up to 2x16A and a maximum of 2.5mm²
cable cross-section can be realized.
Fig.17: EP92x4-0023, Connectors for Power In and Power Out
Fig.18: Pin assignment 7/8”, Power In and Power Out
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Electrical isolation
Digital modules
In the digital input/output modules, the grounds of the control voltage (GNDs) and the auxiliary voltage
(GNDp) are connected to each other!
Check this at the documentation of each used EtherCAT Box.
Analog modules
In the analog input/output modules the grounds of the control voltage (GNDs) and the auxiliary voltage
(GNDp) are separated from each other in order to ensure electrical isolation of the analog signals from the
control voltage.
In some of the analog modules the sensors or actuators are supplied by Up - this means, for instance, that in
the case of 0...10 V inputs, any reference voltage (0...30 V) may be connected to Up; this is then available to
the sensors (e.g. smoothed 10 V for measuring potentiometers).
Details of the power supply may be taken from the specific module descriptions.
NOTE
Electrical isolation may be cancelled!
If digital and analog fieldbus boxes are connected directly via four-core power leads, the analog signals in
the fieldbus boxes may be no longer electrically isolated from the control voltage!
3.2.4EP1518 - Status LEDs for the power supply
Fig.19: Status LEDs for the power supply
All LEDs, green and red, are activated once briefly during the initialization phase of the box.
LEDDisplayMeaning
Us (control voltage)offThe supply voltage, Us, is not present
green illuminated The supply voltage, Us, is present
red illuminatedDue to overload (current > 0.5 A), the sensor supply generated
from the supply voltage Us is switched off for all sensors in group
1 (inputs 0 to 3) or group 2 (inputs 4 to 7) that it supplies.
Up (peripheral
voltage)
offThe supply voltage, Up, is not present
green illuminated The supply voltage, Up, is present
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3.2.5Power cables
Ordering data
Order designation Power cableScrew-in connector Contacts Cross-section Length
ZK2020-3200-0020 Straight socket, open endM84-pin0.34 mm
ZK2020-3200-00505.00 m
ZK2020-3200-010010.00 m
ZK2020-3400-0020 Angled socket, open end2.00 m
ZK2020-3400-00505.00 m
ZK2020-3400-010010.00 m
ZK2020-3132-0001 Straight socket, straight
ZK2020-3132-00050.50 m
socket
ZK2020-3132-00101.00 m
ZK2020-3132-00202.00 m
ZK2020-3132-00505.00 m
ZK2020-3334-0001 Angled socket, angled
ZK2020-3334-00050.50 m
socket
ZK2020-3334-00101.00 m
ZK2020-3334-00202.00 m
ZK2020-3334-00505.00 m
2
2.00 m
0.15 m
0.15 m
Further available power cables may be found in the Beckhoff catalog or on our internet pages (http://www.beckhoff.com).
Technical data
Technical data
Rated voltage according to IEC61076-2-10130V
DC
Contamination level according to IEC 60 664-13/2
Insulation resistance IEC 60 512-2>109Ω
Current carrying capacity according to IEC 60512-34A
Volume resistance according to IEC 60512-2<5mΩ
Protection class according to IEC 60529IP65/66/67, when screwed together
Ambient temperature-30°C to +80°C
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3.2.6Power cable conductor losses M8
The ZK2020-xxxx-yyyy power cables should not exceed the total length of 15m at 4A (with continuation).
When planning the cabling, note that at 24V nominal voltage, the functionality of the module can no longer
be assured if the voltage drop reaches 6V. Variations in the output voltage from the power supply unit must
also be taken into account.
Fig.20: Power cable conductor losses
Example
8m power cable with 0.34mm² cross-section has a voltage drop of 3.2V at 4A.
EP92x4 Power Distribution Modules
With EP9214 and EP9224 Power Distribution Modules intelligent concepts for voltage supply are
available. Further information may be found under www.beckhoff.com/EP9224.
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3.2.7Signal connection
Digital inputs M8 and M12
The digital input modules acquire the binary control signals from the process level and transmit them to the
higher-level automation device.
The signals are connected via M8 connectors (EPxxxx-0001) or M12 connectors (EPxxxx-0002).
Fig.21: Signal connection - digital inputs M8 and M12
The sensors are supplied with a common maximum current of 0.5Afrom the control voltage Us.
Light emitting diodes indicate the signal state of the inputs.
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3.2.8Status LEDs at the signal connections
Irrespective of the operation mode set, each channel indicates the status of its connected sensor by a green
LED adjacent to the signal socket.
Fig.22: Status LEDs at the signal connections
ConnectionLEDDisplayMeaning
M12 socket no.1channel 0, channel 1offinput not set
greeninput set
M12 socket no.2channel 2, channel 3offinput not set
greeninput set
M12 socket no.3channel 4, channel 5offinput not set
greeninput set
M12 socket no.4channel 6, channel 7offinput not set
greeninput set
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3.3UL Requirements
The installation of the EtherCAT Box Modules certified by UL has to meet the following requirements.
Supply voltage
CAUTION
CAUTION!
This UL requirements are valid for all supply voltages of all marked EtherCAT Box Modules!
For the compliance of the UL requirements the EtherCAT Box Modules should only be supplied
• by a 24 VDC supply voltage, supplied by an isolating source and protected by means of a fuse (in accordance with UL248), rated maximum 4 Amp, or
• by a 24 VDC power source, that has to satisfy NEC class 2.
A NEC class 2 power supply shall not be connected in series or parallel with another (class 2) power
source!
CAUTION
CAUTION!
To meet the UL requirements, the EtherCAT Box Modules must not be connected to unlimited power
sources!
Networks
CAUTION
CAUTION!
To meet the UL requirements, EtherCAT Box Modules must not be connected to telecommunication networks!
Ambient temperature range
CAUTION
CAUTION!
To meet the UL requirements, EtherCAT Box Modules has to be operated only at an ambient temperature
range of 0 to 55°C!
Marking for UL
All EtherCAT Box Modules certified by UL (Underwriters Laboratories) are marked with the following label.
Fig.23: UL label
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3.4ATEX notes
3.4.1ATEX - Special conditions
WARNING
Observe the special conditions for the intended use of EtherCAT Box modules in potentially explosive areas – directive 94/9/EU.
• The certified components are to be installed in the BG2000-0000 protection enclosure [}31] that guarantees a protection against mechanical hazards!
• If the temperatures during rated operation are higher than 70°C at the feed-in points of cables, lines or
pipes, or higher than 80°C at the wire branching points, then cables must be selected whose temperature data correspond to the actual measured temperature values!
• Observethe permissible ambient temperature range of 0 - 55°C for the use of EtherCAT Box modules in
potentially explosive areas!
• Measures must be taken to protect against the rated operating voltage being exceeded by more than
40% due to short-term interference voltages!
• The connections of the certified components may only be connected or disconnected if the supply voltage has been switched off or if a non-explosive atmosphere is ensured!
Standards
The fundamental health and safety requirements are fulfilled by compliance with the following standards:
• EN 60079-0: 2006
• EN 60079-15: 2005
Marking
The EtherCAT Box modules certified for potentially explosive areas bear the following marking:
II 3 GEx nA II T4DEKRA 11ATEX0080 XTa: 0 - 55°C
or
II 3 GEx nA nC IIC T4DEKRA 11ATEX0080 XTa: 0 - 55°C
Batch number (D number)
The EtherCAT Box modules bear a batch number (D number) that is structured as follows:
D: WW YY FF HH
WW - week of production (calendar week)
YY - year of production
FF - firmware version
HH - hardware version
Beispiel mit Ser. Nr.: 29 10 02 01:
29 - week of production 29
10 - year of production 2010
02 - firmware version 02
01 - hardware version 01
Bring the EtherCAT system into a safe, powered down state before starting installation, disassembly or
wiring of the modules!
ATEX
The BG2000-0000 protection enclosure has to be mounted over a single EtherCAT Box to fulfill the special
conditions according to ATEX [}30].
Installation
Put the cables for EtherCAT, power supply and sensors/actuators through the hole of the BG2000-0000
protection enclosure.
Fig.24: BG2000-0000, putting the cables
Fix the wires for EtherCAT, power supply and sensors/actuators to the EtherCAT Box.
Fig.25: BG2000-0000, fixing the cables
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Mount the BG2000-0000 protection enclosure over the EtherCAT Box.
Fig.26: BG2000-0000, mounting the protection enclosure
3.4.3ATEX Documentation
Notes about operation of EtherCAT Box Modules (EPxxxx-xxxx) in potentially explosive areas (ATEX)
Pay also attention to the continuative documentationNotes about operation of EtherCAT Box Modules (EPxxxx-xxxx) in potentially explosive areas (ATEX) that is available in the download area of
the Beckhoff homepage http:\\www.beckhoff.com!
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4Commissioning and configuration
4.1Integration in TwinCAT
4.1.1Inserting into the EtherCAT network
Installation of the latest XML device description
Please ensure that you have installed the latest XML device description in TwinCAT. This can be
downloaded from the Beckhoff website (http://www.beckhoff.de/english/download/elconfg.htm?id=1983920606140) and installed according to the installation instructions.
At the Beckhoff TwinCAT System Manager the configuration tree can be build in two different ways:
• by scanning [}33] for existing hardware (called "online") and
• by manual inserting/appending [}33] of fieldbus devices, couplers and slaves.
Automatic scanning in of the box
• The EtherCAT system must be in a safe, de-energized state before the EtherCAT modules are
connected to the EtherCAT network!
• Switch on the operating voltage, open the TwinCAT System Manager [}36] (Config mode), and scan
in the devices (see Fig. 1). Acknowledge all dialogs with "OK", so that the configuration is in "FreeRun"
mode.
Fig.27: Scanning in the configuration (I/O Devices -> right-click -> Scan Devices...)
Appending a module manually
• The EtherCAT system must be in a safe, de-energized state before the EtherCAT modules are
connected to the EtherCAT network!
• Switch on the operating voltage, open the TwinCAT System Manager [}36] (Config mode)
• Append a new I/O device. In the dialog that appears select the device EtherCAT (Direct Mode), and
confirm with OK.
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Fig.28: Appending a new I/O device (I/O Devices -> right-click -> Append Device...)
Fig.29: Selecting the device EtherCAT
• Append a new box.
Fig.30: Appending a new box (Device -> right-click -> Append Box...)
• In the dialog that appears select the desired box (e.g. EP2816-0008), and confirm with OK.
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Fig.31: Selecting a Box (e.g. EP2816-0008)
Fig.32: Appended Box in the TwinCAT tree
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4.1.2Configuration via TwinCAT
In the left-hand window of the TwinCAT System Manager, click on the branch of the EtherCAT Box you wish
to configure (EP2816-0008 in this example).
Fig.33: Branch of the EtherCAT box to be configured
In the right-hand window of the TwinCAT System manager, various tabs are now available for configuring
the EtherCAT Box.
General tab
Fig.34: General tab
NameName of the EtherCAT device
IdNumber of the EtherCAT device
TypeEtherCAT device type
CommentHere you can add a comment (e.g. regarding the system).
DisabledHere you can deactivate the EtherCAT device.
Create symbolsAccess to this EtherCAT slave via ADS is only available if this checkbox is
activated.
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EtherCAT tab
Fig.35: EtherCAT tab
TypeEtherCAT device type
Product/RevisionProduct and revision number of the EtherCAT device
Auto Inc Addr.Auto increment address of the EtherCAT device. The auto increment address can
be used for addressing each EtherCAT device in the communication ring through
its physical position. Auto increment addressing is used during the start-up phase
when the EtherCAT master allocates addresses to the EtherCAT devices. With
auto increment addressing the first EtherCAT slave in the ring has the address
0000
. For each further slave the address is decremented by 1 (FFFF
hex
, FFFE
hex
etc.).
EtherCAT Addr.Fixed address of an EtherCAT slave. This address is allocated by the EtherCAT
master during the start-up phase. Tick the checkbox to the left of the input field in
order to modify the default value.
Previous PortName and port of the EtherCAT device to which this device is connected. If it is
possible to connect this device with another one without changing the order of the
EtherCAT devices in the communication ring, then this combobox is activated and
the EtherCAT device to which this device is to be connected can be selected.
Advanced SettingsThis button opens the dialogs for advanced settings.
hex
The link at the bottom of the tab points to the product page for this EtherCAT device on the web.
Process Data tab
Indicates the configuration of the process data. The input and output data of the EtherCAT slave are
represented as CANopen process data objects (PDO). The user can select a PDO via PDO assignment and
modify the content of the individual PDO via this dialog, if the EtherCAT slave supports this function.
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Fig.36: Process Data tab
Sync Manager
Lists the configuration of the Sync Manager (SM).
If the EtherCAT device has a mailbox, SM0 is used for the mailbox output (MbxOut) and SM1 for the mailbox
input (MbxIn).
SM2 is used for the output process data (outputs) and SM3 (inputs) for the input process data.
If an input is selected, the corresponding PDO assignment is displayed in the PDO Assignment list below.
PDO Assignment
PDO assignment of the selected Sync Manager. All PDOs defined for this Sync Manager type are listed
here:
• If the output Sync Manager (outputs) is selected in the Sync Manager list, all RxPDOs are displayed.
• If the input Sync Manager (inputs) is selected in the Sync Manager list, all TxPDOs are displayed.
The selected entries are the PDOs involved in the process data transfer. In the tree diagram of the System
Manager these PDOs are displayed as variables of the EtherCAT device. The name of the variable is
identical to the Name parameter of the PDO, as displayed in the PDO list. If an entry in the PDO assignment
list is deactivated (not selected and greyed out), this indicates that the input is excluded from the PDO
assignment. In order to be able do select a greyed out PDO, the currently selected PDO has to be
deselected first.
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Activation of PDO assignment
• the EtherCAT slave has to run through the PS status transition cycle (from pre-operational to
safe-operational) once (see Online tab [}42]),
• and the System Manager has to reload the EtherCAT slaves ( button)
PDO list
List of all PDOs supported by this EtherCAT device. The content of the selected PDOs is displayed in the
PDO Content list. The PDO configuration can be modified by double-clicking on an entry.
Column Description
IndexPDO index.
SizeSize of the PDO in bytes.
NameName of the PDO.
If this PDO is assigned to a Sync Manager, it appears as a variable of the slave with this
parameter as the name.
FlagsF Fixed content: The content of this PDO is fixed and cannot be changed by the System
Manager.
M Mandatory PDO. This PDO is mandatory and must therefore be assigned to a Sync Manager!
Consequently, this PDO cannot be deleted from the PDO Assignment list
SMSync Manager to which this PDO is assigned. If this entry is empty, this PDO does not take part in
the process data traffic.
SUSync unit to which this PDO is assigned.
PDO Content
Indicates the content of the PDO. If flag F (fixed content) of the PDO is not set the content can be modified.
Download
If the device is intelligent and has a mailbox, the configuration of the PDO and the PDO assignments can be
downloaded to the device. This is an optional feature that is not supported by all EtherCAT slaves.
PDO Assignment
If this check box is selected, the PDO assignment that is configured in the PDO Assignment list is
downloaded to the device on startup. The required commands to be sent to the device can be viewed in the
Startup [}39] tab.
PDO Configuration
If this check box is selected, the configuration of the respective PDOs (as shown in the PDO list and the
PDO Content display) is downloaded to the EtherCAT slave.
Startup tab
The Startup tab is displayed if the EtherCAT slave has a mailbox and supports the CANopen over EtherCAT
(CoE) or Servo drive over EtherCAT protocol. This tab indicates which download requests are sent to the
mailbox during startup. It is also possible to add new mailbox requests to the list display. The download
requests are sent to the slave in the same order as they are shown in the list.
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Fig.37: Startup tab
ColumnDescription
TransitionTransition to which the request is sent. This can either be
• the transition from pre-operational to safe-operational (PS), or
• the transition from safe-operational to operational (SO).
If the transition is enclosed in "<>" (e.g. <PS>), the mailbox request is fixed and cannot be
modified or deleted by the user.
ProtocolType of mailbox protocol
IndexIndex of the object
DataDate on which this object is to be downloaded.
CommentDescription of the request to be sent to the mailbox
Move UpThis button moves the selected request up by one position in the list.
Move Down This button moves the selected request down by one position in the list.
NewThis button adds a new mailbox download request to be sent during startup.
DeleteThis button deletes the selected entry.
EditThis button edits an existing request.
CoE - Online tab
The additional CoE - Online tab is displayed if the EtherCAT slave supports the CANopen over EtherCAT
(CoE) protocol. This dialog lists the content of the object directory of the slave (SDO upload) and enables the
user to modify the content of an object from this list. Details for the objects of the individual EtherCAT
devices can be found in the device-specific object descriptions.
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Fig.38: CoE - Online tab
Object list display
ColumnDescription
IndexIndex and subindex of the object
NameName of the object
FlagsRWThe object can be read, and data can be written to the object (read/write)
ROThe object can be read, but no data can be written to the object (read only)
PAn additional P identifies the object as a process data object.
ValueValue of the object
Update ListThe Update list button updates all objects in the displayed list
Auto Update If this check box is selected, the content of the objects is updated automatically.
AdvancedThe Advanced button opens the Advanced Settings dialog. Here you can specify which
objects are displayed in the list.
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Fig.39: Advanced settings
Online
- via SDO information
Offline
- via EDS file
Online tab
If this option button is selected, the list of the objects included in the object
directory of the slave is uploaded from the slave via SDO information. The list
below can be used to specify which object types are to be uploaded.
If this option button is selected, the list of the objects included in the object
directory is read from an EDS file provided by the user.
Fig.40: Online tab
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State Machine
InitThis button attempts to set the EtherCAT device to the Init state.
Pre-OpThis button attempts to set the EtherCAT device to the pre-operational state.
OpThis button attempts to set the EtherCAT device to the operational state.
BootstrapThis button attempts to set the EtherCAT device to the Bootstrap state.
Safe-OpThis button attempts to set the EtherCAT device to the safe-operational state.
Clear ErrorThis button attempts to delete the fault display. If an EtherCAT slave fails during
change of state it sets an error flag.
Example: An EtherCAT slave is in PREOP state (pre-operational). The master now
requests the SAFEOP state (safe-operational). If the slave fails during change of
state it sets the error flag. The current state is now displayed as ERR PREOP. When
the Clear Error button is pressed the error flag is cleared, and the current state is
displayed as PREOP again.
Current StateIndicates the current state of the EtherCAT device.
Requested StateIndicates the state requested for the EtherCAT device.
DLL Status
Indicates the DLL status (data link layer status) of the individual ports of the EtherCAT slave. The DLL status
can have four different states:
StatusDescription
No Carrier / OpenNo carrier signal is available at the port, but the port is open.
No Carrier / ClosedNo carrier signal is available at the port, and the port is closed.
Carrier / OpenA carrier signal is available at the port, and the port is open.
Carrier / ClosedA carrier signal is available at the port, but the port is closed.
File Access over EtherCAT
DownloadWith this button a file can be written to the EtherCAT device.
UploadWith this button a file can be read from the EtherCAT device.
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4.1.3Distributed Clocks (DC)
EtherCAT System Documentation
A basic introduction to the topic of EtherCAT and Distributed Clocks is available in the Download
area on the Beckhoff homepage:EtherCAT System Documentation.
The EtherCAT Box supports Distributed Clocks functionality. In order for the Box to be able to make the
current counter value available in the designated process data in time before the arrival of the querying
EtherCAT datagram, a suitable signal must be generated cyclically within the terminal. This signal can be
triggered in the Box through 2 events: the SyncManager (SM) and the distributed clock (DC). Under
operation mode selection the following options are available (see Fig. "DC" (Disributed Clocks) tab)
• SM-synchron
The SynManager event occurs when an EtherCAT frame successfully exchanges process data with
the EP1518. Frame-triggered, the current counter value is thus cyclically determined, but with the low
temporal jitter of the Ethernet frame.
• DC-synchron
In DC operation mode determination of the counter value is triggered cyclically at constant intervals
through the integrated DC unit, synchronous with the bus cycle as standard. More uniform polling
offers higher-quality position data for a higher-level control algorithm, for example. In the EP1518 the
SYNC0 signal acts as trigger.
Fig.41: DC tab (Distributed Clocks)
When DC-Synchron operation mode is activated TwinCAT selects settings that ensure reliable operation of
the Box with current position data. This means that determination of the current counter value is triggered by
the SYNC0 signal at highly constant intervals and in good time (i.e. with an adequate safety buffer) before
retrieving EtherCAT datagram is started.
If necessary, the SYNC0 signal can be shifted along the time axis to the right/later or left/earlier in associated
dialogs by specifying a user-defined shift time, see Fig. Advanced Distributed Clock (DC) settings.
• A right-shift (positive shift value) will delay the counter value query, which means the position value
becomes more current from the PLC perspective. However, this increases the risk that the position
determination may not be finished in time before the arrival of EtherCAT frame, so that no current
position value is available in this cycle.
• A left-shift (negative shift value) means the counter value will be queried earlier, resulting in older
position values, with an associated increase in the safety buffer before the arrival of the EtherCAT
datagram. This setting may be useful in systems with high real-time jitter, if no Industrial PCs from
Beckhoff are used for control purposes, for example.
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NOTE
Risk of device damage
The mentioned notes and information should be used advisedly.
The EtherCAT master automatically allocates SYNC0 and SYNC1 settings that support reliable and timely
process data acquisition.
User intervention at this point may lead to undesired behavior.
If these settings are changed in the System Manager, no plausibility checks are carried out on the software
side. Correct function of the terminal with all conceivable setting options cannot be guaranteed.
Default setting
The cyclic reading of the inputs is triggered by the SYNC0 pulse (interrupt) of the DC in the EtherCAT Box.
The EtherCAT master sets the Sync Unit Cycle time value to the PLC cycle time and therefore the EtherCAT
cycle time as standard. See Fig. Advanced Distributed Clock (DC) settings: 4000µs = 4ms, as TwinCAT is
in configuration mode.
DC settings
Fig.42: Advanced settings for Distributed Clocks (DC)
SYNC0
Sync Unit cycle: a multiple of the bus cycle time. The counter value is periodically determined at this interval
(in µs).
User defined
Any number up to 232 ns, or about 4.3 seconds. Use of decimal points is allowed.
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Shift Time
The Shift Time can be used to shift the SYNC0 pulse for this EtherCAT Box relative to other Boxes/
Terminals and the global SYNC pulse in nanosecond steps. If the inputs of several Boxes are read
simultaneously, the same value must be entered here.
Based on input reference
If this option is activated an additional Input Shift is added to the configurable terminal-specific SYNC0 shift
(user defined). This value is calculated and made available by the EtherCAT master (SysMan/Device
EtherCAT/Tab EtherCAT/Advanced Settings/Distributed Clocks/Input Shift Time). As a result, all the input
terminals in the system (EL1xxx, EL3xxx, EP1xxx, EP3xxx) read their inputs as close as possible to the time
of the EtherCAT frame that will fetch them, thereby supplying the most recent possible input data to the
controller.
Enable SYNC0
Automatically activated in DC-synchron operation mode.
SYNC1
Additional SYNC pulse, derived from SYNC0 or from the DC itself.
DC settings for EtherCAT master
Higher-level distributed clock parameters can be modified under advanced settings for the EtherCAT master.
Refer also to the basic introduction to the topic of EtherCAT and Distributed Clocks; download: the
If the Distributed Clock of the EP1518 is activated, the digital inputs are read in without the set filter
promptly before the arrival of the querying EtherCAT datagram.
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4.2Configuration of the EP1518
4.2.1Basic Function Principles
The EP1518 EtherCAT Box has 8 digital inputs. Of these, inputs 0, 1 and 2 as well as 4, 5 and 6 can each
be used for one counter. The states of the individual inputs are always illustrated in the process image,
irrespective of their use.
The EP1518 can be operated in 3 modes; the mode is set by selecting the PDOs in the Sync-Manager [}38]:
Operation modeNumber of
counter
channels
2 up/down counters (32bit)
2 up/down counters (32bit)
8 digital inputs, no
counter
The GATE and Up/Down inputs can be converted to standard inputs.
Counting mode
The following settings for GATE and Up/Down can be combined and apply independently to each counter.
Counting mode with standard setting (up counter)
In the delivery state the CounterValue is incremented on each rising edge. The count direction is up.
22Single pulses are counted at the counter
15
-8digital inputs:
Number of
"free" digital inputs
Properties
inputs.
The gate input or the software gate enables
the counter.
The count direction is specified via CoE.
Filter for inputs 0 and 4 permanently set to
150µs.
The filter setting for the other inputs is
configurable by software.
The counter is disabled by applying a high level to the GATE input or by setting the InhibitCounters bit.
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Fig.44: Counting mode with standard setting
Counting mode with reversed count direction (down counter)
The count direction is changed by applying a high level to the Up/Down input or by setting the CoE object
0x80x0:04 Count down. The count direction is down.
Fig.45: Counting mode with reversed counting direction
Counting mode with inverted (negated) GATE input
In the default setting the counter is disabled by applying a high level to the GATE input or by setting the
Inhibit Counters bit
Setting the CoE object 0x80x0:05 Enableinputgate activates the counter if GATE is set and deactivates it if
GATE is not set.
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Fig.47: CoE for inverting the GATE input
4.2.2Operation modes
Operation mode selection
The EP1518 can be operated in 3 modes:
• Two up/down counters [}50](delivery state)
• One up/down counter [}51]
• 8 digital inputs [}52]
The setting takes place by selecting the PDOs in the Sync-Manager [}38]:
Operation modeNumber of
32-bit counters
2 up/down counters22Single pulses at the counter inputs are
1 up/down counters15
8 digital inputs, no
counter
-8digital inputs:
Number of "free"
digital inputs
Properties
counted; the Gate input or the software gate
enables the counter; count direction via CoE
Filter for inputs 0 and 4 permanently set to
150µs.
The filter setting for the other inputs is
configurable by software.
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Operation mode settings of the PDOs
2 up/down counters
(32-bit)
1 up/down counters
(32-bit)
8 digital inputs, no
counter
The module parameters are set in the CoE objects 0x8000:0 for counter 1, 0x8010:0 for counter 2 and
0x8022:0 for the digital inputs. (integrate links)
Filter for inputs 0 and 4
permanently set to 150µs.
The filter setting for the
other inputs is configurable
by software.
The second counter is always active internally
Internally the second counter is always active, so that when switching from one 32-bit counter to
two 32-bit counters the previous incoming pulses were counted in the second counter and saved in
the Counter Value.
Two up/down counters
This is the delivery mode of the EP1518.
Fig.48: Setting of the PDOs 0x1600 and 0x1601, default settings of the objects 0x8000 to 0x8022:0
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Fig.49: Setting of the PDOs 0x1A00 to 0x1A03, default settings of the objects 0x8000 to 0x8002:0
The PDOs 0x1600 [}62], 0x1601 [}63] as well as 0x1A00 [}63], 0x1A01 [}63], 0x1A02 [}64] and
0x1A03 [}64] are activated. The meaning of the individual objects is explained in the object description.
One up/down counter (0x1601 deactivated, 0x1A01 deactivated)
This mode can be set as follows:
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Fig.50: Setting the PDOs 0x1600
Fig.51: Setting the PDOs 0x1A00, 0x1A02 and 0x1A03
The PDOs 0x1600 [}62] as well as 0x1A00 [}63], 0x1A02 [}64] and 0x1A03 [}64] are activated. The
CoE objects are identical to the 2 x 32-bit counter operation mode.
8 digital inputs, no counter
This mode can be set as follows:
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Fig.52: Setting the PDOs 0x1A02 and 0x1A03
The PDOs 0x1A02 [}64] and 0x1A03 [}64] are activated.The meaning of the individual objects is
explained in the object description.
4.2.3Counter settings
Enabling the GATE and Up/Down inputs as standard inputs
By setting the CoE objects EnableInputgate and EnableinputUD, the inputs are no longer allocated to the
counters, but are used as standard inputs.
Fig.53: Enabling the inputs
Setting the counter to a value specified by the process data
The counter (counter value) can be set to any desired value by the controller.
To do this, set the desired value in Setcountervalue. The value is then adopted by Counter value on a rising
edge of the Set counter control bit.
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Fig.54: Setting the counter
Automatic setting/resetting of the counter to a defined value
If a desired value is set in Counterreloadvalue and the Enable reload bit is activated, the counter is set to 0
or to the set value if the specified value is exceeded or fallen below (depending on the counting direction).
Fig.55: Automatic setting of the counter
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4.2.4Restoring the delivery state
To restore the delivery state for backup objects in ELxxxx terminals / EPxxxx boxes, the CoE object Restore
default parameters, SubIndex 001 can be selected in the TwinCAT System Manager (Config mode).
Fig.56: Selecting the Restore default parameters PDO
Double-click on SubIndex 001 to enter the Set Value dialog. Enter the value 1684107116 in field Dec or the
value 0x64616F6C in field Hex and confirm with OK.
All backup objects are reset to the delivery state.
Fig.57: Entering a restore value in the Set Value dialog
Alternative restore value
In some older terminals / boxes the backup objects can be switched with an alternative restore
value:
Decimal value: 1819238756
Hexadecimal value: 0x6C6F6164
An incorrect entry for the restore value has no effect.
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4.3CoE objects
4.3.1Object overview
EtherCAT XML Device Description
The display matches that of the CoE objects from the EtherCAT XML Device Description. We recommend downloading the latest XML file from the download area of the Beckhoff website and installing it according to installation instructions.
Flags:
RO (Read Only): this object can be read only
RW (Read/Write): this object can be read and written to
4.3.2Object description and parameterization
Parameterization
The terminal is parameterized via the CoE - Online tab (double-click on the respective object) or via
the Process Data tab (assignment of PDOs).
EtherCAT XML Device Description
The display matches that of the CoE objects from the EtherCAT XML Device Description. We recommend downloading the latest XML file from the download area on the Beckhoff website (http://
www.beckhoff.de/german/default.htm?download/elconfg.htm) and installing it according to the installation instructions.
Introduction
The CoE overview contains objects for different intended applications:
• Objects required for parameterization [}60] during commissioning
• Objects intended for regular operation, e.g. through ADS access.
• Objects for indicating internal settings (may be fixed)
• Further profile-specific objects [}67] indicating inputs, outputs and status information
The following section first describes the objects required for normal operation, followed by a complete
overview of missing objects.
Additional objects
4.3.2.1Objects to be parameterized during commissioning
Index 1011 Restore default parameters
Index (hex) NameMeaningData typeFlagsDefault
1011:0Restore default pa-
rameters
1011:01SubIndex 001If this object is set to "0x64616F6C" in the set value dia-
Restore default parametersUINT8RO0x01 (1
log, all backup objects are reset to their delivery state.
UINT32RW0x00000000
(0
)
dec
)
dec
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Index 8000 CNT Settings
Index (hex) NameMeaningData typeFlagsDefault
8000:0CNT SettingsMaximum subindexUINT8RO0x13 (19
8000:03Enable reload
The counter counts to the value in index 0x8000:13
8000:13Counter reload value The limit that can be activated via "Enable reload" (index
0x8000:03 [}61]).
Enable pos. gate (gate inhibits with positive
level)
Enable neg. gate (gate inhibits with negative
level)
UINT32RW0x00000000
(0
)
dec
If counting upward, the counter counts up to this limit
and, on exceeding it, starts again from zero. If counting
downward, the counter counts down to 0 and, on falling
below 0, is reloaded with the value from this register.
Index 8010 CNT Settings
Index (hex) NameMeaningData typeFlagsDefault
8010:0CNT SettingsMaximum subindexUINT8RO0x13 (19
8010:03Enable reload
The counter counts to the value in index 0x8010:13
The limit that can be activated via "Enable reload" (index
Enable pos. gate (gate inhibits with positive
level)
Enable neg. gate (gate inhibits with negative
level)
0x8010:03 [}61]).
If counting upward, the counter counts up to this limit
and, on exceeding it, starts again from zero. If counting
downward, the counter counts down to 0 and, on falling
below 0, is reloaded with the value from this register.
F600:0FTxPDO StateValidity of the data of the associated TxPDO (0 = valid, 1
BOOLEANRO0x00 (0
= invalid)
F600:10TxPDO ToggleThe TxPDO toggle is toggled by the slave when the data
BOOLEANRO0x00 (0
of the associated TxPDO is updated
dec
dec
dec
dec
dec
dec
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
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Appendix
5Appendix
5.1General operating conditions
Protection degrees (IP-Code)
The standard IEC 60529 (DIN EN 60529) defines the degrees of protection in different classes.
1. Number: dust protection and
touch guard
0Non-protected
1Protected against access to hazardous parts with the back of a hand. Protected against solid
2Protected against access to hazardous parts with a finger. Protected against solid foreign ob-
3Protected against access to hazardous parts with a tool. Protected against solid foreign objects
4Protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire. Protected against solid foreign objects
5Protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire. Dust-protected. Intrusion of dust is not
6Protected against access to hazardous parts with a wire. Dust-tight. No intrusion of dust.
Definition
foreign objects of Ø50mm
jects of Ø12.5mm.
Ø2.5mm.
Ø1mm.
totally prevented, but dust shall not penetrate in a quantity to interfere with satisfactory operation
of the device or to impair safety.
2. Number: water* protectionDefinition
0Non-protected
1Protected against water drops
2Protected against water drops when enclosure tilted up to 15°.
3Protected against spraying water. Water sprayed at an angle up to 60° on either side of the ver-
4Protected against splashing water. Water splashed against the disclosure from any direction
5Protected against water jets
6Protected against powerful water jets
7Protected against the effects of temporary immersion in water. Intrusion of water in quantities
tical shall have no harmful effects.
shall have no harmful effects
causing harmful effects shall not be possible when the enclosure is temporarily immersed in water for 30min. in 1m depth.
*) These protection classes define only protection against water!
Chemical Resistance
The Resistance relates to the Housing of the Fieldbus/EtherCAT Box and the used metal parts. In the table
below you will find some typical resistance.
CharacterResistance
Steamat temperatures >100°C: not resistant
Sodium base liquor
(ph-Value > 12)
Acetic acidnot resistant
Argon (technical clean)resistant
at room temperature: resistant
> 40°C: not resistant
Key
• resistant: Lifetime several months
• non inherently resistant: Lifetime several weeks
• not resistant: Lifetime several hours resp. early decomposition
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5.2EtherCAT Box- / EtherCATPBox - Accessories
Fixing
Ordering informationDescription
ZS5300-0001Mounting rail (500mmx129mm)
Marking material, plugs
Ordering informationDescription
ZS5000-0000Fieldbus Box set M8 (contact labels, plugs)
ZS5000-0002Fieldbus Box set M12 (contact labels, plugs)
ZS5000-0010plugs M8, IP67 (50 pieces)
ZS5000-0020plugs M12, IP67 (50 pieces)
ZS5100-0000marking labels, not printed, 4 stripes at 10 pieces
ZS5100-xxxxprinted marking labels, on request
Tools
Ordering informationDescription
ZB8800torque wrench for M8 cables with knurl, incl. ratchet
ZB8800-0001M12 ratchet for torque wrench ZB8800
ZB8800-0002M8 ratchet (field assembly) for torque wrench ZB8800
ZB8801-0000torque wrench for hexagonal plugs, adjustable
ZB8801-0001torque cable key, M8/wrench size 9, for torque wrench ZB8801-0000
ZB8801-0002torque cable key, M12/wrench size 13, for torque wrench ZB8801-0000
ZB8801-0003torque cable key, M12 field assembly/wrench size 13, for torque wrench
ZB8801-0000
Further accessories
Further accessories may be found at the price list for Beckhoff fieldbus components and at the internet under https://www.beckhoff.com
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5.3Support and Service
Beckhoff and their partners around the world offer comprehensive support and service, making available fast
and competent assistance with all questions related to Beckhoff products and system solutions.
Beckhoff's branch offices and representatives
Please contact your Beckhoff branch office or representative for local support and service on Beckhoff
products!
The addresses of Beckhoff's branch offices and representatives round the world can be found on her internet
pages:
http://www.beckhoff.com
You will also find further documentation for Beckhoff components there.
Support offers you comprehensive technical assistance, helping you not only with the application of
individual Beckhoff products, but also with other, wide-ranging services:
• support
• design, programming and commissioning of complex automation systems
• and extensive training program for Beckhoff system components