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6.4Support and Service ........................................................................................................................67
EP9224-00374Version: 1.1
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®, EtherCATG®, EtherCATG10®, EtherCATP®, SafetyoverEtherCAT®,
TwinSAFE®, XFC®, XTS® and XPlanar® 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, EP1456722, EP2137893, DE102015105702 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.
EP9224-00376Version: 1.1
Foreword
1.3Documentation issue status
VersionComment
1.1• Front page updated
1.0• 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.
The firmware and hardware version (delivery state) can be found in the batch number (D-number) printed on
the side of the EtherCAT Box.
Syntax of the batch number (D-number)
D: WW YY FF HH
WW - week of production (calendar week)
YY - year of production
FF - firmware version
HH - hardware version
Further information on this topic: Version identification of EtherCAT devices [}61].
Example with D no. 29 10 02 01:
29 - week of production 29
10 - year of production 2010
02 - firmware version 02
01 - hardware version 01
EP9224-00377Version: 1.1
EtherCAT Box - Introduction
2EtherCAT 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.
EP9224-00378Version: 1.1
Fig.2: EtherCAT Box with M8 connections for sensors/actuators
EtherCAT Box - Introduction
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.
EP9224-00379Version: 1.1
Product overview
3Product overview
3.1Introduction
Fig.4: EP9224-0037
EP9224-0037
The EP9224-0037 EtherCAT Box distributes an EtherCAT signal to four EtherCATP ports.
It measures supply voltages, output currents and its own temperature. The measured values are available as
process data.
Internal protective functions use the measured values to switch off the output voltages of the EtherCATP
ports in case of error. This prevents damage and malfunctions:
• Overloading of the supply line
• Overloading of the power supply unit
• Overloading of the EtherCATP cables
• Undervoltage of the supply voltages
EP9224-0037 has a peak value detector and a data logger for the diagnosis of errors.
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Product overview
3.2Technical data
Technical dataEP9224-0037
Fieldbus
FieldbusEtherCAT
Fieldbus connectionENP B17-connector
Electrical isolation500 V (electrical isolation between EtherCAT cables and
Downstream connection (X71): Socket B17 5G 1.5 mm² ENP
Connections, current carrying capacitymax. 15.5 A per US/UP to 45°C
Supply of the module electronicsfrom the control voltage U
Current consumption of the module
electronics
typically 110mA from US,
typically 40mA from U
Outputs
FieldbusEtherCAT P
Number of outputs4
ConnectionsM8 sockets, p-coded, shielded
Nominal current3 A per US and UP on each EtherCAT P port
Nominal current (sum)12 A per US and U
Capacitive load C
Load
Switch-on time delay
1)
max. 2200µF per US and UP on each EtherCAT P port
Adjustable [}39]:
P
„Fast“ = 10ms
„Moderate“ = 100ms (default)
„Slow“ = 200ms
Overcurrent protection
Nominal current I
n
Adjustable [}31]:
1…3A per US and UP on each EtherCAT P port.
Tripping characteristic
Current limitation I
Lim
Current limitation:
Switch-off time t
Lim
Adjustable [}31]. Default 100ms at 3x In.
5A per US and UP on each EtherCAT P port.
typically 75ms
Fuse (fail-safe Element)Rated current: 5A
Melting integral I²t: 5.566A²s. (with a pulse width of 8 ms)
Make sure that the following components are included in the scope of delivery:
• 1x EtherCAT Box EP9224-0037
• 4x protective caps for EtherCAT P socket (mounted)
• 10x labels, blank (1 strip of 10)
Pre-assembled protective caps do not ensure IP67 protection
Protective caps are pre-assembled at the factory to protect connectors during transport. They may
not be tight enough to ensure IP67 protection.
Ensure that the protective caps are correctly seated to ensure IP67 protection.
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Product overview
3.4Process image
In the process image the EtherCATP ports are designated "Channel 1" to "Channel 4". The following table
shows the correlation between the designations in the process image and the designations of the
EtherCATP ports:
The EP9224-0037 has four output channels, DPO Inputs
Channel n.
Subsequently, a status channel follows for the complete
device DPO Inputs Device.
In the output section there are four output channels, DPO
Outputs Channel n.
An output word follows for the complete device DPO
Outputs Device.
WcState and InfoData are standard EtherCAT system
variables.
Since EtherCAT is distributed in addition to power, an
EP9224-1037 device is included.
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Product overview
DPO Inputs Channel 1 to 4
The four channels each have status bits and status LEDs
for displaying the current channel state:
Error US: US was switched off due to overcurrent
Error UP: UP was switched off due to overcurrent
Warning US: If the current value set in CoE object
80n0:12 persists, the channel will be switched off
Warning UP: If the current value set in CoE object
80n0:13 persists, the channel will be switched off
Status US: Channel switched on or off
Status UP: Channel switched on or off
Channel Error: Error US or Error UP is TRUE
Error Sum Current: The sum value for Is and Ip of the
channel set in CoE object 8000:14 has been exceeded for
too long.
Warning Sum Current: If the sum current for IS+IP of the
channel persists, the channel will be switched off.
Current US, Current Up: Two 16-bit process words each
represent the present output current value of US or U
P
respectively.
DPO Inputs Device
Subsequently, a status word follows for the complete
device DPO Inputs Device.
Temperature Warning: The internal temperature of the
EP9224 will soon reach the shut-off point.
Temperature Error: The internal temperature was too
high. The output channels were switched off.
US/UP Warning: The value of the input voltage US/UP is
less than the upper threshold value U
warn
.
US/UP Error: The value of the input voltage US/UP has
fallen below the lower threshold value U
. The output
err
voltages have been switched off.
Global Error Bit: There is at least one error message
pending.
Sum Current Warning: The sum value for IS and IP of the
box set in CoE object F80E:12 has been exceeded for too
long.
Error Sum Current: If the sum value for IS and IP of the
channel set in CoE object 8000:14 persists, the channel
will be switched off.
Current US: Present sum current of the supply input
socket Us
Current UP: Present sum current of the supply input
socket Up
Voltage US: Present input voltage of the supply input
socket US in 1/10V
Voltage UP: Present input voltage of the supply input
socket UP in 1/10V
Temperature: Current internal temperature of the box
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DPO Outputs Channel 1 to 4
DPO Outputs Device
Product overview
The EP9224 has 4 x 16-bit output data of the four output
channels DPO Outputs Channel n.
Output US/UP:
TRUE - switches on the output,
FALSE - switches off the output
Reset US/UP: TRUE - reset in case of an error.
Subsequently, a status word follows for the complete
device DPO outputs Device.
Enable Control Via Fieldbus:
TRUE - control of all outputs via output variables,
FALSE - automatic switch-on depending on the CoE
entries
Global Reset: Resets all errors in the box
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150
60
141
Ø 4.5
4Mounting and cabling
4.1Mounting
4.1.1Dimensions
Fig.5: Dimensions
All dimensions are given in millimeters.
Housing features
Housing materialPA6 (polyamide)
Sealing compoundpolyurethane
Mountingtwo fastening holes Ø 4.5 mm for M4
Metal partsbrass, nickel-plated
ContactsCuZn, gold-plated
Power feed throughmax. 15.5 A at 45 °C (B17 5G 1.5 mm2)
Installation positionvariable
Protection classIP65, IP66, IP67 (conforms to EN 60529) when screwed together
Dimensions (H x W x D)approx. 150 x 60 x 26.5mm (without connectors)
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4.1.2Mounting
Mount EtherCAT Box modules with two M4 screws in the centrally located fixing holes.
The screws must be longer than 15mm. The fastening holes in the modules have no thread.
Protect connectors against soiling
Protect all module connections from soiling during installation! The protection classes IP65, IP66,
IP67 (in accordance with EN 60529) are ensured only if all connectors are wired or sealed! Unused
connectors must be sealed with suitable protective caps (see Beckhoff catalog for connector sets
and protective caps)!
Cooling plate
The EP9224-0037 module has a cooling plate on the underside. For the effective dissipation of the
resultant power loss, the box must be bolted to a metal base, e.g. the machine bed, if possible making contact over the entire surface. A temperature-related automatic switch-off of the box can occur
if care is not taken to ensure that the power loss from the module is dissipated via the cooling plate.
A corresponding temperature error bit is then set!
Note when mounting that the overall height is increased further by the fieldbus connections. See chapter
Accessories.
4.1.3Connector
M8 connector: X52, X53, X54, X55
Screw M8 connectors tight with a torque wrench. (e.g. ZB8801 from Beckhoff)
Torque: 0.4Nm.
B17 connector: X70, X71
Screw B17 connectors tight by hand:
Plug the cable connector into the connector on the box to the stop. Turn the cap nuts of the cable connector
clockwise by about 1/8 of a turn to the stop.
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FE
FE
4.2Functional earth (FE)
Functional earth via the fastening holes
The fastening holes [}17] also serve as connections for the functional earth (FE).
Make sure that the box is earthed with low impedance via both fastening screws.
Fig.6: Functional earth via the fastening holes
Functional earth via the supply lines
Pins 6 of the B17 connectors marked with "FE" are not directly connected with the functional earth potential
of the fastening holes.
Connect the functional earth of the "FE" cores in accordance with the following instructions:
• If the remote station is a device with B17 connector: connect the devices with a pre-configured cable.
Order number: Beckhoff ZK7208-3031-Axxx.
• Otherwise: Earth the "PE" core with low impedance as near as possible to the remote station.
• Leave the cap nuts and housing of the B17 connectors without contact.
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4.3Power supply
3
42
11
24
3
6
7
9
8
5
9
8
6
7
5
INOUT
EtherCAT Box modules are supplied with two electrically isolated supply voltages:
Mounting and cabling
Control voltage U
S
Power is supplied to the fieldbus, the processor logic, the inputs and the sensors from the control voltage US.
The control voltage is electrically isolated from the fieldbus circuitry.
Peripheral voltage U
P
The peripheral voltage UP supplies the digital outputs; it can be brought in separately. Hence, if the
peripheral voltage is switched off, the fieldbus function as well as the supply and function of the inputs are
retained.
4.3.1Connection
The supply and forwarding of the supply voltages takes place via two 5-pin ENP B17 hybrid connectors at
the lower end of the modules:
• X70 "IN": left B17 connector for feeding the supply voltages
• X71 "OUT": right B17 connector for routing the supply voltages
Fig.7: B17 pin assignment
PinVoltage/signalCore colors
1Tx+yellow
2Rx+white
3Rx-blue
4Tx-orange
5GNDP: ground for U
6FE: functional earthgreen-yellow
7UP: peripheral voltage, +24V
8GNDS: ground for U
9US: control voltage +24V
1)
The core colors apply to cables, connectors and flanges of the type
• Beckhoff ZB7203-xxxx
• Beckhoff ZK7208-xxxx
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P
DC
S
DC
1)
grey
black
blue
brown
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4.3.2Status LEDs
The status of the supply voltages is signaled by two LEDs. A Status LED lights up green when the respective
supply voltage is present on the connector for the supply.
Fig.8: Status LEDs for the supply voltages
4.3.3Conductor losses
Take into account the voltage drop on the supply line when planning a system. Avoid the voltage drop being
so high that the supply voltage at the box lies below the minimum permissible value. See Technical data[}11].
Variations in the voltage of the power supply unit must also be taken into account.
The following graph illustrates the dependence of the voltage drop on the core cross-section, current and
cable length:
Fig.9: Losses on the supply line
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42
11
24
3
INOUT
ShieldShield
4.4EtherCAT
4.4.1Connection
For the incoming and continuing EtherCAT connection the EP9224-0037 has two 9-pin B17 connectors,
each with