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Table of contents
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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®, 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.
EPP1111-00006Version: 1.2
Foreword
1.3Documentation Issue Status
VersionComment
1.2• Front page updated
• Structure update
1.1• Chapter “Process image” updated
• Chapter "Commissioning" extended
1.0First release
0.1Preliminary version
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.
DocumentationFirmwareHardware
1.20500
1.10500
1.00500
0.10500
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 [}29].
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
EPP1111-00007Version: 1.2
Product group: EtherCATP Box modules
2Product group: EtherCATP Box modules
EtherCATP
EtherCATP supplements the EtherCAT technology with a process in which communication and supply
voltages are transmitted on a common line. All EtherCAT properties are retained with this process.
Two supply voltages are transmitted per EtherCATP line. The supply voltages are electrically isolated from
each other and can therefore be switched individually. The nominal supply voltage for both is 24 VDC.
EtherCAT P uses the same cable structure as EtherCAT: a 4-core Ethernet cable with M8 connectors. The
connectors are mechanically coded so that EtherCAT connectors and EtherCATP connectors cannot be
interchanged.
EtherCATP Box modules
EtherCATP Box modules are EtherCATP slaves with IP67 protection. They are designed for operation in
wet, dirty or dusty industrial environments.
Fig.1: EtherCATP
EtherCAT basics
A detailed description of the EtherCAT system can be found in the EtherCAT system documentation.
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3Product overview
3.1Introduction
Product overview
Fig.2: EPP1111-0000
EPP1111-0000 | EtherCAT P Box with ID switch
The EPP1111 EtherCAT P Box has three decimal ID switches for assigning an ID to a group of EtherCAT
components. This group can be present in any position in the EtherCAT P network, as a result of which
variable topologies and Hot Connect groups can be realised in a simple manner.
The EtherCAT P connection is established via shielded EtherCAT-P-coded M8 screw type sockets with
direct display of link and activity status. The Run LED indicates the status of the EPP1111.
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Product overview
3.2Technical data
All values are typical values over the entire temperature range, unless stated otherwise.
Technical dataEPP1111-0000
Fieldbus
FieldbusEtherCAT
ConnectionEtherCAT P: Combined connection for EtherCAT and supply
voltages
Input: 1 x M8 socket, 4-pin, P-coded
Downstream connection: 1 x M8 socket, 4-pin, P-coded
Supply voltages
ConnectionSee Fieldbus connection
Control voltage U
Nominal voltage24VDC (-15%/ +20%)
Sum currentmax. 3A
ConsumersModule electronics: 100mA
Peripheral voltage U
Nominal voltage24VDC (-15%/ +20%)
Sum currentmax. 3A
ConsumersNone. UP is only forwarded.