
Documentation
ZB8610
Fan cartridge for EtherCAT and Bus Terminals
Version:
Date:
1.5
2017-08-07

Table of contents
Table of contents
1 Foreword ....................................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Notes on the documentation........................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Safety instructions .......................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Documentation issue status............................................................................................................ 7
2 Product overview.......................................................................................................................................8
2.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 8
2.2 Technical data .............................................................................................................................. 10
2.3 Mounting and demounting ............................................................................................................ 11
2.4 LED display and connection ......................................................................................................... 17
2.5 Basic Function Principles and Commissioning ............................................................................. 18
3 Appendix ..................................................................................................................................................19
3.1 UL notice....................................................................................................................................... 19
3.2 Support and Service ..................................................................................................................... 20
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Foreword
1 Foreword
1.1 Notes 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®, Safety over EtherCAT®, 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
Copyright
© Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG, Germany.
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.
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1.2 Safety instructions
Safety regulations
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 symbols
In this documentation the following symbols are used with an accompanying safety instruction or note. The
safety instructions must be read carefully and followed without fail!
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Attention
Note
Serious risk of injury!
Failure to follow the safety instructions associated with this symbol directly endangers the
life and health of persons.
Risk of injury!
Failure to follow the safety instructions associated with this symbol endangers the life and
health of persons.
Personal injuries!
Failure to follow the safety instructions associated with this symbol can lead to injuries to
persons.
Damage to the environment or devices
Failure to follow the instructions associated with this symbol can lead to damage to the environment or equipment.
Tip or pointer
This symbol indicates information that contributes to better understanding.
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1.3 Documentation issue status
Version Comment
1.6 - Update chapter “Commissioning”
1.5 - Update chapter “Technical Data”
1.4 - Update chapter “Technical Data”
1.3 - Update chapter “Basic Function Principles and Commissioning”
1.2 - Addenda
1.1 - Addenda
1.0 - Addenda, 1st public issue
0.1 - first provisional documentation for ZB8610
Foreword
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