GE Digital EPXETC001 Data sheet

RSTI-EP Slice I/O

Ethernet Ports

Power

Supply

LED

PWR, BF, MT, L/A IN, L/A

OUT, RUN, and ERROR LEDs

Door for Micro USB Port

EtherCAT Network Adapter

The EPXETC001 network adapter is an EtherCAT1 device certified by the
EtherCAT Technology Group. The network adapter is the head module
for the RSTi-EP system bus, to which up to 64 active RSTi-EP modules
can be connected. The EtherCAT network adapter has two Ethernet
ports and an integrated switch.

The network adapter can be accessed with a system-independent web
server application via the USB service interface or the EtherCAT. Thus, all
information, such as diagnostics, status values and parameters, can be
read and all connected modules can be simulated or forced.

The station's main power supply is integrated in the network adapter.
Power is supplied via two 4-pole connectors, separated into the input
and output current paths.

Caution, the RSTi-EP station is usually installed on a horizontally
positioned DIN rail. Installation on vertically positioned DIN rails is also
possible. However, the heat dissipation is reduced such that the derating
values change (refer to the section, Thermal Derating.

Modules should to be allowed to de-energize for a minimum 10 seconds
after power down, prior to starting any maintenance activity. The
network adapter cannot be hot-swapped.

Refer to the RSTi-EP Slice I/O User Manual (GFK-2958) for additional
information.

Refer to the RSTi-EP Power Supply Reference Guide, a software utility
available on PME V9.00, for detailed power-feed requirements.

Module Features

 Supports up to 64 active RSTi-EP modules
 Spring-style technology for ease of wiring
 DIN rail mounted
 Double-click installation for positive indication of correct installation
 Built-in Web Server for diagnostic information and firmware update

through Ethernet and micro USB port

 Support for daisy-chain/line topologies

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GFK-2967B EtherCAT

®

Network Adapter Module EPXETC001

Septembery 2016

EtherCAT® is a registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany

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2 RSTi-EP Slice I/O EtherCAT Network Adapter

Module

Description

EPXETC001

RSTi-EP Slice I/O EtherCAT Network Adapter

EPXETC001

System data

Connection

2 x RJ-45

Fieldbus protocol

EtherCAT

Process image

Process data

max. 1024 bytes

Parameter data

max. 64*64 = 4 KB

Diagnostic data

max. 64*50 = 3200 bytes

Number of modules

max. 64 active

Configuration interface

Micro USB 2.0

Transfer rate

Fieldbus

Max. 100 Mbps

RTSi-EP system bus

Max. 48 Mbps

Supply

Supply voltage for system and inputs

20.4V – 28.8V

Supply voltage for outputs

20.4V – 28.8V

Max. feed-in current for input modules

10 A

Max. feed-in current for output modules

10 A

Current consumption from system
current path I

SYS

130 mA

Connection data

Type of connection

Spring style

Conductor cross-section

Single-wired, fine-wired

0.14 – 1.5 mm2 (AWG 26 – 16)

General data

Operating temperature

-20°C to +60°C (-4 °F to +140 °F)

Storage temperature

-40°C to +85°C (-40 °F to +185 °F)

Air humidity (operation/transport)

5% to 95%, noncondensing as per IEC 61131-2

Width

52 mm (2.05 in)

Depth

76 mm (2.99 in)

Height

120 mm (4.72 in)

Weight

227 g (8 oz)

Configuration

ESI file is available on the Support website

http://support.ge-ip.com for download and import into

Programmer Tool which supports EtherCAT. The ESI
supporting a firmware release is part of the firmware
upgrade kit available on the Support website.

GFK-2967B

Ordering Information

Specifications

RSTi-EP Slice I/O EtherCAT Network Adapter 3

LED

Indication

LED State/Description

PWR

Power LED

Green: Supply voltage connected

SF

System Fault

Red: Configuration error, or error in the network adapter, or error in a module, or there
is a new diagnostic report

Red flashing: Station in Force mode

BF

Bus fault

Red: No connection to the fieldbus
Red flashing: Configuration error, no connection to the control unit, or error in the

parameter set

MT

Maintenance
Required

Yellow: Error on the system bus or fieldbus

L/A IN

Connection/Activity

Green: Connection established between port 1 of the network adapter and another
field device

Green flashing: Data being exchanged on port 1

LA OUT

Connection/Activity

Green: Connection established between port 2 of the network adapter and another
field device

Green flashing: Data being exchanged on port 2

RUN

Network adapter
state

Off: INIT
Green flashing: PRE-OPERATIONAL
Green lights up briefly: SAFE-OPERATIONAL
Green: OPERATIONAL

ERROR

Internal error

Red: Critical error in the network adapter
Red lights up briefly: Error in network adapter application
Red briefly lights up twice: Output Syncmanager Watchdog expired
Red flashing: Configuration error

LED

EPXETC001

Power

Supply

Green: Supply voltage > 18 V DC
Red: At least one current path < 18 V

3.1

Green: Input current path supply voltage > 18 V DC

3.2

Red: Input current path supply voltage < 18 V DC

3.3 3.4

Red: Internal fuse defective

4.1

Green: Output current path supply voltage > 18 V DC

4.2

Red: Output current path supply voltage < 18 V DC

4.3

4.4

Red: Internal fuse defective

GFK-2967B

LEDs

LED Status Indicators

LED Indicators

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