
User-Manual
Gateway componet for EtherCAT
PR100038 • 1/7/2016

Table of Contents KUNBUS GmbH
Table of Contents
1 General Information ........................................................................................................................3
1.1 Disclaimer..................................................................................................................................3
1.2 Notes Regarding this User Manual............................................................................................4
1.3 Validity .......................................................................................................................................4
1.4 Limitation of Liability ..................................................................................................................4
1.5 Customer Service ......................................................................................................................4
2 Safe Use ...........................................................................................................................................5
2.1 User ...........................................................................................................................................5
2.2 Symbols.....................................................................................................................................5
3 Overview ..........................................................................................................................................6
3.1 Functionality ..............................................................................................................................6
3.2 Control Elements .......................................................................................................................7
3.3 Status LEDs.............................................................................................................................10
4 Installation .....................................................................................................................................12
4.1 Preparations for Trouble-free Operation..................................................................................12
4.2 Requirements .........................................................................................................................14
4.3 Connecting Gateway Components..........................................................................................15
4.4 Installing a Gateway in the Control Cabinet ............................................................................16
4.5 Connecting a Power Supply ....................................................................................................17
4.6 Connecting a Gateway to the Fieldbus....................................................................................18
5 Configuration.................................................................................................................................19
5.1 Supported Size of the Process Data ......................................................................................19
5.2 EtherCAT Configuration ..........................................................................................................20
5.3 Standard Objects.....................................................................................................................20
5.4 EtherCAT In/Outputs ...............................................................................................................22
5.5 Check status............................................................................................................................28
6 Technical Data...............................................................................................................................29
6.1 Technical Data.........................................................................................................................29
ii Gateway-component EtherCAT

1 General Information
1.1 Disclaimer
© 2015 KUNBUS GmbH, Denkendorf (Germany)
The contents of this user manual have been prepared by KUNBUS
GmbH with the utmost care. Due to technical development, KUNBUS
GmbH reserves the right to change or replace the contents of this
user manual without prior notice. You can always obtain the latest
version of the user manual at our homepage: www.kunbus.de
KUNBUS GmbH shall be liable exclusively to the extent specified in
General Terms and Conditions (www.kunbus.de/agb.html).
The contents published in this user manual are protected by
copyright. Any reproduction or use for the in-house requirements of
the user is permitted. Reproduction or use for other purposes is not
permitted without the express, written consent of KUNBUS GmbH.
Contraventions shall result in compensation for damages.
General Information
Trademark protection
– KUNBUS is a registered trademark of KUNBUS GmbH
– Windows® and Microsoft® are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
– EtherCAT is a registered trademark and patented technology, licensed
by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany.
KUNBUS GmbH
Heerweg 15 c
73770 Denkendorf
Germany
www.kunbus.de
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1.2 Notes Regarding this User Manual
This user manual provides important technical information that can
enable you as a user to integrate the Gateways into your applications
and systems efficiently, safely and conveniently. It is intended for
trained, qualified personnel, whose sound knowledge in the field of
electronic circuits and expertise in EtherCAT® is assumed.
As an integral part of the module, the information provided here
should be kept and made available to the user.
1.3 Validity
This document describes the application of the KUNBUS Gateway
with the product number:
– PR100073, release 00
1.4 Limitation of Liability
Warranty and liability claims will lapse if:
General Information
– the product has been used incorrectly,
– damage is due to non-observance of the operating manual,
– damage is caused by inadequately qualified personnel,
– damage is caused by technical modification to the product (e.g.
soldering).
1.5 Customer Service
If you have any questions or suggestions concerning this product,
please do not hesitate to contact us:
KUNBUS GmbH
Heerweg 15 C
73770 Denkendorf
+49 (0)711 3409 7077
support@kunbus.de
www.kunbus.de
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2 Safe Use
2.1 User
The Gateway may only be assembled, installed and put into
operation by trained, qualified personnel. Before assembly, it is
absolutely essential that this documentation has been read carefully
and understood. Expertise in the following fields is assumed:
– electronic circuits,
– basic knowledge of EtherCAT,
– work in electrostatic protected areas,
– locally applicable rules and regulations for occupational safety.
2.2 Symbols
The symbols used have the following meaning:
Safe Use
DANGER
CAUTION
NOTICE
Danger
Always observe this information!
There is a safety hazard that can lead to serious injuries and death.
Caution
There is a safety hazard that can result in minor injuries and material
damage.
Note
There is a safety hazard that can result in material damage.
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3 Overview
3.1 Functionality
The KUNBUS Gateway is a protocol converter. It allows
communication between networks with different protocols.
Overview
Illustration1: Functionality
A Gateway consists of 2 gateway components that master one
specific protocol each. You can combine these gateway components
as you wish. This design offers you a high degree of flexibility, since
you can exchange the individual gateway components at any time.
The following gateway components are currently available as slaves:
– CANopen
– CC-Link
– DeviceNet
– EtherCAT
– EtherNet/IP
– Modbus RTU
– Modbus TCP
– POWERLINK
– PROFIBUS
– PROFINET
– Sercos III
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3.2 Control Elements
Front view
Overview
Illustration2: Front view
1 Status LEDs
2 Fieldbus connection
two RJ45 sockets for the connection to PROFINET EtherCAT
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Top
Overview
Illustration3: Top
1 Interconnect ports
for interconnecting the gateway components.
2 Locking clamps
for securely attaching the gateway component to the DIN rail.
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Bottom
Overview
Illustration4: Bottom
1 Mains connection
with 24 V power supply
2 Locking clamps
for securely attaching the gateway component to the DIN rail.
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