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Content
Section 1Introduction5
1.1Validity of documentation5
1.2Retaining the documentation5
1.3Definition of symbols5
Section 2Overview6
2.1Module features6
2.2Unit view7
2.2.1Front7
2.2.2Top8
2.2.3Right-hand side8
2.2.4Bottom9
Section 3Safety10
3.1Intended use10
3.1.1Electromagnetic compatibility10
3.1.1.1Connecting the earth cables11
3.1.1.2Cable routing12
3.1.1.3Equipotential bonding12
3.1.1.4Shielding13
3.1.1.5Lighting in the control cabinet13
3.1.1.6Testing the EMC-compliance of an installation13
3.2Safety regulations14
3.2.1Use of qualified personnel14
3.2.2Warranty and liability15
3.2.3Disposal15
3.3Safety during installation15
Section 4Function description16
4.1Operation16
4.1.1Block diagram16
4.2Modbus/TCP17
4.2.1Modbus/TCP data ranges (Server connections)17
This documentation is valid for the product PSSnet GW1 MOD-EtherCAT. It is valid until
new documentation is published.
This operating manual explains the function and operation, describes the installation and
provides guidelines on how to connect the product.
Retaining the documentation
This documentation is intended for instruction and should be retained for future reference.
Definition of symbols
Information that is particularly important is identified as follows:
DANGER!
This warning must be heeded! It warns of a hazardous situation that poses
an immediate threat of serious injury and death and indicates preventive
measures that can be taken.
WARNING!
This warning must be heeded! It warns of a hazardous situation that could
lead to serious injury and death and indicates preventive measures that can
be taken.
ATTENTION!
This refers to a hazard that can lead to a less serious or minor injury plus
material damage, and also provides information on preventive measures
that can be taken.
CAUTION!
This describes a situation in which the product or devices could be damaged and also provides information on preventive measures that can be taken. It also highlights areas within the text that are of particular importance.
Information
This gives advice on applications and provides information on special features.
} operates as a protocol converter between Modbus/TCP and EtherCAT,
} can be used to exchange data between products that support Modbus/TCP or Ether-
CAT . For example, this may be a control system from the automation system
PSS 4000 from Pilz on one side and a third-party product on the other. The third party
product must support EtherCAT .
Features of the PSSnet GW1 MOD-EtherCAT:
} Can be used with Pilz products that support Modbus/TCP:
– Control systems from the automation system PSS 4000 (e.g. PSSu H)
– Compact/modular 3rd generation PSS-range programmable safety systems (e.g.
PSS SB 3006-3 ETH-2, PSS(1) SB CPU3 ETH-2)
– Operator terminals PMI with Modbus/TCP interface (e.g. PMI 5)
– Motion control systems (e.g. PMCprimo Drive3, PMCprimo DriveP, PMCprimo 16+)
} 1 x RJ45 socket for connection to Modbus/TCP,
} Can manage up to 8 Modbus/TCP connections
} Can operate as a Modbus/TCP connection Server,
} Web server for managing and configuring the Gateway,
} Supports CANopen over EtherCAT,
} Operates as a Slave in the EtherCAT network,
} Transmission rate 10 MBit/s (10BaseT) and 100 MBit/s (100BaseTX),
} 2 x RJ45 socket for connection to EtherCAT,
} supports autonegotiating,
} LEDs for displaying the communication status and errors,
} input/output data
– up to 512 Bytes acyclical data (SDO),
– in total (RxPDO and TxPDO) max. 512 Bytes,
– additionally it is possible to transfer data between the control systems,
} supply voltage
– 20 ms buffer in case of supply interruptions,
– plug-in connection terminals (either spring-loaded terminal or screw terminal).
The product serves as a protocol converter between Modbus/TCP and EtherCAT. It can be
used with various Pilz products as well as third-party products, provided they support the
documented properties and requirements.
} Modbus/TCP
The Gateway can be used with products that operate as connection Client during data
exchange. The product must support at least one of the documented function codes .
} EtherCAT
The Gateway can be used as a passive subscriber (Slave) in a EtherCAT network. The
basic functions of communication via EtherCAT correspond to the System Description
published by the EtherCAT User Group.
The Gateway may not be used for safety-related functions.
Intended use includes making the electrical installation EMC-compliant. The product is designed for use in an industrial environment. It is not suitable for use in a domestic environment, as this can lead to interference.
The following is deemed improper use in particular:
} Any component, technical or electrical modification to the product
} Use of the product outside the areas described in this manual
} Use of the product outside the technical details (see chapter entitled "Technical De-
tails")
3.1.1
Electromagnetic compatibility
To ensure electromagnetic compatibility the correct procedures must be carried out during
installation.
A device is electromagnetically compatible if:
} It functions without error in a given electromagnetic environment
} It does not adversely affect its own environment.
Electromagnetic interference can reach the devices through:
} Fields
} Power supplies
} Earth cabling
} Bus connections
} Interfaces
} Input and output cables
The interference can be transferred from the producer (source) to the receiver (interference
sink) via the coupling routes.
Interference reaches the interference sink (e.g. the control system devices) in various ways:
} DC coupling:
DC coupling occurs if the source and sink of interference have common cable connec-
tions. The common cable presents complex resistances, inducing potential differences.
It is possible to differentiate between cables according to their function. The
following groups exist:
}
Group 1: Data and supply lines for DC voltages below 60 V and AC voltages below 25 V
} Group 2: Data and supply lines for DC voltages from 60 V to 400 V and AC voltages
from 25 V to 400 V.
} Group 3: Supply lines above 400 V
Cabling inside buildings:
} The cable groups listed above should be laid separately.
} Cables of the same group can be laid within the same cable duct.
} Cables from group 1 and group 2 should be laid in separate groups or in cable ducts
which are at least 10 cm apart.
} Cables from group 1 and group 3 should be laid in separate groups or in cable ducts
which are at least 50 cm apart.
} Data and signal lines should be laid as close as possible to an earthed surface.
Cabling to open air systems:
} As far as possible use metal conduits. These should be electrically connected and
earthed.
} Ensure there is sufficient protection against lightning by using metal conduits earthed at
both ends, or concrete cable ducts with reinforcements connected across the joints.
3.1.1.3
Equipotential bonding
Potential differences can occur if the devices are connected to different earth or ground
connections. Even cable shields that are connected at either end and have different earth
connections can cause potential differences. In order to avoid interference, equipotential
bonding cables must be installed.
In doing so you must ensure the following:
} Select a low impedance equipotential bonding cable.
} Select the following as standard values for the cross section of the equipotential bond-
ing cables:
– 16 mm
– 25 mm
2
for equipotential bonding cable up to 200 m in length
2
for equipotential bonding cable over 200 m in length
} If the control system devices are connected with shielded signal cables which are
earthed at either end, the impedance is calculated as follows: