Ethercat Interface - Omron fh series Hardware Manual

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EtherCAT Interface

EtherCat interface is supported only FH-1000, FH-3000 series.
Precautions for Safe Use
• Use only the cables designed specifically for the product. Use of other products may result in
malfunction or damage of the product.
• Always turn OFF the FH Sensor Controller's power before connecting or disconnecting a
camera or cable. Connecting the cable with power supplied may result in damage of the
camera or peripheral devices.
• For the cable that is flexed repeatedly, use the robotic cable type (Bend resistant camera
cable) to prevent damages.
• Do not apply torsion stress to the cable. It may damage the cable.
• Secure the minimum bending radius of the cable. Otherwise the cable may be damaged.
Precautions for Correct Use
• Check the following items on the communications cables that are used in the network.
• Are there any breaks?
• Are there any shorts?
• Are there any connector problems?
• When you connect the cable to the communications connectors on devices, firmly insert the
communications cable connector until it locks in place.
• Do not lay the communications cables together with high-voltage lines.
• Do not lay the communications cable near devices that generate noise.
• Do not lay the communications cables in locations subject to high temperatures or high
humidity.
• Do not lay the communications cables in locations subject to excessive dirt and dust or to oil
mist or other contaminants.
Cable
• Connect a straight LAN cable.
• Use an STP cable of category 5e or higher, which is shielded double with an aluminum tape and a
braided cord.
• The cable is maximum 100 m long. However, some cables do not guarantee 100 m. If conductor
is a twisted cable, transmission performance generally becomes worse than that of straight
cables, so that 100 m cannot be guaranteed. For details, contact the cable manufacturer.
I/O Connector
• Electrical specifications: Conforming to IEEE 802.3 standards. Use RJ45 8-pin Modular Connec-
tor (conforming to ISO 8877),
• When selecting a connector, confirm that it is applicable to the cable that will be used. Confirm the
following items: Conductor size, conductor type (solid wire or twisted wire), number of twisted
pairs (2 or 4), outer diameter, etc.
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