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  • Page 1 Epec 5050 Control Unit Technical Document...
  • Page 2 Document version history Date Notes 08.02.2013 Added Section Configurable I/Os 07.01.2013 Document updated (added 8 MByte hardware version) 04.12.2012 Document updated 19.10.2012 First release...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    LED Indicator ......................60 Temperature ......................61 Error Log ......................... 61 APPROVALS AND SAFETY ....................62 EMC Tests ....................... 62 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 4 8.4.4 I/O Cabling ....................80 8.4.5 Power supply ....................85 Welding ........................88 System Examples ....................89 Accessories and Ordering Codes ................91 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 5: Preface

    Please refer to CODESYS 2.3 manual for further information concerning the programming environment and required installations. Please refer to CAN and CANopen documentation from CAN in Automation (CiA) for further information on communication issues. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 6: Safety Guidelines

    This product is not field serviceable, so it should not be opened at any situation. External fuses should be installed for the product or the system power supply. The system should be designed and constructed according to the Epec general mounting and cabling instruction document.
  • Page 7: Limited Liability

    1.6.2 RoHS This product complies with the European Community directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS) restricting hazardous substances such as quicksilver and lead in electrical and electronic equipment. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone...
  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Epec 5050 Control Unit is a compact, powerful and robust multifunction controller with 32-bit processor and efficient calculating power. Epec 5000 product platform is fully compatible to the existing Epec product portfolio. Some of the advances of the Epec 5050 Control Unit are listed below.
  • Page 9 • Floating point calculation makes programming more efficient • Epec products are based on PLCopen and CANopen®, which make them easily scalable to meet the requirements for both small and large machines • Open I/O and communication interface, thus making it possible to connect •...
  • Page 10: Technical Data

    -40... +85°C -40...+185°F Storage temperature -40... +85°C -40...+185°F Connectors 3 x AMP35 (connector 1 grey, connector 2 black, connector 3 blue) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 11 12 bit AD converter DI/PI 5/10 V, threshold selection by application, pull-up/pull-down selection by application DI/PI pull-up/pull-down selection by application DI/PI pull-down to GND Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 12: Input / Output Specifications

    P1 / N X1.13 LOADER BSL For factory use only X1.14 CAN4L X1.15 CAN3L X1.16 CAN2L Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki...
  • Page 13 X2.21 Reserved For factory use only 0/4..20 mA X2.22 Reserved For factory use only 0/4..20 mA Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...
  • Page 14 X3.21 DI/PI_Type003 configurable Min input freq. 2,2 kΩ +10 V / 12,4 kΩ GND X3.22 DI/PI_Type003 configurable Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...
  • Page 15: Configurable I/Os

    There are, for example, outputs which source current and outputs which sink current. Furthermore, there are I/O pins which can be used as inputs or as outputs at the control of the application programmer. The following table contains a summary of configurable I/O pins in Epec 5050 control unit: Current Voltage...
  • Page 16: Pwm Output / Digital Output / Digital Input

    Output Off, Pull-up selected, Output voltage typ. 8,3 Unconnected pin Level Output On (Note 7) Nominal Output Current Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...
  • Page 17 The switching does not effect the application software Note 10: When the frequency increases, the actual duty cycle may be bigger than the value that has been set. Note 11: Overload conditions Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone...
  • Page 18: Pwm/Do/Di_Type006

    When used as an output, the input feature indicates the output FET's state Before the supply voltage can be connected to an output pin, the related power switch must be switched on as well. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address...
  • Page 19 Note 8: Pulse width must be greater that the software cycle time. For example with 50/50 pulse ratio, the pulse frequency is 1 / (2*pulse width) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address...
  • Page 20 Functional block diagram Refer to section Connection Examples to see examples of how to connect external actuators or sensors when using this type of pin. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone...
  • Page 21: Pwm/Do/Di/Cm_Type007

    Nominal Output Current (Note 6, 9) Internal current limitation Output On (Note 7) o-lim In current measurement PWM Frequency mode Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...
  • Page 22 1,5A. Note 10: When the frequency increases, the actual duty cycle may be bigger than the value that has been set. Note 11: Overload conditions Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone...
  • Page 23 Functional block diagram Other Information Refer to section Connection Examples to see examples of how to connect external actuators or sensors when using this type of pin. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone...
  • Page 24: Pwm/Do/Di/Cm_Type008

    • The firmware limits the maximum current to 2,5 A (when the current exceeds the value more than 200 ms, the output is switched off) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address...
  • Page 25 Measuring accuracy Calculated +/-1 I-prop Proportional factor +/-0,1 Offset Error Calculated I-zero +/-55 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki...
  • Page 26 Functional block diagram Other Information Refer to section Connection Examples to see examples of how to connect external actuators or sensors when using this type of pin. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone...
  • Page 27: Digital Input / Pulse Input

    = 4 ms (Note 4, 5, 8, 9) (normal digital input) Input Frequency (Note 7, 10) 20000 (pulse input mode) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 28 Functional block diagram Other Information Refer to section Connection Examples to see examples of how to connect external actuators or sensors when using this type of pin. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone...
  • Page 29: Di/Pi_Type002

    Functional block diagram Other Information Refer to section Connection Examples to see examples of how to connect external actuators or sensors when using this type of pin. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone...
  • Page 30: Di/Pi_Type003

    Note 8: It is possible to configure a smaller minimum frequency for some of the pins, see I/O table (Information column) in section List. Note 9: tC denotes software cycle time. Note10: Max value can be reached by 2-98% pulse ration. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 31 Functional block diagram Other Information Refer to section Connection Examples to see examples of how to connect external actuators or sensors when using this type of pin. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone...
  • Page 32: Software Channels For Pulse Inputs

    X3.23 not supported not supported pair 11 X1.11 not supported not supported Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...
  • Page 33: Analog Input / Digital Input

    Pull-up mode to GND by a resistor Configure the pin to current mode before applying the current signal. When measuring current (mA), the sensor connected to 5050 unit’s AI/DI pin must not be powered up before the 5050 control unit is operational. Otherwise the sensor’s input signal is not received correctly.
  • Page 34 Functional block diagram Other Information Refer to section Connection Examples to see examples of how to connect external actuators or sensors when using this type of pin. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone...
  • Page 35: Digital Output / Gnd

    Low Pass Filter Input Capacitance typ. 1 Note 1: Parameter is defined by resistive load. Note 2: Exceeding the max value might cause damage to input. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 36 Functional block diagram Other Information Refer to section Connection Examples to see examples of how to connect external actuators or sensors when using this type of pin. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone...
  • Page 37: Reference Voltage Supply Pins

    Note 1: When output voltage is under overload conditions, for example, short circuit to supply voltages. Exceeding the max value might cause damage to output. Functional block diagram Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address...
  • Page 38: Ref_Type004

    When output voltage is under overload conditions, for example, short circuit to supply voltages. Exceeding the max value might cause damage to output. Functional block diagram Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address...
  • Page 39: Power Supply Pins And Limitations

    Power 1 X1.29 PWM/DO/DI Power 1 X1.30 PWM/DO/DI Power 1 X1.31 PWM/DO/DI Power 1 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki...
  • Page 40 X2.10 10 A X2.11 10 A X2.12 10 A X3.3 10 A X3.4 10 A Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki...
  • Page 41 Note 4: This parameter is influenced by +10V REF’s load level. Note 5: Nominal voltage level where reverse protection will be activated. Keep in mind the fuse parameters, such as the reaction time. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address...
  • Page 42: Connection Examples

    Connection Examples for PWM/DO/DI/CM_Type007 • Connection Examples for PWM/DO/DI/CM_Type008 • Connection Examples for DO/GND_Type010 • Connection Examples for AI/DI_Type011 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...
  • Page 43: Connection Examples For Di/Pi_Type001

    Technical Manual 5050 / MAN000539 Page 43/92 4.9.1 Connection Examples for DI/PI_Type001 The following figures show examples of how to connect external actuators when using the DI/PI_Type001 pin: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 44 Technical Manual 5050 / MAN000539 Page 44/92 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
  • Page 45: Connection Examples For Di/Pi_Type002

    Technical Manual 5050 / MAN000539 Page 45/92 4.9.2 Connection Examples for DI/PI_Type002 The following figures show examples of how to connect external actuators when using the DI/PI_Type002 pin: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 46: Connection Examples For Di/Pi_Type003

    Technical Manual 5050 / MAN000539 Page 46/92 4.9.3 Connection Examples for DI/PI_Type003 The following figures show examples of how to connect external actuators when using the DI/PI_Type003 pin: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 47 Technical Manual 5050 / MAN000539 Page 47/92 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
  • Page 48: Connection Examples For Pwm/Do/Di_Type005

    Technical Manual 5050 / MAN000539 Page 48/92 4.9.4 Connection Examples for PWM/DO/DI_Type005 The following figures show examples of how to connect external actuators when using the PWM/DO/DI_Type005 pin: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 49 Technical Manual 5050 / MAN000539 Page 49/92 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
  • Page 50: Connection Examples For Pwm/Do/Di_Type006

    Technical Manual 5050 / MAN000539 Page 50/92 4.9.5 Connection Examples for PWM/DO/DI_Type006 The following figures show examples of how to connect external actuators when using the PWM/DO/DI_Type006 pin: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 51 Technical Manual 5050 / MAN000539 Page 51/92 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
  • Page 52: Connection Examples For Pwm/Do/Di/Cm_Type007

    Technical Manual 5050 / MAN000539 Page 52/92 4.9.6 Connection Examples for PWM/DO/DI/CM_Type007 The following figures show examples of how to connect external actuators when using the PWM/DO/DI/CM_Type007 pin: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 53 Technical Manual 5050 / MAN000539 Page 53/92 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
  • Page 54: Connection Examples For Pwm/Do/Di/Cm/Type008

    Technical Manual 5050 / MAN000539 Page 54/92 4.9.7 Connection Examples for PWM/DO/DI/CM/Type008 The following figures show examples of how to connect external actuators when using the PWM/DO/DI/CM_Type008 pin: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 55 Technical Manual 5050 / MAN000539 Page 55/92 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
  • Page 56: Connection Examples For Ai/Di_Type011

    4.9.8 Connection Examples for AI/DI_Type011 Connection examples when using AI mode The following figures show examples of how to connect external actuators when using the pin in AI mode: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone...
  • Page 57 Page 57/92 Connection examples when using DI mode The following figures show examples of how to connect external actuators when using the pin in DI mode: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone...
  • Page 58: Bus Connections

    X1.3 (CAN3 H) communication X1.15 (CAN3 L) CAN4 interface, user programmable X1.2 (CAN4 H) communication X1.14 (CAN4 L) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...
  • Page 59: Ethernet Interface

    Ethernet communication pins are located in the control unit's connector1 (grey AMP35) as follows: Designation Pin number Ethernet interface X1.25 (TD+) X1.26 (TD-) X1.27 (RD+) X1.28 (RD-) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...
  • Page 60: Internal Diagnostics

    INTERNAL DIAGNOSTICS LED Indicator The LED indicator light is situated on the top side of the 5050 according to the following figure: The LED has green and red indicators and they indicate different operating conditions according to the following table:...
  • Page 61: Temperature

    The control unit's internal error log stores the firmware errors in a log. The error log contains two memory areas: one for application and one for firmware. For more information about the logs and how to read them, refer to Epec Programming and Libraries Manual MAN000538.
  • Page 62: Approvals And Safety

    APPROVALS AND SAFETY EMC Tests Epec 5050 control units are certified according to EMC tests that are described in this section. The following tables provide a summary of performed EMC tests: Emission tests according to the test specification EN 61000-6-3...
  • Page 63 Test method E/ECE Reg. No. 10, Annex 10, ISO 7637-2: 2004 Port Limit level (V) 12V DC input -100 +150 24V DC input - 450 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...
  • Page 64: Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal Address

    5/100 ns, -212 V, 60 minutes 5/100 ns, +150 V, 60 minutes 25 ms -6.0 (8.0) V, 5 s -2.5 (12.0) V, 10 pulses +70V 5 pulses Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 65 Radiated disturbance emission test Test method EN 55022, CISPR 16-2-3 Frequency Limit value (MHz) (dBmV/m) 30 – 1000 40/47 (QP) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...
  • Page 66 ± 2,0 kVp ns, repetition port frequency 5 kHz, Signal duration 5 ± 1,0 kVp port minute Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...
  • Page 67 The EUT shall continue to operate as intended after the test. However, moderate degradation of performance is allowed. No change of actual operating state or loss of memory functions is allowed. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy...
  • Page 68: Environmental Tests

    Technical Manual 5050 / MAN000539 Page 68/92 Environmental Tests The following environmental tests have been performed on Epec 5050 control units: Temperature Duration/ Test Temperature Remarks Exposure time Cold • IEC 60068-2-1 (2007-03), -45 °C 16 h 1 °C/min Test Ad Dry heat •...
  • Page 69 IEC 60529 1000 mm for the protection class IPX7 • water temperature +22 °C Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...
  • Page 70: Mechanics And Cabling

    Technical Manual 5050 / MAN000539 Page 70/92 MECHANICS AND CABLING Unit Dimensions Unit dimensions from the top: Unit dimensions from the rear side: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 71: Mounting And Cleaning

    Reserve 10 cm installation space for the connector cables • Mounting position must be horizontal or vertical to allow water, etc. flowing away from connectors, see the figures below. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone...
  • Page 72 Do not mount the unit in a position where the bottom side or the connectors are facing up. Do not mount the unit in a position where the connector side is facing up. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy...
  • Page 73: Plugging And Unplugging The Cables/Connectors

    Technical Manual 5050 / MAN000539 Page 73/92 Plugging and unplugging the cables/connectors All Epec control units use heavy duty gold plated, locked and sealed AMPSEAL connectors. The following figure shows an example of an AMP23 connector: • Gold plated AMPSEAL connectors pack a current of 15 amperes per contact and tolerate operating temperature range.
  • Page 74 Refer to AMP Application Specification 114-16016 for more detailed information on connectors and cable recommendations. Ordering codes for the AMP connectors, crimps and tools are listed in Section Accessories. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address...
  • Page 75: Cabling

    The control units are connected with each other using standardized CAN bus. • The idea of the Epec embedded control system, is that all the control units are installed close to sensors, encoders and other equipment connected to them. •...
  • Page 76 The maximum length of the bus depends on the bus speed. For more information about the bus speeds, see the table below / refer to CiA DS-102 standard. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy...
  • Page 77: Can Bus

    The CAN bus cable is the neural backbone of the whole system and should be designed and constructed with extra care. • In all Epec 5050 control units, the bus connections can be found in grey AMP 35 pin connector (connector1). •...
  • Page 78 Connection example when there is a GND pin available in the control unit: Connection example when there is not a GND pin available in the control unit: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address...
  • Page 79: Ethernet

    The cable must be installed as far away as possible from other cables with high power. The maximum length of a working connection is 100 meters. • In all Epec 5050 control units the Ethernet connections can be found in the grey AMP 35 pin connector (connector1). •...
  • Page 80: I/O Cabling

    When measuring current (mA), the sensor connected to 5050 unit’s AI/DI pin must not be powered up before the 5050 control unit is operational. Otherwise the sensor’s input signal is not received correctly.
  • Page 81 Technical Manual 5050 / MAN000539 Page 81/92 The following figures describe the closed loop wiring: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki...
  • Page 82 Technical Manual 5050 / MAN000539 Page 82/92 Do not connect the closed circuit loop as shown in the following figure: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 83 • Proportional valve (on the left) • ON/OFF valve • Joystick • ON/OFF switch (on the right) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...
  • Page 84 GND pins which should be used. Refer to section Power supply pins and limitations for accurate pin allocation of connectors. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone...
  • Page 85: Power Supply

    Page 85/92 8.4.5 Power supply The maximum continuous current per pin is 10 A. • The nominal operating voltage for Epec modules is 12 and 24 VDC. The full operating range is 8,3 - 36VDC. • See section Power supply pins and limitations for accurate pin allocation of the connectors when using Epec 5050 control unit.
  • Page 86 Power supply's wiring example when max 14 A is needed from Power 1 and max 10 A from Power 2: Power supply's wiring example when max 14 A is needed from Power 1 and max 14 A from Power 2: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone...
  • Page 87 Power supply's wiring example when max 10 A is needed from Power 1 and max 14 A from Power 2: Power supply's wiring when using one battery: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address...
  • Page 88: Welding

    Welding grounding should be connected close to the welding point to avoid long distance high current flow through machine frame. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address...
  • Page 89: System Examples

    Display • remote connection • positioning • gauge • diagnostics • software updating Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki...
  • Page 90 Display • gauge • diagnostics • software updating Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postiosoite/Postal address Puhelin/Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki...
  • Page 91: Accessories And Ordering Codes

    E3003509 MAN000513 AMPSEAL Connectors Epec uses gold plated, locked and sealed AMPSEAL heavy duty connectors for all Epec CAN Module Family products to ensure endurance under extreme conditions. • All connectors are mechanically keyed to mate only with identical colors...
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