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In addition, we refer to the conditions of use specified in the license contract. You can get the latest version of this manual on the Internet at the Hirschmann product site (www.hirschmann.com). Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH Stuttgarter Str.
Installing and grounding the device 2.2.1 Mounting on a flat surface 2.2.2 Grounding the device Wiring the connector for the supply voltage 2.3.1 Pin assignment OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC 2.3.2 Pin assignment OCTOPUS 8TX PoE-EEC Operating the device Connecting data cables Configuration (optional) 2.6.1 Configuration readout...
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Technical data General technical data Dimension drawings EMC and immunity Network range Power consumption/power output Scope of delivery, order numbers and accessories Underlying technical standards Further support Open Source Software used in the product Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
Certified usage Use the product only for the application cases described in the Hirschmann product information, including this manual. Operate the product only according to the technical specifications. See “Technical data” on page 36. Connect to the product only components suitable for the requirements of the specific application case.
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The overall shield of a connected shielded twisted pair cable is connected to the ground connection on the metal housing as a conductor. Beware of possible short circuits when connecting a cable section with conductive shielding braiding. Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
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The power supply cable is suitable for the voltage, the current and the physical load. Hirschmann recommends a wire diameter of 0.5 mm² to 0.75 mm² (AWG20 up to AWG18). The following requirements apply alternatively: Relevant when the device is supplied via 1 voltage input:...
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The labeled devices comply with the conditions of ECE Directive No. 10: Certified devices must be labeled with the E type approval indicator. OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC devices are suited for installation in vehicles according to the conditions of ECE Regulation No. 118.
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In accordance with the above-named EU directive(s), the EU conformity declaration will be at the disposal of the relevant authorities at the following address: Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH Stuttgarter Str. 45-51 72654 Neckartenzlingen Germany www.hirschmann.com The device can be used in the industrial sector.
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Recycling note After usage, this device must be disposed of properly as electronic waste, in accordance with the current disposal regulations of your county, state, and country. Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
Documentation mentioned in the "Installation" user manual that is not supplied with your device in print can be found as PDF download on the Internet at the Hirschmann product pages (www.hirschmann.com). Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
Legend The symbols used in this manual have the following meanings: Listing Work step Subheading Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
Description General device description The OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC devices are designed for the special requirements of industrial automation. They meet the relevant industry standards, provide very high operational reliability, even under extreme conditions, and also long-term reliability and flexibility. The devices allow you to set up switched industrial Ethernet networks that conform to the IEEE 802.3 standard.
8 × LED display elements for port status LED display elements for supply voltage M12 interface for the connection of ACA21-M12 (EEC) and ACA22-M12 (EEC) Ground connection Slot hole for mounting on a flat surface Supply voltage connection Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
M12 interface for the connection of ACA21-M12 (EEC) and ACA22-M12 (EEC) Ground connection Slot hole for mounting on a flat surface Supply voltage connection 4-pin, “D”-coded M12 socket for 10/100 Mbit/s twisted pair connections without PoE support Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
The screw threads of the M12 ports are electrically connected to the device casing. The PoE voltage is uncoupled from the power supply. The maximum PoE output of the device is 35 W. 1.4.3 Pin assignments Pin assignment OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Figure Function Transmit Data+ Receive Data+ TD−...
During this process, various LEDs light up. 1.5.1 Device state These LEDs provide information about conditions which affect the operation of the whole device. Power Figure 1: Display elements device status OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Display Color Activity Meaning Supply voltage 1 green...
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Supply voltage is on none Supply voltage is too low FAULT PoE status lights up The combined power output on the PoE ports exceeds the maximum total power output. none The total PoE output is sufficient. Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
1.5.2 Port Status These LEDs provide port-related information. Figure 3: Display elements port status OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Display Color Activity Meaning Link state/ — none Device detects an invalid or data traffic missing link green lights up Device detects a valid link...
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Powered Device cannot be provided on this port flashes 3 times a period No power supply to the powered device, as PoE is deactivated in the device management Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
This interface allows you to connect the ACA21-M12 (EEC) or ACA22- M12 (EEC) storage medium. Function N. C. Not used Data - Ground (0 V) Data + Figure 5: ACA M12 interface Note: The USB connector is for temporary connection only. Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
To sustain the IP65/67 suitability for your device, exclusively connect components with degree of protection IP65/67. Note: The torque for tightening the plastic protection screws on the device is 5.3 lb-in (0.6 Nm). Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
Mount the device on a level surface with two M4 screws. 2.2.2 Grounding the device Requirements: Use a suitable wire diameter for the functional grounding. Hirschmann recommends a wire diameter of 0.5 mm² (AWG20). Use toothed washers to ensure good electrical conductivity at the connection.
Requirements: The power supply cable is suitable for the voltage, the current and the physical load. Hirschmann recommends a wire diameter of 0.5 mm² to 0.75 mm² (AWG20 up to AWG18). The permitted cable diameter for connector ELWIKA 5012 PG7 is 0.15 in (4 mm) to 0.23 in (6 mm).
Note: The torque for tightening the plastic protection screws on the device is 5.3 lb-in (0.6 Nm). Proceed as follows: Connect the data cables according to your requirements. Make sure the cable shielding is connected to the M12 plug thread. Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
Connect the storage medium to the device. Start the Switch Programming Tool. Select your device variant from the drop-down list “Device Type”. Modify the parameters in the highlighted areas according to your requirements. Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
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Save the configuration file to the storage medium. Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
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Connect the storage medium to the device. Switch on the device. The device reads the csv file on the storage medium and adopts the settings. During this time, the LEDs “L/D” flash alternately in yellow/ green. Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
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Parameter Values Default values Comment global Aging time Aging time in s 300 s Value range 0 ... 1048575 QoS 802.1p mapping VLAN Priority 0 ... 7 VLAN Priority Traffic Class Traffic Class 0 ... 3 QoS DSCP mapping DSCP value 0 ... 63 See table 2 on page 31.
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Parameter Values Default values Comment per PoE port PoE enable enabled / disabled enabled PoE priority low, high, critical critical is highest (PoE allowed classes) class 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 class 0, 1, 2, all combinations configurable 3, 4 Table 1: Configuration parameters d2/d1 0...
When the text file “ShowRunningConfiguration.txt” in the root directory of the device is found, the device creates a file with the current configuration. You will find this file in the root directory of the storage medium under the name “Running_Config.txt”. Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
The ambient air temperature is the temperature of the air at a distance of 2 in (5 cm) from the device. It depends on the installation conditions of the device, for example the distance from other devices or other objects, and the output of neighboring devices. Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
Note: Check regularly whether a new version of the Switch Programming Tool is available. You will find information and software downloads on the Hirschmann product pages on the Internet http://belden.catalog.belden.com/en/OCTOPUS Note: You find information on settling complaints on the Internet at http:// www.beldensolutions.com/en/Service/Repairs/index.phtml.
Disassembly Proceed as follows: Disconnect the data cables. Disable the supply voltage. Disconnect the grounding. Unmount the device. Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
−40 °F ... +158 °F (−40 °C ... operation +70 °C) Humidity 5 % ... 100 % (also in condensing atmospheres) Air pressure min. 700 hPa (+9842 ft; +3000 m) max. 1060 hPa (−1312 ft; −400 m) Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
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Switching fabric 1.6 Gbit/s Packet buffer 1.5 Mbit/s MAC address tabel 16 k QoS (Queues / Port) a. Temperature of the ambient air at a distance of 2 in (5 cm) from the device Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
IEC 60068-2-6, test Fc Vibration 5 Hz ... 8.4 Hz with 0.14 in. (3.5 mm) amplitude 8.4 Hz ... 150 Hz with 1 g IEC 60068-2-27, test Ea Shock 15 g at 11 ms Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
328 ft (100 m) (for Cat5e cable) Table 3: Network range: 10/100/1000 Mbit/s twisted pair port Power consumption/power output Name Maximum power consumption Power output OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC 4.2 W 12.3 Btu (IT)/h OCTOPUS 8TX PoE-EEC 44 W 150.1 Btu (IT)/h...
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet The device has an approval based on a specific standard only if the approval indicator appears on the device casing. The device generally fulfills the technical standards named in their current versions. Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
Further support Technical questions For technical questions, please contact any Hirschmann dealer in your area or Hirschmann directly. You find the addresses of our partners on the Internet at http:// www.hirschmann.com. A list of local telephone numbers and email addresses for technical support...
Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH provides no warranty for the Open Source Software contained in this product, if such Open Source Software is used in any manner other than intended by Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH. The licenses listed below define the warranty, if any, from the authors or licensors of the Open Source Software.
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Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH specifically disclaims any warranty for defects caused by altering any Open Source Software or the product's configuration. Any warranty claims against Hirschmann Automation and Control GmbH in the event that the Open Source Software contained in this product infringes the intellectual property rights of a third party are excluded.
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CMSIS is released under the terms of the end user license agreement (“CMSIS END USER LICENCE AGREEMENT.pdf”). Any user of the software package is bound to the terms and conditions of the end user license agreement. Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
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(DSP) algorithms and the application programming interface as defined in the DSP Library Specification. The DSP Library Implementation makes use of CMSIS application programming interface and therefore is targeted at Cortex-M class processors. Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
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DSP Library Specification and provided that you do not use ARM's name, logo or trademarks to market such products; Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
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ARM Deliverables only for your benefit, and (ii) agree to assign all their work product and any rights they create therein in the supply of such work to you. Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
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7.2 Without prejudice to any of its other rights if you are in breach of any of the terms and conditions of this Licence then ARM may terminate this Licence immediately upon giving written notice to you. You may terminate this Licence at any time. Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
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ARM's rights to enforce such provision or any other provision of this Licence in the future. This Licence may not be assigned without the prior written consent of ARM. ARM contract reference LEC-PRE-00489-V6.0 06 December, 2010 Installation OCTOPUS 8TX-EEC Release 04 10/2018...
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