This manual describes the components based on the data valid at the time of its release. ELCO reserves the right of including a product information for each new component, and for each component of a later version. 3. Guide This manual describes the hardware of the EtherCAT Compact67_Slim distributed I/O device.
1. Product overview 1.1 Introduction The distributed I/O devices Compact67_Slim is EtherCAT IO devices with IP67 protection level. 1.2 Applications Compact67_Slim distributed I/O device provides a reliable solution for the field bus I/O system which connects controllers and is applied in harsh field environment.
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4-Point PNP Input or Passive Contact FEEC-0404P-M8 4-Point active output Short Circuit Protection and Diagnosis 8 PNP input or output, configurable FEEC-08UP-M8 Short Circuit Protection and Diagnosis Compact67-Slim EtherCAT I/O Block – Slim M8 6 / 28...
2.2 LED Indication The operation status of the module can be clearly marked by the indicator light provided by the module. 8Port Link_In Link_Out Compact67-Slim EtherCAT I/O Block – Slim M8 9 / 28...
2.3 General system layout The following figure shows an example of a conventional EtherCAT system module connection, which is powered by 24VDC power supply to three modules. EtherCAT network connects modules through switches or cascades. The farther modules can also use more switches to expand the connection distance.
3.2 Mounting position, mounting dimensions Compact67_Slim can be mounted in any position because of IP67's high protection level and excellent anti-vibration and anti-interference capability. Compact67_Slim module adopts a uniform shape size. The following table shows the dimensions of the module: Dimensions Mounting width 32 mm...
3.3 Wiring Compact67_Slim Please connect according to the basic electrical specifications. For personal and equipment safety, we recommend disconnecting the power supply during wiring operation. 3.3.1 Connecting Compact67_Slim to protective earth (PE) Always connect the Compact67_Slim to protective earth. ...
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2)Power out connector view (Female) 3)Power definition Terminal Function Power supply Module and input signal 1L+ Output signal 2L+ Module and input signal 1M Output signal 2M Compact67-Slim EtherCAT I/O Block – Slim M8 14 / 28...
3.3.4 Compact67_Slim digital signal connect I/O signals of Compact67_Slim module are connected by standard M8-3pin connectors, and each port can connect up to one signal (input or output). 1)Signal connector view (Female) 2)Digital signal interface definition Terminal M12 connector Power supply 24V+ Power supply GND Signal in/out A signal...
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3)Digital signal interface definition a) Input signal – 1 connector connects 1 digital input, FEEC-0800P-M8, FEEC-0404P-M8, FEEC-08UP-M8 support this connection. signal – 1 b) Output connector connects 1 digital output, FEEC-0404P-M8, FEEC-08UP-M8 support this connection. Compact67-Slim EtherCAT I/O Block – Slim M8 17 / 28...
Configuration of Compact67_Slim distributed I/O device via ESI file (XML format) and the standard EtherCAT IO ESI file for the Compact67_Slim will be integrated into user’s system. You can visit the ELCO website to get the latest GSD file or call the hotline to contact technical personnel.
4.2 Signal address assignment Each signal module with M8 interface has 8 connectors (P0~P7) for signal transmission; each connector has 3 pins (Pin1, Pin3, Pin4). The following table indicates the matchup between signal status and bytes transmitted of EtherCAT. 1)8 digital inputs module: FEEC-0800P-M8 Byte Channel Bit 0...
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3)8 digital input/output configurable module: FEEC-08UP-M8 Byte Channel I 0.0 Bit 0 Con0.Pin4 Q 0.0 I 0.1 Bit 1 Con1.Pin4 Q 0.1 I 0.2 Bit 2 Con2.Pin4 Q 0.2 I 0.3 Bit 3 Con3.Pin4 Input/Output Q 0.3 I 0.4 Byte 0 Bit 4 Con4.Pin4 Q 0.4...
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4.3 Module Startup Process Check whether the following requirements for startup Compact67_Slim distributed I/O module system are met: Compact67_Slim power, bus and signal wired. The module address is set by software. Compact67_Slim is configured and downloaded into the controller. ...
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This section, through a case of connection configuration in actual operation process, to let the users fully understand how to use the Compact67_Slim distributed I/O system. In this case, using the ELCO Compact67_Slim as EtherCAT slave station to connect the Beckhoff EtherCAT controller CX1020 under the condition that all power and bus connection have been completed, the device name of Compact67_Slim is assigned as elco67.
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2 ) If the gateway is connected to PLC properly, the system can automatically search the Compact67_Slim slave station and see the specific module connection. As follows: 3)In order to configure specific modules and send them to PLC to ensure the normal use of subsequent power-ups, it is necessary to check the "Download Slot Configuration"...
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4)For configurable modules like FEEC-08UP-M8, customers can set information such as signal input or output, and customers can modify it in the CoE-Online tab. Please refer to the following figure: 5)After all the settings are completed, click on the "Reload I/O Devices" button and download all the information to the PLC.
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This section, through a case of connection configuration in actual operation process, to let the users fully understand how to use the Compact67_Slim distributed I/O system. In this case, using the ELCO Compact67_Slim as EtherCAT slave station to connect the Omron EtherCAT controller NJ301-1100 under the condition that all power and bus connection have been completed, the device name of Compact67_Slim is assigned as elco67.
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2)Fill in the corresponding information according to the type of PLC and click "Create." 3)Click on the Link icon in the toolbar Compact67-Slim EtherCAT I/O Block – Slim M8 26 / 28...
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4)Select "Ethercat" in the "Configuration and Settings" list on the right, and you can see the corresponding controller icon at B. 5)Right-click on the PLC icon and select the item "Configuration and Merge with Physical Network" to see the following interface. You can see the FEEC module appears at A, then click on B, until the FEEC module icon appears under the PLC in the list on the left.
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6)After compiling the PLC program and downloading, all IO information can be seen by selecting the "I/O mapping" label. Compact67-Slim EtherCAT I/O Block – Slim M8 28 / 28...
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