Contents Safety Instructions 2 How to Order 7 Summary of Product element 8 Mounting and Installation 9 General instructions on installation and maintenance 9 Connecting cables 10 LED indication and Settings 13 Troubleshooting and Maintenance ...
Safety Instructions These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage. These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of "Caution", "Warning" or "Danger". They are all important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International standards (ISO/IEC), Japan Industrial Standards (JIS) and other safety regulations *1) ISO 4414: Pneumatic fluid power - - General rules relating to systems.
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Caution 1. The product is provided for use in manufacturing industries. The product herein described is basically provided for peaceful use in manufacturing industries. If considering using the product in other industries, consult SMC beforehand and exchange specifications or a contract if necessary. If anything is unclear, contact your nearest sales branch.
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■Precautions Warning ■Do not disassemble, modify (including changing the printed circuit board) or repair. An injury or failure can result. ■Do not operate the product outside of the specifications. Do not use for flammable or harmful fluids. Fire, malfunction, or damage to the product can result. Verify the specifications before use.
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■NOTE ○Follow the instructions given below when designing, selecting and handling the product. •The instructions on design and selection (installation, wiring, environment, adjustment, operation, maintenance, etc.) described below must also be followed. P roduct specifications •The direct current power supply to combine should be UL1310 Class 2 power supply when conformity to UL is necessary.
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E nvironment •Select the proper type of protection according to the environment of operation. IP67 protection is achieved when the following conditions are met. (1) The units are connected properly with fieldbus cable with M12 connector and power cable with M12 (M8) connector.
Summary of Product element EX260-SEC1/-SEC2/-SEC3/-SEC4 < > Element Description Fieldbus interface connector EtherCAT connection (M12 4-pole socket, D-coded) * (BUS OUT) Fieldbus interface connector EtherCAT connection (M12 4-pole socket, D-coded) * (BUS IN) Power supply with load voltage for valves and operating voltage for SI unit * Power supply connector...
Mounting and Installation ■General instructions on installation and maintenance Connect valve manifold to the SI unit. ●Installation example n: number of valve stations L 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 L1 120.7 136.7 152.7 168.7 184.7 200.7 216.7 L2 80 96 112 128 144 160 176 n L ...
■Connecting cables Select the appropriate cables to fit with the connectors mounted on the SI unit. Fieldbus interface connector layout BUS OUT: M12 4-pole socket D-coded Designation Description Transmission Data + Receving Data + Transmission Data - Receving Data - BUS IN: M12 4-pole socket D-coded Designation Description...
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Power supply connector layout PWR: M12 5-pole Plug A-coded Designation Description SV24 V +24 V for solenoid valve SV0 V 0 V for solenoid valve +24 V for SI unit operation SI24 V 0 V for SI unit operation SI0 V Unused Power-supply line for solenoid valve and power-supply line for SI unit operation are isolated.
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Ground terminal Connect the ground terminal to the ground. Resistance to ground should be 100 ohms or less. -12- EX##-OMN0011...
LED indication and Settings LED indication LED Status Description INIT Green Blinking PRE-OPERATIONAL Green single flash SAFE-OPERATIONAL Green flickering BOOTSTRAP Green ON OPERATIONAL BUS IN side: No Link, No Activity Green ON L/A IN BUS IN side: Link, No Activity Green flickering BUS IN side: Link, Activity BUS OUT side:No Link, No Activity...
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Configuration Setting using System Manager 1. Copy the XML file * of this unit to the folder below. C:¥TwinCAT¥lo¥EtherCAT (this path is valid only when the default setting is kept.) Start up the TwinCAT System Manager after copying. *1: XML file for this product can be found on the SMC website (URL http://www.smcworld.com) 2.
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OK button. *: If EX260 Series SI unit is not found in the list, confirm whether the XML file of this unit is in the [¥TwinCAT¥Io¥EtherCAT] folder, and start up [TwinCAT System Manager] again 2-1-5.
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2-2. On-line Auto Configuration 2-2-1. Connect the unit on the network and apply the power. Then right click the [I/O Devices] file and click [Scan Devices]. 2-2-2. When the comment “Scan for boxes” appears, click the [YES(Y)] button. ...
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Output number assignment Output data Output layout of the 32 outputs type Output layout of the 16 outputs type (Example of EX260-SEC1) (Example of EX260-SEC3) ・・・Byte unit ・・・Byte unit Bit unit Bit unit -17- EX##-OMN0011...
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*: Output number starts at zero and refers to the solenoid position on the manifold. *: Standard wiring on the manifold is for double-solenoid valves and output number starts A side and B side in that order as shown in the figure a.
Troubleshooting and Maintenace Troubleshooting chart When any malfunction is observed, it is recommended to perform the following troubleshooting. SI unit SI unit Refer to fault PWR_LED OFF malfunction No.1 SI unit Refer to fault PWR (V)_LED OFF No.2 SI unit Refer to fault L/A IN_LED OFF No.3 ...
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Troubleshooting table Fault No.1 Fault Probable cause Recommended error handling Recommended action Retighten the power cable. (Replace the cable if it is Defective power Check the condition of the power cable wiring broken) cable wiring for SI unit for SI unit operation. SI unit operation Correct the power cable wiring...
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Fault No.5 Fault Probable cause Recommended error handling Recommended action Configure the SI unit by EtherCAT master using valid Check if the configured setup to the SI unit by SI unit XML file. SI unit is in INIT state EtherCAT master match the actual set up of RUN_LED off Match the configured SI unit the SI unit.
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Maintenance Replacement of the SI unit •Remove the M3 hexagon screw from the SI unit and release the SI unit from the valve manifold. •Replace the SI unit. •Tighten the screws with the specified tightening torque. (0.6 Nm) Precautions for maintenance (1) Be sure to switch off the power.
Specifications ■Specifications General specifications Item Specifications Ambient temperature -10 to +50 Ambient humidity 35 to 85%RH (No condensation) Ambient temperature for -20 to +60 storage 10 to 57 Hz 0.3mm (Constant amplitude) Vibration resistance 57 to 150 Hz 50 m/s (Constant acceleration) Peak value 150 m/s applied for 11ms three times each in X, Y and Z...
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Communication specifications Item Specifications Protocol EtherCAT Direct Mode (No MAC address) EtherCAT mode *: Does not support Open Mode. Transmission speed 100 Mbps Transmission medium Standard Ethernet cable (CAT5) (100BASE−TX) Number of nodes connected (Up to 65, 535 nodes.) Network topology Daisy chain Maximum segment length Up to 100 m (328 ft)
■Accessories Connector cable Compatible connector Connector type on the SI unit Description Part number Specifications Manufacturer Connector: M12 straight Fieldbus interface Cable with EX9-AC020EN at one end and RJ45 at connector communication -PSRJ the other end (BUS OUT) connector Cable: 2m Connector: M12 straight Fieldbus interface Cable with...
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