Ethercat Interface - Omron FH Series Hardware Setup Manual

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EtherCAT Interface

EtherCAT interface is supported FH-5050 series.
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FH-5050
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 power of the FH-L series Sensor Controller and peripheral devices be-
fore connecting or disconnecting a camera or cable. Connecting the cable with power sup-
plied may result in damage of the camera or peripheral devices.
• Since cables to which bending is frequently applied is easily broken, use the robotic cable
type (bending resistant cable) to prevent damages.
• Do not apply torsion stress to cables. If not, it may cause damage to cables.
• Secure the minimum bending radius of cables. If not, it may cause damage to cables.
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 hu-
midity.
• 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 double-shielded with aluminum tape and braid-
ed cord.
• The maximum cable length is 100 [m]. Some cables, however, are not guaranteed with 100 [m].
Generally, the transmission performance of conductor twisted cables become worse than that of sin-
gle cables, so that 100 [m] is not guaranteed. For details, contact your cable manufacturer.
I/O Connector
• For electrical specifications, complying with IEEE 802.3 standard and use RJ45 8-pin modular con-
nector (complying with ISO 8877) supporting category 5e or higher.
• When selecting connectors, check that it is suitable for the cable to be used. Items to be checked
are conductor size, stranded or single, two pairs or four pairs, outer diameter, and so on.
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