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Controller for Electric actuators ECG Series EtherNet/IP Specifications INSTRUCTION MANUAL SM-A40833-A Instruction Manual • Be sure to read this instruction manual before using the product. • Pay especially close attention to the safety-related information contained within. • Keep this instruction manual in a safe place so that it is readily available when needed.
PREFACE PREFACE Thank you for purchasing this CKD “ECG Series EtherNet/IP Specifications” controller for electric actuators. In order for this product to be used to its fullest potential, this instruction manual describes basic topics such as how to mount and use it. Read this manual thoroughly prior to use.
Ensure to observe organization’s standards, laws and regulations etc. for safety related to design and management of the equipment. It is important to select, use, handle and maintain CKD products appropriately to ensure their safe usage. Be sure to observe the warnings and precautions listed in this instruction manual to ensure equipment safety.
SM-A40833-A SAFETY INFORMATION Product precautions DANGER Do not use this product for the following applications. • Medical devices involved in maintaining or managing human life or health • Mechanisms or machines meant to transfer or transport people • Important security parts in machines WARNING The product must be handled by the person who has sufficient knowledge and experience.
SM-A40833-A CONTENTS CONTENTS PREFACE ........................... i SAFETY INFORMATION ....................ii Product precautions ....................... iii Disposal precautions ..................... iii CONTENTS ........................iv PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..................... 1 System Overview ....................1 1.1.1 System structure..................... 1 Instruction Manuals Related to This Product ............4 Names of Parts ....................
SM-A40833-A 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.1 System Overview EtherNet/IP is a registered trademark of ODVA. • Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, Japan, and • other countries. Other company and product names in this document are company’s trademarks or registered •...
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Noise filter AX-NSF-NF2015A-OD Provided for free PC setting software S-Tools When using this product as a European standard-compliant product, refer to “6 Product Compliance” in the instruction manual for the ECG series electric actuator controller (SM-A27751) and follow the instructions. 2021-01-13...
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SM-A40833-A 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ◼ ECG-B Series 2021-01-13...
1.2 Instruction Manuals Related to This Product This manual provides explanation of the EtherNet/IP specifications of the ECG series controller. For mounting and setting parameter and point data, refer to the instruction manual for the ECG series electric actuator controller (SM-A27751).
SM-A40833-A 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.3 Names of Parts 1.3.1 LED Name Color Explanation Green, red It indicates the network module status of this product. Green, red It indicates the network status. ◼ Communication status display <MS> LED Status Operation Power OFF Blinking green Configuring communication Lit green...
SM-A40833-A 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.4 Specifications 1.4.1 Communication specifications Item Details Communication protocol EtherNet/IP Automatic setting Communication speed (100 Mbps/10 Mbps, full duplex/half duplex) Allocated number of bytes Input: 64 bytes / Output: 64 bytes Setting by parameter (0.0.0.0 to 255.255.255.255) IP address Via DHCP server (arbitrary address) RPI (packet interval)
SM-A40833-A 2. INSTALLATION 2. INSTALLATION DANGER Do not use in locations with ignitable, flammable, or explosive substances or other such dangerous substances. There may be risk of ignition, combustion, or explosion. Make sure that the product does not come in contact with water drops or oil drops. Fire or damage may result.
SM-A40833-A 2. INSTALLATION 2.1 Wiring method WARNING Perform the wiring with the power supply turned OFF. Touching the electrical wiring connections (bare charger) may cause electric shock. Do not touch the charger with bare hands. Doing so may cause electric shock. Read and fully understand this instruction manual before performing the electrical wiring.
SM-A40833-A 2. INSTALLATION 2.1.1 Connection and wiring to CN5 (interface connector) This manual covers CN5 (interface connector) only. EtherNet/IP is capable of the use of normal Ethernet cables and flexible wiring methods, but is limited by the type of wiring, equipment, master, or hub to be used. Understand these specifications before performing the wiring.
Send data, minus Receive data, plus Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant Receive data, minus Vacant Vacant Vacant Vacant 2.1.2 Other connections and wiring For other connection methods, refer to the instruction manual (SM-A27751) of the controller for the electric actuator ECG series. 2021-01-13...
Refer to the instruction manual of the master unit manufacturer for how to install the EDS file. Use the latest EDS file to configure an appropriate network. EDS files are available on the website of CKD (https://www.ckd.co.jp/). <How to obtain>...
SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE 3.2 EtherNet/IP device setting To connect this product as an EtherNet/IP device, it is necessary to set the product’s IP address and other items in the PLC using a PLC development tool etc. Refer to the PLC manual for the PLC setting method.
SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE 3.3 Communication format 3.3.1 Data communication Type of data communication Description This type of communication is used between the master and slave Cyclic communication on a set cycle. Also called Implicit communication. This type of communication is used by a PLC or other host device to access certain data on a slave through the master, when Message communication needed.
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE ◼ Write data and read data Operate the following items. Classification Item Data to be written to the controller by the PLC Data number, data R/W selection, data request, write data (Input data) Data to be read from the controller by the PLC Data write status, data complete, data response, read data, data (alarm) (Output data) <To read data>...
SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE 3.3.3 Operation mode The following three types of operation modes (EtherNet/IP) are available. The PIO mode can be changed among the 5 types according to the setting of operation mode (PIO). Operation mode Name Abbreviation (EtherNet/IP) PIO mode Simple direct value mode Full direct value mode ◼...
SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE 3.3.4 Implicit communication (input/output data) The format of the data to be sent and received in Implicit communication is described below. Refer to “3.4 Data access” and the PLC manufacturer's manual for the communication method. ◼ Output data Set data for the PLC to read from the controller.
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Note 1: The alarm 0 to 15 indicates the first digit of the alarm code as a hexadecimal number. For more detail, refer to “Signal name list” of “2.3.3. I/O cable wiring” in the instruction manual for the ECG series electric actuator controller (SM-A27751). For alarm codes, refer to “5.1 Alarm Indications and Countermeasures”...
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE <Simple direct value mode (operation mode (EtherNet/IP): 1)> Byte Item Value (decimal) Point number confirmation bit 0 Point number confirmation bit 1 Binary data Point number confirmation bit 2 For direct value travel: 0 is set. For point travel: The travel completion point number is set. Point number confirmation bit 3 * The bit 0 side indicates the low-order bit, and the bit 5 side indicates the high-order bit.
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE Byte Item Value (decimal) -999999 to 999999 8 to 11 Position (0.01 mm) (0.01 deg) Note 2 * The byte 8 side indicates the low-order byte, and the byte 11 indicates the high-order byte. Set the data that was read. 12 to 15 Read data Note 2...
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE <Full direct value mode (operation mode (EtherNet/IP): 2)> Byte Item Value (decimal) Point number confirmation bit 0 Point number confirmation bit 1 Binary data Point number confirmation bit 2 For direct value travel: 0 is set. For point travel: The travel completion point number is set. Point number confirmation bit 3 * The bit 0 side indicates the low-order bit, and the bit 5 side indicates the high-order bit.
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE Byte Item Value (decimal) -999999 to 999999 8 to 11 Position (0.01 mm) (0.01 deg) Note 2 * The byte 8 side indicates the low-order byte, and the byte 11 indicates the high-order byte. 12 to 15 Speed (mm/s) (deg/s) Note 2 0 to 9999...
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE ◼ Input data Set data to write from the PLC to the controller. Refer to “3.3.6 Data number” for the items that can be selected in the data number. <PIO mode (operation mode (EtherNet/IP): 0) Example: 64-point mode (operation mode (PIO): 0)> Byte Item Value (decimal)
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE <Simple direct value mode (operation mode (EtherNet/IP): 1)> Byte Item Value (decimal) Point number selection bit 0 Point number selection bit 1 Binary data Point number selection bit 2 0 to 63 * The bit 0 side indicates the low-order bit, and the bit 5 side Point number selection bit 3 indicates the high-order bit.
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE Byte Item Value (decimal) 1: Position 2: Speed 20 to 23 Monitor number 1 3: Current value 5: Alarm 1: Position 2: Speed 24 to 27 Monitor number 2 3: Current value 5: Alarm 1: Position 2: Speed 28 to 31 Monitor number 3 3: Current value...
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE <Full direct value mode (operation mode (EtherNet/IP): 2)> Byte Item Value (decimal) Point number selection bit 0 Point number selection bit 1 Point number selection bit 2 Binary data 0 to 63 Point number selection bit 3 * The bit 0 side indicates the low-order bit, and the bit 5 side indicates the high-order bit.
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE Byte Item Value (decimal) Acceleration (0.01 G) 20 to 0 to 255 (when setting = 0, use common parameter value) Note * The byte 20 indicates the low-order byte, and the byte 23 indicates the high-order byte. 24 to Deceleration (0.01 G) 0 to 255 (when setting = 0, use common parameter value)
SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE 3.3.5 Cyclic data details for PIO mode ◼ 64-point (B064) (operation mode (PIO): 0) Output data: Controller → PLC Byte order Item Value (decimal) Point number confirmation bit 0/alarm confirmation bit 0 Point number confirmation bit 1/alarm Port numbers 0 to 63 confirmation bit 1 Alarms 0 to 15...
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE Input data: PLC → Controller Item Value (decimal) Point number selection bit 0 Point number selection bit 1 Binary data Point number selection bit 2 0 to 63 * The bit 0 side indicates the low-order bit, and the bit 5 Point number selection bit 3 side indicates the high-order bit.
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE ◼ Simple 7-point mode (S007) (operation mode (PIO): 1) Output data: Controller → PLC Byte order Item Value (decimal) Point number 1 travel complete 0: Incomplete, 1: Complete Point number 2 travel complete 0: Incomplete, 1: Complete Point number 3 travel complete 0: Incomplete, 1: Complete Point number 4 travel complete...
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE Input data: PLC → Controller Item Value (decimal) Point number 1 travel start 1: Start Point number 2 travel start 1: Start Point number 3 travel start 1: Start Point number 4 travel start 1: Start Point number 5 travel start 1: Start Point number 6 travel start 1: Start...
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE ◼ Solenoid valve mode, double 2-position type (VW2P) (operation mode (PIO): 2) Output data: Controller → PLC Byte order Item Value (decimal) Point number 1 travel complete 0: Incomplete, 1: Complete Point number 2 travel complete 0: Incomplete, 1: Complete Switch 1 0: OFF, 1: ON Switch 2...
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE Input data: PLC → Controller Byte order Item Value (decimal) Solenoid valve travel command 1 1: ON Solenoid valve travel command 2 1: ON Home position return start 1: Home position return start Servo ON 1: Servo ON, 0: Cancel Alarm reset 1: Reset Data request...
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE ◼ Solenoid valve mode, double 3-position type (VW3P) (operation mode (PIO): 3) Output data: Controller → PLC Byte order Item Value (decimal) Point number 1 travel complete 0: Incomplete, 1: Complete Point number 2 travel complete 0: Incomplete, 1: Complete Switch 1 0: OFF, 1: ON Switch 2...
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE Input data: PLC → Controller Device No. Descriptions Value (decimal) Solenoid valve travel command 1 1: ON Solenoid valve travel command 2 1: ON Home position return start 1: Home position return start Servo ON 1: Servo ON, 0: Cancel Alarm reset 1: Reset Data request...
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE ◼ Solenoid valve mode, single type (VSGL) (operation mode (PIO): 4) Output data: Controller → PLC Byte order Item Value (decimal) Point number 1 travel complete 0: Incomplete, 1: Complete Point number 2 travel complete 0: Incomplete, 1: Complete Switch 1 0: OFF, 1: ON Switch 2...
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE Input data: PLC → Controller Byte order Item Value (decimal) Solenoid valve travel command 0: Travel to point 1, 1: Travel to point 2 Home position return start 1: Home position return start Servo ON 1: Servo ON, 0: Cancel Alarm reset 1: Reset Data request...
SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE 3.3.6 Data number Indicates the data number used when executing data read or data write. Refer to “3.4 Data access,” “3.5.6 Data read,” and “3.5.7 Data write” as well as to the PLC manufacturer’s manual for execution of data read and data write.
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE Data number Value Access Item Unit Remarks (hexadecimal) (decimal) Note 1 Automatic home position 0x5014 0 to 1 0: Disabled, 1: Enabled return Note 4 Emergency stop input 0x5018 0 to 1 0: Enabled, 1: Disabled Note 4 0x5020 Pressing judgment time 0 to 9999...
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE Data number Value Access Item Unit Remarks (hexadecimal) (decimal) Note 1 0: B064 1: S007 Operation mode (PIO) 0x5400 0 to 4 2: VW2P Note 4 3: VW3P 4: VSGL 0: Point zone, Output selection 1 0x5404 0 to 4 1: Zone 1, 2: Zone 2, 3: Traveling, Note 4...
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE Data number Value Access Item Unit Remarks (hexadecimal) (decimal) Note 1 Point data for point No. n (n=0 to 63) Bit 3 to 0: Operation method 0: Positioning operation, 1: Pressing operation 1, 2: Pressing operation 2 Bit 7 to 4: Position specification method 0: Absolute...
SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE 3.4 Data access 3.4.1 Implicit communication (input/output data) In the Implicit communication, data is always exchanged between the master and slave at a set cycle. Set the data length and configuration using a PLC development tool, and assign relays and data memories.
SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE 3.5 Operation time chart 3.5.1 Servo ON WARNING Keep safety in mind. When turning servo OFF during operation, operation may continue with the inertia of the workpiece. CAUTION When turning the servo ON, check that the actuator operates safely. The actuator could start operating once the servo is turned ON, which could cause injury or damage the workpiece.
SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE 3.5.2 From power-on to home position return The diagram below shows the timing of home position return completion from the beginning of the return after the power is turned on. Horizontal axis: Time Control power Power supply Motor power Green Controller display...
SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE 3.5.3 Home position return operation When a home position return operation is executed, a home position return operation is performed. The position at which home position return operation completes becomes the home position (0 mm). Position after Position after 原点復帰後...
SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE 3.5.4 Positioning operation ◼ Point operation <Designating a stop during travel> Horizontal axis: Time Point travel start Stop Input data (Negative logic) The traveling point number Point number is designated in binary selection code. Displacement 変位 Point 7 Displacement Point 3 Point 1...
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE <Designating a pause during travel> Horizontal axis: Time Point travel start Pause (Negative Input data logic) The traveling point number Point is designated in binary number code. selection Displacement Point 7 Displacement Point 3 Point 1 Point travel Note 2 complete Traveling...
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE ◼ Direct value operation <Simple direct value mode> Check that the point data for the point number to be specified by input data is set. Set the position and point number in the input data. Set Direct value travel selection to ON. (Order of steps 2 and 3 can be reversed.) Turn ON the point travel start bit.
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE <Full direct value mode> After setting the position, speed, and other point data in the input data, turn the point travel start bit ON. Horizontal axis: Time Point travel start Direct value Input data travel selection Point data Displacement Travel position 3 Displacement...
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SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE <Direct value travel selection and direct travel status> Turn ON the direct value travel selection. When the direct value travel starts, the direct value travel status is turned ON, and it stays ON until the next point travel starts. (It remains ON even when the servo OFF.) Horizontal axis: Time Point travel...
SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE 3.5.5 Monitor After setting the monitor number, turn monitor request ON. Horizontal axis: Time Monitor No. Input data Monitor request Monitor complete Output data Monitor response Monitor value Monitor Monitor Monitor start stop start Monitor No. Data output to monitor value (hexadecimal) (decimal) Position (0.01 mm) (0.01 deg)
SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE 3.5.6 Data read After setting the data number and data R/W selection, turn data request ON. Horizontal axis: Time Data number Data R/W Input data selection Data request Data write status Data complete Output data Data response Read data Data (alarm)
SM-A40833-A 3. USAGE 3.5.7 Data write After setting the data number, write data, and data R/W selection, turn data request ON. Horizontal axis: Time Data number Write data Input data Data R/W select Data request Controller internal Write processing processing Data Write status Output data...
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