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EP7402
2-channel motor controller box for roller conveyor systems
2023-01-09 | Version: 1.6

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  • Page 1 Documentation | EN EP7402 2-channel motor controller box for roller conveyor systems 2023-01-09 | Version: 1.6...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Cabling ............................ 24 4.2.1 EP7402-0057 - Overview .................... 24 4.2.2 EP7402-0167 - Overview .................... 25 4.2.3 FE connection (EP7402-0167 only) .................  26 4.2.4 Supply voltages and EtherCAT .................. 27 4.2.5 Motor connections of EP7402-0057.................  32 4.2.6 Motor connections of EP7402-0167.................  34 4.2.7...
  • Page 4 10.4 Version identification of EtherCAT devices .................. 82 10.4.1 General notes on marking.................... 82 10.4.2 Version identification of EP/EPI/EPP/ER/ERI boxes............ 83 10.4.3 Beckhoff Identification Code (BIC) ...................  84 10.4.4 Electronic access to the BIC (eBIC).................  86 10.5 Support and Service........................ 88 Version: 1.6 EP7402...

  • Page 5: Foreword

    , XTS and XPlanar are registered trademarks of and licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH. Other designations used in this publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own purposes could violate the rights of the owners. Patent Pending...

  • Page 6: Safety Instructions

    All the components are supplied in particular hardware and software configurations appropriate for the application. Modifications to hardware or software configurations other than those described in the documentation are not permitted, and nullify the liability of Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG. Personnel qualification This description is only intended for trained specialists in control, automation and drive engineering who are familiar with the applicable national standards.

  • Page 7: Documentation Issue Status

    Foreword Documentation issue status Version Comment • New functions of firmware 04 added. • EP7402-0167 added • New functions from firmware 03 added, e.g. ZPA • Structure update • Technical data updated • Chapter "Troubleshooting" updated • Hardware change at supply voltage output X60 •...

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Module Motor Motor Additional functions nominal voltage connections 18 … 24 V M8 sockets, • EtherCAT junction EP7402-0057 [} 9] b-coded • Supply voltage output • Motor brake outputs 18 … 48 V M8 sockets, • Additional FE connection EP7402-0167 [} 12] a-coded Version: 1.6...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    PLC. The EP7402-0057 takes over the complete control of a roller motor independently of the manufacturer of conveyor or motor. Maximum rated current, acceleration or deceleration ramps and various other parameters can be configured and allow for a wide range of adaptations to different applications.

  • Page 10: Technical Data Ep7402-0057

    Product overview 2.2.2 Technical data EP7402-0057 All values are typical values over the entire temperature range, unless stated otherwise. EtherCAT Connection Input and downstream connection: B23 ENP hybrid connector EtherCAT junction: M8 socket, 4-pin, green Electrical isolation 500 V Supply voltages...
  • Page 11 EN 60068-2-6 / EN 60068-2-27 EMC immunity / emission conforms to EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4 Protection class IP65, IP66, IP67 conforms to EN 60529 Approvals / markings Approvals / markings  CE, UL under preparation *) Real applicable approvals/markings see type plate on the side (product marking). EP7402 Version: 1.6...

  • Page 12: Introduction

    PLC-less operation. The EP7402-0167 takes over the complete control of the roller motor irrespective of the manufacturer of the conveyor or the motor. The connection is made directly to the three phases of the motor. Maximum nominal current, start-up or deceleration ramps as well as various other parameters can be configured, which allows wide adaptation to different applications.

  • Page 13: Technical Data Ep7402-0167

    Product overview 2.3.2 Technical data EP7402-0167 All values are typical values over the entire temperature range, unless stated otherwise. EtherCAT Connection B23 ENP hybrid connector Electrical isolation 500 V Supply voltages Connection B23 ENP hybrid connector nominal voltage 24 V (-15 % / +20 %) sum current: I max.
  • Page 14 EN 60068-2-6 / EN 60068-2-27 EMC immunity / emission conforms to EN 61000-6-2 / EN 61000-6-4 Protection class IP65, IP66, IP67 conforms to EN 60529 Approvals / markings Approvals / markings  CE, UL under preparation *) Real applicable approvals/markings see type plate on the side (product marking). Version: 1.6 EP7402...

  • Page 15: Process Image

    Product overview Process image The scope of the process image is adjustable. The EP7402 has two predefined variants of the process image, called "Predefined PDO Assignments". The factory default setting is "PLC control". Predefined PDO Assignment Operation with a controller as central intelligence "PLC control"...
  • Page 16 You can choose which measured values are mapped to these variables in the CoE directory: • Select the measured values for Channel 1 in CoE object 8022 [} 72]. • Select the measured values for Channel 2 in CoE object 8032 [} 72]. Version: 1.6 EP7402...
  • Page 17 Apply a rising signal edge to this bit to acknowledge an error. Invert direction If this bit is set, the setpoint velocity [} 18] is multiplied by "-1" to change the direction. Brake output (EP7402-0057 only) Output variable for switching the motor brake output. EP7402 Version: 1.6...
  • Page 18 STM Status Channel 1 STM Control Channel 1 STM Synchron info data Channel 1 STM Target Velocity Channel 1 Motor STM Status Channel 2 STM Control Channel 2 STM Synchron info data Channel 2 STM Target Velocity Channel 2 Version: 1.6 EP7402...

  • Page 19: Process Image "Local Control

    STM Inputs Device "STM Inputs Device" contains diagnostic bits that you can use to narrow down the cause of a warning or an error. See chapter Diagnosis bits [} 64]. EP7402 Version: 1.6...
  • Page 20 Product overview ZNCTRL Inputs Channel n Moving EP7402 currently drives the motor. The zone is conveying. Zone sensor input The current state of the zone sensor. Upstream control input value The current state of the control signal received by the controller from the upstream zone.

  • Page 21: Selection Of A Motor

    Selection of a motor Selection of a motor Check the following motor parameters to find out whether a motor is suitable for operation with an EP7402. A motor is only suitable if all motor parameters are within the permissible range.

  • Page 22: Mounting And Cabling

    Mounting and cabling Mounting 4.1.1 Dimensions Ø 4.5 This figure shows the dimensions of EP7402-0057 as an example. The dimensions of EP7402-0057 and EP7402-0167 are identical. All dimensions are given in millimeters. The drawing is not true to scale. Housing features...

  • Page 23: Fixing

    You can tap the FE potential at the connector housings of X70 and X71: use the nuts of X70 and X71 to screw on a metal sheet. In this way, EP7402-0057 can be connected to the grounded machine bed. EP7402-0167 The EP7402-0167 has a separate ground connection.

  • Page 24: Cabling

    Mounting and cabling Cabling 4.2.1 EP7402-0057 - Overview Name Function Ether- Connector type Tightening CAT port torque M8 socket 0.4 Nm Digital input/outputs [} 36] M8 socket 0.4 Nm M8 socket 0.4 Nm M8 socket 0.4 Nm M8 socket, 0.4 Nm Motor channel 1 [} 32] b-coded M8 socket, 0.4 Nm...

  • Page 25: Ep7402-0167 - Overview

    Mounting and cabling 4.2.2 EP7402-0167 - Overview Name Function Ether- Connector type Tightening CAT port torque M3 socket Ground connection [} 26] M8 socket 0.4 Nm Digital input/outputs [} 36] M8 socket 0.4 Nm M8 socket 0.4 Nm M8 socket 0.4 Nm M8 socket 0.4 Nm Motor channel 1 [} 32] M8 socket 0.4 Nm...

  • Page 26: Fe Connection (Ep7402-0167 Only)

    Mounting and cabling 4.2.3 FE connection (EP7402-0167 only) The FE connection is designed as an M3 socket. It is directly connected to the "FE" wire of the supply voltage connections X70 and X71. Version: 1.6 EP7402...

  • Page 27: Supply Voltages And Ethercat

    The EtherCAT Box is supplied with two supply voltages. The supply voltages are electrically isolated in the EtherCAT Box. • Control voltage U • Peripheral voltage U You can connect several EP7402 in series by forwarding the supply voltages and EtherCAT via X71 to the respective subsequent device. NOTE is not protected against inverse polarity Defect possible through polarity reversal.
  • Page 28 Mounting and cabling 4.2.4.1.1 Status LEDs EP7402-0057 EP7402-0167 Motor CH1 DIO1 DIO3 Motor CH1 DIO1 DIO3 X21 X20 Warning X21 X20 Warning DIO2 DIO4 DIO2 DIO4 Motor CH2 Motor CH2 EP7402-0057 EP7402-0167 D: 39190202 Made in Germany D: 39190202 Made in Germany...
  • Page 29 Mounting and cabling 4.2.4.2 EtherCAT junction X40 (EP7402-0057 only) NOTE Risk of confusion M8 connectors for supply voltages have the same design as M8 connectors for EtherCAT. Observe the color coding of the connectors in order to avoid incorrect insertion:      black: Supply voltages...
  • Page 30 Mounting and cabling 4.2.4.3 Supply voltage output X60 (EP7402-0057 only) The supply voltage output is intended for EtherCAT devices that are connected to EtherCAT junction X40 [} 29]. CAUTION The outgoing peripheral voltage Up‘ is not switched off when the incoming peripheral volt- age U is switched off.
  • Page 31 Motor CH1 DIO1 DIO3 X21 X20 Warning DIO2 DIO4 Motor CH2 Motor CH1 DIO1 DIO3 EP7402-0057 D: 39190202 Made in Germany BTN: 1a2b3c4d Automation GmbH & Co KG X21 X20 D-33415 Verl / Hülshorstweg 20 Warning DIO2 DIO4 www.beckhoff.com 24V Us 24V Us‘...

  • Page 32: Motor Connections Of Ep7402-0057

    Mounting and cabling 4.2.5 Motor connections of EP7402-0057 4.2.5.1 Pin assignment X20 and X21 Fig. 3: M8 socket, b-coded Wire color Function brown Motor phase U white Motor phase V blue Brake output black Motor phase W grey 4.2.5.2 Connection example...
  • Page 33 4.2.5.3 Status LEDs DIO1 DIO3 Motor CH1 X21 X20 Warning DIO2 DIO4 Motor CH2 EP7402-0057 D: 39190202 Made in Germany BTN: 1a2b3c4d Automation GmbH & Co KG D-33415 Verl / Hülshorstweg 20 www.beckhoff.com 24V Us 24V Us‘ (X60) X40 X60 24V Up 24V Up‘...

  • Page 34: Motor Connections Of Ep7402-0167

    Mounting and cabling 4.2.6 Motor connections of EP7402-0167 4.2.6.1 Pin assignment M8 sockets X20 and X21 Wire color Function brown white Motor phase U blue Motor phase V black Motor phase W 4.2.6.2 Connection example Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Version: 1.6...
  • Page 35 Mounting and cabling 4.2.6.3 Status LEDs DIO1 DIO3 Motor CH1 X21 X20 Warning DIO2 DIO4 Motor CH2 EP7402-0167 D: 39190202 Made in Germany BTN: 1a2b3c4d Automation GmbH & Co KG D-33415 Verl / Hülshorstweg 20 www.beckhoff.com 24V Us 24V Up DIO1 DIO3...

  • Page 36: Digital Input/Outputs

    The core colors apply to cables of the type ZK2000-3xxx. See chapter Accessories [} 81]. See Assignment to process data [} 18]. 4.2.7.1 Connection examples Digital sensor, 2-wire connection to channel A 24 V Pin 1 DIO A Pin 4 Fig. 5: Digital sensor, 2-wire connection Version: 1.6 EP7402...
  • Page 37 Mounting and cabling Digital sensor, 3-wire connection to channel A 24 V Pin 1 DIO A Pin 4 Pin 3 Fig. 6: Digital sensor, 3-wire connection EP7402 Version: 1.6...

  • Page 38: Disposal

    Products marked with a crossed-out wheeled bin shall not be discarded with the normal waste stream. The device is considered as waste electrical and electronic equipment. The national regulations for the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment must be observed. Version: 1.6 EP7402...

  • Page 39: Commissioning

    Commissioning Commissioning Quick start This chapter describes the commissioning using EP7402-0057 as an example. However, it is equally valid for EP7402-0167. 5.1.1 Step 1: Hardware Setup 1. Connect a roller motor to socket X20. The pin assignment can be found in the chapter Motor connections of EP7402-0057 [} 32].
  • Page 40 Commissioning 3. Check the correct connection using the status LEDs: Target state: • "24V Us" lights up green. • "24V Up" lights up green. • "L/A" shows the LINK/ACT status of the EtherCAT communication. Version: 1.6 EP7402...

  • Page 41: Step 2: Twincat Configuration

    Commissioning 5.1.2 Step 2: TwinCAT configuration 1. Integrating EP7402-0057 into a TwinCAT project. (see quick start guide) ð For firmware versions up to and including 02, a dialog box appears: Click on "Cancel" to close the dialog box. 2. Reset EP7402-0057 to factory settings: Set parameter 1011:01 to value 1684107116 For more information see chapter Restore the delivery state [} 62].

  • Page 42: Step 3: Parameterization

    Commissioning 5.1.3 Step 3: parameterization Example parameters for a servomotor from Beckhoff: AM8111-0F20-0000 [} 79] 5.1.3.1 Setting the motor parameters Procedure: 1. Open the "CoE - Online" tab. 2. Set all parameters described below. Leave all parameters not described in the factory setting.
  • Page 43 • If the number of poles of the roller motor is not known: Determine the "Mechanical to electrical ratio" experimentally [} 50]. 8020:14 "Rated velocity" Unit: °/s Rated speed of the roller motor. 8020:19 “Motor thermal time constant” Unit: 1/10 s (1/10 of a second) EP7402 Version: 1.6...
  • Page 44 ð The value of register FB00:02 "Status" indicates the progress of the scan. The values 100  ... 200 correspond to 0 ... 100 %. 3. Wait until register FB00:02 "Status" assumes the value 0 or 3. ð Value 0: the scan was successful. ð Value 3: error. See troubleshooting [} 45]. Version: 1.6 EP7402...
  • Page 45 Check that the motor is connected correctly and that the motor shaft can rotate freely. An error does not have to be acknowledged. If a scan was aborted with an error message, you can simply start a new scan. EP7402 Version: 1.6...
  • Page 46 8023:14 „Sensorless offset scaling“ Set this parameter to 80. 8023:19 “Rampup velocity” Set this parameter to the same value as parameter 8020:09 “Start velocity”. Unit: °/s (degrees per second). 8023:21 "Rampup needed switchover events" Set this parameter to 1. Version: 1.6 EP7402...

  • Page 47: Step 4: Test Run

    (i = 1 if no gear unit    is used) 5. Set "Enable" to 1. ð The rotor is aligned for 1 second. ð The box then attempts to turn the motor. 6. Assess the result. [} 48] EP7402 Version: 1.6...
  • Page 48 8023:21 "Rampup needed switchover events" [} 46]. Incorrect motor parameters Check the motor parameters The motor is too weak Insert a gear unit and recalculate all parameters. Especially likely when the motor makes a sound with ascending pitch. Version: 1.6 EP7402...

  • Page 49: Step 5: Final Steps

    2. Set parameter 8023:12 "Velocity loop proportional gain" to 100 (Any value above zero activates the velocity controller) ð You can now control the motor with the variables "Enable" and "Velocity". 3. During operation, monitor the diagnostic bits [} 64]. 4. Fine-tuning of the parameters [} 51] EP7402 Version: 1.6...

  • Page 50: Determining The "Mechanical To Electrical Ratio" Experimentally

    The parameter 8020:13 "Mechanical to electrical ratio" is a central parameter for the operation of the EP7402. You can calculate this parameter, if the number of poles and the transmission ratio are known. Otherwise you have to determine the parameter experimentally.

  • Page 51: Fine-Tuning Parameters

    : parameter 80n3:11 “Velocity loop integral time” • Integral time T : CoE parameter 80n3:12 “Velocity loop proportional gain” • Parameter 80n3:13 “Feed forward gain” You can disable the velocity controller by setting the proportional gain K to zero. EP7402 Version: 1.6...

  • Page 52: Automatic Restart After Error

    STM Controller Settings 4 Ch. n Restart after error number of repetition 80n3 STM Controller Settings 4 Ch. n Restart after error delay • n = 2 for motor channel 1 (socket X20) • n = 3 for motor channel 2 (socket X21) Version: 1.6 EP7402...

  • Page 53: Zpa: Zero Pressure Accumulation

    An EP7402 contains two motor controllers. Thus, only one EP7402 is required to control two zones. A package is only forwarded from one zone to the following zone if there is no package in the following zone or if the existing package is already forwarded.
  • Page 54 Controller B 3. The material has been removed from zone B, e.g. by continuing to convey it or by removing it manu- ally. Controller B reports to controller A that zone B is free. Controller A Controller B "Zone B is free" Version: 1.6 EP7402...
  • Page 55 Train release enables higher throughput. 5.5.2.4 ZPA operation with EP7402 An EP7402 contains two motor controllers. Thus, only one EP7402 is required to control two zones. Internal ZPA communication between the two motor controllers within an EP7402 takes place via internal variables.

  • Page 56: Cabling

    The additional sensor or push button is shown as "optional" in the figure. Connect the signal of the sensor or push button to pin 4 of X02 of the first EP7402. The pin assignment can be found in the chapter Digital input/outputs [} 36].
  • Page 57 Commissioning The last zone In the factory setting of EP7402, the conveying process stops as soon as a package reaches the detection range of the sensor of the last zone. The wiring and configuration of the last zone depends on whether the last zone is connected to channel 1 or channel 2 of an EP7402.

  • Page 58: Commissioning

    ð Result: The process data objects for monitoring and controlling the ZPA operation are enabled. 2. Set the CoE parameter F810:11 "Operation mode" to "Local control". ð The EP7402 immediately starts ZPA operation and first performs an initialization run. The initialization run takes 10 s. (factory setting) Version: 1.6...
  • Page 59 "Singulated Release". An overview of the release types can be found in the chapter Release types [} 55]. Enabling procedure: Select value "ZPA train release" in parameter F810:13 "Local control mode". Then perform another test run and optimize further parameters if necessary. EP7402 Version: 1.6...

  • Page 60: State Machine

    Commissioning 5.5.5 State machine The variable "Zone State" contains the current state of the ZPA state machine of a zone. Version: 1.6 EP7402...
  • Page 61 Commissioning The following figure shows the internal state machine of a zone or channel of an EP7402. For a better overview, the following elements are not shown in the figure: • The Zone State 5 "Disabled". • The release type "Train Release".

  • Page 62: Restore The Delivery State

    ð All backup objects are reset to the delivery state. Alternative restore value With some older modules the backup objects can be changed with an alternative restore value: Decimal value: 1819238756 Hexadecimal value: 0x6C6F6164 An incorrect entry for the restore value has no effect. Version: 1.6 EP7402...

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    "Velocity loop proportional gain" to "Velocity". component is zero. a value greater than zero. It rotates at a constant speed. Unexplained failure of an EP7402 Overvoltages on the supply Use a brake chopper to prevent or other device powered from the voltage U...

  • Page 64: Diagnosis Bits

    At least one phase current has • A motor phase is short-cir- Channel n short circuit exceeded the value of the pa- cuited. rameter "Maximum current": CoE • The motor is defective. index 80n0:01. The motor channel has been dis- abled. Version: 1.6 EP7402...
  • Page 65 The speed (output variable "Ve- eter "Start velocity" (CoE index locity") is too low. 80n0:09 [} 71]) to ensure that the motor does not start with too low a speed preset. Especially likely when the motor makes a sound with ascending pitch. EP7402 Version: 1.6...

  • Page 66: Acknowledging Errors

    CoE parameters 8040:12 [} 74] and 8050:12 [} 75]. Troubleshooting • If an error message persists after acknowledgement, the error has probably not yet been eliminated. • To successfully acknowledge the error "Open Load", you must first set "Enable" to 0. Version: 1.6 EP7402...

  • Page 67: Decommissioning

    Decommissioning Decommissioning WARNING Risk of electric shock! Bring the bus system into a safe, de-energized state before starting disassembly of the devices! EP7402 Version: 1.6...

  • Page 68: Application Notes

    1. Map the I2T value to one of the “Info data” variables in “STM Synchron info data Channel n”. CoE index 80n2 “STM Features“ [} 72]. 2. Monitor the “Info data” variable in a scope project. ð This enables to recognize irregularities. Example scope recording Version: 1.6 EP7402...

  • Page 69: Coe Objects

    STM Features Ch.1 [} 72] 8023 STM Controller Settings 4 Ch.1 [} 73] 8030 STM Motor Settings Ch.2 [} 71] 8032 STM Features Ch.2 [} 72] 8033 STM Controller Settings 4 Ch.2 [} 73] 8040 ZNCTRL Settings Ch.1 [} 74] 8050 ZNCTRL Settings Ch.2 [} 74] EP7402 Version: 1.6...
  • Page 70 Index (hex) Name F000 Modular Device Profile F008 Code word F010 Module Profile List F081 Download revision F600 STM Device Diag data F80F STM Vendor data [} 77] F900 STM Info data [} 77] F810 ZNCTRL Device Settings [} 76] Version: 1.6 EP7402...

  • Page 71: Object Descriptions

    T value exceeds this threshold, the “Channel n overload I2T error” bit is set. The motor is switched torqueless. 8020:19 Motor thermal time T limit monitoring: Thermal time constant. 0.1 s UINT constant 8030:19 The thermal time constant can be found in the motor datasheet. EP7402 Version: 1.6...
  • Page 72 • “Motor dc current” = 13 • "Motor dc current filtered" = 14 (from firmware 03) • “Motor back emf” = 17 • “Motor restart counter” = 18 • “Internal temperature” = 101 • “Motor supply voltage” = 104 Version: 1.6 EP7402...
  • Page 73 8023:26 Restart after error de- This parameter determines the time span between a commuta- UINT 1000 tion error and the automatic restart. See also subindex 25. 8033:26 EP7402 Version: 1.6...
  • Page 74 8040:24 Unloading timeout The maximum duration for conveying a package out of the UINT16 10000 zone. (10 s) If the time is exceeded, the zone is still assumed to be full. Version: 1.6 EP7402...
  • Page 75 8050:24 Unloading timeout The maximum duration for conveying a package out of the UINT16 10000 zone. (10 s) If the time is exceeded, the zone is still assumed to be full. EP7402 Version: 1.6...
  • Page 76 Index F810 : ZNCTRL Device Settings Access rights: read/write Index (hex) Name Description Unit Data type Default value F810:11 Operation mode Setting the operation mode. F810:13 Local control mode Set the release type. See chapter Release types [} 55]. Version: 1.6 EP7402...

  • Page 77: Information Objects

    Threshold value of the undervoltage detection. 0.01 V UINT 1800 F80F:0C Amplifier maximal Threshold value of the overvoltage detection. 0.01 V UINT 3000 voltage (EP7402- 0057) 6000 (EP7402- 0167) F80F:0D Amplifier thermal time T limit value monitoring: Thermal time constant of the output 0.1 s UINT constant stage.

  • Page 78: Standard Objects

    Index 1008 Device name Access rights: read only Index (hex) Name Description Unit Data type Value 1008:0 Device Name Device Name String “EP7402- 0057” “EP7402- 0167” Index 1009 Hardware version Access rights: read only Index (hex) Name Description Unit Data type Value...
  • Page 79 Motor thermal time constant 8023:11 Velocity loop integral time 8023:12 Velocity loop proportional gain 8023:14 Align power 8023:15 Align duration 1000 8023:16 Rampup power 8023:18 Rampup duration 8023:19 Rampup velocity 2000 8023:21 Rampup needed switchover events 8023:22 Commutation threshold EP7402 Version: 1.6...

  • Page 80: General Operating Conditions

    (ph-Value > 12) > 40°C: not resistant Acetic acid not resistant Argon (technical clean) resistant • resistant: Lifetime several months • non inherently resistant: Lifetime several weeks • not resistant: Lifetime several hours resp. early decomposition Version: 1.6 EP7402...

  • Page 81: Accessories

    ZB8801-0001 Torque cable key for M8 / wrench size 9 for ZB8801-0000 ZB8802-0003 Assembly tool for B23 connectors Further accessories Further accessories can be found in the price list for fieldbus components from Beckhoff and online at https://www.beckhoff.com. EP7402 Version: 1.6...

  • Page 82: Version Identification Of Ethercat Devices

    Associated and synonymous with each revision there is usually a description (ESI, EtherCAT Slave Information) in the form of an XML file, which is available for download from the Beckhoff web site. From 2014/01 the revision is shown on the outside of the IP20 terminals, see Fig. “EL5021 EL terminal, standard IP20 IO device with batch number and revision ID (since 2014/01)”.

  • Page 83: Version Identification Of Ep/Epi/Epp/Er/Eri Boxes

    Version identification of EP/EPI/EPP/ER/ERI boxes The serial number/ data code for Beckhoff IO devices is usually the 8-digit number printed on the device or on a sticker. The serial number indicates the configuration in delivery state and therefore refers to a whole production batch, without distinguishing the individual modules of a batch.

  • Page 84: Beckhoff Identification Code (Bic)

    10.4.3 Beckhoff Identification Code (BIC) The Beckhoff Identification Code (BIC) is increasingly being applied to Beckhoff products to uniquely identify the product. The BIC is represented as a Data Matrix Code (DMC, code scheme ECC200), the content is based on the ANSI standard MH10.8.2-2016.
  • Page 85 Fig. 10: Example DMC 1P072222SBTNk4p562d71KEL1809 Q1 51S678294 An important component of the BIC is the Beckhoff Traceability Number (BTN, position 2). The BTN is a unique serial number consisting of eight characters that will replace all other serial number systems at Beckhoff in the long term (e.g.

  • Page 86: Electronic Access To The Bic (Ebic)

    Electronic access to the BIC (eBIC) Electronic BIC (eBIC) The Beckhoff Identification Code (BIC) is applied to the outside of Beckhoff products in a visible place. If possible, it should also be electronically readable. Decisive for the electronic readout is the interface via which the product can be electronically addressed.
  • Page 87 EtherCAT, the eBIC of the top-level device is located in the CoE object directory 0x10E2:01 and the eBICs of the sub-devices follow in 0x10E2:nn. Profibus/Profinet/DeviceNet… Devices Currently, no electronic storage and readout is planned for these devices. EP7402 Version: 1.6...

  • Page 88: Support And Service

    Please contact your Beckhoff branch office or representative for local support and service on Beckhoff products! The addresses of Beckhoff's branch offices and representatives round the world can be found on her internet pages: https://www.beckhoff.com You will also find further documentation for Beckhoff components there.
  • Page 90 Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG Hülshorstweg 20 33415 Verl Germany Phone: +49 5246 9630 info@beckhoff.com www.beckhoff.com...

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