13.1.1 Temperature Monitoring ..............38 13.1.2 Supply Voltage Monitoring ............... 38 13.2 LED Indicator .................... 39 13.3 + 5 V REF Diagnostics ................41 13.3.1 OVERLOAD ..................41 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
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15.6 Accessories and Ordering Codes ............... 72 15.6.1 Related products ................72 15.6.2 AMPSEAL Connectors ............... 74 15.6.3 AMPSEAL cable dimensions .............. 74 GLOSSARY ........................75 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
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The system should be designed and constructed according to the Epec general mounting and cabling instruction document. Epec Oy reserves a right to improve its products without a further notice. Warranty Information concerning the warranty of this product can be found from Epec General Sales and Warranty Terms.
(placed on the upper right part of the PCB). When recycling the product, make sure that the battery is removed from the PCB and recycled separately. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...
Epec 6200 RAU has multiple use cases such as data collection, communication gateway, remote access or edge computing. Epec 6200 RAU is fully compatible with the existing Epec control units and supports Epec GlobE remote management platform, Epec GatE secure access solution, CODESYS 3.5 WebVisu functionality, Epec...
USB (M12) USB (M12) Connectors 1xM12 1xM12 3xM12 3xM12 2xSMA 4xSMA 4xSMA 4xSMA Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
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-30... +60 °C Temperature range -22...+140 °F CODESYS version Supported CAN CANopen higher layer SAE J1939 protocols Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki...
7.16 in x 6.02 in x 2.16in Weight 1,2 kg 2.6 lbs Protection class IP 67 Case material Aluminum Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi...
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(sourcing, up to 1 A) Inputs 2x DI (pull-down to GND) 1x AI/DI (0-5 V / 0-22 mA and pull-up selection by application) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi...
Connector type GSM/UMTS/LTE RP-SMA FEM WLAN SMA FEM GPS/GLONASS SMA FEM LTE Diversity RP-SMA FEM Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki...
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DIGITAL_OUTPUT_2 DO/DI PWR_GND PWR_IN *Hardware specific X2, mini-B-USB connector Picture Signal +5 V (max 500 mA) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki...
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CAN5 H CAN5 L X6, M12 connector (5 pin MALE) Picture Signal CAN shield CAN6 H CAN6 L Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi...
It’s highly recommended to use closed loop connections when the output pin is used as an input. By keeping this simple principle in your mind you will avoid many unknown problems later on Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...
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The switching does not affect the application software. Note 7: Overload conditions Note 8: Includes hysteresis. The input state is maintained until the second voltage limit is exceeded. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
6200 Technical Manual Page 17 MAN000719 PUBLIC Functional block diagram Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
The protection circuit can be bypassed (the switch will reconnect the measurement circuit) momentarily with a reset signal (DEV_DSC_OVP_RESET_X1_17). The signal is edge activated and the bypass time is fixed. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...
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Note 4: HW multiplies the measurement by 10/11. The effect is compensated in 6107Int.library (the measurement is multiplied by 11/10), so the measurement is automatically accurate when using Epec programming libraries. For more information about conversions, refer to Epec Programming and Libraries manual.
6200 Technical Manual Page 20 MAN000719 PUBLIC Functional block diagram Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
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Note 1: Exceeding the max values might cause damage to input. Note 2: Overload conditions. Note 3: Includes hysteresis. The input state is maintained until the second voltage limit is exceeded Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...
6200 Technical Manual Page 22 MAN000719 PUBLIC Functional block diagram Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
±2 g Measurement range, Z-axis: ±2 g Related programming Accelerometer.lib (For more information, see Epec libraries: Programming and Libraries manual) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi...
Note 4: The measurement is scaled down before the conversion. The effect is compensated in Epec software libraries. For more information, see Epec Programming and Libraries manual. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice...
6200 Technical Manual Page 25 MAN000719 PUBLIC 10.3 Functional block diagram Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
Always use an external fuse to protect the unit. The fuse is needed for reverse voltage and overload protection. For more information, see section Power Supply Cabling. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...
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Note 2: Limited functionality when the voltage is higher than the nominal. If the voltage is less than 7,7 V, the unit is in non-operational state. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...
The CAN2 communication pins are located in the control unit's AMP23 (X1) connector as follows: Picture Signal CAN2 L CAN2 H GND (DATA GROUND) GND (DATA GROUND) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi...
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The CAN6 communication pins are located in the control unit's M12 (X6) connector as follows: Picture Signal CAN shield CAN6 H CAN6 L Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi...
Picture (AMP23 male Signal connector, front) TXD, transmit data RXD, receive data GND (DATA GROUND) GND (DATA GROUND) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi...
USB ports provide a flexible way to attach peripheral devices. However, it should be noted that the core of the unit is based on embedded processor architecture. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to consult Epec to assess the compatibility with the product when selecting a new USB device.
6200 Technical Manual Page 32 MAN000719 PUBLIC 12.4 Ethernet Firewall can be activated for Ethernet, for more information refer to Epec Programming and Libraries manual. Supported Ethernet amount: max 2 Bus speed: Maximum 10/100 Mbps Cabling instructions: See section Ethernet Cabling...
(For more information, see Epec Programming and Libraries manual) *) Recommended to use Plantec Planar Combination Antenna K98LLVR (for using other antenna types, additional testing is required) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...
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6200 Technical Manual Page 34 MAN000719 PUBLIC Correct SIM card position and antenna connector location: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki...
*) Recommended to use Plantec Planar WLAN Antenna M70XFR (Antenna Gain -3.0 dBi) (for using other antenna types, additional testing is required) Correct antenna connector location: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...
(For more information, see Epec Programming and Libraries manual) *) Recommended to use Plantec Planar Combination Antenna K98LLVR (for using other antenna types, additional testing is required) Antenna connector location: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
See section Accessories and Ordering Codes * *) Recommended to use Plantec Planar Combination Antenna K98LLVR (for using other antenna types, additional testing is required) The correct antenna connector location: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...
Diagnostics High Unit Recommended supply voltage warning level For additional electrical characteristics refer to section Power Supply. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki...
Three LEDs are situated on the connector side of the unit. LED2 and LED3 are user programmable; refer to Epec Programming and Libraries Manual for more information. LED1 is described in this chapter. The LED1 indicator is the left LED, according to the...
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Red LED Application exception, constantly Application for example, division by Exception zero. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki...
The unit can handle short term errors, but long term (e.g. several hours) exposures should be avoided with application/system design. Long term exposure to overvoltage or overload can cause permanent damage to the unit. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...
MAN000719 PUBLIC APPROVALS AND SAFETY 14.1 EMC Tests Epec 6200 units are tested according to EMC tests that are described in this section. The following tables provide a summary of performed EMC tests: Measurement / test Reference standard Conducted Emissions from the Mains Cable...
MAN000719 PUBLIC 14.2 RF Tests Epec 6000 series units comply with Radio Equipment Directive (2014/53/EU). Epec 6200 units are tested according to following RF requirements: Measurement / test Reference standard Radiated spurious emissions — MS allocated EN 301 511 V12.5.1...
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7637-2: 2004/Amd.1:2008 Port Limit level (V) 12 V DC input -100 +150 24 V DC input - 450 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi...
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+290 V, 10/90 ms, 60 min 100 ms -12 V, 20 s -5 V, 10 pulses 350 ms, R 1 Ω, +123 V, 1 pulse Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
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Class E: One or more functions of a device/system do not perform as designed during exposure and cannot be returned to operation without repairing the device/system. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...
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(MHz) Modulation 80-1000 10 V/m AM 80% 1 kHz, 1000- 3 V/m Dwell time 3s 6000 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki...
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• Performance criterion A Discharge mode Test level Vertical/Horizontal 30 A/m 50/60 Hz, 5 min Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki...
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Performance criterion A: The EUT shall continue to operate as intended during and after the test. No degradation of performance is allowed. Performance criterion B: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...
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The EUT shall continue to operate as intended after the test. However, moderate degradation of performance is allowed. No change of actual operating state or loss of memory functions is allowed. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...
6200 Technical Manual Page 51 MAN000719 PUBLIC 14.3 Environmental Tests The following environmental tests have been performed to Epec 6200 units: Temperature Duration/ Test Temperature Exposure Remarks time Cold -30 °C 16 h • 1 °C/min IEC 60068-2-1 (2007- 03),Test Ad Dry heat +60 °C...
Page 52 MAN000719 PUBLIC 14.4 Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity Epec Oy hereby declares that this device is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: http://extranet.epec.fi/Public/Declarations/Epec6200_4G_DeclarationOfConformity.pdf Frequency, mode and maximum transmitted power 14.4.1...
Toute modification non approuvée explicitement par le fournisseur de licence de l’appareil peut entraîner l’annulation du droit de l’utilisateur à utiliser l’appareil. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...
Make sure that all the unused connectors are sealed properly using the provided covers (sealing cap protection class is IP67). Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...
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Mounting position must be horizontal or vertical to allow water, etc. flowing away from connectors, see the figures below. Do not mount the unit in a position where the connector side is facing upwards: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...
MAN000719 PUBLIC 15.3 Plugging and unplugging the cables/connectors Epec control units use heavy duty gold plated, locked and sealed AMPSEAL connectors. The following figure shows an example of an AMPSEAL connector: • Gold plated AMPSEAL connectors pack a current of 15 amperes per contact and tolerate operating temperature range.
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Refer to AMP Application Specification 114-16016 for more detailed information on connectors and cable recommendations. Ordering codes for the AMPSEAL connectors, crimps and tools are listed in Section Accessories and Ordering Codes. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
The control units are connected with each other using standardized CAN bus. • The idea of the Epec embedded control system, is that all the control units are installed close to sensors, encoders and other equipment connected to them. •...
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The maximum length of the bus depends on the bus speed. For more information about the bus speeds, see the table below / refer to CiA DS-102 standard. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy...
• The shield grounding must be done only in one end of the cable Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...
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Connection example when there is a GND pin (X1.22) available in the control unit: Connection example when there is not a GND pin available in the control unit: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy...
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PUBLIC 15.4.2.3 CAN cabling for system developers The following figure describes cabling for CAN communication between Epec control units and a PC. Ordering codes for the needed hardware are included in the figure. An external termination resistor (120 Ω) has to be connected at both ends between CAN H and CAN L.
Using shielded cable is recommended also in joystick connections. The following figure describes four different ways to connect closed circuit loop through the control unit: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...
In order that the electromagnetic interference (EMI) would not affect the data transfer, the installation of the cable should be done as close as possible to the body of the machine. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...
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(rxd-) 3 (txd2-) Orange (txd1-) (txd-) Blue White/ blue White/ brown Brown Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
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Ordering codes for the needed hardware are included in the figure. To check 6000 series unit's IP addresses, use ApplicationLoader (device software). For more information, see Epec Programming & Libraries Manual: Programming > Programming 6000 Series Units > Configuring Ethernet and DNS Settings (available from Epec's Extranet).
GND = Signal Ground • The maximum length of the cable is 3 m • The following picture is an example of a connection between Epec 6000 series unit and PC with 3-wire connection. RS-232 cabling connection: AMP23 female connector...
No external power (or ground) connections are allowed. • The nominal operating voltage for Epec control units is 12 and 24 VDC. The full operating range is 8,4…36 VDC • See section...
7) communication, a minimum distance of 70 cm should be maintained between LTE and WLAN antennas in all installations. Due to potential coexistence interference in wireless communication, LTE/WLAN combination antenna is not recommended. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...
Welding grounding should be connected close to the welding point to avoid long distance high current flow through machine frame. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...
MAN000614 (M12 USB mini-B - USB A male) 2 m Ethernet KW0209 MAN000585 Cable M12/M12 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki...
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KX0423 cap for male connector (IP67) M12 sealing X0058261 cap for female connector (IP67) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki, Finland...
Card AMPSEAL Connectors 15.6.2 Epec uses gold plated, locked and sealed AMPSEAL heavy duty connectors for all Epec CAN Control Unit Family products to ensure endurance under extreme conditions. • All connectors are mechanically keyed to mate only with identical colors...
ECC: Error-correcting code memory Firmware: Firmware is the device software programmed into memory contained in the hardware. Epec firmware can be updated by the customer, Epec firmware does not include boot loader. GFG: Glass-Film-Glass. A touchscreen panel with a robust glass surface designed for harsh environmental conditions.
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TFT: Thin-Film-Transistor display. A display that uses thin-film transistor technology to improve image qualities such as addressability and contrast. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...
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UVP: Undervoltage Protection WVGA: Wide Video Graphics Array. A display resolution with the same 480 pixel height as VGA but wider, such as 800×480 (5:3). Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...
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