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- Page 1 Operating Instructions | EN EL6900 TwinSAFE Logic Terminal 2023-09-21 | Version: 3.1.0...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
General safety instructions...................... 13 2.3.1 Before operation....................... 13 2.3.2 During operation....................... 13 2.3.3 After operation........................ 13 3 System description .......................... 14 The Beckhoff Bus Terminal system .................... 14 3.1.1 Bus Coupler ........................ 15 3.1.2 Bus Terminals ........................ 16 3.1.3 E-bus.......................... 16 3.1.4 Power contacts......................... - Page 4 Table of contents 5.2.5 TwinSAFE reaction times.................... 32 5.2.6 Tested EL1904 devices.................... 33 5.2.7 Tested EL2904 devices.................... 34 Configuration of the terminal in TwinCAT .................. 34 5.3.1 Configuration requirements.................... 34 5.3.2 Inserting a Bus Coupler.................... 34 5.3.3 Inserting a Bus Terminal .................... 34 5.3.4 Inserting an EL6900 ......................
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Page 5: Notes On The Documentation
Notes on the documentation Disclaimer Beckhoff products are subject to continuous further development. We reserve the right to revise the operating instructions at any time and without prior announcement. No claims for the modification of products that have already been supplied may be made on the basis of the data, diagrams and descriptions in these operating instructions. -
Page 6: Limitation Of Liability
Modifications and changes to the hardware and/or software configuration that go beyond the documented options are prohibited and nullify the liability of Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG. The following is excluded from the liability: •... -
Page 7: Documentation Issue Status
Notes on the documentation Documentation issue status Version Comment 3.1.0 • In chapter Technical data [} 21] corrosive gas test and footnote for corrosive environment added 3.0.0 • Foreword changed to Notes on the documentation [} 5] and For your safety [} 11] •... -
Page 8: Staff Qualification
Product features Only the product properties specified in the current operating instructions are valid. Further information given on the product pages of the Beckhoff homepage, in emails or in other publications is not authoritative. Staff qualification These operating instructions are intended exclusively for trained specialists in control technology and automation with the relevant knowledge. -
Page 9: Safety And Instruction
Notes on the documentation Safety and instruction Read the contents that refer to the activities you have to perform with the product. Always read the chapter For your safety [} 11] in the operating instructions. Observe the warnings in the chapters so that you can handle and work with the product as intended and safely. -
Page 10: Beckhoff Support And Service
The employees support you in the programming and commissioning of sophisticated automation systems. Hotline: +49 5246/963-157 E-mail: support@beckhoff.com Web: www.beckhoff.com/support Training Training in Germany takes place in our training center at the Beckhoff headquarters in Verl, at subsidiaries or, by arrangement, at the customer's premises. Hotline: +49 5246/963-5000 E-mail: training@beckhoff.com Web: www.beckhoff.com/training... -
Page 11: For Your Safety
For your safety For your safety Read this chapter containing general safety information. In addition, always observe the safety instructions and warnings in these operating instructions for your own safety, the safety of other persons and the safety of the product. When working with control and automation products, many dangers can result from careless or incorrect use. -
Page 12: Safety Image Signs
For your safety Safety image signs On Beckhoff products you will find attached or lasered safety pictograms, which vary depending on the product. They serve to serve to ensure safety for people and to prevent damage to the products. Safety pictograms must not be removed and must be legible for the user. -
Page 13: General Safety Instructions
For your safety General safety instructions 2.3.1 Before operation Use in machines according to the Machinery Directive Only use the TwinSAFE component in machines that comply with the Machinery Directive. This is how you ensure safe operation. Ensure traceability Ensure the traceability of the TwinSAFE component via the serial number. Use SELV/PELV power supply Use a SELV/PELV power supply unit with an output-side voltage limit of U = 36 V... -
Page 14: System Description
System description The Beckhoff Bus Terminal system The Beckhoff Bus Terminal system is used for decentralized connection of sensors and actuators to a control system. The Beckhoff Bus Terminal system components are mainly used in industrial automation and building management applications. In its minimum configuration, a bus station consists of a Bus Coupler or a Bus Terminal Controller and Bus Terminals connected to it. -
Page 15: Bus Coupler
System description 3.1.1 Bus Coupler Mechanical data Bus Coupler Material polycarbonate, polyamide (PA6.6). Dimensions (W x H x D) 44 mm x 100 mm x 68 mm Mounting on 35 mm mounting rail (EN 60715) with locking Attachable by double slot and key connection Fig. 2: Bus Coupler (EtherCAT) Connection technology Bus Coupler... -
Page 16: Bus Terminals
3.2.1 The I/O construction kit is extended safely With the TwinSAFE Terminals, Beckhoff offers the option of simply expanding the proven Bus Terminal system, and to transfer the complete cabling for the safety circuit into the already existing fieldbus cable. -
Page 17: Safety Concept
Safety concept TwinSAFE: Safety and I/O technology in one system • Extension of the familiar Beckhoff I/O system with TwinSAFE terminals • Freely selectable mix of safe and standard signals • Logical link of the I/Os in the EL6900 TwinSAFE logic terminal •... -
Page 18: El1904, El2904 - Bus Terminals With 4 Fail-Safe Inputs Or Outputs
System description 3.2.3 EL1904, EL2904 - Bus Terminals with 4 fail-safe inputs or outputs The EL1904 and EL2904 Bus Terminals enable connection of common safety sensors and actuators. They are operated with the EL6900 TwinSAFE logic terminal. The TwinSAFE logic terminal is the link unit between the TwinSAFE input and output terminals. -
Page 19: Product Description
The TwinSAFE terminals expand the application range of Beckhoff Bus Terminal system with functions that enable them to be used for machine safety applications. The TwinSAFE terminals are designed for machine safety functions and directly associated industrial automation tasks. - Page 20 • The EL6900 is an EtherCAT Terminal with integrated TwinSAFE logic. These TwinSAFE components are suitable for operation on the • Beckhoff EKxxxx series Bus Couplers • Beckhoff CXxxxx series Embedded PCs with E-bus connection WARNING Power supply from SELV/PELV power supply unit! The TwinSAFE components must be supplied with 24 V...
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Page 21: Technical Data
Product description Technical data The current certificates of all TwinSAFE products with the underlying standards and directives can be found at https://www.beckhoff.com/en-en/support/download-finder/certificates-approvals/. Product designation EL6900 Number of inputs Number of outputs Status display 4 diagnostic LEDs Minimum cycle time approx. 500 µs Fault reaction time ≤... -
Page 22: Safety Parameters
Product description Product designation EL6900 • Nitrogen dioxide: (1250 ± 20) ppb • Chlorine: (10 ± 5) ppb • Sulfur dioxide: (300 ± 20) ppb Protection rating IP20 Device type according to EN Open equipment 61010-2-201 Permitted operating environment In the control cabinet or terminal box, with minimum protection rating IP54 according to IEC 60529 Permissible installation position see chapter Installation position and minimum distances [} 25]... -
Page 23: Dimensions
Product description Dimensions Fig. 5: Dimensions of the EL6900 Width: 12 mm (side-by-side installation) Height: 100 mm Depth: 68 mm EL6900 Version: 3.1.0... -
Page 24: Operation
Operation Operation Environmental conditions Please ensure that the TwinSAFE components are only transported, stored and operated under the specified conditions (see technical data)! WARNING Risk of injury! The TwinSAFE components must not be used under the following operating conditions. • under the influence of ionizing radiation (that exceeds the level of the natural environmental radiation) •... -
Page 25: Fig. 6 Installation Position And Minimum Distances
Operation 5.2.3.1 Control cabinet / terminal box The TwinSAFE terminals must be installed in a control cabinet or terminal box with IP54 protection class according to IEC 60529 as a minimum. 5.2.3.2 Installation position and minimum distances For the prescribed installation position the mounting rail is installed horizontally and the mating surfaces of the EL/KL terminals point toward the front (see illustration below). -
Page 26: Fig. 7 Example Configuration For Temperature Measurement
Operation 5.2.3.3 Example configuration for temperature measurement Fig. 7: Example configuration for temperature measurement The example configuration for the temperature measurement consists of an EK1100 EtherCAT coupler with connected terminals that match the typical distribution of digital and analog signal types at a machine. On the EL6900 a safety project is active, which reads safe inputs and enables all 4 safe outputs during the measurement. -
Page 27: Fig. 8 Installation On The Mounting Rail
Operation 5.2.3.4 Installation on mounting rails WARNING Risk of electric shock and damage of device! Bring the bus terminal system into a safe, powered down state before starting installation, disassembly or wiring of the Bus Terminals! Mounting Fig. 8: Installation on the mounting rail The Bus Couplers and Bus Terminals are attached to commercially available 35 mm mounting rails (DIN rail according to EN 60715) by applying slight pressure: 1. -
Page 28: Electrical Installation
Operation Disassembly Fig. 9: Removal from mounting rail Each terminal is secured by a lock on the mounting rail, which must be released for disassembly: 1. Pull down the terminal at its orange-colored straps from the mounting rail by approx. 1 cm. The rail locking of this terminal is automatically released, and you can now pull the terminal out of the Bus Terminal block with little effort. -
Page 29: Fig. 10 Pe Power Contact
Operation PE power contact The power contact labelled PE can be used as a protective earth. For safety reasons this contact mates first when plugging together, and can ground short-circuit currents of up to 125 A. Fig. 10: PE power contact CAUTION Insulation tests Note that, for reasons of electromagnetic compatibility, the PE contacts are capacitatively coupled to the mounting rail. -
Page 30: Fig. 11 Connection Of A Cable To A Terminal Point
Operation 5.2.4.3 Wiring Fig. 11: Connection of a cable to a terminal point Up to eight terminal points enable the connection of solid or finely stranded cables to the Bus Terminal. The terminal points are implemented in spring force technology. Connect the cables as follows: 1. -
Page 31: Fig. 12 El6900/El6910 Pin Assignment
Operation 5.2.4.4 EL6900/EL6910 pin assignment Fig. 12: EL6900/EL6910 pin assignment Terminal point Output Signal not used, no function not used, no function not used, no function not used, no function not used, no function not used, no function not used, no function not used, no function EL6900 Version: 3.1.0... -
Page 32: Twinsafe Reaction Times
Operation 5.2.5 TwinSAFE reaction times 5.2.5.1 Typical response time The typical reaction time is the time that is required to transmit information from the sensor to the actuator, if the overall system is working without error in normal operation. Fig. 13: Typical response time Definition Description RTSensor... -
Page 33: Tested El1904 Devices
Operation 5.2.5.2 Worst case response time The worst-case response time is the maximum time required for switching off the actuator in the event of an error. Fig. 14: Worst case response time It is assumed that a signal change takes place at the sensor, and that this is passed to the input. A communication error occurs just at the moment when the signal is to be passed to the communication interface. -
Page 34: Tested El2904 Devices
Inserting a Bus Terminal See TwinCAT automation software documentation. 5.3.4 Inserting an EL6900 An EL6900 is inserted in the same way as any other Beckhoff Bus Terminal. In the list open Safety Terminals (ELx9xx) and select the EL6900. Version: 3.1.0 EL6900... -
Page 35: Fig. 15 Inserting An El6900
Operation Fig. 15: Inserting an EL6900 Size of the process image The process image of the EL6900 is adjusted dynamically based on the TwinSAFE configuration created in the TwinCAT automation software. EL6900 Version: 3.1.0... -
Page 36: Address Settings On Twinsafe Terminals With 1023 Possible Addresses
Operation 5.3.5 Address settings on TwinSAFE terminals with 1023 possible addresses Fig. 16: Address settings on TwinSAFE terminals with 1023 possible addresses The TwinSAFE address of the terminal is set via the 10-way DIP switch on the left-hand side of the TwinSAFE terminal. -
Page 37: Creating A Twinsafe Group
Operation Fig. 17: Registering the TwinSAFE addresses in the TwinCAT automation software 5.3.7 Creating a TwinSAFE group A TwinSAFE group is a group of TwinSAFE terminals (inputs and outputs) that are logically linked via a TwinSAFE Logic terminal. Any communication faults in the TwinSAFE connections of this group lead to the whole group being switched off. -
Page 38: Fig. 18 Creating A Twinsafe Group
Operation Fig. 18: Creating a TwinSAFE group Version: 3.1.0 EL6900... -
Page 39: Twinsafe Group Signals
Operation 5.3.8 TwinSAFE group signals Fig. 19: TwinSAFE group signals TwinSAFE group inputs Name Permitted type Description FB-Out TRUE The function blocks assigned to the TwinSAFE group are executed. When the input is not linked it is in the TRUE state Standard-In FALSE All of the TwinSAFE group assigned function blocks are at a STOP state and thus all associated outputs are in a safe state. -
Page 40: Append A Function Block
Operation 5.3.9 Append a function block The TwinSAFE Logic terminal features function blocks like Emergency Stop, Machine Monitoring, AND, OR, Decoupler, Operation Mode, etc. A function block is added by right-clicking on the corresponding TwinSAFE Function Block List in the tree structure and selecting Append Function Block with the left mouse button in the dialog box that opens (see figure). -
Page 41: Fig. 22 Appended Emergency Stop Function Block
Operation Fig. 22: Appended Emergency Stop function block EL6900 Version: 3.1.0... -
Page 42: Fig. 23 Function Block Input Settings
Operation 5.3.9.1 Activating and configuring the block inputs Fig. 23: Function Block Input Settings The following parameters can be set: Deactivated: The input is not used Single-channel: The inputs are linked independent of each other Two-channel: The inputs are monitored for equality or inequality, depending on the contact type setting. A Discrepancy Time can be set for monitoring the two inputs for simultaneous switching. -
Page 43: Fig. 25 Link Inputs
Operation Fig. 25: Link inputs Select the variable type: Fig. 26: Select the variable type Clicking on the New button opens the following dialog: EL6900 Version: 3.1.0... -
Page 44: Fig. 27 Available Channels
Operation Fig. 27: Available channels All available channels are displayed as selected. The desired channel is selected and marked with the mouse. The selection is confirmed via the OK button. Fig. 28: Selection of the desired channel The name of the variables should now be entered in the Link Alias field. Version: 3.1.0 EL6900... -
Page 45: El6900 User And Version Administration
Operation Fig. 29: Enter alias Repeat the process for the other inputs. Inputs that are already in use are identified with an arrow. Fig. 30: Identification of inputs already in use 5.3.10 EL6900 user and version administration The EL6900 has a user administration function. The user Administrator can't be deleted, but its default password can and should be changed into a customer specific one. -
Page 46: Fig. 31 El6900 User Administration
Operation Fig. 31: EL6900 user administration Via the button Upload the list of created users is read from the EL6900. Fig. 32: User Administration - Upload To create or delete users, the administrator password is needed. By a left mouse click onto Add User… the dialog Login will be opened. Version: 3.1.0 EL6900... -
Page 47: Fig. 33 User Administration - Login
Operation Fig. 33: User Administration - Login If you enter the correct serial number and the valid administrator password, the Dialog Add User will open. Fig. 34: User Administration - Add User Enter the new User and twice the desired password. The user name has to consist of one character at minimum and 16 characters at maximum. The new password has to be 6 characters long at minimum. -
Page 48: Fig. 35 User Administration - User List
Operation Fig. 35: User Administration - User List To delete a user, the designed user has to be selected and via the button Delete User… the dialog Delete User will open. Fig. 36: User Administration - Delete User After entering the correct serial number and the valid administrator password the selected user can be deleted via the button OK. -
Page 49: Fig. 37 User Administration - Login To Change Password
Operation Fig. 37: User Administration - Login to change password After entering the correct serial number and valid user password via the button OK the dialog Change Password will open. Fig. 38: User Administration - Change Password Enter the new password twice. The new password has to be 6 characters long at minimum. Via the button OK the dialog will be left. -
Page 50: Export And Import Of A Twinsafe Project
Operation Fig. 39: Display of the version history 5.3.11 Export and import of a TwinSAFE project Fig. 40: Export and import of a TwinSAFE project Using the Export button you can export a safety project from a TwinCAT installation in XML format and then import this XML file into another TwinCAT installation using the Import button. -
Page 51: El6900 Info Data
Operation 5.3.12 EL6900 info data Fig. 41: EL6900 info data Info data can be displayed in the cyclic process image via the checkboxes Map Project CRC and Map Serial Number. These info data show the current safety project CRC and the serial number of the EL6900 and can be used in a visualization, for example. -
Page 52: Fig. 42 Loading The Project Into The El6900
Operation Fig. 42: Loading the project into the EL6900 The project is then displayed in text mode, and the user has to confirm consistency between the information displayed and the currently projected application by re-entering the password. The project is then started on the EL6900. -
Page 53: Communication Between Twincat Controllers
Operation TwinSAFE connection Only one TwinSAFE connection between two TwinSAFE terminals is possible. Between two EL6900 logic terminals a connection can be set up that may contain up to 14 bytes safe user data. 5.3.14 Communication between TwinCAT controllers The MASTER_MESSAGE and SLAVE_MESSAGE data types are used for communication between two or more TwinCAT controllers via network variables. - Page 54 Operation Create a new connection in the list of connections and create associated variables of the required type under Module1 (FSoE). Fig. 45: Creation of a variable for the master message Fig. 46: Creation of a variable for the slave message These new created variables are now linked to the already created network variables. This is carried out for both the master and the slave message.
- Page 55 Operation Fig. 47: Linking the variables The settings for the TwinSAFE connection can then be set, including FSoE address, FSoE watchdog and the communication device type. In addition, the connection can be identified as FSoE master or FSoE slaves, and the information to be mapped in the cyclic process image can be specified. Fig. 48: Settings for the TwinSAFE connection If several connections are to be established, a unique ID must be set for each Publisher variable.
- Page 56 Operation Fig. 49: Setting a unique ID This ID must also be set on the partner device, i.e. the Subscriber. The network variables can now be used in the project. The inputs are shown TwinSAFE Input, the outputs under TwinSAFE Output. Fig. 50: Attach TwinSAFE variable for inputs Version: 3.1.0 EL6900...
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Page 57: Diagnostics
Operation Fig. 51: Attach TwinSAFE variable for outputs Diagnostics 5.4.1 Diagnostic LEDs The LEDs Diag 1 to Diag 4 display diagnostic information for the EL6900. Fig. 52: EL6900 diagnostic LEDs 5.4.1.1 Diag 1 LED (green) The Diag 1 LED is currently always on when a project is loaded into the terminal. Display Meaning A project is stored in the terminal. -
Page 58: Diagnostic Object
µC2 Returning the terminal These errors lead to the shutdown of the terminal (global fault). The terminal must be checked by Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG. 5.4.1.5 Diag 4 LED (red) if Diag 3 LED (red) is not lit. -
Page 59: Cycle Time Of The Safety Project
Operation Index Name Meaning Flags Default 0102 max. supply voltage µC2 exceeded 0103 voltage fell below min. supply voltage µC1 0104 voltage fell below min. supply voltage µC2 Differing diagnostic messages possible Due to the variable order or execution of the test series, diagnostic messages differing from those given in the table above are possible. -
Page 60: Status Leds
Operation 5.4.4 Status LEDs The LEDs State 1 to State 4 indicate the current status of the EL6900. Fig. 53: EL6900 status LEDs State 1 State 2 State 3 State 4 Meaning • No project present on the terminal • Project present on the terminal •... -
Page 61: Service Life
Service life Service life The TwinSAFE terminals are designed for a service life of 20 years. Due to the high diagnostic coverage within the lifecycle no special proof tests are required. The TwinSAFE terminals bear a date code, which is composed as follows: Date code: CW YY SW HW Legend: Sample: Date Code 17 11 05 00... -
Page 62: Maintenance And Cleaning
Maintenance and cleaning Maintenance and cleaning Cleaning by the manufacturer only Do not operate the TwinSAFE component if it is impermissibly dirty according to protection class IP20. Send impermissibly dirty TwinSAFE components to the manufacturer for cleaning. TwinSAFE components are basically maintenance-free. Version: 3.1.0 EL6900... -
Page 63: Decommissioning
In accordance with the WEEE-2012/19/EU directives, you can return used devices and accessories for professional disposal. The transport costs are borne by the sender. Send the used devices with the note "For disposal" to: Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG Gebäude „Service“ Stahlstraße 31... -
Page 64: Appendix
Appendix Appendix Volatility If there are requirements concerning the volatility of products in your application, for example of the U.S. Department of Defense or similar authorities or security organizations, the following process applies: The product has both volatile and non-volatile components. Volatile components lose their data immediately after removing power. -
Page 65: Focus Of Certificates
The current certificates of all TwinSAFE components with the underlying standards and directives can be found at https://www.beckhoff.com/en-en/support/download-finder/certificates-approvals/. If the document refers only to the first four figures of a product (ELxxxx), the certificate is valid for all available variants of the component (ELxxxx-abcd). -
Page 66: Certificate
Appendix Certificate Fig. 55: EL6900 EC declaration of conformity Version: 3.1.0 EL6900... - Page 67 List of illustrations List of illustrations Fig. 1 Slot and key system and screwless (spring-loaded) connection system........Fig. 2 Bus Coupler (EtherCAT) ......................Fig. 3 TwinSAFE Terminals (EtherCAT) ....................Fig. 4 EL6900 - TwinSAFE logic terminal ....................Fig. 5 Dimensions of the EL6900 ......................
- Page 68 List of illustrations Fig. 45 Creation of a variable for the master message ................Fig. 46 Creation of a variable for the slave message................Fig. 47 Linking the variables ........................Fig. 48 Settings for the TwinSAFE connection..................Fig. 49 Setting a unique ID........................Fig.
- Page 70 More Information: www.beckhoff.com/EL6900 Beckhoff Automation GmbH & Co. KG Hülshorstweg 20 33415 Verl Germany Phone: +49 5246 9630 info@beckhoff.com www.beckhoff.com...