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SI-X208 / SI-X308 / SI-X408 / SI-X608 Industrial EtherCAT Slave I/O Module COPYRIGHT NOTICE & TRADEMARK All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners. This manual is copyrighted in May. 2020. You may not reproduce or transmit in any form or by any means, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying and recording.
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FCC NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Revision History Revision History The revision history of SI-Xx08 User Manual is described below: Version No. Revision History Date Initial Release 2020/05/11 SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: ii...
SI-Xx08 Introduction This chapter provides the introduction for SI-X208, SI-X308, SI-X408 and SI-608 modules, applications list as well as the framework of the user manual. The following topics are included: • SI-Xx08 Introduction • Applications • User Manual Structure SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL...
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 SI-Xx08 Introduction Thank you for purchasing our SI-Xx08 Industrial EtherCAT Slave I/O Modules which supports EtherCAT protocol. EtherCAT (Ethernet Control Automation Technology) which is developed by BECKHOFF Automation is a high-performance Ethernet-based fieldbus industrial network system. This protocol which is standardized in IEC standard IEC61558 is suitable for real-time automation applications.
Chapter 1 Introduction 1.3 User Manual Structure Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter gives the brief introduction of SI-Xx08, applications list as well as the framework of this user manual. Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter describes the system architecture, system and I/O specifications, illustrates the physical appearances, block diagrams, quick installation guide as well as configuration and operation.
Getting Started This chapter describes the system architecture, system and I/O specifications, illustrates the physical appearances, block diagrams, quick installation guide as well as configuration and operation. Read the safety reminders carefully on how to take care of SI-Xx08 properly. The following topics are included: •...
Indicators PWR RUN ERR Indicators LINK/ACT LINK/ACT I/O Status I/O Status Indicators 10 11 Indicators 12 13 14 15 SI-X308 SI-X208 I/O Terminal I/O Terminal Block Block DI10 DI11 DI12 DI13 DI14 DI15 SI-X408 Front View SI-X608 Front View System Status...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started SI-Xx08 Rear View SI-Xx08 Top View EtherCAT Ports 116.38 +VS GND FGND +VS GND FGND DC In Notes: 1. It is recommended connecting FGND PIN to functional earth via a cable. 2. DO NOT connect GND PIN and FGND PIN of the terminal block together as they might have potential differences which might cause signal interferences.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started SI-Xx08 Left Side View SI-Xx08 Right Side View SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-5...
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.2.2 Appearance The front panel and top panel of the SI-Xx08 module contain the I/O connector, LED Indicators, Ethernet Port and power connector. 2.2.2.1 Front Panel Taken as an example, the following picture displays the SI-X308 front panel and indicates the locations of LED indicators and I/O connector.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started LED Indicator Type • PWR LED: After power is supplied to the SI-Xx08 EtherCAT Slave I/O module, the “PWR” LED indicator will illuminate. Indicator State Module State Description Power Off System Power is OFF. Power On System Power is ON.
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No Link No EtherCAT connection. Blinking Activity EtherCAT link and activity. Without Activity EtherCAT link without activity • I/O LED (Only for SI-X208/SI-X308/SI-X408) Indicator State System State Description No Activity I/O channel is in active state. Activity I/O channel is not in active state.
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.2.2.2 Top Panel 2. EtherCAT Interface 2. EtherCAT Interface 1. DC Power-In 1. DC Power-In Interface DC Power-In Interface The “+VS” and “GND” pins are used for the power supply and apply to all types of SI-Xx08 EtherCAT I/O modules.
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Chapter 2 Getting Started EtherCAT Interface SI-Xx08 EtherCAT Slave I/O modules are equipped with two RJ45 EtherCAT Interface ports. One is “IN” port which is EtherCAT signal input port that connects to EtherCAT Master or the EtherCAT signal output port of previous EtherCAT Slave I/O Module. The other is “OUT”...
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.3.2 I/O Specifications 2.3.2.1 SI-X208 I/O Specifications Digital Input Digital Input I/O Type 16 No. of Channel Wet (Sink/ Source) Input Type On Voltage Level, “1”: +10 ~ +30VDC Wet Contact Off Voltage Level, “0”: +3VDC Max ...
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.4.2 SI-X308 Block Diagram RJ45 A RJ45 B ASIX AX58100 TERMINAL TERMINAL ISOLATOR BUFFER BUFFER ISOLATOR EXPANDER EXPANDER BLOCK BLOCK DIGITAL INPUT DIGITAL OUTPUT EEPROM SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-15...
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.4.3 SI-X408 Block Diagram ISO_PWR VCC_ISO DIGITAL OUTPUT TERMINAL RJ45 A ISOLATOR BUFFER BLOCK ASIX RJ45 B AX58100 TERMINAL BUFFER ISOLATOR BLOCK DIGITAL OUTPUT EEPROM SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-16...
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.5 Quick Start This section describes how to connect your EtherCAT Slave I/O Module SI-Xx08 with your Host PC and Power Supply. Follow the instructions below: Prerequisites: Please make sure the network settings of Host PC have been configured accurately and the network connection operates normally for the Host PC.
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.6 Configuration and Operation It is highly recommended that you use “TwinCAT software” (developed by BECKHOFF) as your “EtherCATMaster software” for operating EtherCAT slave devices. BECKHOFF “TwinCAT 3” version is suggested. Click the link below to download BECKHOFF TwinCAT 3.x: https://www.beckhoff.com/english.asp?download/default.htm EtherCAT Slave Information (ESI) file that comes with the device is XML based and contains the complete description of its network accessible properties, such as process...
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.6.1 SI-X208 2.6.1.1 EEPROM Update Step 1: Click “New TwinCAT Project…”. Step 2: Specify “Name” and “Location”. Click “OK”. SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-20...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Step 3: Click “Show Realtime Ethernet Compatible Devices…”. Step 4: Make sure your network adapter has installed BECKHOFF EtherCAT real-time driver. If your network adapter appears under “Compatible devices”, click the “Install” button to install BECKHOFF real-time driver. SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-21...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Step 5: Click “Reload Device Descriptions”. Step 6: Right-click on “I/O -> Devices” and select “Scan”. SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-22...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Step 7: Click “OK” in the dialog box shown below: Step 8: Select the correct local area connection that link to EtherCAT slave and click “OK”. Step 9: Click “Yes” in the dialog box shown below: ...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Step 10: Click “Yes” in the dialog box shown below: Step 11: Click “EEPROM Update…”. SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-24...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Step 12: Select “SR-X408[Digital 16-Output] [1032/1]” and click “OK”. SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-25...
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.6.1.2 ESI File Rule Each EtherCAT Slave shall be delivered with an EtherCAT Slave Information (ESI) file. Vendor Id: #x00875111(Protech Systems Corporation) Name: name of the company SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-26...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started <ImageData16x14>: Convert 16*14 bmp file into hexadecimal format <Type>SR-X408_DO_16</Type> <Name LcId="1031">SR-X408_DO_16</Name> SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-27...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started <Type ProductCode="#x00000408" RevisionNo="#x00000001">SR-X408_DO_16</Type> SR-X208 DI-16 SR-X408 DO-16 SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-28...
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.6.1.3 Index Ranges The index ranges depends on the used EtherCAT profile. The Basic index ranges used in the SSC (Slave Stack Code) are listed in the table below: Table: Basic object index ranges Index Range Description 0x0000 –...
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.6.2 SI-X308 2.6.2.1 EEPROM Update Step 1: Click “New TwinCAT Project…”. Step 2: Specify “Name” and “Location” and click “OK”. SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-30...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Step 3: Click “Show Realtime Ethernet Compatible Devices…”. Step 4: Make sure your network adapter has installed BECKHOFF EtherCAT real-time driver. If your network adapter appears under “Compatible devices”, click the “Install” button to install BECKHOFF real-time driver. SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-31...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Step 5: Click “Reload Device Descriptions”. Step 6: Right-click on “I/O -> Devices” and select “Scan”. SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-32...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Step 7: Click “OK” in the dialog box shown below: Step 8: Select the correct local area connection that link to EtherCAT slave and click “OK”. Step 9: Click “Yes” on the dialog box shown below: ...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Step 10: Click “Yes” on the dialog box shown below: Step 11: Click “EEPROM Update…”. SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-34...
Chapter 2 Getting Started Step 12: Select “SR-X308[Digital 8-Input/8-Output] [776/2]” and click “OK”. 2.6.2.2 ESI File Rule Each EtherCAT Slave shall be delivered with an EtherCAT Slave Information (ESI) file. Vendor Id: #x00875111(Protech Systems Corporation) SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-35...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Name: Name of the company <ImageData16x14>: Convert 16*14 bmp file into hexadecimal format <Type>SR-X308_DIO_8</Type> <Name>SR-X308_DIO_8</Name> SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-36...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started <Type ProductCode="#x00000308" RevisionNo="#x00000002">SR-X308_DIO_8 Digital I/O : 8 Input/8 Output</Type> SR-X308_DIO_8 SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-37...
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.6.2.3 Index Ranges The index ranges depends on the used EtherCAT profile. The Basic index ranges used in the SSC are listed in the table below: Table: Basic object index ranges Index Range Description 0x0000 – 0x0FFF Data Type Area 0x1000 –...
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.6.3 SI-X408 2.6.3.1 EEPROM Update Step 1: Click “New TwinCAT Project…”. Step 2: Specify “Name” and “Location”. Click “OK”. SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-39...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Step 3: Click “Show Realtime Ethernet Compatible Devices…”. Step 4: Make sure your network adapter has installed BECKHOFF EtherCAT real-time driver. If your network adapter appears under “Compatible”, click the “Install” button to install BECKHOFF real-time driver. SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-40...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Step 5: Click “Reload Device Descriptions”. Step 6: Right-click on “I/O -> Devices” and select “Scan”. SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-41...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Step 7: Click “OK” in the dialog box shown below: Step 8: Select the correct local area connection that link to EtherCAT slave and click “OK”. Step 9: Click “Yes” in the dialog box shown below: ...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Step 10: Click “Yes” in the dialog box shown below: Step 11: Click “EEPROM Update…”. SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-43...
Chapter 2 Getting Started Step 12: Select “SR-X408[Digital 16-Output] [1032/1]” and click “OK”. 2.6.3.2 ESI File Rule Each EtherCAT Slave shall be delivered with an EtherCAT Slave Information (ESI) file. Vendor Id: #x00875111(Protech Systems Corporation) SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-44...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started Name: Name of the company <ImageData16x14>: Convert 16*14 bmp file into hexadecimal format <Type>SR-X408_DO_16</Type> <Name LcId="1031">SR-X408_DO_16</Name> SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-45...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started <Type ProductCode="#x00000408" RevisionNo="#x00000001">SR-X408_DO_16</Type> SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-46...
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Chapter 2 Getting Started SR-X208 DI-16 SR-X408 DO-16 SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-47...
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.6.3.3 Index Ranges The index ranges depends on the used EtherCAT profile. The Basic index ranges used in the SSC are listed in the table below: Table: Basic object index ranges Index Range Description 0x0000 – 0x0FFF Data Type Area 0x1000 –...
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.6.4.4 PLC Code POU Description Functional Name Description main Main function FB_AD4110ADCRead AD4110 data read FB_AD4110CmdTrans AD4110 command FB_AD4110Init AD4110 initial AD4110SwitchMode AD4110 volt and current switch FB_AX58100SPIm_AccCtrl AX58100 SPI control FB_AX58100_SPIm_Init AX58100 SPI initial FB_SPImTransState AX58100 SPI low level layer SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 2-59...
Chapter 2 Getting Started 2.7 Safety Precautions Before operating SI-Xx08 I/O module, read the following information carefully to protect it from damages, and extend the life cycle of SI-Xx08 I/O Module. Check the Line Voltage • The operating voltage for the power supply should be within the range of 9~48V DC;...
Hardware Configuration This chapter describes the information of pin assignment, wire connection and DIN-Rail mount installation. The following topics are included: • PIN Assignment • Wire Connection • Installing DIN-Rail Mount SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 3-1...
Chapter 3 Hardware Configuration 3.1 SI-X208 Pin Assignment Terminal Terminal Assignment Assignment DI10 DI11 DI12 DI13 DI14 DI15 Signal Name Description DI0~DI15 Isolated Digital Input EC0, EC1 External common VCC/GND for isolated digital input EC0 for DI0~DI7 EC1 for DI8~DI15...
Chapter 3 Hardware Configuration 3.2 SI-X308 Pin Assignment Terminal Terminal Assignment Assignment Signal Name Description DI0~DI7 Isolated Digital Input External common VCC/GND for isolated digital input External ground for isolated digital input DO0~DO7 Isolated Digital Output Freewheeling common diode for isolated digital output External ground for isolated digital output SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 3-3...
Chapter 3 Hardware Configuration 3.3 SI-X408 Pin Assignment Terminal Terminal Assignment Assignment DO10 DO11 DO12 DO13 DO14 DO15 Signal Name Description D00~D015 Isolated Digital Output PC0, PC1 Freewheeling common diode for isolated digital output PC0 for DO0~DO7 PC1 for DO8~DO15 External ground for isolated digital Output SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 3-4...
Chapter 3 Hardware Configuration 3.5 I/O Connections 3.5.1 Isolated Digital Input Connections The acceptable voltage range of all isolated digital input channels is from 10 to 30 V DC for Wet contact type. There are two external common pins for digital input channels. EC0 is for DI0 ~ DI7 and EC1 is for DI8 ~ DI15.
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Chapter 3 Hardware Configuration Digital On Voltage Level, “1” Off Voltage Level, “0” Input +10 ~ +30VDC <+3VDC or Open Contact - Sink +10 ~ +30VDC <+3VDC or Open Contact - Source SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 3-7...
Chapter 3 Hardware Configuration 3.5.2 Isolated Digital Output Connections The voltage range of external source is from +5 ~ +40V. And the external source is connected to each isolated digital output channel and the maximum load current is 350mA for each channel. Also the Isolated digital Output modules provide GND pin isolated digital output connection.
Chapter 3 Hardware Configuration 3.5.3 Isolated Analog Input Connections SI-X608 has 8 differential analog input channels. See the picture below for connections: Analog Input SI-Xx08 SERIES USER MANUAL Page: 3-9...
Chapter 3 Hardware Configuration 3.6 Installing DIN-Rail Mount Step 1. Use 35mm DIN-RAIL and install it into the groove located on the rear side of the system. Step 2. Push the bottom hinge upwards to secure DIN-RAIL onto the system. The DIN-RAIL Mount installation is then completed.
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