Contents 1. Product summary 2. Wiring 2.1. Communication connector 2.2. Power connector 2.3. FE terminal 3. Configuration 3.1. ESI file 3.2. Vacuum manifold stations setting 3.3. Unit status setting 4. Process data 4.1. Input process data 4.2. Output process data 5.
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Safety Instructions These safety instructions are intended to prevent hazardous situations and/or equipment damage. These instructions indicate the level of potential hazard with the labels of “Caution,” “Warning” or “Danger.” They are all important notes for safety and must be followed in addition to International Standards (ISO/IEC) , and other safety regulations.
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Safety Instructions Caution We develop, design, and manufacture our products to be used for automatic control equipment, and provide them for peaceful use in manufacturing business. Use in non-manufacturing business is not covered. Products we manufacture and sell cannot be used for the purpose of transactions or certification specified in the Measurement Act.
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Operator This operation manual is intended for those who have knowledge of machinery using pneumatic equipment, and have sufficient knowledge of assembly, operation and maintenance of such equipment. Only those persons are allowed to perform assembly, operation and maintenance. Read and understand this operation manual carefully before assembling, operating or providing maintenance to the product.
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Caution ■When handling or assembling or replacing the unit, pay attention to the following: •Do not touch the sharp edges when overseeing the unit. •The unit joints are tightly bound with gaskets, so do not hit your hands when replacing the unit. •Do not put your fingers between them when joining the units.
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•Product handling Installation •Do not drop, hit or apply excessive shock to the fieldbus system. Otherwise, damage to the product can result, causing malfunction. •Tighten to the specified tightening torque. If the tightening torque is exceeded the mounting screws may be broken. If the screws are not tightened to the specified torque, the dustproof and waterproof performance (protection class) of the product is not guaranteed.
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•Mount the product in a place that is not exposed to excessive vibration or impact. Otherwise, failure or malfunction can result. •Do not use the product in an environment that is exposed to temperature cycle. Heat cycles other than ordinary changes in temperature can adversely affect the inside of the product. •Do not expose the product to direct sunlight.
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Fieldbus System/ Industrial IoT Cybersecurity In recent years, factories have introduced industrial IoT, building up complex networks of production machines. These systems maybe subject to a new threat, cyberattack. To protect the industrial IoT from cyberattacks, it is important to take multiple measures (multi-layer protection) for IoT devices, networks and clouds. For this purpose, SMC recommends that the following measures are always taken into consideration.
1. Product summary This document is an operation manual for a SI (Serial Interface) Unit which controls EtherCAT compatible ® vacuum (ejector) manifold (ZKJ series). EtherCAT is registered trademark and patented technology, ® licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany. The SI Unit controls a vacuum manifold which has 16 supply valves max., 16 release valves max.
2. Wiring Connect the EtherCAT communication cables, the power cables and the FE cable. ® Select the appropriate cables to mate with the connectors and terminal mounted on the SI Unit. 1. M8 4-pin socket, A-coded, EtherCAT communication connector ECAT IN ®...
2.2. Power connector PWR IN: M8 4-pin plug, A-coded Pin No. Designation Content 24 V (PWR) +24 V for logic/input 24 V (PWR(V)) +24 V for output 0 V (PWR) 0 V for logic/input 0 V (PWR(V)) 0 V for output PWR OUT: M8 4-pin socket, A-coded Pin No.
3. Configuration 3.1. ESI file To configure the SI Unit with your EtherCAT controller's software, the dedicated ESI (EtherCAT Slave ® ® Information) file is required. The ESI file contains all necessary information to configure the SI Unit on your controller's software. The ESI file name is as follows.
4. Process data Table 4-1. Overview of process data Input/Output Index Name Size Description Refer to Section 4.1.1 Section 4.1.2. 0x1A00 Vacuum confirmation or 2.0 In the 3.2 vacuum manifold stations setting, Size is 1.0 for 4 or 8 stations and 2.0 for 12 or 0x1A01 Release confirmation 16 stations.
4.1. Input process data 4.1.1. Vacuum status Table 4-2. Vacuum status Type Size Offset Name Description Vacuum confirmation CH0 Vacuum confirmation CH1 Vacuum confirmation CH2 Vacuum confirmation CH3 Vacuum confirmation CH4 0: No vacuum adsorption Vacuum confirmation CH5 1: During vacuum adsorption Vacuum confirmation CH6 Vacuum confirmation CH7 The vacuum status thresholds and hysteresis are...
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4.1.3. Pressure value (same mapping in each CH) Table 4-4. Pressure value (Pressure range: -100...100 kPa) Type Size Offset Name Data Pressure value [kPa] 99.9 1000 100.0 or more Pressure value CHx Indefinite -1000 -100.0 or less -999 -99.9 -0.2 -0.1 Table 4-5.
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4.1.4. Channel status (same mapping in each CH) Table 4-6. Channel status Type Size Offset Name Description 0: No valve short circuit in the relevant CH. 0.0 Valve short circuit CHx 1: The valve has a short circuit in the relevant CH. 0: No pressure sensor failure/disconnection in the relevant CH.
5. CoE Table 5-1. Overview of CoE Index *1 Subindex Nam5e Flags *2 Description 0x6000 0x01...0x10 Vacuum confirmation RO P Refer to Section 4.1.1. 0x6010 0x01...0x10 Release confirmation RO P Refer to Section 4.1.2. 0x61n0 Pressure value CHx RO P Refer to Section 4.1.3.
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5.1.3. Energy saving operation threshold P2 (Subindex: 0x03) Table 5-4. Energy saving operation threshold P2 Name Set value [dec] Default Description Set energy saving operation threshold (P2) for each CH. 21...999 Pressure P2 Set the negative pressure (vacuum pressure) by an integer in units (-2.1...-99.9 kPa) (-75 kPa) of -0.1 kPa.
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5.1.7. Pressure sensor use (Subindex: 0x07) Table 5-8. Pressure sensor use Name Set value [Enum] Default Description Set pressure sensor used/unused for each CH. Pressure sensor Unused (0) If it is set to Unused, the pressure value of the relevant CH is Used Used (1) fixed at 0 and the diagnosis of pressure sensor...
5.1.11. Valve protection count (Subindex: 0x0B) Table 5-12. Valve protection count Name Set value [dec] Default Description Set Enable/Disable valve protection function and its number of times. The valve protection functions are described below. Valve During operation of energy saving function, if the switching of vacuum protection 0...100 generate/stop has reached set number of times, stop subsequent energy...
6. Example of energy saving operation Positive pressure Pressure of release status Atmospheric Time pressure Pressure of vacuum status Energy saving function Negative Vacuum instruction Open Supply valve Closed Release instruction Open Release Valve Closed Vacuum status Release status Fig 6-1. Example of energy saving operation of ejector ...
Blinking (2.5Hz) Single Flash 200ms 200ms 200ms Flickering (10Hz) Double Flash 50ms 200ms 50ms 200ms Flashing (0.5Hz) Fig 7-2. LED lighting patterns 7.2. Diagnosis history Table 7-1. Diagnosis history Message Type Description Valve short circuit on CH x Valve short circuit has occurred at CHx ejector. Pressure sensor short circuit Pressure sensor short circuit has occurred.
8. Specification 8.1. Specifications Table 8-1. Specifications Item Specification General IP67 (when connected with the vacuum manifold, it is IP65) Protection class CE/UKCA Marking Standards 25.5 x 98.7 x 76.5 Dimensions (W x L x H) Housing material Weight 150 g Maximum number of ejectors Maximum number of sensors Withstand voltage...
8.3. Block diagram The following figure shows the block diagram for the SI Unit and the vacuum manifold. M8 4-pin socket, A-coded Ejector valve ① Communication max. 16 ② connector ③ (ECAT IN) ④ Pressure sensor max. 16 Logic circuit M8 4-pin socket, A-coded ①...
9. Accessories (1) Seal cap Part number: EX9-AWES This cap is used to protect the M8 socket connector opening when the connector is not used. Proper use of the seal cap ensures the dustproof and waterproof performance (protection class) of the product.
10. Troubleshooting The state of the SI Unit is indicated by the LED indication. If a problem occurs on the SI Unit, you can use the following chart to troubleshoot. Also refer to the online diagnostics via the EtherCAT controller software to help identify the problem. ®...
10.2. Troubleshooting tables Table 10-1. Troubleshooting "PWR LED is OFF or flashing" State Probable causes Checking methods and measures Check the power cable wiring. Incorrect wiring. Check the wiring and pin numbers, refer to Section 2.2. PWR LED is OFF. Power supply for logic/input ...
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Table 10-5. Troubleshooting "SF LED is red ON" State Probable causes Checking methods and measures Refer to Diagnosis history (Section 7.2) to identify which CH(s) have a short circuit. Valve has a short circuit. Refer to the manual for vacuum manifold to check the relevant ejector(s) connections and replace the ejector(s) if necessary.
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