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  • Page 1 ARIO-C-EC EtherCAT Coupler User Manual     MTO-ARIOCECU1-V2.0-2200US...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2. Overview of the ARIO-C-EC ........
  • Page 4 5.5.3. Mapping Example of PDO Assign .......... ...

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface Thank you for purchasing Autonics products. Be sure to read and follow the Safety Precautions thoroughly before use. This manual contains information about the product and how to use it properly, so keep it in a place where users can easily find it.
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  • Page 7: Manual Guide

    • Any or all of the manual may not be edited or copied without permission. • The manual is not provided with the product. • Download and use from our website (www.autonics.com). • The contents of the manual are subject to change without prior notice according to the improvement of the product’s performance, and upgrade notices are provided through our website.
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  • Page 9: Common Symbols In The Manual

    Common Symbols in the Manual Failure to follow instructions may result in serious injury or death. Failure to follow instructions may result in injury or product damage. Supplementary explanation of the function Example of that function Important information about the feature Common Symbols in the Manual 　...
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  • Page 11: Ethercat Trademark

    EtherCAT Trademark English ® EtherCAT is registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Germany. German ® EtherCAT ist eine eingetragene Marke und patentierte Technologie lizenziert durch die Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Deutschland. French ® EtherCAT est une marque d é pos é e et une technologie brevet é e sous licence de Beckhoff Automation GmbH, Allemagne.
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  • Page 13: Safety Considerations

    Safety Considerations Observe all 'Safety Considerations' for safe and proper operation to avoid hazards. Warning 　 1. Fail-safe device must be installed when using the unit with machinery that may cause serious injury or substantial economic loss. (e.g., nuclear power control, medical equipment, ships, vehicles, railways, aircraft, combustion apparatus, safety equipment, crime/disaster prevention devices, etc.) Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury, fire or economic loss.
  • Page 14 The specifications and dimensions of this manual are subject to change without any notice for product improvement. Be sure to read and follow the considerations written in the instruction manual, other manuals, and technical information on our Autonics website. 14 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...

  • Page 15: Reference Manuals

    Be sure to read the reference manuals below to use the product correctly and follow the precautions written in these manuals. You can download the reference manuals on our Autonics website. Installation manual It contains information for you to setup and install the ARIO Unit.
  • Page 16 3. Software information: process images, and mapping information, etc. Module manual It contains information on the modules provided by Autonics. 1. Hardware information: specifications, indicators, connection diagram, and dimensions, etc. DAQMaster user manual It contains information and usage guides on ARIO-related functions supported by DAQMaster, the comprehensive device management program.

  • Page 17: Overview Of The Ario-C-Ec

    And the EtherCAT slave reads the received data while the frame has transmitted to the node. The ARIO-C-EC supports the EtherCAT protocol. This coupler composes the physical structure of connected modules and devices and creates input and output process images linked with the data of EtherCAT.

  • Page 18: Unit Descriptions

    It displays the status of the coupler and communication connection as shown below. For detailed information on the indicators, refer to the Indicators. 1. Power and operating status of the coupler 2. EtherCAT communication status 18 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...
  • Page 19 4. Power Supply Terminal It is a terminal block that supplies power to the coupler and peripherals. For detailed information on the device supply, refer to the 2.4, “Connections of the Power Terminal”. 5. Power Supply Contacts It is a contact that feeds the power input from the power supply terminal.

  • Page 20: Ethercat Communication Connector

    For more information on the pin assignment, refer to the table below. Pin no. Color of conductor based on T568A Signal Description Green/White TD + Transmit Data + Green TD - Transmit Data - Orange/White RD + Receive Data + Orange RD - Receive Data - 20 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...

  • Page 21: Connections Of The Power Terminal

    2.4. Connections of the Power Terminal Terminal no. Name Description 1, 7 System Power (24 V Power supply for the coupler, module and ABUS to be operated. • The terminals feed the power supply to the 2, 8 System Power (0 V top input contacts.
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  • Page 23: Indicators

    3. Indicators The indicators of the ARIO-C-EC coupler consist of elements indicating the operating status for the coupler, connection status for the field network (EtherCAT), and Ethernet as shown in the figure below. For detailed information on each indicator, refer to the following tables below.

  • Page 24: Leds For The Coupler Status

    The models of the replaced module and the previous one mismatch (normal operation) Flashing (2 times) No module connection (non-recoverable) Flashing (3 times) Abnormal module operation (non-recoverable) Flashing (4 times) The number of modules and data size exceeded Normal operation 24 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...
  • Page 25 4. The status of power supply for the module Indicator LED color Status Description IO POWER Green Supply voltage for the I/O signals of modules : Normal Supply voltage for the I/O signals of modules : None 3.1. LEDs for the Coupler Status 　 25...

  • Page 26: Leds For The Field Network Status

    Local error: The change of state is occurred in the slave device. • Host watchdog timeout • Synchronization error • The device enters SAFE-OPERATIONAL state. Flashing (2 times) Application watchdog timeout • Sync Manager watchdog timeout 26 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...

  • Page 27: Leds For The Ethernet Status

    3.3. LEDs for the Ethernet Status 1. The status of the Ethernet connection Indicator LED color Status Description L/A IN, Green Link: The device is linked to the Ethernet, but does not L/A OUT send/receive Ethernet frames. Flashing Activity: The device is linked to the Ethernet and sends/receives Ethernet frames.
  • Page 28 Refer to the timing chart below for the flashing operation of indicators. The operation is repeated as flashing every 200 microseconds and standby for 1 second. 28 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...

  • Page 29: Process Images

    4. Process Images 4.1. Memory Map The ARIO unit composes the memory map in its memory space to assign and manage the data collected by the coupler and modules. The master in the field network controls the input and output devices via this memory map generated by the ARIO unit.

  • Page 30: Data Processing In The Modules

    4 channels/module (4-CH/module) 1-byte 8 channels/module (8-CH/module) 1-byte 16 channels/module (16-CH/module) 2-byte (= 1-word) Analog input/output 8-bit/channel (8-bit/CH) 1-byte : Byte-oriented 12-bit/channel (12-bit/CH) 2-byte (= 1-word) 16-bit/CH (16-bit/CH) 2-byte (= 1-word) 24-bit/channel (24-bit/CH) 4-byte (= 2-word) 30 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...

  • Page 31: Check The Data Of The Modules

    4.2.1. Check the Data of the Modules You can check the data of modules connected with the coupler as shown in the figure below. To check the data, go to Comm Mode » » I/O Monitor in the DAQMaster. The binary, decimal, and hexadecimal are supported as the display format in the DAQMaster. 1.

  • Page 32: Example Of The Process Image

    The first position of the input process image contains diagnostic information of the coupler with a size of 16 bits (1 word). DAQMaster: An arrangement example of the ARIO unit DAQMaster: The address map of the ARIO unit 32 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...

  • Page 33: Input Process Image

    4.3.1. Input Process Image Byte Bit 7 Bit 6 Bit 5 Bit 4 Bit 3 Bit 2 Bit 1 Bit 0 0: Coupler Diagnostic Data High Byte Diagnostic data Low Byte 2: DI04P Ch.4 Ch.3 Ch.2 Ch.1 3: AI02V1 Ch.1 High Byte Ch.1 Low Byte Ch.2 High Byte Ch.2 Low Byte...

  • Page 34: Mapping Of The Coupler Diagnostic Data

    Checking the connected module 0: Normal state (one or more modules connected) 1: No module connected WP (Warranty Period) Notice of product warranty period (≤ 3 years, 157,680 0: Within the warranty period 1: End of warranty period 34 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...
  • Page 35 MS (Module State) The status of connected modules (running with DIAG indicator) 0: Normal state 1: Error CS (Coupler State) The information on the coupler state (running with SYSTEM indicator) 0: Normal state 1: Error • Cause 1: Error occurred in the coupler initialization and settings, etc.
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  • Page 37: Twincat3 Guide

    5. TwinCAT3 Guide • Be sure to see the version compatibility table of the ARIO Series on our Autonics website to check the software/firmware(SW) and hardware(HW) versions of the coupler and modules. • Refer to the 6.2, “Update the Firmware Version”...
  • Page 38 • BECKHOFF PC-based PLC / Project planning software: TwinCAT3 This chapter describes based on BECKHOFF’s master (PLC) and software. For detailed information on communication connection and usage method with the master, refer to the user manuals provided by the specific manufacturer. 38 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...

  • Page 39: Install The Esi File

    The EtherCAT master recognizes the slave and also obtains the necessary information for the control via the ESI file. 1. Download the ESI file of the ARIO-C-EC on our Autonics website. 2. Refer to the README.txt in the downloaded folder and select the ESI file suitable for the S/W version of the coupler.

  • Page 40: Install The Ethernet Adapter

    1. Connect the cable connected to the EtherCAT communication connector of the coupler to the port on the device where the TwinCAT3 is installed. 2. Launch the TwinCAT 3. 3. Select the TwinCAT » Show Realtime Ethernet Compatible Device on the top menu. 40 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...
  • Page 41 4. Select the LAN card that is connected with the coupler in the sub-list of the Compatible devices, and then select . Selecting a device in the sub-list of the Incompatible devices does not Install guarantee a successful installation. 5. Check that the LAN card is located to the sub-list of the Installed and Ready to use devices (realtime capable).

  • Page 42: Add The Ario Unit

    The number next to the Device/Box in the figure below may vary depending on the installation environment. 1. Right-click on the Solution Explorer » » Devices. 2. Select the Scan 3. In the pop-up window, confirm the checkbox of the Device 2 (EtherCAT) and select the 42 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...
  • Page 43 The Device and Box shown in the Solution Explorer are defined as below. ◦ Device 2 (EtherCAT): EtherCAT master ◦ Box 1 (ARIO-C-EC): EtherCAT slave If Box no.(ARIO-C-EC) does not appear in the Solution Explorer, check the coupler status of the power supply and the EtherCAT communication cable.
  • Page 44 Box 1 (ARIO-C-EC). 6. Check the Online Data in the Editor Window » CoE-Online tab. 7. Check the connected modules in the Editor Window » Slots tab. 8. The ARIO unit has been successfully added. 44 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...

  • Page 45: Mapping Of Connected Unit

    5.5. Mapping of Connected Unit 5.5.1. CoE-Online Tab If the EtherCAT slave supports the CAN application protocol over EtherCAT (CoE) protocol, the CoE-Online tab is displayed. In this tab, you can check the object list of the slave device and the modules connected with the coupler.
  • Page 46 It shows the objects that can be mapped to RxPDO. (output PDO mapping) 0x1C13 It assigns the mapping image of TxPDO to Sync Manager. 0x1C12 It assigns the mapping image of RxPDO to Sync Manager. 46 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...

  • Page 47: Mapping Example Of Process Data Objects (Pdo)

    5.5.2. Mapping Example of Process Data Objects (PDO) • TxPDO TxPDO Mapping Slot Application Object Index Subindex Index Subindex Modules 0x1A00 0x01 0x6000 0x01 ARIO-S-DIO8N 0x1A01 0x01 0x6010 0x01 ARIO-S-DIO8P 0x1A02 0x01 0x6040 0x01 ARIO-S-AI04V1, Ch.1 0x02 0x02 ARIO-S-AI04V1, Ch.2 0x03 0x03 ARIO-S-AI04V1, Ch.3...

  • Page 48: Mapping Example Of Pdo Assign

    5.5.3. Mapping Example of PDO Assign • TxPDO Assign Index Subindex Allocation Data 0x1C13 0x01 ARIO-S-DIO8N 0x02 ARIO-S-DIO8P 0x03 ARIO-S-AI04V1 • RxPDO Assign Index Subindex Allocation Data 0x1C12 0x01 ARIO-S-DO08P 0x02 ARIO-S-DO08N 0x03 ARIO-S-AO04V1 48 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...

  • Page 49: Plc Project

    5.6. PLC Project 5.6.1. Create a Project File 1. Select the Solution Explorer » » Add New item. 2. In the pop-up window, select the Standard PLC Project. Enter a project name and select the 5.6. PLC Project 　 49...
  • Page 50 » » POUs and select the Add » POU…. 5. In the pop-up window, designate the Name, Type, and Language and select the Open The Ladder Logic Diagram (LD) is selected in the figure below. 50 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...
  • Page 51 6. The screen for writing a ladder logic appears. A function block (FB) is also added. 5.6. PLC Project 　 51...

  • Page 52: Configure A Ladder Logic

    1. Declare a variable in the Textual view of the POU tab. To configure a logic, drag the desired elements from the Toolbox to the area below. 2. Configure the main logic on the Solution Explorer » POUs » MAIN (PRG). 52 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...
  • Page 53 3. Select the Build » Build Solution and continue. 4. Right-click on the Solution Explorer » Instance » PlcTask Inputs » MAIN.binput1, and select the Change Link…. 5. Select the for a mapping of input variables. 5.6. PLC Project 　 53...
  • Page 54 MAIN.boutput1 and select the Change Link…. Select the for mapping of output variables. 7. Select the TwinCAT » Active Configuration and continue. 8. When the process is completed, you will see the Run Mode icon at the bottom of the screen. 54 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...
  • Page 55 5.6.2.1. Monitor the Ladder 1. Select the Login icon to enter monitoring mode. 2. Select the Start icon to start monitoring. 5.6. PLC Project 　 55...
  • Page 56 3. You can check that the input signal on the ch.1 of the digital input module and the output signal on the ch.1 of the digital output module. ◦ MAIN screen ◦ POU screen 56 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...

  • Page 57: Daqmaster

    6.1. Monitor the ARIO Unit 1. Connect the CONFIG port of the ARIO coupler to the PC where the DAQMaster is installed. 2. Select the Supported Device List » AUTONICS » ARIO Config to add the ARIO coupler and then select the Connect »...
  • Page 58 ARIO Config, the tag list of the connected input/output module is displayed. Double-click the tag to be monitored to add it on the DAQ List window. 4. The tags are added on the DAQ List window as shown below. 58 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...
  • Page 59 5. Double-click the RunTime Screen » Data » (e.g.) Multi Panel to configure the visualized monitoring screen. A multi-panel window will be created on the DAQ Space window. 6. Drag and drop the tags added on the DAQ List window to the Multi Panel window. 6.1.
  • Page 60 7. When selecting the Project » Run, you can monitor the channel status of the module. 60 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...

  • Page 61: Update The Firmware Version

    1. Select the to perform the update. Firmware update Without Internet connection 1. Download the latest firmware version of the coupler from the Autonics website. 2. Select the to import the downloaded .zip file. Load firmware file 3. Select the latest version of ARIO-C-EC at the Firmware version list 4.
  • Page 62 62 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...

  • Page 63: Dimensions

    7. Dimensions • For the detailed drawings, follow the Autonics website. • Unit: mm Coupler 52.4 76.3 7. Dimensions 　 63...
  • Page 64 End module 64 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...

  • Page 65: Specifications

    8. Specifications 8.1. Electrical/Mechanical Specifications Max. number of ≤ 64 (The length of connected modules: ≤ 768 mm) connectable modules Memory size • Input: 512-byte • Output: 512-byte Power supply • Unit (coupler + module): ≤ 9.6 W, ≤ 400 mA (≤ 200 mA/CH, 2-CH/COM) •...

  • Page 66: Environmental Conditions

    Ambient temperature -10 to 55 ℃, storage: -25 to 70 ℃ (no freezing or condensation) Ambient humidity 35 to 85 %RH, storage: 35 to 85 %RH (no freezing or condensation) Protection rating IP20 (IEC standard) 66 　 Autonics | ARIO-C-EC...

  • Page 67: Communication Interface

    EtherCAT Number of nodes ≤ 65,535 Address settings Auto Topology Bus, Line, Star, Tree, Drop Line ESI file Download the ESI file on our Autonics website 9.2. ABUS Transmission rate 4 Mbps Topology Bus, Drop Line 9.1. Ethernet 　 67...
  • Page 68 Dimensions or specifications on this manual are subject to change and some models may be discontinued without notice. www.autonics.com...

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