XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual Product Features 1.1 Product overview XB6 series slice I/O modules feature a combination of couplers and I/O modules. The couplers connect extendable I/O modules to a real-time industrial Ethernet system. The I/O modules communication backplane is equipped with X-bus with high real-time performance and a variety of modules.
XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 2 Designation Rules 2.1.2 I/O module designation rules I/O characteristics Digital Analog Code Input Output Code NPN, 0.25 A -10~+10 V, 0~+10 V PNP, 0.5 A 4~20 mA, 0~20 mA PNP, 0.25 A...
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XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 2 Designation Rules XB6-A04V 4-channel analog output module XB6-A80I 8-channel analog input module XB6-A40I 4-channel analog input module Optional ranges: 0~20 mA, 4~20 mA XB6-A08I 8-channel analog output module XB6-A04I 4-channel analog output module...
XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 3 Product Parameters Product Parameters 3.1 General parameters General technical parameters Size Power module 106◊61◊22.5 mm Coupler module 106◊61◊22.5 mm I/O module 106◊73◊25.7 mm Weight power module 110 g coupler module 80 g...
XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 3 Product Parameters Bus interface 2◊RJ45 3.4 Digital parameters Signal type Digital input Rated voltage 24 VDC (± 25%) Number of signal points 8, 16, 32 Signal type NPN/ PNP “0” signal voltage (PNP) -3~+3 V “1”...
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XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 3 Product Parameters input signal (current type) 0~20 mA, 4~20 mA (adjustable range) Resolution 16 bit ≤1 ksps Ax0V ≤62.5 sps Ax0VW ≤1 ksps Sampling rate Ax0I ≤100 sps A40IW ≤62.5 sps A80IW Ax0V ±...
XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 3 Product Parameters Isolation withstand 500 V voltage Channel indicator Green LED 3.5.2 Voltage I/O range selection and code value table Voltage I/O range selection and cold value range Range selection Range -10 V~+10 V...
XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 3 Product Parameters value*20) /65535 value*10) /32767 value*20) /55296 value*10) /27648 3.5.3 Current I/O range selection and code value table Analog current I/O range selection and code value range Range selection Range 4~20 mA...
XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 4 Panel Panel 4.1 Coupler panel The name and function of different coupler parts will be described in this section. Description of IDs and indicators of the power part Name Color Indicator status...
XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 4 Panel Description of IDs and indicators of the system part Name Color Status Meaning Power Green Normal status of working power indicator supply Unpowered or abnormal power supply Green In initialization or unpowered...
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XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 4 Panel Indicator description Green Normal status of working power supply Unpowered or abnormal power supply Green Normal system operation Flashing I/O module connected, X-bus system ready for 1 Hz interaction Unpowered, no X-bus data interaction, or...
XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 5 Installation and Disassembly Installation and Disassembly 5.1 Installation instructions Module installation precautions ● Ensure that the cabinet is well ventilated. ● Do not install this equipment near or above any equipment that may cause overheating.
XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 5 Installation and Disassembly Make sure to install guide rail fasteners 5.2 Application configuration I/O modules Extended I/O modules End cover Coupler module function modules power module function modules Application method: Different modules can be combined, including power supply, coupler, digital, analog, relay, temperature, pulse, encoder interface, step driver and other modules.
XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 5 Installation and Disassembly 5.3 Installation and disassembly steps Module installation and disassembly Module Install the power module on the fixed guide rail first. installation Install the coupler and the required I/O modules on the right side steps of the power module.
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XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 5 Installation and Disassembly Press the power module with force until a "click" sound is heard. The module is now installed in place, as shown in the figure below. Coupler module installation Align the left slot of the coupler module with the right side of the power module, and push it in as shown below.
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XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 5 Installation and Disassembly End cover installation Install the end cover on the right side of the last module using the same installation method as the coupler module. Installation of guide rail fasteners Install a guide rail fastener next to the left side of the coupler, and lock it tightly.
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XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 5 Installation and Disassembly Disassembly (with a slotted screwdriver) Using a screwdriver, loosen the guide rail fastener at one end of the module, and move it to one side to create a gap between the module and the fastener.
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XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 5 Installation and Disassembly DIN 35 mm guide rail installation Dimensions of middle power module Installation method I/O module dimensions Installation method DIN 35 mm guide rail installation DIN 35 mm guide rail...
XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 6 Wiring Wiring 6.1 Wiring terminal Wiring terminal Signal wire terminal Number of poles 16 P Number of poles 20 P Wire gauge 28 -16 AWG 0.2-1.5 mm² Power terminal Number of poles Wire gauge 26 -12 AWG 0.5-2.5mm²...
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XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 6 Wiring Tool and wiring requirements Wiring tool required As the terminals are based on a screw-free design, cable installation and removal can realized with a slotted screwdriver (size: ≤ 3 mm). Stripping length required...
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XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 6 Wiring Load power supply wiring 20P terminal on the field side Press the signal cable into the wiring terminal by referring to the I/O module wiring diagram and wiring method. 24 VDC power supply is used for loads. Using the given wiring method, connect the power supply according to the circuit shown in the left figure.
XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 6 Wiring 6.3 I/O module wiring diagrams In the course of wiring, only one group of positive and negative poles needs to be connected to respective points. XB6-3200A Module panel Input 0 Input 8...
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XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 6 Wiring XB6-1616A Module panel Input 0 Input 8 Input 1 Input 9 Input 2 Input A Input B Input 3 Input 4 Input C Input 5 Input D Input 6 Input E...
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XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 6 Wiring Input 0 Input 8 Input 1 Input 9 Input 2 Input A Input B Input 3 Input 4 Input C Input 5 Input D Input 6 Input E Input 7 Input F...
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XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 6 Wiring Input 0 Input 1 Input 2 Input 3 Input 4 Input 5 Input 6 Input 7 Power +24 V Power +24 V Power 0 V Power 0 V XB6-0800B Module panel...
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XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 6 Wiring Output 0 Output 8 Output 1 Output 9 Output 2 Output A Output B Output 3 Output 4 Output C Output 5 Output D Output 6 Output E Output 7 Output F...
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XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 6 Wiring Output 0 Output 8 Output 1 Output 9 Output 2 Output A Output B Output 3 Output 4 Output C Output 5 Output D Output 6 Output E Output 7 Output F...
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XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 6 Wiring Output 0 Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Output 5 Output 6 Output 7 Power +24 V Power +24 V Power 0 V Power 0 V XB6-0008B Module panel...
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XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 6 Wiring Output 0 Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Output 5 Output 6 Output 7 Output 8 Output 9 Output A Output B Power +24V Power +24V Power 0 V...
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XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 6 Wiring +24V Input 两线制传感器 Input 1 +24V Input 2 三线制传感器 Input 3 +24V 四线制传感器 信号线缆:建议采用屏蔽双绞线 Note: The screen printing of module XB6-A40I is XB6-A40I. XB6-A08V\XB6-A08I Module panel Output 0 Output 1 Output 2...
XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 6 Wiring Output 0 Output 1 Output 2 Output 3 Output 4 Output 5 Output 6 Output 7 Power +24 V Power +24 V Power 0 V Power 0 V Note: The screen printing of module XB6-A04I is XB6-A04I.
7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual Operation 7.1 Module application 7.1.1 Application modes Two combinations are available for the product as shown below, each containing a coupler, I/O modules and an end cover. First product combination (coupler, I/O modules, end cover)
After the model and number of I/O modules are determined, calculation can be made by referring to our "Solidot XB6 Series I/O Power Consumption Calculation Table", so as to reasonably configure the number of couplers and power modules.
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7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual The system supports both automatic scan configuration and manual configuration ⚫ Manual configuration: Select a target module in SLOT. The specific location varies with the master station. After adding a coupler, enter Slots page and click for topological configuration, as shown in the figure below.
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7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual Coupler control word/status word XB6-EC0002 supports two-byte control word (”CouplerState”) and two-byte status word (”CouplerState”), as shown in the table below: CouplerState Reserved X-bus error code display area [15-4] Reserved X-bus operation status, "0”indicating normal status.
7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 7.3 Module parameter configuration function In this chapter, TwinCAT3 software platform is taken as an example to introduce module parameters, functions, and configuration methods. 7.3.1 Filtering time of digital inputs Digital input filtering can prevent unexpected rapid changes in program response input signals. Such changes may result from jumping of switch contact or electrical noise.
7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual Double click to select a module of an existing model (XB6-A80V in this example), and select the corresponding channel for filtering parameter configuration, as shown in the figure below. 7.3.2 Output clearing and holding function Output holding: When the communication is disconnected, the module output channel will maintain its output.
7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 7.3.4 Analog range selection Range selection function is supported for analog modules. See 3.5 Analog parameters for details. TwinCAT3 software is taken as an example in this manual to explain how to configure the range of analog modules.
7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 7.4 Bus module configuration description 7.4.1 Application in TwinCAT3 software environment Preparation Hardware environment A computer installed with TwinCAT3 software Dedicated EtherCAT shielded cable A switching power supply Module installation guide rail and fasteners...
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7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual Single click “OK”. Add a device. The module supports two device configuration modes: "automatic scan" and "manual addition". ⚫ Automatic scan configuration Single click “I/O > Devices”, and right click “Scan” to scan slave station devices.
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7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual Single click “OK”. In the pop-up “Scan for boxes” box, select “Yes”, as shown below. In the pop-up “Activate Free Run” box, select “Yes”, as shown below. Example: The scanned “Box 1(XB6-EC0002)” is a coupler.
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7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual ⚫ Add a device manually Single click “I/O > Devices”, and right click “Add New Item”. The following window will pop Select “EtherCAT > EtherCAT Master”, and single click “OK”. Select “Ethernet” in the pop-up window.
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7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual Add a device. In “Slots” tab, add a device. Data interaction Digital input: Taking XB6-3200B module as an example, the input signal can be monitored in “Inputs” of the module, as...
7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual Single click “OK”, and the channel indicator corresponding to the module will light up. 7.4.2 Application in Sysmac Studio software environment Preparation Hardware environment A computer installed with Sysmac Studio software...
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7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual In the drop-down list of “Device” and “Version”, select “Device”, “Model”, and “Version”. Select “Controller > Communication Configuration”. Select a method for connecting the controller online, and enter a “remote IP address”, as shown below.
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7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual In the pop-up “ESI Library” window, single click “Install (File)” button, and select a XML file path. Add a device Add a coupler Unfold “Configuration and Setting” in the left navigation tree, and double click “EtherCAT” to show “Node Setting | Network Setting”...
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7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual ⚫ Add an I/O module Single device connection: Select the added coupler module, and right click it to show the menu. Select “Edit Module Setting”, as shown below. Place the cursor on “Module”, and single click the module in the right list. Add I/O modules one by one according to I/O configuration sequence.
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7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual Restart PLC and the device simultaneously. Right click “Main Device” icon, and select “Compare with Physical Network Configuration and Merge”. Configuration download Single click “Controller > In Transmission > Transmit to Controller” to send the online data to the controller.
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7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 0: clear the output 1: hold the output Analog range selection and filtering configuration Double click a node in the left navigation tree and select a corresponding input module. After the system goes offline, single click “Edit Initialization Parameter Setting” button.
7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual 7.4.3 Application in CODESYS V3.5 software environment Preparation Hardware environment A computer installed with CODESYS V3.5 software Dedicated EtherCAT shielded cable A switching power supply Module installation guide rail and fasteners...
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7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual Double click “Device(CODESYS Control Win V3 X84)” in the left navigation tree, and single click “Scan Network”. Select a device for network scan, e.g.: Select “Device(CODESYS Control Win V3 X84)” in the left navigation tree, and right click to select “Add Device”, as shown below.
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7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual Single click “Add Device”, and press Enter in the Device List box to activate the device. Configure “EtherCAT Master”. Double click “EtherCAT Master(EtherCAT_Master)”. Single click “Browse”, and select “Ethernet” in the pop-up box, e.g.: Configure a device The module supports two device configuration modes: "automatic scan"...
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7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual Select “EtherCAT_Master (EtherCAT Master)”, and single click “Scan For Devices”, as shown below. Select “XB6_EC0002”, and single click “Copy All Devices to Project”, as shown below. The device has been added, as shown below.
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7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual Single click “Online > Multiple”, and select “Always Execute Full Download”. Single click “Online > Login” in the menu bar. ● Add a device manually Add the modules one by one in their installation order. In the case of wrong order, the system will not run normally.
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7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual Test an IO module ● Configure IO module bus mode Single click “Logout” button to exit from PLC. Double click a coupler to switch to “EhterCAT I/O Mapping” tab. In the “Always update variables” drop-down list in the bottom right corner, select “Enabled1”...
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7 Operation XB6 Series EtherCAT Slice I/O User Manual Module parameter configuration Output clearing/holding configuration In the left navigation bar, double click coupler XB6-EC0002. In its “Property” tab, select “EtherCAT I/O Mapping” page. In the system operation state, enter “Preset Value”, click “Debug > Write Value”, and modify the value of “CouperCtrl”.
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