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Thank you for choosing INVT Flex series I/O system 6-channel EtherCAT branch module. The INVT Flex series 6-channel EtherCAT branch module has one EtherCAT input port and five EtherCAT output ports, making it suitable for multi-axis complex equipment and production line networking where a star topology is required.
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INVT Flex Series I/O System EtherCAT Branch Module Contents Contents 1 Safety precautions ..........................1 1.1 What this chapter contains ........................... 1 1.2 Safety level definition ............................1 1.3 Personnel requirements ............................1 1.4 Safety guidelines ..............................1 2 Product overview ............................ 4 2.1 Basic information ..............................
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INVT Flex Series I/O System EtherCAT Branch Module Safety precautions 1 Safety precautions 1.1 What this chapter contains Read this manual carefully and follow all safety precautions before moving, installing, operating and servicing the active power filter. Otherwise, equipment damage or physical injury or death may be caused.
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INVT Flex Series I/O System EtherCAT Branch Module Safety precautions Moving Select appropriate tools for product delivery, and take mechanical protective measures like wearing safety shoes and working uniforms to avoid personal injury. Protect the product against physical shock or vibration.
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INVT Flex Series I/O System EtherCAT Branch Module Safety precautions Commissioning and running Before power-on for running, ensure that the working environment of the product meets the requirements, and a protection circuit has been designed to protect the product so that the product can run safely even if an external device fault occurs.
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INVT Flex Series I/O System EtherCAT Branch Module Product overview 2 Product overview 2.1 Basic information Figure 2-1 Product nameplate Power supply for Unit Power Supply unwired terminal Nameplate position FC1160 6-port junction,EtherCAT Input:24VDC SN:I06228000058 Shenzhen INVT Electric Co.,Ltd. www.invt.com...
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INVT Flex Series I/O System EtherCAT Branch Module Product overview 2.2 External interfaces Figure 2-2 6 EtherCAT branch module interfaces Interface Sign Description On: The power connection is normal. Power indicator Off: The power connection is abnormal. Green indicator On: Physical connection is established.
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INVT Flex Series I/O System EtherCAT Branch Module Product overview Item Specification Communication EtherCAT industrial real-time bus protocol protocol EtherCAT channel 1 input, 5 outputs Max. communication 100Mbps speed Working temperature -20°C–+55°C Storage temperature -25°C–+70°C (RH < 90%, no condensation)
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INVT Flex Series I/O System EtherCAT Branch Module Electrical design 3 Electrical design 3.1 Network cable fabrication requirements Figure 3-1 EtherCAT network cable fabrication requirements 26AWG Category 5e shielded twisted-pair cable Network port connector crystal Network port connector crystal head-8P8C 3-prong...
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INVT Flex Series I/O System EtherCAT Branch Module Electrical design Item Specification EIA/TIA568A, EN50173, ISO/IEC11801 Requirement EIA/TI Abulletin TSB, EIA/TIA SB40-A&TSB36 Cross-sectional area of wire AWG26 Conductor type Twisted pair Number of pairs 3.2 Communication connection 3.2.1 EtherCAT connection When connecting the network cable, hold the crystal head of the cable and insert it into the Ethernet ...
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INVT Flex Series I/O System EtherCAT Branch Module Electrical design 3.2.3 Configuration and usage Instruction When using this branch module, all EtherCAT slaves (including the four stations of the branch module) need to be configured to run in station alias mode. Otherwise, a failure in one branch may affect the normal operation of other branches.
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INVT Flex Series I/O System EtherCAT Branch Module Codesys usage example 4 Codesys usage example Step 1 Install the device description file "FC1160_1.x.x.x.xml" in the "Device Repository." Step 2 Complete the device connections, adding the EtherCAT master and network configuration.
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INVT Flex Series I/O System EtherCAT Branch Module Codesys usage example Repeat the same steps for the devices behind X3/X4/X5 by adding them to their corresponding interfaces, as shown in the figure below. Add the devices behind X6 OUT in the items after the FC1160.
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INVT Flex Series I/O System EtherCAT Branch Module Codesys usage example After adding, the result is shown in the following figure. Step 3 Compile and download the program to run. Note: If there is no device, you can manually add the configuration. If there are devices, it is recommended to ...
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INVT Flex Series I/O System EtherCAT Branch Module Fault handling 5 Fault handling When the module encounters a fault, you can check the signal state through the LED indicators and take corrective actions. Common fault states and their solutions are described below.
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INVT Flex Series I/O System EtherCAT Branch Module Dimensional drawing Appendix A Dimensional drawing Figure A-1 Installation dimensions (unit: mm) 50.00 86.40 94.70 112.75 202408 (V1.0)
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