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RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual Reversion History Reversion Date Release Version Description 2024/12/25 RP20C_ECT_usermanual_V000 Initial Revision...
Use this product within its design specifications to avoid malfunctions. Damage or issues caused by non-compliance are not covered under warranty. Kinco assumes no legal responsibility for personal injury, property damage, or other accidents resulting from non-compliance with this manual or improper operation of the product.
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RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual During power supply ❖ During power supply, do not touch terminals or attempt disassembly. Wait for capacitors to discharge after turning off the power to avoid electric shock or hazards. During electrical assembly ❖...
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RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual ❖ Do not bundle control lines or communication cables with main circuit or power supply lines, nor place them too close to each other. Ensure control and communication cables are arranged at least 100 mm apart from main circuit power lines in separate cable ducts or spaces to prevent noise-induced malfunctions.
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RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual ❖ During equipment debugging, thoroughly read the user manual before performing operations such as online program modifications, forced outputs, start (RUN), and stop (STOP). Ensure that the safety of these operations is fully confirmed before proceeding.
Kinco has launched the Kinco-RP20 series bus-based I/O system. 2.1 Introduction The RP20 series products, with their robust industrial design and manufacturing quality, outstanding performance, and comprehensive feature integration, are not only widely applicable in the field of general industrial automation but also highly suitable for various specialized smart sectors such as building automation, agricultural intelligence, energy monitoring, and energy management.
RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual 2.3 Fuselage Label Fig.2.3-1 Coupler label Item Description Model and Brief Includes basic information such as product ① Description model, power supply, and function description. ② Certification Includes the product's certification standards. Kinco official QR Scan the code to directly access Kinco's official ③...
RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual 3 General Specification Transportation and Storage Conditions Ambient Temperature -40℃~+70℃ Climatic Relative Humidity 10%~95%,no condensation Conditions Equivalent to 0-3000 meters above sea Atmospheric Pressure level. With transport packaging, allows 5 Mechanical Free Fall...
RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual 4 Component Description Fig.4.1-1 Component description Item Description Refer to Chapter 2.2 Meaning: Orange, Coupler Indicate the Red, Digital Output Module ① Color label type of the Blue, Digital Input Module module Purple, Mixed DI/O Module...
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RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual Expansion bus Off: No internal errors Error ② USB-C Used for coupler firmware upgrades ④ EtherCAT IN Connected to the superior device on the EtherCAT bus EtherCAT ⑤ Connected to the subordinate device on the EtherCAT bus...
RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual 5 Technical Specification Technical Specifications Supply Power Rated Voltage 24V DC +/-20% Rated Power 2.5W(CPU unit only)/20W(Full-load) Rated Output Voltage of K-bus 5V DC(4.75V DC~5.25V DC) Rated Output Current of K-bus 2.0A(typical value@5V)...
RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual 6 Wiring 6.1 Power Supply Fig.6.1-1 RP20C-ECT power supply The RP20C-ECT has two groups of power supply terminal(24V DC+/0V/GND), and the corresponding pins are conneted. When power jumpers are needed for multiple devices on-site, the power terminals of the RP20C-ECT can be used as jumpers: Fig.6.1-2 Power connector...
RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual The maximum cable length between two EtherCAT devices should not exceed 100 meters, as longer cable lengths will cause signal attenuation and affect communication performance. EtherCAT communication cables use RJ45 connectors, with pin assignments compatible with the Ethernet standard (ISO/IEC 8802-3).
RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual 8.2 Assembly Method 8.2.1 DIN Rail Dimension It is recommended to use a standard 35mm wide, 1mm thick DIN rail for assembly. The following two heights are commonly used. 35mm 35mm 15mm 7.5mm Fig.8.2-1 Standard DIN35 Rail...
RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual When connecting, simultaneously clip the top and bottom rails of the module into the corresponding rails of the target module. Then, push the module in and align it properly to ensure a secure connection.
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RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual improper displacement during mechanical vibrations or transportation, ensuring system safety. Fig.8.2-5 Fixing blocks assembly During disassembly, first loosen the rail fixing block, then use a flathead screwdriver or other tools to lift the spring-loaded self-locking latch on top of the module.
RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual Fig.8.2-6 Disassembly modules Notes: Rail fixing blocks must match the size of the DIN rail. Customers should purchase the blocks separately based on their specific requirements. 9 Getting Start 9.1 Device Description File Acquisition The device description file (.xml) for RP20C-ETC is integrated into the coupler and its...
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RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual Fig. 9.2-2 Select file and install Step3: Wait for the installation to finish. Fig. 9.2-3 Wait for the installation to complete...
9.3 Configuration This section demonstrates the configuration process for RP20 series I/O modules using the RP20 series EtherCAT coupler as an example. The RP20 series offers 2 configuration methods: Method 1: Configuration via scanning. This method requires an actual slave device to be connected.
Fig. 9.3-3 Add modules 9.4 Usage Demonstration The digital modules of the RP20 series are defined as byte transfer in the device description. After configuration, each module is automatically assigned a unique address, which can be viewed and utilized in the "Module I/O Mapping" interface in the configuration panel.
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RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual Fig. 9.4-2 Use the address directly Method 2: Address Mapping (Byte /Bit) In this method, the I/O channel addresses are directly mapped to specific variables through the "Module I/O Mapping" interface. This allows the variables to be directly associated with the corresponding I/O channels for use in the program.
RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual 10 Error Diagnostics The RP20C-ECT coupler has two types of faults: K-bus expansion bus errors and EtherCAT bus errors, which are indicated by the SF and ERR lights in the coupler's indicator area, respectively.
RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual UINT8 Communication timeout count. UINT8 CRC error count. Expansion bus error code list (0x3012 04): Code Definition 0x00 No error. 0x01 Initialization failed. Message transmission timeout (MCU detects no free transmission 0x02 page), or reception timeout (timeout after sending request message without receiving response from the module).
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RP20 Series EtherCAT bus-based coupler user manual 0x04 Watchdog error. 0x08 SYNC Error 0x10 Fatal synchronization error.
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