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Epec 3610 Control Unit
Technical Manual and Cabling Instructions
MAN000668
Epec Oy
Postal address
Tiedekatu 6
PL/P.O.Box 194
FIN-60320 Seinäjoki
FIN-60101 Seinäjoki,
Finland
Technical Manual &
Cabling Instructions
Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice
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+358-(0)20-7608 111
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Epec 3610 Control Unit
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  • Page 1 Page 1 / MAN000668 Technical Manual & Cabling Instructions Epec 3610 Control Unit Epec 3610 Control Unit Technical Manual and Cabling Instructions MAN000668 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...

  • Page 2: Document Version History

    Document version history Date Notes 19.06.2018 Updated Sections: Warranty, Technical Data, DI/PI_Type119, DO_GND/DI/PWM_Type048 27.06.2017 First released version Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Functional block diagram .................. 29 Diagnostics ......................30 OVERLOAD ....................30 OVERVOLTAGE ................... 31 Power Supply ....................... 32 Overvoltage Protection ..................32 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 4 I/O Cabling ......................59 Power Supply Cabling ..................62 Emergency Stop .................... 64 Welding ......................... 65 Accessories and Ordering Codes ................. 66 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...

  • Page 5: Use Of Symbols

    E17 Approval This product is certified with normal automotive (E17) EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) standards. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...

  • Page 6: Basic Skills Required

    The system should be designed and constructed according to the Epec general mounting and cabling instruction document. Epec Oy reserves a right to improve its products without a further notice. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice...

  • Page 7: Warranty

    Technical Manual & Cabling Instructions Preface Warranty Information concerning the warranty of this product can be found from Epec General Sales and Warranty Terms. For more information, contact sales@epec.fi Limited Liability The manufacturer shall under no circumstances be liable for loss of production, loss of profit, loss of use or any other consequential damages and/or indirect losses, whatever their cause may be.

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    Product Overview Product Overview Epec 3610 Control Unit is a compact and robust multifunction controller with 16/32 bit processor and high calculating power. Epec 3000 product platform is fully compatible to the existing Epec product portfolio. Some of the advances of the Epec 3610 Control Unit are listed below.
  • Page 9 Application programming Application downloading is possible through CAN bus • Epec products are based on PLCopen and CANopen®, which make them • easily scalable to meet requirements for both small and large machines Open I/O and communication interface, thus making it possible to connect •...

  • Page 10: Technical Data

    5.433 x 4.252 x 1.752 in Weight 0,44 kg 0.97 lbs Case material Zinc / plastic Operating temperature -40... +85°C -40...+185°F Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...
  • Page 11 Inputs DI/PI AI/DI (0-5 V / 0-22 mA selection by application, pull-up selection by application) AI/DI (0-10 V) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...

  • Page 12: Input/Output Specifications

    0-5 V / 0-2,5 V / 0-22 sensor support. Select X1.15 AI/DI_Type116 range 0-2,5 V when / 220 Ω GND using with PT1000. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 13 10 kΩ GND X1.33 X1.34 DI/PI_Type039_3 10 kΩ GND X1.35 AI/DI_Type118 82 kΩ GND 0-10 V Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...

  • Page 14: Configurable I/Os

    Furthermore, there are I/O pins which can be used as inputs or as outputs at the control of the application programmer. The following table contains a summary of configurable I/O pins in Epec 3610 control unit: Current...

  • Page 15: Pwm/Do/Di/Cm_Type114_0

    It’s highly recommended to use closed loop connections when the output pin is • used as an input. By keeping this simple principle in your mind you will avoid many unknown problems later on. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...
  • Page 16 Note 5: The pulse width must be greater that the software cycle time. For example with 50/50 pulse ratio, the pulse frequency is 1 / (2*pulse width) Note 6: Exceeding the max value might cause permanent damage. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...

  • Page 17: Functional Block Diagram

    Page 17 / MAN000668 Technical Manual & Input/Output Cabling Instructions Specifications Functional block diagram Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki,...

  • Page 18: Do_Gnd/Di/Pwm_Type048

    PWM Frequency (Note 4) 3000 Duty (Note 1) 0 to 100 Duty cycle PWM Resolution (Note 5) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...

  • Page 19: Functional Block Diagram

    Note 4: Frequency of a (PWM) Pulse Width Modulation is = 1 / Period Note 5: The PWM resolution is defined as the maximum number of pulses that you can pack into a PWM period. Functional block diagram Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...

  • Page 20: Di/Pi_Type119

    • Pulse inputs can be used as a 1 or 2 channel pulse counter and they have a • reset possibility. For more information, refer to Epec Programming and Libraries Manual, section Programming 3610> I/O > Pulse Inputs. Includes hysteresis •...

  • Page 21: Functional Block Diagram

    Page 21 / MAN000668 Technical Manual & Input/Output Cabling Instructions Specifications Functional block diagram Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki,...

  • Page 22: Ai/Di_Type116

    (%Q) Pins 1.14, 1,15, 1.25,1.26 have optimized PT1000 sensor support. When using with PT1000, select range 0-2,5 V for the pin (with Epec MultiTool). When configured to current mode, analog inputs can be protected against overvoltage by using 3000AnalogInputProtection programming library.

  • Page 23: Functional Block Diagram

    I-range Current mode -0,5 (Note 1) Note 1: Exceeding the max value might cause damage to input. Functional block diagram Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...

  • Page 24: Ai/Di_Type118

    Input voltage range (Note 1) -0,5 I-range Note 1: Exceeding the max value might cause damage to input. Functional block diagram Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...

  • Page 25: Di/Pi_Type039_3

    Pulse inputs can be used as a 1 or 2 channel pulse counter and they have a • possibility for reset pulse. For more information, refer to Epec Programming and Libraries Manual, section Programming 3610> I/O > Pulse Inputs. Electrical characteristics...

  • Page 26: Functional Block Diagram

    Page 26 / MAN000668 Technical Manual & Input/Output Cabling Instructions Specifications Functional block diagram Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki,...

  • Page 27: Loader Bsl Pin

    5. Power off the unit, disconnect the BSL pin from ground and then power up the unit 6. The unit is now restored to factory settings Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...

  • Page 28: +5V Ref_Type041_4

    Note 2: Current limit for overcurrent protection to limit internal power dissipation. Note 3: When the limit is exceeded, the output current is regulated. In regulation, the output is switched into overcurrent mode. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...

  • Page 29: Functional Block Diagram

    Page 29 / MAN000668 Technical Manual & Input/Output Cabling Instructions Specifications Functional block diagram Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki,...

  • Page 30: Diagnostics

    Overheat protection of the +5V REF can cause spurious errors in other analog measurements. Thus it is recommended to turn off the output when fault-signal becomes active. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...

  • Page 31: Overvoltage

    The control unit can handle short term errors, but long term (e.g. several hours) exposures should be avoided with application/system design. Long term exposure to overvoltage or overload can cause permanent damage to the unit. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...

  • Page 32: Power Supply

    +5 VDC / max 270 mA external devices) Always use an external fuse to protect the control unit. The fuse is needed for reverse voltage and overload protection. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...
  • Page 33 EMC Tests Note 2: If the voltage is less than 8,5 V or higher than 33 V, the control unit is in non- operational state. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...

  • Page 34: Bus Connections

    Receiving one remote frame is supported. This is • received for the control unit's own node guard functionality. Cabling instructions: See section CAN Bus Cabling Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...

  • Page 35: Can Bus Connection Pins

    X1.17 (CAN1 L) X1.18 (CAN1 L) X1.19 (CAN1 L terminator) CAN2 interface, user programmable X1.4 (CAN2 H) communication X1.16 (CAN2 L) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...

  • Page 36: Internal Diagnostics

    +/- 6 % (FS) Temperature Measurement PCB-err Error -55 .. +125 °C +/- 9 % (FS) Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...

  • Page 37: Led Indicator

    Default Blinks 5 Application or times/seco PLCopen No User application Application application Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki,...
  • Page 38 Blinks 2 example ApplicationEr times/ when second output controlling disabled, so called safe state. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki,...
  • Page 39 BSL pin. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki,...

  • Page 40: Error Log

    Error Log The control unit's internal error log stores the firmware errors in a log. For more information about the logs and how to read them, refer to Epec Programming and Libraries Manual MAN000538. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice...

  • Page 41: Approvals And Safety

    Approvals and Safety Approvals and Safety EMC Tests Epec 3610 control units are certified according to EMC tests that are described in this section. The following tables provide a summary of performed EMC tests: Emission tests according to the test specification EN 61000-6-3 (2007), Amd. A1 (2011)
  • Page 42 2: 2004/Amd.1:2008 Port Limit level (V) 12 V DC input -100 +150 24 V DC input - 450 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...
  • Page 43 100 ms -12 V, 10 s -5 V, 1 pulses 350ms, R 1 Ω, +70 V, 1 pulses 100ms, R 10 Ω, +123 V, 1 pulses Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 44 Class E: One or more functions of a device/system do not perform as designed during exposure and cannot be returned to operation without repairing the device/system. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...
  • Page 45 Modulation 80-1000 10 V/m AM 80% 1 kHz, 1400- 3 V/m Dwell time 1 s 2700 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...
  • Page 46 The EUT shall continue to operate as intended after the test. However, moderate degradation of performance is allowed. No change of actual operating state or loss of memory functions is allowed. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy...

  • Page 47: Mechanics And Cabling

    Cabling Instructions Mechanics and Cabling Mechanics and Cabling Unit Dimensions Unit dimensions from the top: Unit dimensions from the side: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...

  • Page 48: Mounting And Cleaning

    The mounting is done with 3 pieces of M5 screws • It is possible to use a spring washer under the screw head • Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 49 Do not mount the unit in a position where the bottom side or the connectors are facing up. Do not mount the unit in a position where the connector side is facing up. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...
  • Page 50 Page 50 / MAN000668 Technical Manual & Cabling Instructions Mechanics and Cabling Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi FIN-60320 Seinäjoki FIN-60101 Seinäjoki,...

  • Page 51: Plugging And Unplugging The Cables/Connectors

    Mechanics and Cabling Plugging and unplugging the cables/connectors Epec control units use heavy duty gold plated, locked and sealed AMPSEAL connectors. The following figure shows an example of an AMPSEAL connector: Gold plated AMPSEAL connectors pack a current of 15 amperes per contact •...
  • Page 52 Refer to AMP Application Specification 114-16016 for more detailed information on connectors and cable recommendations. Ordering codes for the AMPSEAL connectors, crimps and tools are listed in Section Accessories and Ordering Codes. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...

  • Page 53: Cabling

    The control units are connected with each other using standardized CAN bus. • The idea of the Epec embedded control system, is that all the control units are • installed close to sensors, encoders and other equipment connected to them.
  • Page 54 Control Units in traditional bus arrangement. Termination resistor must be connected at control unit 1 and control unit 5. For more information about the bus speeds, refer to CiA DS-102 standard. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...
  • Page 55 500 kbits/s 100 m 250 kbits/s 250 m 125 kbits/s 500 m 50 kbits/s 1000 m Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...

  • Page 56: Can Bus Cabling

    The shield grounding must be done only in one end of the cable • Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...
  • Page 57 Connection example when there is a GND pin available in the control unit: Connection example when there is not a GND pin available in the control unit: CAN cabling for system developers Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...
  • Page 58 Technical Manual & Cabling Instructions Mechanics and Cabling The following figure describes cabling for CAN communication between Epec control units and a PC. Ordering codes for the needed hardware are included in the figure. Epec control units with AMP35 connector, example 1: Epec control units with AMP35 connector, example 2: An external termination resistor (120 Ω) has to be...

  • Page 59: I/O Cabling

    Consider using shielded cables for these encoders etc. especially for longer • distances to increase safety Using shielded cable is recommended also in joystick connections. • Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...
  • Page 60 Cabling Instructions Mechanics and Cabling The following figure describes the closed loop wiring: Do not connect the closed circuit loop as shown in the following figure: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...
  • Page 61 The following figure describes four different ways to connect closed circuit loop through the control unit: The following figure describes three different ways to connect open circuit loop (from the control unit’s point of view): Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...

  • Page 62: Power Supply Cabling

    No external power (or ground) connections are allowed. The nominal operating voltage for Epec control units is 12 and 24 VDC. The full • operating range is 8,5 - 33 VDC.
  • Page 63 Page 63 / MAN000668 Technical Manual & Cabling Instructions Mechanics and Cabling Power supply’s wiring example: Power supply's wiring: Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194 +358-(0)20-7608 111 +358-(0)20-7608 110 www.epec.fi...

  • Page 64: Emergency Stop

    EN ISO 13850, which complies to the EC Machinery directive 2006/42/EC. In other countries, the emergency stop should be implemented according to local standards and/or to local legislation. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...

  • Page 65: Welding

    Welding grounding should be connected close to the welding point to avoid long distance high current flow through machine frame. Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address...

  • Page 66: Accessories And Ordering Codes

    (2 m, AMP35 - AMP8 (Power & 2 x CAN), 29 x flying leads (other I/O pins)) Kvaser CAN Card E0000038 Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone Internet Tiedekatu 6 PL/P.O.Box 194...

  • Page 67: Ampseal Connectors

    Cabling Instructions Mechanics and Cabling AMPSEAL Connectors Epec uses gold plated, locked and sealed AMPSEAL heavy duty connectors for all Epec CAN Control Unit Family products to ensure endurance under extreme conditions. All connectors are mechanically keyed to mate only with identical colors •...
  • Page 68 ECC: Error-correcting code memory Firmware: Firmware is the device software programmed into memory contained in the hardware. Epec firmware can be updated by the customer, Epec firmware does not include boot loader. GFG: Glass-Film-Glass. A touchscreen panel with a robust glass surface designed for harsh environmental conditions.
  • Page 69 SIM: Subscriber Identity Module. An integrated circuit that stores securely the international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) and the related key. They are used for identifying and authenticating subscribers on mobile telephony devices Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...
  • Page 70 UVP: Undervoltage Protection WVGA: Wide Video Graphics Array. A display resolution with the same 480 pixel height as VGA but wider, such as 800×480 (5:3). Epec Oy reserves all rights for improvements without prior notice Epec Oy Postal address Phone...

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