STF-4X-ECX Hardware Manual
2.4 Connecting the EtherCAT
Dual RJ-45 connectors accept standard Ethernet cables and are categorized as 100BASE-TX
(100 Mb/sec) ports. CAT5 or CAT5e (or higher) cables should be used. The IN port connects to a
master, or to the OUT port of an upstream node. The OUT port connects to a downstream node.
If the drive is the last node on a network, only the IN port is used. No terminator is required on the
OUT port.
EtherCAT Status Indicator LEDs
The LEDs are used for indicating status of the EtherCAT. There are two Link/Activity LEDs (one for
each RJ-45 Ethernet connector) and two status LEDs (RUN and ERR).
LED
Color
Link / Activity
Green
RUN
Green
ERR
Red
Notes:
• Flickering: Rapid flashing with a period of approximately 50ms (10Hz)
• B l i n k i n g : F l a s h i n g w i t h e q u a l o n a n d o p e r i o d s o f 2 0 0 m s ( 2 . 5 H z )
• S i n g l e F l a s h : R e p e a t i n g o n f o r 2 0 0 m s a n d o f o r 1 s
• D o u b l e F l a s h : T w o fl a s h e s w i t h a p e r i o d o f 2 0 0 m s f o l l o w e d b y o f o r 1 s
2.5 Setting the EtherCAT Node ID
When the drive's ID is configured to be assigned by master controller in Stepper Suite software,
the master controller can set the EtherCAT node Alias ID to address 0004h of SII (Slave
Information Interface) EEPROM. The drive can get this ID value from SII EEPROM address
0004hafter power up.
2.6 Connecting the Motor
Connect the outgoing wires of the motor to the driver. For MOONS' stepping motors, please
connect the black, green, red and blue wires to the MA+, MA-, MB+, MB- of the driver in
sequence.
(NOTE: Do not damage or drag the cables on the motor.)
Rev. 1.0
08/12/2023
RUN
L/A IN
ERR
L/A OUT
Status
OFF
no Ethernet connection
ON
Ethernet is connected
Flickering
activity on line
OFF
initialization state
Blinking
pre-operational state
Single Flash
safe-operational state
ON
operational state
OFF
no error
Blinking
general error
Single Flash
sync error
Double Flash
watch dog error
3 3
4
Motor Connector
8
Description
1
1
2
400-820-9661
Need help?
Do you have a question about the STF-4X-ECX Series and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers