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Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.

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  • Page 1 EtherCAT EC4 Series Integrated I/O User Manual Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Page 2 EC4 Series Integrated I/O User Manual Copyright © 2023 Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Without written permission of our company, no organization or individual may extract, copy or transmit part or all of this document. Trademark notice and other Solidot trademarks are all trademarks of Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    EC4 Series Integrated I/O User Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Product Overview ..............................4 Product profile .............................4 Product features ............................4 Designation Rules ..............................5 Designation rules ............................5 Model list ...............................6 Product Parameters ..............................4 General parameters ........................... 4 Digital parameters ...........................5 Analog parameters .............................6...
  • Page 4 EC4 Series Integrated I/O User Manual Table of Contents 6.3.7 EC4-1600A ..............................25 6.3.8 EC4-1600B .............................. 26 6.3.9 EC4-0016A ..............................27 6.3.10 EC4-0016B ............................28 6.3.11 EC4-0808A ............................29 6.3.12 EC4-0808B ............................30 6.3.13 EC4-2408A ............................31 6.3.14 EC4-2408B ............................32 6.3.15 EC4-0824A ............................33 6.3.16...
  • Page 5 EC4 Series Integrated I/O User Manual Table of Contents Failure to find a device in the software .................... 68 Failure to start operation of a device ....................68 Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 6: Product Overview

    Product Overview 1.1 Product profile EC4 series integrated I/O modules equipped with EtherCAT industrial Ethernet bus feature small footprint, high real-time performance, and a rich variety of module types. They provide users with a range of options for achieving high-speed data collection, optimal system configuration, simple on-site wiring, and improved system reliability.
  • Page 7: Designation Rules

    2 Designation Rules EC4 Series Integrated I / O User Manual Designation Rules 2.1Designation rules Type Description (1) Bus protocol EC: EtherCAT protocol abbreviation (2) Product line 4: Integrated I / O (3) I/O kind D: Digital A: Analog (4)...
  • Page 8: Model List

    2 Designation Rules EC4 Series Integrated I / O User Manual 2.2Model list Model Product description EC4-3200A 32-channel digital input module, NPN type EC4-3200B 32-channel digital input module, PNP type EC4-0032A 32-channel digital output module, NPN type EC4-0032B 32-channel digital output module, PNP type...
  • Page 9: Product Parameters

    3 Product Parameters EC4 Series Integrated I / O User Manual Product Parameters 3.1General parameters Interface parameters Bus protocol EtherCAT Number of I/O stations Depending on master station configuration Data transmission medium Ethernet/EtherCAT CAT5 cable Transmission distance ≤100 m (distance between stations)
  • Page 10: Digital Parameters

    3 Product Parameters EC4 Series Integrated I / O User Manual 3.2Digital parameters Digital input Rated voltage 24 VDC (18V~30V ) Number of signal points 8, 16, 24, 32 Signal type NPN /PNP "0" Signal voltage (NPN) 15~30 V "1" Signal voltage (NPN) -3~+3 V "0"...
  • Page 11: Analog Parameters

    3 Product Parameters EC4 Series Integrated I / O User Manual 3.3Analog parameter 3.3.1 Technical parameter Analog input Number of input points 4, 8 Input signal (voltage type) -10~+10 V (-32768~32767) 0~+10 V (0~32767) Input signal (current type) 0~20 mA (0~65535)...
  • Page 12: Voltage I/O Range Selection And Code Value Table

    3 Product Parameters EC4 Series Integrated I / O User Manual 3.3.2 Voltage I/O range selection and code value table Voltage I/O range selection and code value range Range selection Range -10 ~+10 V 0~+10 V Code value range -32768~32767...
  • Page 13: Current Ii/O Range Selection And Code Value Table

    3 Product Parameters EC4 Series Integrated I / O User Manual 3.3.3 Current I/O range selection and code value table Current I/O range selection and code value range Range selection Range 4~20 mA 0~20 mA Code value range 0~65535 0~65535...
  • Page 14: Common Terminal Expansion Module Parameters

    3 Product Parameters EC4 Series Integrated I / O User Manual 3.4Common terminal expansion module parameters Common terminal Rated voltage 125 VDC/250 VAC Rated current Number of 4 sets(10 P/set) common terminals Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 15: Panel

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual Panel 4.1Product mix Name and function description Name Description ① Power interface 3Pin push in terminal ② Bus interface 2×RJ45 ③ Network port indicator Link and data transmission status ④ System indicator Indicates the module status ⑤...
  • Page 16: Indicator Light Function

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 4.2Indicator light function Name Color Status Description Normal status of working power supply Power Green Unpowered or abnormal power supply Normal system operation Operating In initialization or unpowered Green status indicator Flashing 5 Hz: Pre-OP status 2 Hz: Safe-OP status...
  • Page 17: Installation And Disassembly

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual Installation and Disassembly Installation\disassembly precautions  Ensure that the cabinet is well ventilated (e.g., equipped with a fan).  Do not install this equipment near or above any equipment that may cause overheating.  Make sure to install modules vertically and maintain adequate clearance between the modules and nearby devices.
  • Page 18: D Imension

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual Minimum clearance The protection degree of the modules is IP20, and they need to be installed inside boxes or cabinets. During installation, please follow the minimum distances (unit: mm) shown in the following figures between modules and those between modules and heating devices, other devices, or wiring slots.
  • Page 19: Installation And Disassembly

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 5.2Installation and disassembly Installation Step Push the buckle at the bottom of the module outward, push the buckle to Figure ① ②, and hear the "click" sound. ② The upper edge of the module buckle is aligned...
  • Page 20 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual Push the buckle to the direction of the guide rail, hear the sound, and complete the module installation, as shown in Figure ⑥. ⑥ Disassembly Step Insert the word flat head into the buckle and push in the direction of the module (hear the sound) as shown in Figure ⑦.
  • Page 21: Wiring

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual Wiring 6.1Wiring terminal Wiring terminal Number of poles 2×20 P Signal wire terminal Line diameter 22~17 AWG 0.3~1.0 mm² Number of poles Power supply terminal Wire gauge 22~16 AWG 0.3~1.5 mm² Bus interface 2×RJ45 Ethernet/Ether CAT CAT5 cable 6.2Wiring instructions and requirements...
  • Page 22 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual Deplication length requirements The recommended stripping length is 10 mm. Wiring method Single strand hard wire, after stripping the corresponding length of the wire, the down button will insert the single strand at the same time.
  • Page 23 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual Power supply wiring The module power supply is DC24V, and twisted pair is recommended for the power cord. The power supply wiring is shown in the following figure. Bus wiring Standard RJ 45 network interface and standard crystal connector, pin allocation as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 24: Wiring Diagrams

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual Signal and load power supply wiring The load power supply uses DC 24V power supply. For the load power supply and signal line, refer to the wiring diagram of the corresponding I / O module and the wiring method to press the cable into the terminal (refer to6.3 I / O module wiring...
  • Page 25: Ec4-3200B

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.2 EC4-3200B Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 26: Ec4-0032A

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.3 EC4-0032A Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 27: Ec4-0032B

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.4 EC4-0032B Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 28: Ec4-1616A

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.5 EC4-1616A Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 29: Ec4-1616B

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.6 EC4-1616B Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 30: Ec4-1600A

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.7 EC4-1600A Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 31: Ec4-1600B

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.8 EC4-1600B Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 32: Ec4-0016A

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.9 EC4-0016A Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 33: Ec4-0016B

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.10 EC4-0016B Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 34: Ec4-0808A

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.11 EC4-0808A Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 35: Ec4-0808B

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.12 EC4-0808B Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 36: Ec4-2408A

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.13 EC4-2408A Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 37: Ec4-2408B

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.14 EC4-2408B Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 38: Ec4-0824A

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.15 EC4-0824A Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 39: Ec4-0824B

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.16 EC4-0824B Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 40: Ec4-0012J

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.17 EC4-0012J Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 41: Ec4-1612J

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.18 EC4-1612J Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 42: Ec4-A80V

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.19 EC4-A80V Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 43: Ec4-A40V

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.20 EC4-A40V Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 44: Ec4-A08V

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.21 EC4-A08V Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 45: Ec4-A04V

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.22 EC4-A04V Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 46: Ec4-A80I

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.23 EC4-A80I Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 47: Ec4-A40I

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.24 EC4-A40I Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 48: Ec4-A08I

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.25 EC4-A08I Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 49: Ec4-A04I

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.26 EC4-A04I Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 50: Xx4-C10_4

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6.3.27 XX 4-C 10_4 Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 51: Operation

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual Operation 7.1 Parameters and functional configuration This manual uses the Twin CAT3 software platform as an example to introduce the module parameters, functions, and configuration methods. 7.1.1 Digital output clearing/holding function The clearing/holding function is for modules with output that can be configured for module output actions in an abnormal bus state.
  • Page 52 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 53: Digital Input Filtering Time

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual B、 Double-click "8000:01 B us F ault_C lear / Hold" to clear / hold function settings, as shown in the following figure. Note: After the configuration is complete, download the configuration and the program again.
  • Page 54 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual B、 Double-click 8000:05 C hannel 0 R ange S etting to select the range range setting. Note: After the configuration is complete, download the configuration and the program again. Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 55: Analog Filtering Parameter Configuration Function

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 7.1.4 Analog filtering parameter configuration function Analog quantity input filter function ● Analog input filtering function, the A / D transformed data can be averaged internally, used to reduce the fluctuation of the input pointsignal due to noise.
  • Page 56: Module Configuration Description

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 7.2Module configuration description 7.2.1 Application in TwinCAT3 software environment 1、 dead work  hardware environment Module model E C4-A04V  One computer, pre-installed with Twin CAT3 software  Ether CAT Special shielding cable ...
  • Page 57 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 3、 scanner Run the T win CAT3 software Click the TwinCAT icon in the lower right corner of the desktop, select "TwinCAT XAE (VS xxxx)", and open the TwinCAT software, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 58 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual scanner After creating the project, right-click the Scan option under I / O-> Devices to scan the station device, as shown in the figure below. Check the "local connection" network card, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 59 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual After scanning the device, you can see the TwinCAT in the "OP" state at the "Online", and the slave device RUN light can be observed long on. 4、 Data interaction Analog output operation: take channel 0 output as an example, if the station equipment analog output channel 0 output 10V voltage, can in TwinCAT Outputs corresponding "Online", "Chanenl0"...
  • Page 60 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual voltmeter measurement analog output channel 0, can get 10V voltage. Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 61: Application In Codesys V3.5 Software Environment

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 7.2.2 Application in CODESYS V3.5 software environment 1、 dead work  hardware environment Module model E C4-A 80V  One computer, pre-installed with CODESYS V3.5 software  Ether CAT Special shielding cable  Switch power supply ...
  • Page 62 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 3、 Add the EtherCAT Master Select "Ether C AT-> Master-> EtherCAT Master" and add it, as shown in the figure below 4、 Configure the EtherCAT Master Click Browse to select Co d e s ys Ethernet Adapter Ethernet 2, as shown below.
  • Page 63 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 5、 scanner Before the first scan you must go to PLC, select and install the device as shown in the figure below. Copyright © Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., LTD. 2023...
  • Page 64 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 6、 Test the IO module Exit the PLC and login to the "L ogout", as shown in the figure below. Select "E t herCAT I / O Mapping" in the module E C4-A80V1 menu folder, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 65 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual In the lower right corner of the page, select "E nabled 1" mode, as shown in the figure below. Log back in, and run the software, and test the module, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 66: Application In Sysmac Studio Software Environment

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 7.2.3 Application in Sysmac Studio software environment 1、 dead work  hardware environment Module model EC 4-1616B  One computer, pre-installed with Sysmac Studio software  The Omron PLC has one set  Take the model N X1P 2-9024 DT as an example EtherCAT Special shielding cable ...
  • Page 67 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 3、 Install the XML file In the left navigation tree, expand Configuration and Settings, double-click EtherCAT, right-click Home Device, and select Display ESI Library, as shown in the figure below. In the ESI Library window, click the Install (File) button, select the XML file path, and click the button Yes to complete the installation.
  • Page 68 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual Under the Toolbox bar on the right, click Expand All Suppliers, and select Nanjing Solidot Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.", As shown in the figure below. Double-click the module to add the slave device, as shown below.
  • Page 69 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 5、 Communication Settings Click the menu bar "Controller-> Communication Setup" to display the communication settings window, as shown in the figure below. In the communication setting window, the connection type selects "Ethernet connection via a hub", selects the method "Ethernet connection via a hub"...
  • Page 70 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual Click the menu bar "Controller-> Online" to turn the controller to online status as shown in the figure below. Right-click the main device and click to select Write to the slave device node address, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 71 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual In the window that sets the node address, click the numerical value under the setting value, enter the node address, and click the "Write" button to change the slave device node, address, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 72 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 7、 Downloads the configuration to the PLC Click the menu bar "Controller-> Transfer(A) -> To Controller (T)" button to transfer the configuration to the controller, as shown in the figure below. Popup the transmission confirmation window, click the "Execute" button, and then the popup will click "Yes / OK", as shown in the following figure.
  • Page 73 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 8、 Module parameter configuration Switch the configuration to the offline state, in the EtherCAT main page, select EC4 module and click "Edit Setting Parameters", as shown in the figure below. Note: If the PLC firmware version is too low, write and read the EC_CoESDOWrite and EC_CoESDORead instructions for the SDO address.
  • Page 74 EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 9、 Test the IO module After switching on again, the lower right corner can see the PLC as the operation mode. Double-click the "I/O Map" in the left navigation tree to monitor and force the input and output signals, as shown in the figure below.
  • Page 75: Faq

    EC4 series integrated I/O user manual 8.1 Failure to find a device in the software 1. Confirm that the ESI profile is installed correctly. 2. Confirm that the ESI profile, version is accurate. 3. Whether to restart the Twin CAT software after installing the ESI profile.

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