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...
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.
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)...
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...
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)
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"...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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.
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...
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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.
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...
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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.
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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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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"...
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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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 ...
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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.
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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.
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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"...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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