Documentation notes 1 Documentation notes 1.1 Disclaimer Beckhoff products are subject to continuous further development. We reserve the right to revise the documentation at any time and without notice. No claims for the modification of products that have already been supplied may be made on the basis of the data, dia- grams, and descriptions in this documentation.
Product features The valid product features are always those specified in the current documentation. Further information given on the product pages of the Beckhoff homepage, in emails or in other publications is not au- thoritative. 1.3 Scope of the documentation...
Trained special- ists can: • apply relevant standards and directives • assess tasks that they have been assigned • recognize possible hazards • prepare and set up workplaces Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
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• independently recognize, avoid and eliminate sources of danger • implement specifications from the accident prevention regula- tions • assess the work environment • independently optimize and carry out their work ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
Examples This symbol shows examples of how to use the product or software. Required tool This symbol indicates a tool that is required for the following steps. Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
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QR codes This symbol shows a QR code that you can scan to watch videos or animations. Internet access is required in order to use it. ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
+49 5246 963-157 support@beckhoff.com www.beckhoff.com/en-en/support/our-support-services/ 1.7.2 Training offerings Training in Germany takes place at the Beckhoff branches or, after consultation, at the customer's premises. Beckhoff offers both face- to-face and online training courses. +49 5246 963-5000 training@beckhoff.com www.beckhoff.com/en-en/support/training-offerings/ 1.7.3 Service offerings...
Hülshorstweg 20 33415 Verl, Germany +49 5246 963-0 info@beckhoff.com www.beckhoff.com/en-en/ A detailed overview of the Beckhoff locations worldwide can be found at: www.beckhoff.com/en-en/company/global-presence/ 1.7.5 Downloadfinder In the Download finder you will find configuration files, technical doc- umentation and application reports to download.
Read the documentation prepared by the machine manufac- turer. 2.1.1 Before operation Danger from magnetic fields The magnetic fields of some of the components of the XTS are dan- gerous to: • people fitted with cardiac pacemakers • persons with magnetically conducting implants •...
Ensure that the protective conductor is connected properly. Never disconnect electrical connections while they are live. Only work on the XTS when the voltage has dropped to < 10 V. Disconnect all components from the mains and secure against reconnection.
Connector Straight motor module with integrated NCT functionality Basic electronics 2 x 9 connection strip basic electronics 2 x 9 connection strip test board Test board Mover Guide rail End cap Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
RJ45 connector for data line Cap for RJ45 connector RJ45 connector for additional I/Os Connector for connecting cable Cap for RJ45 connector Locking control cabinet door Window in control cabinet door ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
3.3 NCT electronics Position Designation 2 x 9 NCT electronics connection strip Fastening screw M6 x 25 Power LED Communication LED LED 1, test board in operation LED 2, application-specific. Not yet occupied. ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
Digital output 3 Digital output 2 Digital output 4 Not yet occupied. Not yet occupied. Not yet occupied. Not yet occupied. Ground 24 V PWM output 1 Ground PWM output 2 PWM output 3 Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
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Switch 1: digital input 4 or analog input 2. Lower position: potentiometer on Potentiometer 2: 0 to 10 V potentiometer, analog input 2 Potentiometer 1: 0 to 10 V potentiometer, analog input 1 Connection strip 2 Connection strip 1 Button 1: digital input 1 LED button 1: button feedback 1 Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
Digital output 3 Digital output 2 Digital output 4 Not yet occupied. Not yet occupied. Not yet occupied. Not yet occupied. Ground 24 V PWM output 1 Ground PWM output 2 PWM output 3 ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Position Designation Potentiometer 2 Potentiometer 1 Digital input 1 Digital input 2 Digital input 3 Digital input 4 24 V Not yet occupied. Not yet occupied. 5 V Not yet occupied. Not yet occupied. ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
48 V | 16 A power supply status LED 24 V | 4 A power supply status LED Link / Act status LED Status LED ECAT Run Drive State status LED WEEE compliance EtherCAT marking Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
3.5.1 DataMatrix code The DataMatrix code can be found on all movers and modules. If there is no Beckhoff Traceability Number (BTN) under the DataMa- trix code, you can read it out via the DataMatrix code. For example, you can read the DataMatrix code with the camera of your smartphone or tablet.
Product overview 3.6 Type key 3.6.1 XTS starter kit with NCT functionality AT2100–001x Explanation Product area • AT = drive technology 2100 Product type • 2100 = starter kit System type • 001 = open end Product length • 1 = 500 mm •...
• 0 = standard • 1 = mover 1 Number of poles of the magnetic plate set • 5 = 5 poles Length of the magnetic plate set • 50 = 50 mm ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
Software-based control The XTS is controlled by a software-based cascade control. The control loop structure is stored in the XTS drivers and is calculated cyclically on the control IPC. No additional drive software is re- quired. Programming according to The standardized Motion Control function blocks according to the IEC 61131-3...
The components must be installed in electrical systems or machines and may only be put into operation as integrated components of the system or machine. All components of the XTS are intended only to be programmed and commissioned with the help of the Beckhoff TwinCAT automation software.
The synchronization accuracy depends on the mechanical rigidity, the applied load on the movers, the controller settings, the set velocity and also any mechanical offset between the modules. Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
Direct link to XTS NCT electronics, basic electronics Mover with NCT electronics fitted Direct link to the XTS mover with NCT electronics Direct link to the XTS mover with NCT electronics and Mover 1 functionality Motor module with integrated NCT functionality...
Technical data 4.3 Dimensional drawings Dimensional drawings and 3D models online You have the possibility to download the dimensional drawings and 3D models of the individual components from the Beckhoff website: www.beckhoff.com/de-de/support/downloadfinder 4.3.1 XTS starter kits All figures in millimeters AT2100-0011-0001 •...
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Technical data AT2100-0012-0001 • XTS starter kit with NCT functionality • 1000 mm • open end 1012 1000 ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
Technical data 4.3.2 Modules All figures in millimeters AT2100-0250 • Straight • 250 mm • with integrated NCT functionality Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
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• with connector, direction of rotation to feedback system -0,1 250 -0,3 (51,7) (modular dimension 250) (51,2) M3 5 ~ 15 M3 5 8 (2x) 5 F6 (2x) Ø ± ± 55,1 90 0,2 ± 180 0,2 ± ± ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
• Mover, 70 mm • 6 guide rollers, 2 of which are spring-loaded • with height adjustment for NCT electronics, basic electronics 76,3 ± 34,6 ± center of gravitiy weight: approx. 674g ± ± ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
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• Mover, 70 mm • 6 guide rollers, 2 of which are spring-loaded • with height adjustment for NCT electronics, basic electronics 76,3 ± 34,6 ± center of gravitiy weight: approx. 674g ± ± Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
Commissioning 5 Commissioning After unpacking the XTS starter kit with NCT technology, you must remove the transport securing devices on the movers and connect the cables. 5.1 Preparation Required tool • Suitable torque wrench • Allen key 2 mm • Allen key 3 mm •...
The connector of the module may be rotated by 90° a maximum of ten times. ► Plug the connector [1] of the connection cable to the connec- tor [2] of the module ► Tighten the connector [1] with assembly tool [+] Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
Commissioning 5.3.2 Control cabinet ► Remove cap [1] ► Plug the connector [1] of the connection cable into the connec- tor [2] of the control cabinet ► Tighten the connector [1] with assembly tool [+] ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
► Connect the connector [1] of the data line to the connector [2] in the control cabinet 5.4.2 PC or laptop ► Plug the connector [1] of the data line into the corresponding port of your PC [2] or laptop [3] Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
After the starter kit has been connected and switched on: The Stop button [1] on the control cabinet lights up red continuously. The Reset button [2] must flash blue. ► Press Reset button [1] ► Ensure that the Emergency stop button is unlocked ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
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► Press the Start button [1] The Stop button [1] on the control cabinet must flash red. The Start button [2] on the control cabinet must light up green con- tinuously. The system is in operation. Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
The Stop button [1] must light up red continuously. The Reset button [2] must flash blue. 5.7.2 Emergency stop button ► Press the Emergency stop button [1] The Stop button [1] must light up red continuously. ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
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If the system is stopped with the Emergency stop button, the Emer- gency stop button must be unlocked to restart the system. ► Unlock the Emergency stop button [1] The Stop button [1] must light up red continuously. The Reset button [2] must flash blue. Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
• Digital input 3 enabled: button 3 [3] with function • Analog input 1 disabled: potentiometer 1 [5] without function Switch [2] down • Digital input 3 disabled: button 3 [3] without function • Analog input 1 enabled: potentiometer 1 [5] with function ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
► Make sure that the switch [2] is in the upper position The LED 3 Digital output 3 [1] lights up. 6.2.4 Button 4 - digital input 4 ► Press button 4 [1] ► Make sure that the switch [2] is in the upper position ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
► Make sure that the switches [5] and [6] are in the upper position LEDs [1] to [4] are in chaser mode. 6.2.5.1 Exit chaser mode ► Keep keys [1] to [4] pressed for five seconds ► Make sure that the switches [5] and [6] are in the upper position Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
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Functionality of the test board LEDs [1] to [4] are off. ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
► Turn potentiometer 1 [1] to set the color of the RGB LED ► Make sure that the switch [2] is in the lower position The RGB LED [1] lights up in the set color. Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
► Turn potentiometer 2 [1] to adjust the brightness of the RGB LED ► Make sure that the switch [2] is in the lower position The RGB LED [1] lights up in the set brightness. ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
The pre-assembled movers can be removed and inserted. Example XTS starter kit with open end The removal and insertion of the movers is exemplified by an XTS starter kit with open end. The rail on support [+] ZK9001-0000 is available for removing and inserting the movers on a circulating system.
► Insert and tighten the screws [2] ► Observe tightening torques: Components Tightening torque [Nm] Screw, M5 x 12 Screws, M3 x 14 7.1.2 Removing ► Remove the mover [1] via the rail on support [2] ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
► Insert mover [1] with the NCT electronics [2] via the rail on sup- port [3] ► Observe correct alignment of the NCT electronics [2] to the name plate [4] Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
► Insert the feeler gauge blade [1] into the air gap [2] between the NCT electronics and the module The air gap must be adjusted if the feeler gauge blade cannot be in- serted into the air gap. ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
If the air gap is not yet set correctly: ► Loosen and tighten the set screws again ► Increasing the air gap Further information can be found in chapter "Increasing the air gap", [Page 64]. Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
Further information can be found in chapter "Reduce air gap", [Page 63]. 7.2.3 Disassembly ► Loosen screws [1] on the connector of the cable bridge ► Pull off the connector [2] of the cable bridge from the NCT elec- tronics [3] ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
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Assembly and disassembly ► Remove screws [1] ► Lift and remove the NCT electronics [2] in the area of the con- nector Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
Components Tightening torque [Nm] Screws, M6 x 25 ► Plug the connector [1] of the cable bridge into the connection strip of the NCT electronics [2] ► Tighten screws [3] on the cable bridge ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
All other movers are not suitable for mounting the NCT electronics. ► Screw the test board [1] to the mover [3] with screws [2] ► Observe tightening torques: Components Tightening torque [Nm] Screws, M6 x 20 Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
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Assembly and disassembly ► Plug the connector [1] of the cable bridge into the connection strip of the test board [2] ► Tighten screws [3] on the cable bridge ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
► Remove cables and electrical connections ► Loosen the fixing screws of the guide rails and the modules ► Remove the modules from the machine one after the other ► Transport the XTS components to the workplace or put them into storage Version: 1.4 XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality ───...
In addition, you have the option to contact a local certified specialist company for the disposal of used electrical and electronic appli- ances. Dispose of the old components in accordance with the regu- lations applicable in your country. ─── XTS Starter Kit with NCT Functionality Version: 1.4...
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