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AMAX-4817/4820 Startup Manual 1

Before installation, please check that the following items are 

included in the shipment:
1.  AMAX-4817/4820 module 
2. 

Terminal blocks (see Specifications for more details)

3.  Startup manual

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your 

distributor or sales representative immediately. 

For more detailed information about this product, download  

the latest user manual from the Advantech website.

The  AMAX-4817/4820  ESI  file  can  be  downloaded  from 

the Advantech website at http://www.advantech.com.

Every  EtherCAT  SubDevice  information  (ESI)  file  con

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tains  the  configuration  data  of  an  EtherCAT  SubDevice 

module. Various EtherCAT communication settings can 

be  defined  from  the  ESI  files  of  connected  SubDevice 

units as well the network connection information. ESI 

files  are  saved  to  the  configuration  tool  to  provide  net

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work  configuration  data.  Subsequently,  the  network 

configuration  data  can  be  downloaded  to  the  EtherCAT 

MainDevice  unit  for  configuring  an  EtherCAT  network.

AMAX-4817/4820 

Industrial EtherCAT SubDevice Modules

Startup Manual

 

The AMAX-4817/4820 series comprises industrial EtherCAT 

SubDevice  modules  equipped  with  the  EtherCAT  protocol. 

The modules’ compact size and integrated DIN rail mount 

kit ensure easy installation in cabinets. The modules also 

feature euro-type pluggable terminal blocks and LED in-

dicators that facilitate system setup and maintenance. All 

modules are equipped with an isolation circuit that ensures 

current protection for demanding industrial applications.

General

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Connectors

 

-  N x 10-pin terminal block (3.81 mm)  

 

  (AMAX-4817 N = 2, AMAX-4820 N = 1)      

 

- 2 x 3-pin screw terminal block (3.81 mm)  

 

- 2 x RJ-45 (EtherCAT)

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Dimensions:

120 x 120 x 40 mm

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•  Operating Temperature:

 -20 ~ 60 °C (32 ~ 140 °F)

•  Storage Temperature: 

-40 ~ 70 °C (-40 ~ 158 °F)

•  Storage Humidity: 

5 ~ 95% RH (non-condensing)

•  Power Supply: 

10 ~ 30 V

DC

Communications

•  Interface: 

EtherCAT

•  Data Transfer Medium: 

Ethernet/EtherCAT cable (CAT5 

min.), shielded

•  Distance Between Modules: 

100 m max.(100BASE-TX)

•  Communication Cycle Time 

100 us

•  Data Transfer Rates: 

100 Mbps

•  Configuration: 

Not required

Analog Input (AMAX-4817)

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Channels

: 8 channels   

•  Resolution:

 16 bits 

•  Input Voltage Range: 

0 ~ 10 V, ±10 V 

•  Common-Mode Input Voltage Range: 

±275 V 

•  Measuring Error:

 < ±0.1% 

•  Isolation Protection:

 2,500 V

DC

  Packing List

For more information on this and other Advantech 

products, please visit our website at

http://www.advantech.com
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This manual is for the AMAX-4817 and 4820 modules.
Part No. 2001481701  

Printed in China

Edition 2

April 2023

  Specifications

  Overview

  User Manual

  EtherCAT SubDevice Information File 

Summary of Contents for AMAX-4817

Page 1: ... ensure easy installation in cabinets The modules also feature euro type pluggable terminal blocks and LED in dicators that facilitate system setup and maintenance All modules are equipped with an isolation circuit that ensures current protection for demanding industrial applications General Connectors N x 10 pin terminal block 3 81 mm AMAX 4817 N 2 AMAX 4820 N 1 2 x 3 pin screw terminal block 3 8...

Page 2: ...SubDevice ID range 0 255 For example if a user arranges the rotary switches follow ing the sequence 4 F the SubDevice ID will be set as 4 x 16 F x 1 79 AMAX 4817 4820 modules feature two power input terminals an input power range of 10 to 30 VDC and power redundan cy support For modules connected to two power input sourc es if one source is inactive or interrupted the other power source can take o...

Page 3: ...ing and has not yet en tered the Initialization state the device is in the Bootstrap state a firmware download is in progress Error Indicator Indicator State Error Name Description Off No error The device is in work ing condition Blinking Invalid configu ration General configuration error Single flash Local error A SubDevice device application has changed the EtherCAT state autonomously due to loc...

Page 4: ...log Input Connection Differential Inputs The AMAX 4817 provides eight differential analog input channels Analog Output Connection Single Outputs The AMAX 4820 provides four single ended analog output channels Connections Connections Cont ...

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