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Manual

CX2550-0179 / CX2550-0279

USB extension for CX20xx

1.0
2014-03-11

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Summary of Contents for CX2550 Series

Page 1: ...Manual CX2550 0179 CX2550 0279 USB extension for CX20xx 1 0 2014 03 11 Version Date ...

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Page 3: ...ing installation and transport 12 3 2 Dimensions 13 3 3 Attaching the system interface to the CX20x0 system 14 3 4 Installation on the mounting rail 14 3 5 Mounting the module lock 17 3 6 USB connection 19 4 Commissioning Configuration 20 4 1 EtherCAT cable redundancy 20 4 2 Switching on and off 23 5 CX2550 0179 Architecture description 24 6 Error handling and diagnostics 25 6 1 LEDs Diagon the US...

Page 4: ...Table of contents CX2550 0179 CX2550 0279 4 Version 1 0 ...

Page 5: ... data diagrams and descriptions in this documentation Trademarks Beckhoff TwinCAT EtherCAT Safety over EtherCAT TwinSAFE XFC and XTS are registered trademarks of and licensed by Beckhoff Automation GmbH Other designations used in this publication may be trademarks whose use by third parties for their own purposes could violate the rights of the owners Patent Pending The EtherCAT Technology is cove...

Page 6: ...o are familiar with the applicable national standards Description of symbols In this documentation the following symbols are used with an accompanying safety instruction or note The safety instructions must be read carefully and followed without fail DANGER Serious risk of injury Failure to follow the safety instructions associated with this symbol directly endangers the life and health of persons...

Page 7: ...Foreword CX2550 0179 CX2550 0279 7 Version 1 0 1 3 Documentation issue state Version Changes 1 0 first Version ...

Page 8: ...ses e g during a function test To disconnect first pull the first terminal behind the power supply unit optional then pull the connectors of the fieldbus connections System components that have been switched off must be secured against being switched on again The Embedded PC s power supply unit must be supplied with 24 VDC Attention Damage to the environment or devices Do not exchange any parts wh...

Page 9: ...d between the power supply unit and the CPU The internal connection is made via a USB port of the CX20x0 CPU this way no PCI Express resources are required or used No additional drivers are required for operation since signal transformation and forwarding of the USB signals take place at the electrical level and are completely transparent for the operating system The CX2550 0179 and CX2550 0279 mo...

Page 10: ...on of USB1 1 up to max 50 m via CAT 5e cable Diagnostics LED 1 x power 1 x speed 1 x 15V 1 x suspend Power supply via system bus via power supply module CX2100 0xxx Dimensions W x H x D 24 mm x 99 mm x 54 5 mm Weight approx 189 g Operating Storage temperature 25 C 60 C 40 C 85 C Relative humidity 95 no condensation Vibration shock resistant conforms to EN 60068 2 6 EN 60068 2 27 EMC immunity emiss...

Page 11: ...on of USB2 0 up to max 50 m via CAT 5e cable Diagnostics LED 1 x power 1 x host 1 x activity 1 x link Power supply via system bus via power supply module CX2100 0xxx Dimensions W x H x D 24 mm x 99 mm x 54 5 mm Weight approx 189 g Operating Storage temperature 25 C 60 C 40 C 85 C Relative humidity 95 no condensation Vibration shock resistant conforms to EN 60068 2 6 EN 60068 2 27 EMC immunity emis...

Page 12: ...ble shipping damage 6 If you notice any shipping damage or inconsistencies between the contents and your order you should notify Beckhoff Service Attention Danger of damage to the device During transport in cold conditions or if the device is subjected to extreme temperature dif ferences condensation on and inside the device must be avoided Prior to operation the device must be allowed to slowly a...

Page 13: ...g CX2550 0179 CX2550 0279 13 Version 1 0 3 2 Dimensions The following drawings show the dimensions of the CX2550 0x79 interface Both variants CX2550 0179 USB1 1 and CX2550 0279 USB 2 0 have the same dimensions Dimensions ...

Page 14: ...ced on the DIN rail as a block For details please refer to the section on DIN rail mounting Note Maximum number of extension modules Up to two extension modules can be attached on the right hand side of the system 3 4 Installation on the mounting rail Snapping onto the mounting rail The CX20x0 can simply be snapped onto the mounting rail The bar clips are inserted on the top side and underside The...

Page 15: ...holes The images below show the permitted and two incorrect installation positions Mounting must provide a clearance of 30 mm both above and below a CX20x0 device combination to ensure adequate ventilation of the base CPU module and the power supply unit Correct installation position The high performance and the compact design of the CX20x0 systems may result in increased heat generation The heat ...

Page 16: ...s The CX20x0 system must not be operated vertically on the DIN rail A vertical position would lead to insufficient CPU ventilation since the ventilation openings are located on the top and bottom of the housing Installation of the system on its side would also lead to inadequate ventilation ...

Page 17: ...t is possible for the controller and its modules to be exposed to vibrations shocks or impacts The modules can be securely connected to one another with the aid of bar clips The bar clips are inserted on the top side and underside If all system interfaces are locked then the entire assembly can be snapped onto the support rail Dismounting the lock In order to dismantle the assembly it must first b...

Page 18: ...Mounting and wiring CX2550 0179 CX2550 0279 18 Version 1 0 Once the bar clips have been raised they can be pulled out Subsequently the system interfaces can be separated again ...

Page 19: ...D Ground 3 TX USB TX 4 RX USB RX 5 RX USB RX 6 TX USB TX 7 15 V 15 V 8 GND Ground the LEDs of the RJ 45 sockets are redundantly implemented on the lower dagnostic LEDs 25 RJ 45 interface for CX2550 0279 USB2 0 X279 EtherCAT cable category CAT5e Table 2 Assignment of RJ 45 interface PIN Signal 1 MX0 2 MX0 3 MX1 4 MX1 5 MX2 6 MX2 7 MX3 8 MX3 the LEDs of the RJ 45 sockets are redundantly implemented ...

Page 20: ...rs are ordered together with the other hardware These components can then be used to configure the controller The upper figure shows a minimum configuration example for cable redundancy Once the hardware has been wired and commissioned the supplement must be installed on the device for example via a USB stick or the IT network During the installation the system asks for the licence key The cable r...

Page 21: ...s the connections between the couplers Failures of individ ual terminals are not covered Further details can be found in the Beckhoff Information Sys tem under EtherCAT cable redundancy Cases of failure The two possible failures are described in the example below In this example the supply line for coupler EK1100 is faulty The EK1100 terminals continue to run despite the cable failure The System M...

Page 22: ... The interruption is indicated by LNK_MIS B and LNK_MIS A The next example shows a failure of the return line In this case the second cable is faulty The terminals at the coupler continue to run without malfunction The System Manager indicates the behaviour as follows ...

Page 23: ...ly unit The basic CPU module starts automatically when the power supply unit is connected to the mains Switching on for the first time When you switch on the PC for the first time the pre installed operating system optional will be started Switching off The Embedded PC switches off when the power supply unit is switched off The control software typically running on Embedded PCs should be shut down...

Page 24: ...ne USB hub in the chain The following image shows the possible configuration with the maximal allowed distances The USB hub has to be connected after the extension The maximal distance is 58 meters 50 Meter cable from CX2550 0179 to the extension box CU8850 3 meters from the extension box to the USB hub and 5 meters from the USB hub to the USB device Via the USB extension a Beckhoff Touch Panel ca...

Page 25: ... 15 V is supplied to USB extension SUS Suspend The LED doesn t light if the USB extension is operational The LED lights red if the USB extension is in suspend mode resp no device connected LEDs diagnosis for CX2550 0279 The following table shows the states for the LEDs of the CX2550 0279 USB 2 0 Display LED Meaning PWR Power supply The Power LED lights if the device is connected to a live power su...

Page 26: ...he fault is either in the software or in parts of the plant outside the Embedded PC Call the manufacturer of the machine or the software CF card access error Faulty CFast card faulty CFast slot Use a different CFast card to check the CFast slot Call Beckhoff Support Embedded PC only works partially or temporarily Defective components in the Embedded PC Call Beckhoff support Please make a note of t...

Page 27: ...moved from the DIN rail Proceed as follows 2 1 Release and remove the first Terminal next to the power supply unit on the DIN rail First remove any wiring from power supply unit and then from the first terminal on the DIN rail next to the power supply unit If the wiring is to be reused for another system it is advisable to make a note of the connections Then pull the orange terminal release see ar...

Page 28: ... with national electronics scrap regulations 3 Disconnecting the system interface Disconnecting the system modules from the basic module If the modules are locked i e attached with tie clips the clips must be released To this end lift the tie clips with a screwdriver and pull them out Subsequently the system interfaces can be separated again Attention Do not use force to open the device Opening th...

Page 29: ...Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a...

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