Omron Sysmac E3X-ECT, Operation Manual

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E3X-ECT EtherCAT Sensor Communication Unit Instration Manual
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The overview of each configuration device is as follows:
Administers the EtherCAT network, monitors the state of Slave Units, exchanges I/O data with Slave
Units.
Outputs data received from the EtherCAT Master Unit through the EtherCAT network, or sends input
data to the EtherCAT Slave Unit through the EtherCAT network.
There are Digital I/O Slave Unit and Analog I/O Slave Unit.
By mounting to an inverter, sensor and other devices, it is possible to serve as a Slave Unit in the
EtherCAT network.
It is a PC software for making setting of the EtherCAT network and each Slave Unit.
It can be used either by connecting to the EtherCAT Master Unit or as a substitute of the EtherCAT
Master Unit.
Uses cables of Ethernet category 5 (100BASE-TX) or higher, with double-shield (aluminum tape and
braided shielding), which are connected straight.
Describes information specific to EtherCAT Sensor Communication Units in XML format.
By reading this file into the Configuration Tool, it is possible to perform various settings such as
mapping of Slave Units to I/O memory easily.
Provides power for communications of each Slave Unit and internal operations.
Separate them from the I/O power supply when wiring.
Provides power for input/output operations of external devices connected to Slave Units.
Separate from Unit power supply when wiring.
1-2-2 Overview of Configuration Devices
EtherCAT Master Unit
EtherCAT Slave Unit
Communications Unit
Configuration Tool
Communications cable
ESI (EtherCAT Slave Information) file
Unit power supply
I/O power supply