INSTRUCTION MANUAL
EtherCAT-compatible Communication Unit for
HG
Series
SC-HG1-ETC
MJE-SCHG1ETC No.0065-01V
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic product.
Before using this product, read and understand this instruction manual. Use the prod-
uct correctly and in the optimum manner.
Keep this manual in a safe location for reference whenever necessary.
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For details on communication commands and other related subjects for the Eth-
erCAT-compatible
SC-HG1-ETC
communication unit for
HG
-series controllers,
refer to the
“
SC-HG1-ETC User’s Manual
”
(
our Website: https://panasonic.
net/id/pidsx/global
).
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EtherCAT
®
is registered trademark and patented technology, licensed by Beck-
hoff Automation GmbH, Germany.
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Ethernet is a registered trademark of Fuji Xerox Co., Ltd.
WARNING
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Do not use this product as a device for personal protection.
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For devices for personal protection, use products that conform to the laws and stan-
dards related to personal protection in each country, such as OSHA, ANSI, and IEC.
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STANDARDS AND REGULATIONS
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This product conforms to the standards and regulations below.
<European Directives>
EMC Directive
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CONTENTS OF PACKAGE
Main unit
1 pc.
Instruction Manual (English / Japanese, Chinese / Korean)
1 pc. each
General Information for Safety, Compliance, and Instructions (23 languages)
1 pc.
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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION
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This product is a communication unit that monitors sensor ON / OFF output, the
amount of detection, and other data through EtherCAT communications between
each controller and the EtherCAT master device.
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This product can be connected to up to 15 controllers (one master unit and 14 slave units).
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Electric power required for this product is supplied from the master controller connected to it.
Controller - Master unit (Option)
SC-HG1-ETC
End plate
MS-DIN-E
(Option)
Connect to EtherCAT master device
To power supply
To power
supply
Controller - Slave unit (Option)
(Maximum 14 units connectable)
Compatible controllers
HG-SC
□
HG-TC
□
Connect to EtherCAT slave device
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DESCRIPTION OF PARTS
5
1
2
3
7
8
9
10
11
4
6
Name
Function
1
Station ID (x16)
Rotary switch for setting a station alias. (Note 1)
[Station aliases can be set between 00 and FF]
2
Station ID (x1)
3
IN
RJ45 connector for EtherCAT connection. This connector connects the master de-
vice and the Ethernet cable.
4
OUT
RJ45 connector for EtherCAT connection. This connector connects the slave de-
vice and the Ethernet cable.
5
Male connector for lateral
connection
This connector connects a controller (master unit or slave unit). Electric power re-
quired for the communication unit is supplied from the master unit or slave unit
through this connector.
6
ERR. indicator (Red)
This indicator indicates the state of communication between the communication
unit and the controller connected to it.
OFF : Normal operation state
ON: Communication error occurs between the communication unit and the controller
7
POWER indicator (Green)
OFF : The power is off
ON : The power is on
8
RUN indicator (Green)
OFF : INIT state
Flashing (Single flash (Note 2)) : SAFE-OPERATIONAL state
Flashing (Blinking (Note 3)) : PRE-OPERATIONAL state
ON : OPERATIONAL state
9
L/A IN indicator (Green)
OFF : The communication unit is not connected to the Ethernet
Flashing : Link is normal and data is sent or received
ON : Link is normal and data is not sent or received
10
L/A OUT indicator (Green)
11
ECAT ERR indicator (Red)
OFF : Normal operation state
Flashing (Double flash (Note 4)) : Watchdog timeout occurs
Flashing (Blinking (Note 3)) : Configuration error occurs
Notes: 1) For numerical display on the switch, refer to each switch.
2) The indicator repeatedly lights for 0.2 seconds and goes out for 1 second.
3) The indicator repeatedly lights for 0.2 seconds and goes out for 0.2 seconds.
4) The indicator repeatedly lights for 0.2 seconds, goes out for 0.2 seconds, lights up for 0.2 seconds, and goes
out for 1 second in this order.
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MOUNTING AND CONNECTION METHODS
How to mount
1.
Hook the rear of the mounting part onto
the 35-mm-wide DIN rail.
2.
While pressing the rear of the mounting
part against the 35-mm-wide DIN rail,
insert the front of the mounting part into
the 35-mm-wide DIN rail.
2.
Press down
1.
Insert
35-mm-wide DIN rail
How to remove
1.
Grasp the unit and push it forward.
2.
Lifting the front of the unit removes it
from the DIN rail.
2.
Lift
1.
Push forward
Note: If you attempt to lift the front without pushing the unit forward, you will break the hook on the rear of the mounting
part.
How to connect
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This product must be connected to a controller.
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Up to 15 controllers (1 master unit and 14 slave units) can be connected to this
product.
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Always turn OFF the power before connecting or disconnecting a controller to/
from this product. Connecting a controller to this product with the power turned
ON may damage the product and controller.
Insert the male connector all the way into the female connector. If the connector
is not connected completely, the product and controller may become damaged.
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To connect this product to a controller, always mount them on a DIN rail. To do
so, mount end plates
MS-DIN-E
(optional) or commercially available fittings so
as to enclose the connected units at both ends.
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For notes on using controllers, refer to the instruction manual provided with the
controller.
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When the
HG-S
controller and
HG-T
controller are used in combination, note the
following points.
• Connect the slave units of the same series to the side closer to the master
unit, and connect the slave units of the different series to the far side.
• Some functions such as computation function and copy function are restricted.
For detailed information, refer to the user’s manual of each controller(
our
Website: https://panasonic.net/id/pidsx/global
).
• If the
HG-T
controller is connected with
HG-S
controller manufactured prior to
January 2019, it will not operate properly. Be sure to connect the product to
HG-S
controller manufactured in or after February 2019.
