Configuration
EK9300
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Version: 3.2.6
Fig. 25: Inserting a sub-module
EtherCAT gateway terminals
The gateway terminals support several submodules; the first or basic module is loaded immediately, the
modules for the process data must be created. These must then also be parameterized on the master side of
the corresponding gateway. Not all features of a gateway terminal can be used on the EK9300.
EL6631-0010
The PROFINET device terminal enables two different PROFINET networks to be connected; only one device
interface is supported on the EK. A default station name can be assigned and IP settings made via
parameterization data (GSDML). Note that the complete maximum data length of the EL6631-0010 cannot
be used. The length is dependent on the other EtherCAT devices attached to the EK9300.
EL6731-0010
The PROFIBUS slave terminal enables communication with a PROFIBUS master. The PROFIBUS address
is specified via the parameter settings (in the GSDML) in the terminal. Only pure process data can be
exchanged.
EL6692
The EtherCAT slave terminal enables communication with a EtherCAT master. Only pure process data can
be exchanged.
EL6652-0010
The EtherNet/IP slave terminal enables communication with an EtherNet/IP master; only one slave interface
is supported on the EK. The IP address and subnet mask are specified via the parameter settings (in the
GSDML) of the terminal. Only pure process data can be exchanged. The terminal on the EK supports only
one slave interface.
5.3
EK9300 EtherCAT configuration
The EK9300 is an EtherCAT master with automatic configuration, i.e. all EtherCAT terminals must always be
present when switching on the system. Since the boot-up of the EK9300 generally takes considerably longer
than the start-up of the EtherCAT slave devices, the latter can be operated on the same power supply. With
decentralized EtherCAT slaves, care must be taken that they are switched on earlier or at the same time as
the supply voltage.
