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Operating manual ZX09/20/21-Series
7.4
Networking via EtherCAT (only ZX20TC, ZX21TC)
The ZX20TC or ZX21TC controller can be integrated into an EtherCAT network as an
"EtherCAT slave". There it serves as a subsystem and exchanges data with an
"EtherCAT Master".
The right RJ45 socket ("IN") is connected to the "EtherCAT Master" or the "OUT" of a
previous "EtherCAT Slave". If a further "EtherCAT Slave" follows in the chain, it has to
be connected to the left RJ45 socket ("OUT").
The EDS file must be included in the "EtherCAT Master" configuration software. The
input and output data that are exchanged with the master can each contain up to 64
bytes. The "Distributed Clocks" function is not supported. For further information
please refer to the documentation of your "EtherCAT Master" configuration software.
To check your configuration, use the LEDs on the front of the device (see chapter 9
"Diagnostics")
Note:
You will find the EDS file in XML format on the USB stick that is included
in the program package.
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L/A
Fig. 28: Networking via EtherCAT
ZX20TC / ZX21TC
EtherCAT Slave
ZanderNet
Pwr
Digital Output
Digital Input
OUT
IN
L/A
EtherCat Slave
EtherCat Master
