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Beckhoff EK1101 User Manual

Beckhoff EK1101
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EK110x, EK15xx
EtherCAT Bus Coupler
3.6
2017-10-05
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Beckhoff EK1101 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBeckhoff
ModelEK1101
CategoryI/O Systems
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Foreword

Overview EtherCAT Coupler

Introduces EtherCAT couplers by connection type.

Notes on the documentation

Guidelines for manual use, disclaimers, trademarks, and patents.

Safety instructions

Safety regulations, liability exclusion, personnel qualification, and symbol explanations.

Documentation issue status

Lists historical changes and updates to the documentation by version.

Version identification of EtherCAT devices

Explains device identification by their 14-digit designation.

Product overview

Overview of EtherCAT couplers

Explains the role of EtherCAT couplers and selection criteria.

Coupler with RJ45 connection

Introduces EtherCAT couplers using RJ45 connectors.

Coupler with M8 connection

Introduces EtherCAT couplers with M8 connectors.

Coupler with optical fiber connection

Introduces EtherCAT couplers using optical fiber.

Coupler with POF connection

Introduces EtherCAT couplers using POF.

Basics

EtherCAT basics

Refers to EtherCAT System Documentation for fieldbus basics.

EtherCAT coupler port allocation

Explains port assignment and data flow in EK1100/EK1100-0008.

EtherCAT State Machine

Describes states and functions of the EtherCAT slave state machine.

CoE - Interface: notes

States that the device has no CoE interface.

EKxxxx - Optional Distributed Clocks support

Explains principles of EtherCAT Distributed Clocks (DC).

Mounting and wiring

Instructions for ESD protection

Prevents damage from electrostatic discharge.

Installation on mounting rails

Installs devices on 35 mm mounting rails.

Installation instructions for enhanced mechanical load capacity

Additional mounting instructions for enhanced mechanical load.

Installation positions

Discusses installation constraints, positions, and ventilation.

Connection system

Overviews different connection options for Bus Terminal systems.

Wiring

Explains cable connection to terminals using spring force technology.

EtherCAT cabling – wire-bound

Details requirements for EtherCAT cables and connectors (CAT5).

M8 Connector Cabling

Provides information on M8 connector cabling for EtherCAT devices.

Nut torque for connectors

Specifies recommended nut torque for M8 connectors.

Power supply, potential groups

Explains power supply requirements and potential groups.

Mounting of Passive Terminals

Hints on mounting passive terminals correctly.

UL notice

Details UL certification and application requirements.

ATEX - Special conditions (extended temperature range)

Outlines conditions for use in potentially explosive areas.

Commissioning/application notes

Configuration overview

Refers to EtherCAT system documentation for configuration.

Application notes

Introduces application notes for various scenarios.

Optical fiber application notes

Notes on using optical fiber for EtherCAT.

POF application notes

Notes on using POF for EtherCAT.

Notes regarding assembly of POF cables with the connector set ZS1090-0008

Step-by-step instructions for assembling POF cables with connectors.

Error handling and diagnostics

Diagnostic LEDs

Explains diagnostic LEDs on EK1100/EK1100-0008.

Appendix

Safety instructions and behavioral rules for Class 1 laser

Safety rules for Class 1 laser products.

EtherCAT AL Status Codes

Refers to EtherCAT system description for status codes.

Firmware compatibility

States that couplers have no firmware.

Firmware Update EL/ES/EM/EPxxxx

Describes device updates for Beckhoff EtherCAT slaves.

FPGA firmware *.rbf

Explains FPGA firmware updates for EtherCAT communication.

Simultaneous updating of several EtherCAT devices

Describes updating multiple EtherCAT devices simultaneously.

Support and Service

Provides information on Beckhoff support and service contacts.

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