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GX-series EtherCAT Slave Unit User’s Manual

Contents

Introduction ..............................................................................................................1

Intended Readers ........................................................................................................................................ 1

How to Read the Manual..........................................................................................2

Page Structure............................................................................................................................................. 2

Icon.............................................................................................................................................................. 3

Structure of This Manual .........................................................................................4

Terms and Conditions Agreement ..........................................................................5

Warranty, Limitations of Liability .................................................................................................................. 5

Application Considerations .......................................................................................................................... 6

Disclaimers .................................................................................................................................................. 6

Safety Precautions ...................................................................................................7

Labels and Meanings to Ensure Safe Usage .............................................................................................. 7

Symbols....................................................................................................................................................... 7

Precautions for Safe Use.......................................................................................10

Precautions for Correct Use..................................................................................12

Regulations and Standards...................................................................................13

Conformance to EU Directives .................................................................................................................. 13

Concepts.................................................................................................................................................... 13

Conformance to UL and CSA Standards ................................................................................................... 14

Conformance to Shipbuilding Standards ................................................................................................... 14

Conformance to KC Certification ............................................................................................................... 14

Related Manuals .....................................................................................................15

Version Upgrade Information ................................................................................16

Section 1 EtherCAT Network

1-1 Overview of EtherCAT Networks.......................................................................................... 1-2

1-1-1 Features of EtherCAT ................................................................................................................. 1-2

1-1-2 Structure of EtherCAT ................................................................................................................. 1-2

1-1-3 Communications types of EtherCAT ...........................................................................................1-4

1-1-4 Connection Examples of EtherCAT............................................................................................. 1-5

1-2 Configuration Elements of EtherCAT Network ................................................................... 1-6

1-2-1 Configuration Devices of EtherCAT Network .............................................................................. 1-6

1-2-2 Overview of Configuration Devices ............................................................................................. 1-7

Section 2 EtherCAT Slave Unit

2-1 Overview of EtherCAT Slave Unit......................................................................................... 2-2

2-1-1 Slave Units Usage....................................................................................................................... 2-2

2-1-2 Features of GX-series EtherCAT Slave Units ............................................................................. 2-2

2-2 Types of EtherCAT Slave Units ............................................................................................ 2-3

2-2-1 Slave Units List ........................................................................................................................... 2-3

2-2-2 Installation, I/O Connection, and Power Supply Methods for Each Slave Unit ........................... 2-6