Advantech AMAX-4870 Installation and operation manual

AMAX-4870 Startup Manual 1
Before installation, check that the following items are
included in the shipment:
• 1 x AMAX-4870 EtherCAT junction
• 2 x Terminal blocks (see Specifications for more details)
• 1 x AMAX-4870 startup manual
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact your
distributor or sales representative immediately.
For more detailed information about this product, download
the latest user manual from the Advantech website.
The configuration data of an EtherCAT slave module is
stored in an EtherCAT slave information (ESI) file. Vari-
ous EtherCAT communication settings can be defined
from the ESI files of connected slave units as well the
network connection information. ESI files are saved to
the configuration tool to facilitate network configuration.
The network configuration data can be downloaded to the
EtherCAT master unit for configuring EtherCAT networks.
The AMAX-4870 ESI file can be downloaded from the
Advantech website.
AMAX-4870
6-Port EtherCAT Junction Slave Module
Startup Manual
AMAX-4870 is a 6-port EtherCAT junction slave module that
supports flexible wiring configurations in line, tree, and star
topologies, allowing EtherCAT systems to remain opera-
tional in the event of a machine error requiring a shutdown.
The AMAX-4870 module can also enhance debugging
and maintenance efficiency for optimum performance.
Furthermore, AMAX-4870 has been verified by the Ether-
CAT Conformance Test Tool and can support most third-
party master modules (TwinCAT, CODESYS, and Acontis).
General
• Protocol:EtherCAT
• Ports
In: 1 port
Out: 5 ports
• DataRate:100 Mbps max.
• PowerInput:10 ~ 30 VDC
• I/OConnector
2 x 3-pin 3.81-mm screw terminal block (power)
6 x RJ-45 (EtherCAT)
• Dimensions(WxDxH):120 x 120 x 40 mm 
(4.72 x 4.72 x 157 in)
• PowerConsumption
24 V: 140 mA (typical); 190 mA (max.)
• OperatingTemperature:-20 ~ 60 °C (-4 ~ 140 °F)
• StorageTemperature:-40 ~ 70 °C (-40 ~ 158 °F)
• StorageHumidity:5 ~ 95% RH (non-condensing)
1. Download the AMAX-4870 user manual and ESI file
from the Advantech website.
2. Import the ESI file to create an EtherCAT network
information (ENI) file using either
- Advantech Common Motion Utility
(with a PCI-1203 EtherCAT master card)
- Other EtherCAT master software
(such as TwinCAT or Acontis)
3. Use the master utility to test AMAX-4870.
Packing List
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This manual is for AMAX-4870.
Part No. 2041487000
Printed in China
Edition 1
February 2019
Specications
Overview
User Manual
EtherCAT Slave Information File
Installation

2 AMAX-4870 Startup Manual
ErrorIndicators
Indicator State Error Name Description
Off No Error The device is in work-
ing condition
Blinking Invalid Congu-
ration
General conguration
error
Single ash Local Error
A slave device ap-
plication has changed
the EtherCAT state
autonomously due to
a local error/the error
indicator bit is set to
1 in the AL Status
register
Double ash
Watchdog
Timeout
An application
watchdog timeout has
occurred
LinkIndicator(onRJ-45)
Indicator State Link Activity Description
On Yes No Port open/connected
Flickering Yes Yes Port open/connected
Off No N/A Port closed/discon-
nected
FCCClassA
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide rea-
sonable protection against harmful interference when the
equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in residential
areas is likely to cause interference. In such cases, users
are required to correct the interference at their own expense.
CE
This product has passed the CE test for environmen-
tal specifications when shielded cables are used for
external wiring. We recommend the use of shield-
ed cables. Advantech does provide shielded cables.
Contact your local supplier for ordering information.
AMAX-4870 features two power input terminals, an input
power range of 10 ~ 30 VDC, and power redundancy sup-
port. For modules connected to two power input sources,
if one source is inactive or interrupted, the other power
source can take over immediately. The AMAX-4870 junc-
tion module can operate with only a single power source.
PowerIndicators
Indicator State System State Description
Off Power off The system is not on/
power is off
On Power on The system is on/power
is on
RunIndicators
Indicator State Slave State Condition
Off Initialization The device is in the
Initialization state
Blinking Pre-Opera-
tional
The device is in the Pre-
Operational state
Single ash Safe Opera-
tional
The device is in the Safe
Operational state
On Operational The device is in the
Operational state
Flickering Bootstrap
The device is booting
and has not yet entered
the Initialization state/the
device is in the Bootstrap
state/a rmware down-
load is in progress
Declaration of Conformity
Power
LEDs (Cont.)
Dimensions
LEDs