Delta AX-8 Series User manual

AX-8 Series User Guide
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Preface
Thank you for purchasing this product. This user manual provides information about the AX-8 series motion
control PAC.
This manual includes:
 Product inspection and Model Explanation
 Specifications and Product Interface
 Product Installation
 BIOS setting instructions
 System Operation and Settings
Product features
The AX-8 series motion control PAC supports EtherCAT (Ethernet Control Automation
Technology) control interface, which can be operated with libraries.
It supports a minimum synchronization period of 250 microseconds, and 64 axes and 32 stations
in 1 millisecond.
AX-8 series provides 35 kinds of homing methods, point-to point position control, speed control,
torque control, multi-axis interpolation, Robot and CNC etc.
The complete motion control functions of the AX-8 series products are able to meet the needs of
the diverse industry. This product optimally integrates the operations of multi-axis synchronous
motion control, enabling easier assembly, better stability, and more flexible expansion capabilities.
This is the one and only choice for industrial upgrading.
How to use this manual
You can use this manual as a reference when using the AX-8 series motion control PAC, which
contains information about installation, setting, and instructions on how to use and maintain the
product.
Delta technical services
Contact the local distributors or Delta Customer Service Center if you have any inquiry during
operation.

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Table of Contents
Product Inspection and Model Explanation
1.1 Product Inspection ····························································································1-2
1.2 Model Explanation ····························································································1-3
1.3 Electrical Safety precautions ···············································································1-4
Specifications and Product Interface
2.1 Electrical Specifications ····················································································2-2
2.2 External Dimensions ························································································2-4
2.3 Part Names and Port Descriptions·······································································2-5
2.3.1 HDMI Display Port·····················································································2-6
2.3.2 Ethernet Port····························································································2-7
2.3.3 USB Port·································································································2-8
2.3.4 Status Indicator ························································································2-9
2.3.5 RS-485/422 Encoder and GPIO Port ···························································2-10
2.3.6 Power Port ···························································································· 2-11
2.3.7 Protocol Port Bus Communication interface ··················································2-12
2.3.8 WatchDog On/Off Switch ··········································································2-13
2.4 Wiring Example ·····························································································2-14
2.4.1 AX-8 Series Wiring for Input Point Connection With External Devices ·················2-14
2.4.2 AX-8 Series Wiring for Output Point Connection With External Devices ··············2-15
2.4.3 AX-8SeriesEncoder Wiring········································································2-17
Product Installation
3.1 Hung Installation······························································································3-2
3.2 SD Card Installation ·························································································3-3
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BIOS
4.1 BIOS Operation and Setting ················································································4-1
4.1.1 Main········································································································4-3
4.1.2 Advanced ·································································································4-4
4.1.3 WatchDot ·································································································4-5
4.1.4 Chipset ····································································································4-6
4.1.5 Security ·································································································4-11
4.1.6 Boot ······································································································4-12
4.1.7 Save & Exit·····························································································4-13
System Operation and Settings
5.1 Setting and Releasing of the Write Protection UWF Function······································5-2
5.1.1 Using the PAC_Tool to Perform Write Protection UWF Operations ························5-3
5.1.2 Read Current Write Protection Status ·····························································5-3
5.1.3 Enabling Write Protection·············································································5-4
5.1.4 Disabling Write Protection ············································································5-5
5.1.5 Write Protection Fix ····················································································5-6
5.2 Operating System Language Change Setting··························································5-7
5.3 Write Protection Function Exception······································································5-9
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1-1
Product Inspection and
Model Explanation
This chapter mainly introduces the product inspection and product model description,
as well as the electrical safety precautions of the AX-8 series product. Read this
chapter before using the product to understand related contents.
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1.1 Product Inspection ···············································································1-2
1.2 Model Description ················································································1-3
1.3 Electrical Safety Precautions ··································································1-4

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1.1 Product Inspection
Users please verify the integrity of this product package, and confirm whether all the following
items and accessories are complete:
1. Host
2. Product Installation Manual
3. Accessories (As shown in Figure 1.1.1)
(1) (2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Figure 1.1.1 Accessory Diagrams
No.
Item
Quantity
(1)
I/O Cable Connector
1
(2)
Power Cable Connector
1
(3)
Wall Mount Fixture
1
(4)
M3 Pan Head Screws
4
(5)
M4 Truss Head Screws
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1.2 Model Description
AX –8 64 E P0 CB1 T
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)(6) (7)(8) (9) (10)
No.
Item
Description
(1)
Product type
AX = AX Series Standalone Controller
(2)
Processor
7, 8, 9 = PC-based
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 = PLC-based
(1, 2 = Compact; 3, 4, 5 = Middle; 6 = High)
(3)
Number of Axes
Supported
08 = 8 axes; 16 = 16 axes; 32 = 32 axes; 64 = 64 axes;
1H = 128 axes; 2H = 256 axes; 5H = 512 axes
(4)
Network Type
Movement Type
E = EtherCAT; C = CANopen; D = DMCNet;
P = ProfiNet; F = Safety; I = CIP; M = Pulse
(5), (6)
Hardware
Version
(5): CPU Version
A = Intel Atom Series
P = Intel Celeron Series
C = Intel Core Series
(6): Controller Version
0 = Version One
1 = Version Two
(7), (8), (9)
Software
Version
(7): License Certification
P = CODESYS PLC
M = CODESYS SoftMotion
C = CODESYS SoftMotion + CNC +Robot
(8): System Type
A = A type (Win10 IoT 64-bit + 32G M.2 SSD)
B = B type (Win10 IoT 64-bit + QT HMI + 32G M.2 SSD)
C = C type (Win10 IoT 64-bit + Codesys HMI + 32G M.2 SSD)
(9): Firmware Version
1 = Version One
(10)
IO Type
T: Transistor NPN; P: Transistor PNP; R: Relay
S: TRIAC; A: Analog I/O; M: Differential

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1.3 Electrical Safety Precautions
In order to prevent possible severe damage caused by electric shocks, please first unplug
the host power cable from the power outlet before moving the host.
Confirm that all power cables have been unplugged before connecting or disconnecting
any signal cables from the host.
Confirm that the voltage setting of the power supply is adjusted to the standard voltage
value used in this country/this region. If you are unsure of the supplied voltage value of
your region, please consult your local power company staff.
If the power supply is damaged, do not attempt to fix it by yourself. Please contact Delta’s
professional technical service staff or the dealer.
Restart Instructions: Pressing and holding down the reset button for 2 seconds will force
restart.
It is recommended to install this product inside a cabinet or inside an external case in
order to block external collisions.
This product is applicable to industrial automation equipment and applications. Please
read this User Manual carefully and perform installation according to the instructions in
order to prevent danger from occurring.
If this product is not operated in accordance with the instructions described in the Manual,
it will cause damage to the equipment or abnormal functions.

2-1
Specifications and Product
Interface
This chapter mainly introduces the specifications and part compositions of the AX-8
series product. Please assemble the parts in accordance with the descriptions in this
chapter; do not remove the non-removable parts by yourself.
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2.1 Electrical Specifications ········································································2-2
2.2 External Dimensions ············································································2-4
2.3 Part Names and Port Descriptions···························································2-5
2.3.1 HDMI Display Port ·········································································2-6
2.3.2 Ethernet Port ················································································2-7
2.3.3 USB Port ·····················································································2-8
2.3.4 Status Indicator ·············································································2-9
2.3.5 RS-485/422 Encoder and GPIO Port················································ 2-10
2.3.6 Power Port ················································································· 2-11
2.3.7 Protocol Port Bus Communication Interface······································· 2-12
2.4 Wiring Examples ··············································································· 2-14
2.4.1 AX-8 Series Wiring for Input Point Connection With External Devices······ 2-14
2.4.2 AX-8 Series Wiring for Output Point Connection With External Devices ·· 2-15
2.4.3 AX-8SeriesEncoder Wiring ···························································· 2-17

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2.1 Electrical Specifications
Item
AX-8 T
EP0
AX-8 P
EP0
Processor System
Processor
Intel Celeron J1900 Quad Core 2.00GHz,
up to 2.42GHz
BIOS
AMI BIOS
Memory
On Board DDR3L-1333 4GB
Power Loss Retentive
Memory
128 KB MRAM
Communication
interface
Network Interface
2 x IEEE 802.3 / 802.3u / 802.3ab 1 Gbps
Bus Communication
Interface
1 x EtherCAT
USB
4 x USB 2.0
Serial Communication Port
1 x isolated RS-485 / 422
Digital input
Output Signal Form
NPN (SINK) / PNP (SOURCE)
Number of End Points
8
Power Used
DC 24V (tolerance + 20%,-15%)
Max. input current
5 mA / CH
Response time
(OFFON)
Ton ≤ 200 ns
Motion Level
(OFFON)
≥15 VDC
Response time
(ONOFF)
Toff ≤ 150 ns
Motion Level
(ONOFF)
≤5 VDC
Digital Output
Signal Form
NPN (SINK)
PNP (SOURCE)
Number of End Points
8
8
Power Used
DC 24V (tolerance + 20%,-15%)
Max. output current
100 mA / CH
50 mA / CH
Response time
Ton = 0.2 us / Toff = 4.6
us
(24 V / 5.1 mA)
Ton = 0.2 us / Toff = 2.5
us
(24 V / 10 mA)
Ton = 0.2 us / Toff = 0.6
us
(24 V / 51 mA)
Ton = 0.2 us / Toff = 0.35
us
(24 V / 100 mA)
Ton = 1.3 us / Toff = 8.2
us
(24 V / 5.1 mA)
Ton = 1.3 us / Toff = 5 us
(24 V / 10 mA)
Ton = 1.3 us/ Toff = 2.6
us (24 V / 51 mA)
Encoder Input
Signal Form
Differential
Number of End Points
1-CH EA± / EB± / EZ±
Response time
Ton ≤ 150 ns

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Item
AX-8 T
EP0
AX-8 P
EP0
Toff ≤ 150 ns
Display Interface
Display Interface
Specifications
1 x HDMI 1.4a
Expansion Interface
Expansion Interface
Specifications
1 x SD Card Slot (SD card 3.0 Interface)
Storage Device
Solid State Drive
1 x M.2 2242 type B&M-key SATA SSD
(SATA 2.0 Interface)
Power Requirement
Input Voltage Type
DC 24V (tolerance + 20%, -15%)
Power Consumption*1
24 V / 1.2 A / 28.8 W
Mechanism
Installation
Wall Mount Type, Orbital Type
External Dimensions
54.2 mm*141 mm*137.4 mm (W x H x D)
Applicable
Environment
Operating Temperature
0 °C ~ 50 °C
Storage temperature
-20°C ~ 70°C
Relative Humidity
0% ~ 90% RH (Uncondensed)
Seismic Test
2 Grms, IEC 60068-2-64, random continuous
vibration,
5 ~ 500 Hz, 1 hr / axis
Impact Test
75 G, IEC 60068-2-27, half sine wave, continually for
11ms
Safety Certification
CE
Software Supported
Microsoft Windows
Window 10 IOT 64-bit
Notes:
1. CPU and peripheral at full load status; power consumption includes USB, SSD, and other interfaces.

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2.2 External Dimensions
AX-8 Series Model External Dimensions: 54.2 x 141 x 137.4 mm (W x H x D)
Unit:mm
141

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2.3 Part Names and Port Descriptions
AX-8 series model host port illustration diagram and descriptions.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Introduction to Part Names and Port Functions:
No.
Description
No.
Description
(1)
SD Card Slot
(6)
Status Indicator
(2)
Reset Switch
(7)
RS-485/422;Encoder; GPIO Port
(3)
HDMI Display Port
(8)
Power Connection Port
(4)
Gigabit LAN Network Port
(9)
EtherCAT Port
(5)
USB 2.0 Port
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2.3.1 HDMI Display Port
HDMI display port pin illustration diagram and pin descriptions are as follows.
1
19
(1) (2) 2
18
(1) HDMI Display Port (2) HDMI Cable Port
HDMI Pin Definitions:
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
TX+_2
11
HDMI_GND
2
HDMI_GND
12
CLK-
3
TX-_2
13
NC
4
TX+_1
14
NC
5
HDMI_GND
15
SCL
6
TX- 1
16
SDA
7
TX+_0
17
HDMI_GND
8
HDMI_GND
18
+5V
9
TX- 0
19
Hot Plug Detect
10
CLK+
-
-

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2.3.2 Ethernet Port
Gigabit LAN network port pin illustration diagram and its pin descriptions are as follows.
(1) (2)
8
1
8
1
(a)
(b)
(a)
(b)
(1) Gigabit LAN Network Port (2) Network Cable Connector
Gigabit LAN Network Port Pin Definitions:
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
TP+_1
5
TP-_3
2
TP-_1
6
TP-_2
3
TP+_2
7
TP+_4
4
TP+_3
8
TP-_4
Ethernet Port Indicator Descriptions:
LED
Indicator Display
Status Description
LED (a)
OFF
10 Mbps
Green
100 Mbps
Orange
1000 Mbps
LED (b)
Constantly ON
(orange)
Mesh Connected
Flashing (orange)
Data Transmitting

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2.3.3 USB Port
USB 2.0 port pin illustration diagram and its pin descriptions are as follows.
(1) (2)
4
1
(1) USB2.0 (2) USB Signal Cable Connector
USB 2.0 Port Pin Definitions:
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
Power (+5V)
3
D+
2
D-
4
GND
Note: The maximum voltage of each port is 5V (±5%), and the maximum current is 500 mA.

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2.3.4 Status Indicator
The following is the status indicator location map and description.
PWR
RUN
ERR
FB1
FB2
Status Indicator Definitions:
Mark
Description
Mark
Description
PWR
Power Indicator
FB1
Bus 1 Indicator
RUN
Operation Indicator
FB2
Bus 2 Indicator
ERR
Error Indicator
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2.3.5 RS-485/422 Encoder and GPIO Port
RS-485/RS-422 encoder GPIO port pin illustration diagram and its pin descriptions are as
follows.
(1) (2)
12
29 30
(1) RS-485/RS-422 Encoder and GPIO Port (2) Port Cable Connector
RS-485/RS-422 Encoder and GPIO Pin Definitions:
Pin
Mark
Description
Pin
Mark
Description
1
TX+
RS422 TX+ Signal
/RS485+ Signal
2
TX-
RS422 TX- Signal
/RS485- Signal
3
SG
RS-422/485 GND
4
SG
RS-422/485 GND
5
RX+
RS-422 RX+ Signal
6
RX-
RS-422 RX- Signal
7
A+
EA+ Signal
8
A-
EA+ Signal
9
B+
EB+ Signal
10
B-
EB- Signal
11
Z+
EZ+ Signal
12
Z-
EZ- Signal
13
X0
GPIO Input Signal
14
Y0
GPIO Output Signal
15
X1
GPIO Input Signal
16
Y1
GPIO Output Signal
17
X2
GPIO Input Signal
18
Y2
GPIO Output Signal
19
X3
GPIO Input Signal
20
Y3
GPIO Output Signal
21
X4
GPIO Input Signal
22
Y4
GPIO Output Signal
23
X5
GPIO Input Signal
24
Y5
GPIO Output Signal
25
X6
GPIO Input Signal
26
Y6
GPIO Output Signal
27
X7
GPIO Input Signal
28
Y7
GPIO Output Signal
29
VCC
External 24V Power
30
GND
External 24V Power GND

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2.3.6 Power Port
Power port pin illustration diagram and its pin descriptions are as follows.
(1) (2)
12
34
(1) Power Port (2) Power Port Cable Connector
Power Port Pin Definitions:
Note: When using an external power supply, make sure that it complies with the safety regulations of each
location:
1. Safety: EN60950-1
2. CE Certification
3. EMC Certification : Emission (CE & RE) ; CISPR 32, EN 55032, EN 55011, FCC Title 47: Class B, EN
61204-3
Immunity EN 55024, EN 61000-6-2
Pin
Description
Pin
Description
1
Frame Ground (FG)
3
Frame Ground (FG)
2
Master Power (+24V)
4
Ground (GND)