ICP DAS USA ECAT-2016N User manual

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ECAT-2016N Quick Start
v1.0, Nov. 2019
What’s in the box?
1 Connecting the Power and Host PC
Switch on module and connect it to an EtherCAT network
NOTE: Attaching an ESC directly to an office network will result in network
flooding, since the ESC will reflect any frame – especially broadcast frames –
back into the network (broadcast storm).
Verify that LEDs indicator
The package includes the following items:
ECAT-2016N Module x 1 Quick Start x1 (This Document)
1) Connect the Host device to the IN
port on ECAT-2011H module.
2) Connect the PWR+ pin to positive
terminal on a +10 - +30 VDC power
supply, and connect the GND- pin to
the negative terminal.
Red, OK
Green, OK
IN
OUT
IN
+Vs
GND
F.G.

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2 Search Modules
ESI file
The latest ESI file (ICPDAS ECAT-2016.xml) can be
downloaded from ICP DAS website at
http://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/fieldbus_cd/ethercat/slave/ecat-2000/software/
Install the ESI file
Copy the “ICPDAS ECAT-2016.xml” file to the Master Tools installation folder, as
indicated in the table below.
Software
Default Path
Beckhoff EtherCAT Configuration
C:\EtherCAT Configurator\EtherCAT
Beckhoff TwinCAT 3.X
C:\TwinCAT\3.x\Config\Io\EtherCAT
Beckhoff TwinCAT 2.X
C:\TwinCAT\Io\EtherCAT
Run the EtherCAT Master software (Beckhoff TwinCAT 2.X)
Switch on power and execute the TwinCAT System Manager (Config mode)
1. I/O Devices Right click 
Scan Devices…
2. Click “OK” button
3. Choose the correct network
device which is connected to
ECAT-2016N and click “OK”
button

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3 Wiring to the Connector
Wiring Tip
Connecting the wire
Removing the wire
Wire Diagrams
Strain gauge Input
Excx
-
Excx+
Vinx+
Vinx -
4. Click “OK” to start scanning
Click “OK” to activate the free run
mode for TwinCAT system
manager
5. In the left-hand window,
ECAT-2016N is now shown in the
TwinCAT system Manager
Use the blade of a
flat-head screwdriver to
push the wire clamp, then
hold until step 2 complete.

Insert the
wire

Use the blade of a
flat-head screwdriver to
push the wire clamp, then
hold until step 2 complete.

Remove the
wire


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Wiring the AI0 (Analog Input type default is Differential input)
Verifying the Strain guage Functionality
Related Information
Connect the Vin- (Pin14) to
signal positive (-)
Connect the Vin+ (Pin11) to
signal positive (+)


(+)
(-)
Stable Signal Source (e.g., Dry Battery)
EtherCAT Series Product Page:
http://www.icpdas.com/root/product/solutions/industrial_communication/fieldb
us/ethercat/ethercat_selection_guide.html
Documentation & Software:
http://ftp.icpdas.com/pub/cd/fieldbus_cd/ethercat/slave/ecat-2000/
1. Click “AI0”in the left-hand window.
2. In the right-hand window, check the
voltage value in the “Value” item.