ICP DAS USA ECAT-2016 Series User manual

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ECAT-2016 series Quick Start
v1.1, Jan. 2021
Packing List
In addition to this guide, the package includes the following items:
ECAT-2016N/2016-3
Technical Support
[e-mail]
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Resources
How to search for ESI, manuals and spec
information on ICP DAS website.
For Mobile Web
For Desktop Web
Related Information
For more detailed information related to the manual, hardware manual:
http://www.icpdas.com/en/download/index.php?model=ECAT-2016N
http://www.icpdas.com/en/download/index.php?model=ECAT-2016-3
ECAT-2016
ECAT-2016

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1 Connecting the Power and Host
※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
2 Search Modules
ESI file
The latest ESI file (ECAT-2016….xml) can be downloaded from website at
ECAT-2016_Series_EtherCAT_Slave_Information(ESI).xml
Install the ESI file
Copy the “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)
1) Connect the Host device to the IN
port on ECAT I/O 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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Switch on power and execute the TwinCAT System Manager (Config mode)
3 Wiring to the Connector
Wiring Tip
Connecting the wire
Removing the wire
1. I/O Devices Right click 
Scan Devices…
2. Click “OK” button
3. Choose the correct network
device which is connected to
ECAT Module and click “OK”
button
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 Module 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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Wire Diagrams
Strain gauge Input
Exc
x -
Exc
x+
Vinx+
Vinx
-
Connect Strain gauge channel 0
EC AT-2016N wiring
EC AT-2016-3 wiring
Verifying the Strain guage Functionality

(+)
(-)
NOTE：Use Stable Signal Source (e.g., Dry Battery)
(+)
(-)



1. Click “AI0”in the left-hand window.
2. In the right-hand window, check the
voltage value in the “Value” item.