
Absolute Encoders with POWERLINK
Contents
2014-03
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1 Introduction......................................................................... 4
2 Declaration of conformity .................................................. 5
3 Safety................................................................................... 6
3.1 Symbols relevant to safety ............................................................................6
3.2 Intended Use ................................................................................................6
3.3 General safety instructions ............................................................................7
4 Network ............................................................................... 8
4.1 Ethernet ........................................................................................................8
4.2 Network Topology .........................................................................................8
4.3 Powerlink Protocol, Version 2........................................................................9
5 Installation......................................................................... 10
5.1 General Installation and Operating Instructions ...........................................10
5.2 Mounting.....................................................................................................11
5.3 Electrical Connection ..................................................................................11
5.4 Ethernet Cable ............................................................................................12
5.5 Diagnostic LEDs .........................................................................................13
6 Network Configuration..................................................... 14
6.1 Configuring the IP Address for Powerlink ....................................................14
6.2 Definition of the Node Numbers (EPL Node IDs) ........................................15
7 Project Integration............................................................ 16
7.1 XDD File .....................................................................................................16
7.2 Importing the Rotary Encoder into the Project Tool .....................................16
7.3 Adding Rotary Encoders to a Network ........................................................17
7.4 Online Diagnostics......................................................................................19
7.5 Configuring the Network .............................................................................20
7.6 Initial Configuration .....................................................................................21
7.7 Configuration Example................................................................................22
7.8 Diagnostics .................................................................................................22
8 Appendix ........................................................................... 24
8.1 Rotary Encoder Profiles ..............................................................................24
8.2 Manufacturer-Specific Profile......................................................................28